Boletín de aludes

South Rockies

Apr 13 – 14, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Peligro de aludes

Mon
Tue
Alta montaña
2 · Moderado
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
1 · Débil

Lo esencial

Due to a lack of information sources at this time of year, this forecast is based primarily on weather data. If you have been traveling in the backcountry recently, send us your observations. Email us at [email protected]

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible
    Tamaño
    1–4
    Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations for the entire period

Weather Forecast

Sunday and Monday: An upper trough of low pressure brings unsettled weather. Isolated snow showers and broken skies are expected. Winds light to moderate from the northwest and freezing levels 500-1000m.Tuesday: An Upper ridge of high pressure builds bringing generally dry conditions. Freezing level 1200-1500m.

Avalanche Summary

Recent reports indicate loose snow avalanches to size 1.5 running out of steep rocky terrain and 20-30cm thick slab avalanches running to size 2 in crossloaded features at treeline and above.

Snowpack Summary

20-30cm of new snow sits on a variety of surfaces. Overnight freezing has consolidated previously loose wet snow at treeline and below. Recent moderate winds may have developed windslabs at upper elevations. 

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