Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Feb 16 – 17, 2013Alberta Parks
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Archiviato · scaduto 14 years ago

Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Up to 10cm of new snow with light winds expected Sunday. This should do little to change the current danger rating, but keep an eye on localized conditions, especially if the winds are stronger than forecasted.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    2–5
    Wind slabs are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine and open areas at treeline. These slabs are 30 to 70cm thick and are reactive to skier traffic.

Confidence

Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Up to 10cm of new snow is expected through the day on sunday. Winds will decrease in speed to the light range out of the NW. Alpine temperatures around -12 on Sunday. Monday should bring a clearing trend with colder temperatures and light winds.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new but visibility was limited.

Snowpack Summary

Soft slab formation continues in the alpine and open areas at treeline due to continued winds and light snowfalls. Slabs up to 70cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some cornice formation has also occurred. At lower altitudes the snowpack remains weak and facetted.

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