="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions and a few more cm of new snow may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">If the winds pick-up on Monday, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs. The winds will be from the north, which means fresh wind slabs may exist on aspects where you normally don't find them.
="s_3FE45715">If the wind picks-up, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs are reported to exist in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs are reported to exist in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength and building new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. In the Monashees, where more snow is expected, you will likely find a more widespread storm slab problem.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 65 cm of new snow fell on Monday night and Tuesday. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs could potentially step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer in areas with thinner snowpacks.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs can still have big consequences if you are carried into terrain traps.
="s_3FE45715">Expect wind affected terrain to be significantly more reactive than sheltered areas. Watch for sings of instability such as whumphing, cracking, and recent avalanches.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into new wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and fresh wind slabs may be found on all aspects.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety o aspects and have been reactive naturally and easily reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.&nbsp; In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for developing wind slabs near ridge-top, behind ribs, and on cross-loaded slopes in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest winds, mild temperatures, and new snowfall are expected to form touchy new wind slabs on Wednesday at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
Wind slabs are likely still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Watch for wind loaded slopes in exposed alpine terrain.
Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
Watch for fresh wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
1681A555">Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.&nbsp; Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and may become weak during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. Wind slabs are more likely to be found on shaded slopes in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds over the course of the recent stormy weather developed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Touchier slabs are likely to exist in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and wind-exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above that were reactive to human triggers on Saturday.</span><span class="s_DDF6C
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the wind picks-up, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will continue to build fresh and touchy wind slabs on leeward slopes. They will also hide hard slabs that formed over the past week.
="s_3FE45715">Hard wind slabs can peel back quite a way above you, even on relatively low angled terrain. Winds have been very strong and wind slabs are widespread.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. New wind slab avalanches may step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds forecast for Wednesday may redistribute loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering in exposed higher elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow coupled with strong winds on Thursday will form fresh wind slabs. Watch for new snow that feels stiff or slabby and be especially cautious in higher elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. In areas where recent winds remained light, new snow will mask buried slabs. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be expected on all aspects as winds will shift from the southwest to the northeast.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Reverse wind loading has formed wind slabs in unusual places. Southerly aspects are extra suspect thanks to northerly winds and sunny weather.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
="s_3FE45715">New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features.&nbsp; Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Expect to find them lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects at all elevations in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest winds, mild temperatures, and new snowfall are expected to form touchy new wind slabs on Wednesday at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs developing on lee and cross-loaded terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs developing on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Continuing light snowfall will pair with strong high elevation winds to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and may become weak during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming wind slabs that are likely to remain reactive on Saturday. Cornices are also large and may become weak with daytime warming or during stormy periods
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy new wind slabs are expected to develop with continued light snowfall and southerly winds. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar. Loose wet avalanches are likely at lower elevations
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted between a variety of directions and thin new wind slabs may now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted between a variety of directions and new wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds shifted between a variety of directions and wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have formed on slopes in the lee of easterly winds at higher elevations. A forecast shift to westerly winds may result in some reverse loading. Watch for pockets of wind transported snow on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds have formed fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations. Watch leeward slopes or terrain features that show signs of wind effect, like cracking and whumpfing below your feet.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds have formed fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations. Watch leeward slopes or terrain features that show signs of wind effect, like cracking and whumpfing below your feet.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for sings of wind moving the snow around such as snow blowing off of ridges and deep pockets of snow on leeward slopes. Avoid slopes where the snow feels stiff or 'slabby'.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for sings of wind moving the snow around such as snow blowing off of ridges and deep pockets of snow on leeward slopes. Avoid slopes where the snow feels stiff or 'slabby'.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for sings of wind moving the snow around such as snow blowing off of ridges and deep pockets of snow on leeward slopes. Avoid slopes where the snow feels stiff or 'slabby'.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are reported to be reactive to triggering in exposed terrain. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
="s_3FE45715">Light to moderate winds may build fresh wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain.  Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and  winds have formed fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain. More snowfall on Tuesday will increase the size and reactivity of these slabs Where the new snow is unconsolidated, loose dry avalanches remain a concern in steep terrain.
Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs sit above a variety of sliding surfaces and remain possible to trigger. If triggered, wind slabs have the potential to step down to deeper layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as strong winds redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Strong southwest winds are reported to have formed new wind slabs on Friday night and Saturday. New snow and extreme northeasterly winds forecast for Sunday will reverse load many slopes adding to the complexity of the wind slab problem.
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Some pockets of wind slab may continue to be reactive to light additional loads. This is more likely at the entrance to chutes or on steep convex rolls in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will redistribute surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Saturday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwesterly winds will continue to redistribute surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Sunday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Monday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
Strong winds have been redistributing new snow at the surface into thin wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Strong winds have been redistributing new snow at the surface into thin wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form fresh and touchy wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will likely form fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh snow at higher elevations may remain reactive on steep and wind loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate south (westerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive on steep convexities at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and light snow will form fresh wind slabs at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
Recent new snow and southerly winds have created fresh wind slabs in alpine lee terrain.
20-35 cm of new storm snow fell Sunday/ Monday accompanied with strong winds. New wind slabs may be touchy to rider triggers. Changing wind directions may also reverse load opposite slopes and catch you by surprise.
Lingering wind slabs formed last weekend could still be reactive to human triggers in isolated terrain features. Changing wind directions may also reverse load normally windward slopes and catch you by surprise.
Lingering wind slabs formed last weekend could still be reactive to human triggers in isolated terrain features. Changing wind directions may also reverse load normally windward slopes and catch you by surprise.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee sides of ridges.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee sides of ridges.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee sides of ridges.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee side of ridges.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to the size and reactivity of existing wind slabs. The new snow buries a weak interface which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute the loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Extreme northeast winds are forecast to shift new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Watch for wind slabs in exposed terrain. The wind blew from the north and east so slabs are in &quot;unusual&quot; reverse loaded places. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
New snow and wind will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain and elevate avalanche danger on Monday. Be sure to look for both current and previous wind loading patterns as you navigate the maze of old and new slabs.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build  wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.  These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed fresh wind slabs. Wind slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed thin wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
Strong winds can be expected to create thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Saturday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Monday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds are forecast to create reactive new wind slabs on Thursday. Conditions are expected to intensify throughout the day, so be prepared to adjust your travel plans to more conservative terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Watch for conditions that change with elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and strong southwest winds are continuing to form touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are likely to remain reactive to human triggering. Slabs may also release naturally with solar effect and rising freezing levels on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will combine with intense winds to form touchy new wind slabs at high elevations on Saturday. Rain may fall as high as 1800 metres and promote loose wet avalanches. Both problems have the potential to trigger deep slabs.
="s_3FE45715">All the rain that soaked lower elevations fell as snow above about 2000 metres. Expect touchy new wind slabs that thicken with elevation in the alpine and be aware that they are an overhead hazard to lower elevations, especially when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">All the rain that soaked lower elevations fell as snow above about 1900 metres. Expect reactive new wind slabs that thicken with elevation in the alpine and be aware that they are an overhead hazard to lower elevations, especially when the sun is out
="s_3FE45715">Recent rain that soaked lower elevations fell as snow above about 1900 metres. Expect reactive wind slabs that thicken with elevation in the alpine and be aware that they present an overhead hazard to lower elevations, especially as temperatures rise
="s_3FE45715">Incoming snow and wind will likely form fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh snow at higher elevations may remain reactive on steep and wind loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to old surface crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive in exposed terrain at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive on steep convexities at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and light snow will form fresh wind slabs at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
New snow combined with recent southerly wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
Strong winds and new snow forecast for Saturday night will add to an ongoing wind slab problem. I expect high alpine terrain to get blasted by the wind, so the best and safest skiing may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
Strong to extreme winds over the past few days has formed extensive wind slabs at higher elevations. The best and safest riding may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features. With a recent shift to northerly winds, wind slabs are possible on any aspect.
Wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast over the past few days.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions.&nbsp; These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.&nbsp;
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind slabs remain an issue to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. New snow and strong winds will be piling on fresh slabs toward the end of the day on Monday.
New snow and strong winds have formed fresh wind slabs at higher elevations and in exposed areas.
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
New snowfall with strong wind is expected to build new wind slabs on Thursday. In deeper snowfall areas of the region, a more widespread storm slab problem could develop.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to recent extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. Be sure to evaluate each slope for patterns of wind loading and likely trigger points as you travel.
