Bulletin d’avalanche

Brazeau

Nov 17 – 18, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Sun
Mon
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
Sans niveau
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Points saillants

Short term highway closures will occur around Parker Ridge on the Icefields Parkway on Friday. No access to Panther Falls or Bridal Veil Falls will be available.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2

    Snow and wind loading with gusting winds created a wind slab hazard. The team has limited snowpack observations yet tests show the base is weak and the new snow interface is uncertain. Remain vigilant for reactive and changing conditions.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–1.5

    Use caution in steep, sheltered areas. Ice climbers should mindful of their overhead hazard.

Confidence

Low

Weather Summary

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries.

Precipitation: Trace.

Alpine temperature: High -2 °C.

Ridge wind southwest: 15 km/h.

Freezing level: 2000 metres.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud.

Alpine temperature: Low -5 °C, High -3 °C.

Ridge wind southwest: 10 km/h.

Freezing level: 1800 metres.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.

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