Bollettino valanghe

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Feb 7 – 8, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

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

In sintesi

Use extra caution in exposed terrain where wind affect is significant

The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Northeast winds have heavily impacted the snow surface. Wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain.

  • Persistent Slabs

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

    A weak layer from early December is down 70 to 110 cm. This problem remains a concern for rider triggering in shallow rocky areas in the alpine.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new slab avalanches have been reported in the region since Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

Moderate to strong northeast outflow wind has heavily impacted the snow surface in exposed terrain. In sheltered terrain 20 to 40 cm of snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January.

A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 70 to 110 cm deep.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.

Saturday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Sunday

Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Regioni coperte