Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

May 1 – 3, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

New snow is quickly settling. While the hazard has temporarily dropped, expect another immediate spike when it warms up. Loose wet avalanches will become a concern with heat.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1.5–2.5

    Large Spring storm is forecast. Likely turn the new snow into a soft slab.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

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

    This will be a concern when the crust breaks down.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new in the last 12-24 hours, however visibility has been poor.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storm snow has rapidly settled and has bonded with underlying layers. The new snow is resting on either a soft crust or moist depending on elevation. Storm/settlement slabs are still possible in steep alpine areas.

Weather Summary

Light snow is expected to continue for the next 2 days. Up to 10cm could arrive by Thursday night. Light north winds and temps hovering around -5 until Friday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for changing conditions today, storm slabs may become increasingly reactive.
  • Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
  • Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.

Regioni coperte