Bollettino valanghe Akamina — Feb 13, 2025

In sintesi

Wind slabs at treeline and above may be reactive to human triggering. Seek out areas that have been sheltered from the wind for the best riding.

Problemi valanghivi

Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta quota
Limite del bosco
Sotto il limite del bosco
Probabilità
Unlikely - Possible
Dimensione
1–1.5
Wind slab may still be rider triggerable in exposed terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new reports on Tuesday.

If you head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post!

Snowpack Summary

Previous strong to extreme westerly wind has scoured slopes in the alpine and formed wind slab on east facing terrain.

20 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear periods. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with a trace of new snow. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with isolated flurries 2 to 5 cm. 20 to 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with a trace of new snow. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Akamina

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