Jasper

Problemi valanghivi

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  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alta quota
  • Limite del bosco
  • Sotto il limite del bosco

  Probabilità

  Possible

  Dimensione

  1–2

  Moderate W and NW winds are slowly adding load to the slab features which have weak basal facetted crystals. Some whumphing was observed in the Bald Hills near Malign Lake today. The alpine snowpack depths are highly variable.
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  Storm Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alta quota
  • Limite del bosco
  • Sotto il limite del bosco

  Probabilità

  Possible

  Dimensione

  1–3

  Soft to hard slabs up to 40cm thick can be found in gullies and lee terrain. The condition is less prevalent at Treeline where the wind effect is less.