Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Mar 30 – 31, 2018Alberta Parks
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Archiviato · scaduto 9 years ago

Pericolo valanghe

Sun
Mon
Alta quota
3 · Marcato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

High winds and new snow are keeping the hazard consistent. In addition to our 3 main problems, there may be a loose dry issue tomorrow as the cold new snow sluffs off the harder layers beneath.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1.5–2.5
    These are widespread, but of particular concern in crossloaded features.

  • Cornices

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1–2
    Expect these to grow with the new snow and wind. Minimize exposure as you travel beneath, or above them.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1.5–2.5
    This layer's depth varies based on aspect. In lee areas, it could be 40-60 deep.

Weather Forecast

This upslope storm will taper, but flurries will continue overnight giving 7cm. Winds will gust to 45 km/hr from the northeast. -20C is the forecasted low for tonight!! Tomorrow will be a sun/cloud mix with a high of 012.

Confidence

High -

Avalanche Summary

A 2.5 loose dry out of steep alpine terrain mid afternoon.

Snowpack Summary

10cm new snow in the last 24 hours with moderate to strong variable winds. Fresh wind slabs on all aspects in alpine terrain, but only east aspects at treeline. Valley bottom has a new widespread crust from yesterday, which will likely be buried by tomorrow. This new crust is also present on solar aspects up to 2300m. Expect new snow to not stick very well at first.

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