Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Mar 8, 2018Alberta Parks
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Archiviato · scaduto 9 years ago

Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Be alert for changing snow conditions as you approach the alpine (wind slabs).  Good skiing can be found at tree line and below.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1–2.5
    The winds were sure blowing along the ridge lines today.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    2–3.5
    Large triggers are a concern.

Confidence

-

Weather Forecast

Thursday is suppose to bring mainly cloudy skies with isolated flurries; total accumulation at a whole 4cm. Alpine temperatures are expected at -5c along with another windy day for Thursday with west winds at 30-45km/h.  A lot warmer weather is expected for the weekend.

Avalanche Summary

One size 2 slab avalanche was observed up Murray Creek.One size 2 slab avalanche was observed in the Goat Range.Several loose dry avalanches up to size 2 were observed in the Chester Lake area. These might be older ones (24-48hrs old)

Snowpack Summary

The winds are the most interesting part. We have had three days of moderate winds from the SW and tomorrow, they are calling for more winds from the West. This has created a wind slab that is 30-60cm deep and will be mostly found along lee features, and in cross loaded gullies.The hazard rating for the alpine is Considerable, mostly because of these new wind slabs. Thursday will be the first warmish type day with freezing levels rising to 1800m or valley bottom of the Spray road.  The skiing has remained good at tree line and below. 

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