Boletín de aludes

South Rockies

Jan 6 – 7, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Peligro de aludes

Wed
Thu
Alta montaña
2 · Moderado
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
1 · Débil

Lo esencial

Variable winds have created fresh wind slabs at alpine and treeline.

Look for sheltered areas where snow is preserved and good quality riding can be found.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Likely
    Tamaño
    1–2

    Moderate gusting strong variable winds have created new wind slabs on lee slopes. Approach cross-loaded slopes at upper elevations with caution.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday, several human and explosive-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 1 in the Crowsnest region.

If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny skies. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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