Boletín de aludes

Kananaskis

Mar 30 – 31, 2018Alberta Parks
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Peligro de aludes

Sun
Mon
Alta montaña
3 · Notable
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
1 · Débil
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Lo esencial

High winds and new snow are keeping the hazard consistent. In addition to our 3 main problems, there may be a loose dry issue tomorrow as the cold new snow sluffs off the harder layers beneath.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible - Likely
    Tamaño
    1.5–2.5
    These are widespread, but of particular concern in crossloaded features.

  • Cornices

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Likely
    Tamaño
    1–2
    Expect these to grow with the new snow and wind. Minimize exposure as you travel beneath, or above them.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Likely
    Tamaño
    1.5–2.5
    This layer's depth varies based on aspect. In lee areas, it could be 40-60 deep.

Weather Forecast

This upslope storm will taper, but flurries will continue overnight giving 7cm. Winds will gust to 45 km/hr from the northeast. -20C is the forecasted low for tonight!! Tomorrow will be a sun/cloud mix with a high of 012.

Confidence

High -

Avalanche Summary

A 2.5 loose dry out of steep alpine terrain mid afternoon.

Snowpack Summary

10cm new snow in the last 24 hours with moderate to strong variable winds. Fresh wind slabs on all aspects in alpine terrain, but only east aspects at treeline. Valley bottom has a new widespread crust from yesterday, which will likely be buried by tomorrow. This new crust is also present on solar aspects up to 2300m. Expect new snow to not stick very well at first.

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