Subject: | [MCR] Recent Large Avalanches in the Rockies |
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Date: | Sun, 1 Apr 2012 16:27:33 -0600 |
Approximately 50 cm of recent storm snow
has fallen in the last few days, which has resulted in several large and
destructive avalanches in the Lake Louise area. These have initiated
on the storm snow, Valentines surface hoar and basal facet interfaces depending
on their location. Of particular note are two events that occurred
in the last 24h (see pictures):
In addition, there was another close call with an avalanche that failed on the basal facets in West Bowl in the Lake Louise Backcountry yesterday afternoon, and Parks Canada was called out to search the debris. It seems all of this recent snow is awakening some older weak layers that have been lying dormant for a while. Ian Jackson ACMG Apprentice Ski/ Alpine Guide Visitor Safety Technician Banff, Yoho, Kootenay National Parks www.parksmountainsafety.ca www.parcsecuritemontagne.ca
Cathedral slide April 1, 2012 size 2 copy.jpg
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