Boletín de aludes

Kananaskis

Mar 26 – 27, 2017Alberta Parks
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Peligro de aludes

Tue
Wed
Alta montaña
3 · Notable
Límite del bosque
2 · Moderado
Bajo el límite
1 · Débil

Lo esencial

The hazard ratings are better by definition but the consequences of exposure to large overhead hazard with such a weak basal layer is real.

Problemas de aludes

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible - Likely
    Tamaño
    2–3
    Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine. Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
  • Cornices

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible
    Tamaño
    2–3
  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alta montaña
    • Límite del bosque
    • Bajo el límite del bosque
    Probabilidad
    Possible
    Tamaño
    2–4
    Forecasters are still avoiding overhead hazard that has not yet released and being very conservative in bigger terrain.

Confidence

-

Weather Forecast

Monday:  Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurriesPrecipitation: Trace.Alpine temperature: High -5 C.Ridge wind west 25 km/h.Freezing level: 2000 metres.

Avalanche Summary

A few loose dry avalanches up to sz 2 were observed out of steep unskiable terrain on Sunday.  One size 3 was observed today  south of the Fortress area.

Snowpack Summary

7-17cm HN and up to 30cm over the past two days. Wind affect in alpine areas but much more isolated at TL and below. New snow settling rapidly with warm temps and steep solar aspects becoming moist by 10:30am. Good skiing can be found on non-solar aspects and sheltered areas.

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