Lawinenlagebericht

Waterton Lakes

Mar 8 – 11, 2019Parks Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Sat
Sun
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
1 · Gering

Kernpunkte

Temperatures are finally moderating allowing winds to return to the typical, strong, SW flow. Be on the lookout for building Windslabs in all exposed terrain.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2
    Winds have shifted from NE to SW on Thursday. Watch for Windslabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Unlikely
    Größe
    1.5–2.5
    The basal weaknesses are well bridged in deeper snowpack areas, but there remains the possibility to be surprised in thin snowpack areas.

Weather Forecast

Tonight: Trace precipitation with strong SW winds gusting to 80 km/h.Friday: Mainly Sunny. Alpine high -5.Strong West winds gusting to 60km/h. Saturday: Sunny. Alpine high - 4. Moderate West Winds.Sunday : Sunny. Alpine high -1. Moderate West Winds.

Snowpack Summary

Strong SW winds with extreme gusts contributing to Windslab development on Thursday. These new Windslabs sit over 10-15 cm of faceted powder in the alpine and at treeline. Surface snow below treeline is mostly unaffected by wind. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity.

Confidence

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