Bollettino valanghe

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Dec 21 – 22, 2011Parks Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Wed
Thu
Alta quota
3 · Marcato
Limite del bosco
3 · Marcato
Sotto il limite
2 · Moderato
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

Avalanche control is planned for Mounts Bourgeau and Stephen on Wednesday, December 21. Please no skiing or climbing in these areas.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1–2
    Strong westerly winds today and yesterday redistributed Sundays storm snow and formed fresh wind slabs in the alpine and treeline elevations. Conservative decision making is required on wind affected slopes.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    2–3
    There is still concern for riders hitting the weak spot and triggering a full depth release on basal facets. A rider triggered a size 2.5 avalanche on this layer in the Lake Louise backcountry on Sunday. See the facebook link below for pictures.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Wind effect is extremely variable

Regioni coperte