Bollettino valanghe

Northwest Coastal

Apr 25 – 26, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Small avalanches are possible on wind-loaded and sun-exposed slopes.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Wind slabs may exist in steep alpine terrain and along ridges. Expect newly formed wind slabs on Sunday.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    1–1.5

    Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Recent reports indicate small wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes (size 1 to 1.5).

Small wind slabs possibly formed on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storms delivered 15 to 25 cm of snow to higher elevations and possibly formed wind slabs in lee terrain.

Surfaces below 1500 m are experiencing daily melt-freeze cycles.

Large cornices are present and could weaken with daytime warming.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. 15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Saturday

Increasing cloud with 1 to 3 cm of snow in the afternoon. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.

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