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. A light snowfall on Friday won't add much hazard, but will make slabs more difficult to see.
Strong northerly winds last week formed wind slabs behind exposed terrain features. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect the stability of slabs to deteriorate with loading from new snow/rain.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed north through easterly features near ridge crests, and cross-loaded southeasterly gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded gullies at treeline.
Watch for new wind slabs forming on lee and crossloaded features.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
With recent switching winds all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend throughout the storm has created a tricky condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Sunday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form new wind slabs on Monday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Maintain caution around wind slabs in wind-exposed, higher elevation terrain. These are likely to remain sensitive to human triggering over the short term.
="s_3FE45715">Maintain caution around wind slabs in wind-exposed, higher elevation terrain. These may remain sensitive to human triggering over the short term.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs lingering in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features in the alpine, especially on north-facing terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs lingering in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features in the alpine, especially on north-facing terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs lingering in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features in the alpine, especially on north-facing terrain. Thin new slabs can be expected as a result of recent strong southwest winds.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy windslabs will form behind ridges, ribs, similar terrain features. Even open areas near treeline are likely to be wind affected.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest wind on Tuesday night may form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy on Thursday.&nbsp; Cornices may also be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Additional snow overnight Friday into Saturday will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain in the alpine and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Monday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have built new wind slabs in alpine and tree line lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have built new wind slabs in alpine and tree line lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have built new wind slabs in alpine and tree line lee terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Expect to find fresh wind slabs below on lee features below ridgetops.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may have developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may have developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind slabs remain a problem to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slabs.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. Evaluate slopes carefully as you move through different aspects and elevations.
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Recent northerly winds have formed slabs on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south-facing slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Recent northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
Recent northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
Northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features last week, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The recent snow will buried old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and formed new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The recent snow buried old stubborn wind slabs (on SW aspects), and formed new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain (NE aspects).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Watch out</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> for wind loaded pockets where reactive wind slabs may still be lingering.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects recently. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests. Small avalanches may &quot;step down&quot;, resulting in large destructive avalanches.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. Keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to &quot;step down&quot; to the weak layer below our new snow.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary touchy on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to &quot;step down&quot; to the weak layer below our new snow.
Weaknesses exist within and under our new snow. Expect slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
Expect wind slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, especially in the South Chilcotins, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
Expect wind slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, especially in the South Chilcotins, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
Watch for new wind slabs forming on lee and crossloaded features. In low snow areas to the north, be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent switching winds may have formed pockets of wind slab on all aspects of exposed terrain near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Use extra caution around shallower snowpack areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent switching winds may have formed pockets of wind slab on all aspects at upper elevations especially near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Use caution around shallower snowpack areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Sunday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Monday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Maintain caution around wind slabs in wind-exposed, higher elevation terrain. These are likely to remain sensitive to human triggering over the short term.
="s_3FE45715">Maintain caution around wind slabs in wind-exposed, higher elevation terrain. These may remain sensitive to human triggering over the short term.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs lingering in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features in the alpine, especially on north-facing terrain. With up to 20 cm of new snow, areas in the south of the region will have a much higher risk of touchy new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs lingering in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features in the alpine, especially on north-facing terrain. With up to 20 cm of recent snow, areas in the south of the region will have a higher risk of more reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Shifting winds mean that slabs can be found on a range of aspects. With up to 35 cm of recent snow, thicker, more reactive slabs are expected in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Shifting winds mean that slabs can be found on a range of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest wind on Tuesday night may form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy on Thursday.  Cornices may also be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine winds has likely formed fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations with the wind switching from predominantly southwest to southeast
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwesterly winds will have created new reactive wind slabs in the lee of alpine and tree line terrain features
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds are building reactive new wind slabs in the lee of alpine and treeline terrain features. This problem will be increasing over the course of the day on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features. A chance of sun exposure may make these slabs especially reactive on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs. Expect the greatest reactivity in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features and be aware of the potential for cornice triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs. Expect the greatest reactivity in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features and be aware of the potential for cornice triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Saturday with moderate southwest wind is expected to have formed reactive new wind slabs at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain in the alpine and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Monday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
Switching winds from the northeast may form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Watch for reverse loading.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
Lingering wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
Strong outflow wind on Thursday may form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Strong winds may be forming new wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and above.
