Bulletin d’avalanche

Kananaskis

Apr 29 – 30, 2013Alberta Parks
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible

Points saillants

Periods of relatively heavy snowfall on Monday with more expected Tuesday.  Add in strong winds and mild temperatures and thin storm slabs are quick to develop in higher terrain.  Bulletins will be issued intermittently for the rest of the season.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–4
    Wind slabs are found in Alpine areas on lee and cross-loaded features. In most areas these slabs sit on a crust. Take the time to evaluate the bond of the wind slabs to the crusts below.
  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible - Likely
    Taille
    1–3
  • Loose Wet

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely - Possible
    Taille
    1–3
    Solar aspects are susceptible to increasing avalanche danger each day as solar radiation affect the snowpack. Plan your day to avoid exposure to large sunny slopes in the afternoons.

Confidence

Fair - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Tuesday

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

No new observed or reported.- sky conditions obscured.

Snowpack Summary

Several cm's new snow and strong westerly winds quick to form thin new storm slabs.

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