Bulletin d’avalanche

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 13 – 14, 2015Parks Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Tue
Wed
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
2 · Modéré
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Points saillants

Flights across the park today in good visibility showed clear evidence of recent avalanche activity - up to size 3 (large) avalanches in the last 48-hours. We remain concerned for human triggering on all steep start zone areas at higher elevations.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible - Likely
    Taille
    2–3
    This is a serious weak layer down 40 cm that seems to be either crust, facets or surface hoar depending on location.  Snowpack tests continue to be in the moderate and sudden range for this layer, indication strong potential for human triggering.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    2–3
    In shallower snowpack areas (most of the region) the weak base of the snowpack persists and can be triggered in steep, rocky terrain features.  Patience is a virtue with this problem, as bigger terrain may not be available until later this winter.

Weather Forecast

A stable week ahead as the NW flow persists keeping the air cool with light winds.  No snow in the forecast until Friday, and temperatures this week will range from -5 to -10.  All told an uneventful week ahead for weather.

Snowpack Summary

Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this, the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet/surface hoar interface is down 30-40cm at tree line. Backcountry users are experiencing widespread of whumphing on this layer. The bottom half of the snow pack consists of facets and depth hoar.

Avalanche Summary

Flights over the park today with good visibility revealed a widespread natural avalanche cycle over the past 48-hours. Wide propagations at treeline and above up to size 3, many running to the bottom of the runout zones.

Confidence

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