Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Apr 19 – 20, 2018Alberta Parks
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Pericolo valanghe

Sat
Sun
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
2 · Moderato
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

Start early and finish early. Expect the avalanche hazard to increase to HIGH near mid day with solar radiation, especially on solar aspects.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Cornices

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1.5–3
    Cornices are large and looming and become weak with daytime heating. They may collapse and trigger an avalanche on the underlying slopes and the deeper layers.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1.5–2.5
    The hazard will increase by mid day, especially on solar aspects.

Confidence

-

Weather Forecast

Friday is forecast to bring a mix of sun and cloud and an alpine temperature of -1c. Winds are to be 25km/h from the SW.

Avalanche Summary

Several size 2 on solar aspects. One size 3 in the Goat Range was observed on an East aspects in the alpine. Expect more activity and cornice failures when the sun comes out.  The cornices are large and can trigger deeper slabs.

Snowpack Summary

Spring time is here. Expect cool temperatures and a supportive crust below 2150m first thing in the morning. Expect the snow to become moist on solar aspects by mid day with the avalanche hazard increasing. Good skiing along with dry snow can still be found on North aspects and shady slopes above 2000m.

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