Reactive storm slabs, Balu Pass

Parks Canada Visitor Safety, Tuesday 18th April, 2023 2:00PM

<p>The storm slab sitting on the April 16 interface (temp crust to 2000m, surface hoar/facets on polar aspects) is easy to initiate by ski-cutting on slopes greater than 30* near Balu Pass in Glacier National Park. A Parks Canada field team was able to venture further up the ridge to the north of Balu Pass and ski-cut similar depth (10-20cm) soft storm slabs on E-facing slopes.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Cold, Sunny.

Location: 51.28370000 -117.57778000