Bollettino valanghe

Kootenay Boundary

Feb 26 – 27, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Keep in mind the buried weak layer, it is still able to be triggered by riders.

The best riding will be found in places sheltered from the wind.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2

    Recent new snow has formed wind slabs at treeline and above. Avoid wind-loaded areas.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    2–2.5

    A crust from early February with sugary facets on top has remained rider-triggerable.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday there were a few small wind slabs triggered by riders near Kelowna.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 15 cm of recent snow is being redistributed by the wind at treeline and above. At low elevations, a thin crust can be found which is more prominent on slopes facing the sun.

The widespread crust buried in early February is buried down 40 to 60 cm and has sugary facets on top.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 35 to 65 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Monday

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly clear with up to 5 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 55 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
  • Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
  • Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.

Regioni coperte