Recent strong outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs. On Saturday, strong winds from the opposite direction with new snowfall will form new wind slabs. Use caution on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds have built reactive slabs behind many exposed terrain features. Allow several days of calmer weather for these to stabilize.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds have built reactive slabs behind many exposed terrain features. Winds slabs exist on all aspects, as recent winds have come from the northeast.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds built reactive slabs behind exposed terrain features. Winds slabs exist on all aspects, as recent winds have come from the northeast.
Up to 15cm of new snow may fall on Friday night. Extreme westerly winds are forecast to shift these accumulations into new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Forecast winds may also increase the reactivity of deeper surface hoar layers.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
Recent wind slabs are expected to become more stubborn to human triggering. Watch for the effects of solar radiation and above freezing temperatures in a narrow band around treeline that may increase the reactivity on Wednesday.
Recent wind slabs are expected to become more stubborn to human triggering as the upper air cools after the recent inversion.
Fresh wind slabs will form in lee terrain with moderate snowfall and strong winds on Friday. Be sure to keep older 'reverse loaded' slabs in mind as much as the new ones.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including surface hoar.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including surface hoar.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including the Jan 5/6 surface hoar layer.
Strong northeast through southeast winds have built touchy slabs above a variety of weak layers. Skillful routefinding will be required to navigate around these slabs at treeline and above.
Strong northeast through southeast winds have built touchy slabs above a variety of weak layers. Skillful routefinding will be required to navigate around these slabs at treeline and above.
Storm snow from last week is likely most reactive on wind-loaded features at higher elevations.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.
Recent snow on the weekend and wind has accumulated wind slabs in the alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong wind has accumulated wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong wind has accumulated wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong wind has created wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong wind has created wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Tuesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Wednesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Thursday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects. This includes fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm. Wind slabs may be more reactive above buried rain crusts.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
Recent snow accumulations are expected to have been shifted into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
Recent snow accumulations are expected to have been shifted into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
Recent snow has been redistributed into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
Forecast flurries will combine with strong south to southeast winds and form fresh wind slabs on Friday. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain expect touchy new slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
Moderate to strong winds have shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
Moderate to strong winds recently shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and are set to do so again on Monday. Expect to find wind slabs on a range of aspects as you gain elevation and be aware of a recently formed rain crust acting as a touchy sliding layer.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and have formed reactive wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Be aware that the same winds have also been building touchy cornices that have recently released with remote triggers.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Be aware that recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
Recent storm snow may still be reactive on steep convexities and on wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations.
Very strong winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday likely formed reactive wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Very strong winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday likely formed reactive wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds will form thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday.</span><span class="s_AA239
1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday into Sunday.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate to strong east winds may result in unusual loading patterns in lee features below ridgetops.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow and moderate to strong easterly winds have changed the loading pattern and may have create reactive slabs in unexpected places</span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow and moderate to strong easterly winds have changed the loading pattern and may have create reactive slabs in unexpected places
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_D2E5851E">Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Strong outflow wind on Thursday may form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">In areas that still have snow available for transport, strong winds may be forming new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs. On Saturday, strong winds from the opposite direction with new snowfall will likely form new wind slabs. Use caution on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds will quickly build new wind slabs on Sunday. In the deeper snowfall areas to the south, there is the potential for a more widespread storm slab problem to develop by the end of the day.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds is expected to have developed new wind slabs throughout the region. In the deepest snowfall areas in the region, there is the potential for a more widespread storm slab problem to develop on Monday.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds is expected to have developed new wind slabs throughout the region. In the deepest snowfall areas in the region, there is the potential for a more widespread wind slab problem to exist.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme alpine winds forecast for Tuesday night are expected to form new wind slabs throughout the region. New wind slabs are expected to be deeper and more destructive in the far southwest corner of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm recent storm snow has fallen, accompanied by strong winds. Storm slabs are likely on steep terrain, particularly unsupported terrain; wind slabs are likely in exposed lee areas.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of storm snow from earlier this week was accompanied with strong winds. Storm slabs are likely on steep terrain, particularly unsupported terrain; wind slabs are likely in exposed lee areas.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering wind slabs remains possible in exposed lee areas, as last week's storm delivered up to 50 cm of new snow with strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh and touchy wind slabs to develop as the new snow arrives with extreme winds.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh and touchy wind slabs to develop as new snow arrives with strong westerly winds. Thicker wind slabs can be expected in parts of the region that receive more snowfall.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs as strong westerly winds redistribute the new snow. Wind slabs may also be burying a layer of surface hoar that could make them extra touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs as strong westerly winds redistribute the new snow. Wind slabs may also be burying a layer of surface hoar that could make them extra touchy.
