Lawinenlagebericht

Kootenay Boundary

Apr 4 – 5, 2015Avalanche Canada
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Lawinengefahr

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

Snowpack and avalanche observations are becoming scarce. If you've been in the backcountry, please tell us what you've seen here on the Mountain Information Network.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2
    Light snowfall and moderate winds have formed new wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.

  • Cornices

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Unlikely - Possible
    Größe
    1–4
    Large cornices exist at ridgetop and may fail under the weight of a human-trigger. As spring conditions evolve, remember that destructive cornice falls become more likely during periods of warming and solar radiation.

  • Loose Wet

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible - Likely
    Größe
    1–2
    Sluffing can be expected from steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.

Confidence

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

Weather Forecast

A cool unstable airmass will linger over the interior on Sunday. The region can expect a mix of sun and cloud with localized convective flurries. Alpine winds are expected to be moderate from the NE to E and freezing levels are expected to reach around 1700m in the afternoon. A weak system south of the border should bring light precipitation to region Sunday overnight and Monday. Models are currently showing 5-10mm. Alpine winds are forecast to be moderate from the E and freezing levels are expected to reach around 1600m. A ridge of high pressure builds on Tuesday and should bring dry and mainly clear conditions for the rest of the week. Freezing levels are expected to reach around 2000m on Tuesday and progressively climb higher later in the week.

Avalanche Summary

Observations are becoming more limited as we enter spring. If you're out in the mountains, please consider posting your observations to our webpage. On Friday, some loose dry sluffing was reported from steep terrain. On Wednesday, ski cutting produced numerous size 1 wind slabs. On Sunday, it may be possible to trigger new wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline. Cornices may be touchy, especially during the heat of the day. Extra caution should be given to all steep south facing slopes when the sun is out during the heat of the afternoon.

Snowpack Summary

10-20cm of new snow overlies a thick supportive melt-freeze crust. At higher elevations these accumulations have been blown around by variable winds and new wind slabs may exist on a variety of aspects. The mid-March crust/facet complex is buried around 50cm below the surface. This layer is generally considered dormant while the cooler temperatures prevail. The mid and lower snowpack are strong and well settled.

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