Bollettino valanghe

South Rockies

Nov 23 – 24, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Please note this bulletin is based on limited information. If you have been out and have observations, please send them to [email protected]

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1–3
    Wind slabs are widespread and will likely remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep convex slopes near ridge crest.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    1–4
    Weak layers deep in the snowpack may become more sensitive to both natural and human triggered avalanches  as temperatures increase.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1–3
    Loose wet avalanches may be a concern as cold snow is exposed to warm temperatures for the first time Sunday.

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Synopsis: The ridge of high pressure continues to strengthen, driving an inversion pattern across the region that should persist through the forecast period. Sunday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Precipitation: Nil. Alpine temperature: High 1 Light ridge wind. Freezing level: 2400m Monday: Sunny with cloudy periods. Precipitation: Nil. Alpine temperatures: Low -4 High -3 Light ridge wind. Freezing level: 1500 m. Tuesday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Precipitation: Nil. Alpine temperatures: Low 0 High 0  Ridge wind southwest 20 gusting to 65 km/h. Freezing level: 2300 m.

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche activity was reported in pockets of deeper snow from Monday (18th) and Tuesday (19th) in both western and eastern areas of the region. Activity appears to have tapered off. Recent slope tests have produced results only in isolated pockets of wind slab on steep convex rolls.

Snowpack Summary

Treeline snowpack depths in sheltered areas vary between approximately 40-80 cm. In the alpine, coverage is highly variable due to recent high winds. A crust or significant density change may exist around 40 cm below the surface. This has been reported to have weak faceted crystals above and below, and produces sudden "pop" results in compression tests. Below this near the base of the snowpack, an earlier crust buried in October lies close to the ground. This layer may still be of concern on isolated smooth terrain features that have not seen avalanche activity.

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