="s_3FE45715">After a calmer day on Thursday, winds are expected to increase again, this time from the northwest. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds will redistribute light amounts of new snow into fresh wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong to extreme easterly winds may form wind slabs in unusual places such as open areas below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Tuesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Wednesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive as the wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive as the wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Strong outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with a light dose of new snow. The changing pattern leaves us with wind slabs new and old on a wide range of aspects. Expect thin new slabs to be especially touchy on Saturday.
Strong outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changing pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
Recent outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
Last week's outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
Last week's outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
Watch for reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers, including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
Watch for reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers, including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Recent storm snow has been transported by southwest winds into deep pockets of wind slab on lee slopes. If northeast outflow winds arrive, expect new wind slabs to develop on south through west aspects.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on north through east aspects.
Changing wind directions Monday may form new wind slabs on south through southeast aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on north through east aspects.
Changing wind directions may form new wind slabs on N-NE aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on southerly aspects due to the recent outflow winds.
Changing wind directions and new snow will build fresh wind slabs on N-NE aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on southerly aspects due to the recent winds out of the North.
Strong to extreme SW winds and new snow will build fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty SW winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty SW winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty winds from the southwest, and more recently the southeast, have formed fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Wind slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to underlying persistent weaknesses.
Gusty winds from the southeast have formed fresh wind slabs. Wind slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to underlying persistent weaknesses.
Fresh wind slabs will form in lee terrain during the storm on Sunday. Lingering wind slabs also exist on a variety of aspects thanks to changing wind directions.
Forecast flurries will combine with strong south to southeast winds and form fresh wind slabs on Friday. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain expect touchy new slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
Moderate to strong winds have shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
Moderate to strong winds recently shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and are set to do so again on Monday. Expect to find wind slabs on a range of aspects as you gain elevation and be aware of a recently formed rain crust acting as a touchy sliding layer.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and building wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Be aware of a rain crust that may be found around 20-60 cm deep that has been observed acting as a touchy sliding layer.
Unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Be aware of a rain crust that may be 20-60 cm deep and has recently been a touchy sliding layer.
Recent moderate south through west winds have created wind slabs on north through east aspects in the alpine, especially in the north of the region.
Moderate to strong south winds and some incoming snow will create more wind slabs on north through east aspects at upper elevations.
Moderate to strong southerly winds and some incoming snow will create more wind slabs on north through east aspects at upper elevations.
Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Watch for pockets of wind transported snow at higher elevations, and on slopes that are sheltered from the sun.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind. Cornices are also expected to develop new growth, that may be weak and fall off naturally.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind. Cornices are also expected to develop new growth, that may be weak and fall off naturally.
Wind slabs are likely lingering in the lee of exposed terrain. Fresh cornices may also be weak and fall off naturally when hit by the sun.
Wind slabs may lingering in the lee of exposed terrain at higher elevations. Cornices have been a recent trigger for slab avalanches.
Strong winds and light amounts of snow will form fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Most slabs avalanches in the past week have been triggered by cornices.
Strong winds and light amounts of snow have likely left wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Most slabs avalanches in the past week have been triggered by cornices.
Strong winds and light amounts of snow have likely left wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
New snow and wind on Saturday is expected to create small wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
New snow and wind on Saturday may create small wind slabs in lee features below alpine ridgetops.
New snow and wind on Saturday into Sunday may have created small wind slabs in lee features below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate to strong east winds may result in unusual loading patterns in lee features below ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with a change in the wind loading pattern may have created new wind slabs in unexpected places
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with a change in the wind loading pattern may have created new wind slabs in unexpected places
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop pockets of fresh wind slab on southerly aspects. Older stiff wind slab may be found on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop pockets of fresh wind slab on southerly aspects. Older stiff wind slab may be found on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop due to forecast snow and wind overnight. Older wind slabs may continue to be triggered by skiers/riders at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may build with forecast strong winds and new snow. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain.  In the Monashees, where more snow is expected, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 65 cm of new snow fell on Monday night and Tuesday. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects&nbsp; Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
1681A555">Small wind slabs can still have big consequences if you are carried into terrain traps.
