Bollettino valanghe

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2012Parks Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Fri
Sat
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole

In sintesi

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2
    Expect thin wind slabs in the alpine from moderate SW winds.
  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    2–3
    The Nov 6 raincrust is down 50-90 cm. Although we have not seen any recent activity on this crust, this is still a significant layer in the snowpack. Evaluate this layer carefully prior to entering steeper/bigger terrain.

Weather Forecast

South westerly flow bringing only light snow showers to the area.

Snowpack Summary

Average snowpack depth at tree-line is 90-100cm. Snowpack stability tests show mod shears at storm snow interface down 30-40 cm, and mod to hard shears on the Nov 6th crust in the bottom third of the pack.

Avalanche Summary

No reported or observed avalanches today.

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Friday

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