Bollettino valanghe

Kootenay Boundary

Nov 27 – 28, 2012Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Problemi valanghivi

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    2–5
    There is a faceted crust that exists in the lower snowpack. Although no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer, triggering seems most likely on unsupported terrain at higher elevations or within start zones with smooth ground cover.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    1–4
    Although last week's snow has had time to gain significant strength, triggering storm/wind slabs may still be possible, particularly in steep, unsupported terrain.

Confidence

Poor - Intensity of incoming weather is uncertain on Thursday

Weather Forecast

Wednesday will see mostly cloudy skies with moderate snowfall occurring throughout Thursday and Friday. Winds will be moderate to strong from the west on Wednesday switching to strong and southwesterly for Thursday and Friday. Freezing levels should remain at about 1350m for the forecast period.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported. If you and your friends have been out exploring and riding in the backcountry, and have some observations to share please send an email to [email protected].

Snowpack Summary

Last week's storm/wind slabs have most likely gained considerable strength with the break in the weather over the past few days. In some parts of the region an early November rain crust sits near the bottom of the snowpack. Where it exists, this crust has been seen from 1700 m to ridgetop on all aspects. Some tests have resulted in CTM-H ranges with sudden planar characteristics. I have also received reports of a SH layer buried up to 100 cm down. Tests on this layer are in the hard range with sudden planar characteristic. At this time the surface hoar may be specific to certain parts of the region. As you're traveling through the mountains, be on the look-out for current surface hoar development and think about how it will affect the snowpack as new snow arrives over the next few days.

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