Lawinenlagebericht

Kananaskis

Feb 16 – 17, 2013Alberta Parks
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Lawinengefahr

Mon
Tue
Hochgebirge
3 · Erheblich
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
1 · Gering
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Kernpunkte

Up to 10cm of new snow with light winds expected Sunday. This should do little to change the current danger rating, but keep an eye on localized conditions, especially if the winds are stronger than forecasted.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible - Likely
    Größe
    2–5
    Wind slabs are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine and open areas at treeline. These slabs are 30 to 70cm thick and are reactive to skier traffic.

Confidence

Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Up to 10cm of new snow is expected through the day on sunday. Winds will decrease in speed to the light range out of the NW. Alpine temperatures around -12 on Sunday. Monday should bring a clearing trend with colder temperatures and light winds.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new but visibility was limited.

Snowpack Summary

Soft slab formation continues in the alpine and open areas at treeline due to continued winds and light snowfalls. Slabs up to 70cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some cornice formation has also occurred. At lower altitudes the snowpack remains weak and facetted.

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