Bollettino valanghe

Blues

Mar 20 – 21, 2025Wallowa Avalanche Center
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Pericolo valanghe

Fri
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

Snow that has been drifted and packed into a harder slab will be your primary avalanche problem today.  Wind slabs will primarily be found at mid and upper-elevation terrain on a variety of aspects.  To increase your safety margins stick to slopes where the wind hasn't affected the snow.  

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Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–1.5

    Wind slabs will be your primary avalanche problem in the Blues on Thursday.  If you visually observe the wind blowing and drifting snow, cornices, dune-like formations, or a rippled surface texture then you've found the potential problem.  Shooting cracks are another give away, and steeper slopes should be avoided if you experience cracking or collapsing.  Oftentimes times freshly developed wind slabs can surprise you and even a relatively small avalanche can push you into consequental terrain.  

    To increase your safety margins and snow quality choose locations less prone to wind effect.  If you do find slopes that have been stiffened by the wind, use caution and conservative travel techniques to limit your exposure.  

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