1681A555">Expect wind effected terrain to be significantly more reactive than sheltered areas. Watch for signs of instability such as whumphing, cracking, and recent avalanches.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and new wind slabs may be found on all aspects.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may have promoted a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
1681A555">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.</span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs. Fresh touchy wind slabs are expected.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs that exist near ridges, behind ribs, and on cross-loaded alpine features.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest winds, mild temperatures, and new snowfall are expected to form touchy new wind slabs on Wednesday at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
Wind slabs are likely still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Watch for wind loaded slopes in exposed alpine terrain.
Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs </span><span class="s_3FE45715">on lee and cross-loaded terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_DDF6C5E8">Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are reported to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. These wind slabs are most likely to be found on shaded aspects in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds over the course of the recent stormy weather developed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Touchier slabs are likely to exist in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and wind-exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent pockets of wind slab.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above that were reactive to human triggers on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds during and after the storm have developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds during and after the storm have developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop as the winds continue to shift and a few more cm of new snow is forecast.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop as the winds continue to shift and a few more cm of new snow is forecast.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the wind picks-up from the north, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Upper level winds have been very strong. Hard wind slabs have formed behind many terrain features in exposed areas.
Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 35 cm of new snow fell on Monday night. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs could potentially step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer in areas with thinner snowpacks.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs could 'step-down' to deeper weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs could 'step-down' to deeper weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches. This is more likely in large, steep, and rocky alpine features with variable snowpack depths.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and fresh wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds will promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">In many areas new snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds has promoted a reverse loading pattern, and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds formed touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Expect these to remain reactive over the short term and be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds formed touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Expect these to remain reactive over the short term and be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest wind have new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh touchy wind slabs are expected on the downwind side of ridges, ribs.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">If more than 25 or 30 cm arrives, a more widespread storm slab problem could develop on steep slopes</span><span class="s_3FE45715">. Buried surface hoar may make these slabs particularly touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">For most of the region, recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy.&nbsp; In places that saw more than around 30 cm of new snow, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects in the days since the storm. Expect them to react to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects in the days since the storm. Light snowfall and gusty winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects over the past week. Light snowfall and gusty winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects last week. Light snowfall and strong winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds formed touchy wind slabs on a wide range of aspects last week. Light snowfall and strong winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region where more new snow accumulated.
="s_3FE45715">Recent and continued light snowfall and strong winds have and are expected to contribute to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy, especially in the south of the region where more new snow accumulated.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest winds, mild temperatures, and new snowfall are expected to form touchy new wind slabs on Wednesday at higher elevations. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have been lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs have been lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs have been lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs exist below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme southwesterly winds on Thursday are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower elevation terrain.
Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are expected to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are expected to be large and may become weak with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large and reactive wind slabs. Cornices have also grown large and may become weak with daytime warming or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab. Wind slabs are most likely to be found on shaded aspects in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy new wind slabs are expected to develop with continuing light snowfall and moderate southerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest winds recently shifted from southeast to northwest, redistributing our new snow into wind slabs that may now exist on a wide range of aspects. Expect these slabs to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted through a variety of directions, redistributing our new snow into wind slabs that now exist on a wide range of aspects. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong wind shifted through a variety of directions, redistributing recent snowfall into wind slabs that now exist on a wide range of aspects. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering, especially if exposed to the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs. Forecast new snow may develop new wind slabs over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs. Forecast new snow may develop new wind slabs over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">The wind during the storm has been from the east, and now the wind is forecast to change and come out of the west. This may create reverse loading, and wind loading on several aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_DDF6C5E8">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward and cross-loaded features. Wind slabs are possible on any aspect with winds recently shifting to the north.
="s_3FE45715">Increasing wind speeds and light flurries will continue to develop wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs are possible on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the south to the north.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Increasing wind speeds and light flurries will continue to develop wind slabs at higher elevations. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
Shifting moderate winds and light snowfall may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to human triggering in isolated terrain features.
Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering in immediately leeward terrain features.&nbsp; There is also potential for additional wind loading on Monday with moderate winds from the northwest which could build new wind slabs.&nbsp;
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features have formed. Expect to find these pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features have formed.
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds continue to create slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds continue to create slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind slabs recently formed in lee terrain may be masked by a thin layer of new snow. Potential exists for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Recently formed wind slabs have been masked by a thin layer of new snow. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Wind slabs will grow in size and reactivity with forecast wind and snow. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Touchy wind slabs will build under the influence of new snow and sustained winds. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.&nbsp; New snow and strong southwest winds on Thursday will add additional load to these wind slabs which are expected to be touchy.
Recent strong southwest winds have loaded leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.  Wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Friday. Watch for reverse loading as winds shift to the North on Friday.
Recent strong southwest winds have loaded leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain. Winds have now switched to a northerly direction which is expected to cause reverse loading.  Wind slabs should be expected on all aspects.
Wind slabs may remain in the immediate lee of ridgelines. Small pockets of fresh wind slab may develop on south facing slopes when winds shift round to the north. These could become locally unstable on steep south-facing slopes when the sun comes out
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly southwest to east aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly southwest to east aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Recent winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features and especially on southwest to north aspects. New snow with wind on Sunday will form fresh slabs and require backcountry travelers to manage both old and new windslabs on any given aspect.
New snow with wind on Sunday and Monday will form fresh slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features. The new snow is burying a weak surface layer. Choose conservative lines for Monday and keep re-assessing conditions over the day.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain.  Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward terrain features Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward terrain features Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Pockets of recently formed wind slab may remain reactive in immediate leeward terrain features. Variable wind loading patterns mean that wind slabs can be found on most aspects.
Pockets of recently formed wind slab may remain reactive in immediate leeward terrain features. Variable wind loading patterns mean that wind slabs can be found on most aspects. Expect touchier conditions if you experience warming over the day.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline. Be aware that a wind slab avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline. Be aware that a wind slab avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Remember a small avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Remember a small avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar or crusts.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Switching winds have formed stiff pockets of wind slab on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Sustained snowfall will combine with moderate southerly winds to form fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. A range of weak surface layers will prevent the new snow from forming a good bond to the surface over the short term.
Our 15-25cm of low density new snow will become more reactive as time and wind promote slab development. Shifting winds may see slabs form on a range of aspects while a variety of weak surface layers prevent the new snow from bonding to the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate southwest wind on Tuesday may form touchy new wind slabs in immediately leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind Tuesday night is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in immediately leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain touchy on Thursday. 
Forecast new snow and moderate to strong winds will form touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at higher elevations. This problem will be increasing over the course of the day on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine areas and exposed Treeline features. Human triggering is possible in steep and/or unsupported terrain.
Windslab distribution is changing as the winds move snow. Expect slabs in gullies and cross loaded areas to have become thicker and likely stiffer.
Isolated pockets of windslabs in alpine areas on northern aspects. These slabs are up to 20cm thick, pencil hard but do not extend far downslope.
These buried wind slabs are present in the alpine and treeline.
These buried wind slabs are present in the alpine and treeline and are found about 40cm below the surface..
Pockets of wind slab are present in Alpine terrain along ridge-crests. These slabs are present on all aspects due to lee loading and reverse loading.
Pockets of wind slab are present in Alpine terrain along ridge-crests in immediate lees. These slab are present on all aspects due to lee loading and reverse loading.
The wind slabs themselves are small, but if triggered they may entrain the loose snow to create larger than expected avalanches. Immediate lee areas are likely areas to find these slabs.
Fresh wind slab development is on-going above 2500m on all aspects due to strong and variable winds.
These slabs are on the surface at treeline. In the alpine we are finding 2 separate slabs. 1 on the surface and 1 buried by 15-20cm.
These slabs are on the surface at treeline. The alpine is showing a more significant slab as the buried one becomes blended with the surface slab. Remember- its variable right now! Dig to prove what is happening where you are.
Today's trip to Burstall Pass was a good indicator for how variable it is out there. The wind slabs were thin, and isolated. In contrast, yesterday's trip saw us avoiding steep slopes at treeline in favor of heavily treed areas.
For the most part cold is breaking these down, the exception is in wind prone areas. Watch for a lingering hard slab as you approach wind features.
