Bulletin d’avalanche

Maligne

Nov 7 – 11, 2022Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

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

Good start to the ski season. Snow depths are variable. Early season hazards are prevalent.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Recent variable winds have created pockets of windslab in the Alpine and Tree Line in the Icefields area.

  • Loose Dry

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

    Numerous Loose Dry point release avalanches observed from steep rocky start zones.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

Numerous Loose Dry point release avalanches observed on Nov 7 in the Alpine. Isolated Slab avalanches observed at Parkers Ridge to Sz 1.5. These avalanches released to ground on rock slabs.

Snowpack Summary

20-30cm of low density snow has been redistributed by variable winds over the last 4 days. Pockets of windslab have been observed at Tree Line and above. Snow depth is highly variable, anywhere from 60-120 cm deep. Snowpack is overall supportive at Parkers Ridge.

Weather Summary

High pressure moving in from the North, expect a mix of sun and cloud, little snow, and cold temps. Temps will be warming throughout the week. FL staying at Valley Bottom.

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