Bollettino valanghe

Waterton Lakes

Dec 15 – 18, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Travel on skis is still very difficult, some eager skiers have been travelling uphill in boots. If you do venture out be very careful as many early-season hazards still exist. See this MIN for photos of conditions.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Few natural wind slabs to size 2 in wind loaded alpine terrain.

Snowpack Summary

Strong to extreme winds continue, however very little snow is still available for transport. Old wind slabs exist in the alpine and treeline 20 - 50 cm deep. This overlies crust on the ground. Total snowpack depths average 30 - 50 cm.

Weather Summary

Friday

Mainly sunny with strong W winds, freezing level 1500 m.

Saturday

Mainly sunny, strong to extreme W winds, freezing level rising to 2000 m.

Sunday

Generally clear conditions. Extreme westerly ridgetop winds will decrease to moderate Sunday afternoon but increase back to extreme speeds in the evening. Freezing levels will hover near or above ridgetop height.

For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Regioni coperte