Bollettino valanghe

Jasper

Nov 19 – 20, 2019Parks Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Wed
Thu
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
Senza grado

In sintesi

Strong winds have sculpted and stripped open features at TL and above.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Widespread wind effect in the alpine at ridgetops and possible in open areas at treeline.

Weather Forecast

Forecasted light precipitation has eased off for Tuesday with some clearing expected through the week to Thursday. Seasonal temperatures, low - 8/ high - 4 at TL. Alpine winds continue from the  W and SW in the moderate ranges.  For more details: Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Weather Forecast.

Snowpack Summary

Variable surfaces including temp/rain crust, wind press and loose snow sit above the recently developing November rain crust which may go as high as 2200m. Total snow pack height in alpine is around 45-85 cm. Wind pressed/scoured features to wind slabs in lee features in the high alpine. Cross loaded gulleys may threaten ice climbs from above.

Avalanche Summary

Strong SW winds transporting variable HST through the high alpine peaks and ridge tops. Hazard can be expected to increase in isolated areas where wind effect and loading is visible. No natural activity observed or reported in the forecast region.

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