Boletín de aludes

Kananaskis

Feb 27 – 28, 2013Alberta Parks
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Peligro de aludes

Fri
Sat
Alta montaña
2 · Moderado
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
1 · Débil
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Lo esencial

Human triggering is still possible in steep and unsupported features. A "Pineapple Express" is forecasted for Thursday night that will bring extreme SW winds and above freezing temperatures. Watch for instabilities associated with the warming trend.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible
    Tamaño
    2–5
    Soft slabs at treeline and above are still sensitive to human triggering, especially in steeper lee and cross-loaded features. Alpine areas are scoured with areas of hard slab and soft slab. Increased cornice development taking place.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Unlikely - Possible
    Tamaño
    2–4
    Buried wind slabs (originally formed in late January) are still are concern in steep features in the alpine and at treeline. These slabs are found down 20 to 50cm in the snowpack and are likely more trigger-able from shallow snowpack areas.

Confidence

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

Weather Forecast

A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Thursday with temperatures warming to -5 in the alpine. A strong pacific front will enter the area some time on Thursday night or Friday morning. This front will bring above freezing temperatures and extremely strong SW winds. Light precipitation is also expected. Freezing level will climb above 1900m on both Friday and Saturday.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new today, but observations were limited.

Snowpack Summary

Soft slabs are prominent in lee and cross-loaded features at 2300m and above, and remain sensitive to human triggering in steep and unsupported features. In high alpine areas hard slabs are also prevalent. Buried wind slabs formed in late January are found 20 to 50cm deep in the alpine and high treeline areas and are still possible to trigger especially in shallow snowpack regions.

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