Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Dec 5 – 6, 2013Alberta Parks
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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

Backcountry users have a number of things to consider. The avalanche conditions are improving, but users must still keep an eye out for touchy conditions in isolated areas. As for the cold, shorter trips near the road will be the way to go.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–4
    The windslabs from the storm earlier this week are still a concern in lee areas in the alpine & treeline elevations. These slabs will be less reactive as a whole, but without a doubt there are some lingering that will react with human traffic.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    2–5
    In shallower areas the cold will continue to break down the crust and facet the snowpack in general. Thin spots are still the main areas where a skier might initiate an avalanche on the crust.

Confidence

Fair - Due to the number of field observations on Thursday

Weather Forecast

The current high pressure will continue to build over the next 24hrs. With that we can expect an almost pure northerly flow, clear skies, cold temps, and you guessed it...no new snow. Winds in the forecast region are expected to remain light. Down the road temps are expected to rise slightly. Highs of -20 are predicted for Saturday. We have a rather stable airmass over our heads at the moment.

Avalanche Summary

No new observations today despite good visibility.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar continues to grow in valley bottom. The surface snow continues to facet and lose even more strength. Windslabs at TL & ALP elevations are expected to lose some strength as well, but they still remain an avalanche concern. Travel is pretty tough unless on an existing trail.

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