Cold temps are breaking these down, the exception is in wind prone areas. Watch for a lingering hard slab as you approach wind features.  It is possible that these may step down to the 1112 crust down 50cm so be sure to pull out that shovel and dig. 
Wind slab distribution is highly variable across the terrain. These slabs seem to be more sensitive to human triggering today (several failures noted by field teams), and if triggered they could step down to the November crust layer.
These slabs are continuing to grow with the consistent strong winds and will likely be more sensitive to human triggering and if triggered they could step down to the November crust layer.
In the alpine, these slabs are now buried beneath the storm slabs. They will be harder to detect with the new snow texture. Use small terrain to find them and assess them often. Climbers!! Watch for pockets of hard slab on and around routes!
Various layers of wind slab are found in the Alpine and at Treeline. The most recent storm focussed on lee and cross-loaded features, but previously formed wind slabs are found on all aspects. Evaluate terrain carefully before committing to a slope.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Stiff windslabs should be expected in all alpine terrain and specific terrain such as gullies and ridgelines at treeline.&nbsp; Be aware of the potential for entire terrain features to be involved if an avalanche occurs. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Skier triggerable windslabs are still being easily found in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp; Use smaller slopes that are not connected to a bigger overhead.
These wind slabs have been forming in the last three days and are expecting to grow with the forecast winds. These wind slabs are sensitive to human triggering and have the possibility to step down to the Dec 18 facets.
These continued to grow today. Whumphing and cracking was observed as forecasters approached windloaded areas at treeline. Thin to thick snowpack areas should be treated with caution.
Whumphing and cracking was observed as forecasters approached windloaded areas at treeline. Thin to thick snowpack areas should be treated with caution.
These slabs are buried and may be difficult to find until you are standing on them. Start to look for them as you approach open terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. A lack of natural activity suggests that these are prime for human triggering.
Fresh wind slabs up to 15cm thick are found in the Alpine and in all open terrain at Treeline and below. In some areas these slabs sit on a weak layer of facets.
New snow is now covering the recent wind slabs in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline and below.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
These vary in thickness and density. Recent reverse loading has put them in unexpected terrain.
Recent snow and wind have created fresh wind slabs immediately below ridge crests on all aspects.
Recent snow and wind have created fresh wind slabs immediately below ridge crests on all aspects.&nbsp; Reverse loading from the northerly winds is expected to continue.
Recent snow and wind have created fresh wind slabs immediately below ridge crests on all aspects. Reverse loading from the northerly winds is expected to diminish over the next few days as we return to a westerly flow.
Snow and wind over the past week have created wind slabs up to 20cm thick immediately below ridge crests on all aspects. These slabs are on all aspects as a result of the Northerly flow this past week.
Snow and wind over the past week have created wind slabs up to 30cm thick immediately below ridge crests on all aspects. These slabs are on all aspects as a result of the Northerly flow this past week.
Snow and wind over the past week have created wind slabs up to 35cm thick immediately below ridge crests on all aspects. These slabs are on all aspects as a result of the Northerly flow this past week.
Wind slabs up to 35cm thick are variably distributed in Alpine areas and just down into treeline. Snowpack tests are producing failures at this interface indicating the possibility for human triggering. Watch for reverse wind-loading.
The last storm missed us almost completely. What little snow we did get has been blown into windslabs on lee aspects. Given the weak underlying layers, terrain choices should still be conservative while the snowpack adjusts.
Caution for windslabs on lee aspects in the Alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Crossloaded terrain should also be treated as suspect.
Caution for windslabs on lee aspects in the Alpine and at treeline. Crossloaded terrain should also be treated as suspect.
Recent extreme westerly winds have created thin wind slabs to add to the existing wind slabs already out there. It is possible to trigger a smaller surface slab that could then step down to a deeper weak layer.
Recent extreme westerly winds have created thin wind slabs to add to the existing wind slabs already out there. It is possible to trigger a smaller surface slab that could then step down to a deeper weak layer.
This last wind event was strong and widespread effecting most aspects from treeline and above.
These slabs are slow to bond. Expect them to be reactive for the next few days.
Wind slabs are everywhere in Alpine and Treeline areas. We are at the tail end of a large natural avalanche cycle, but many slopes remain prime for human-triggering. Winds have been strong from numerous directions, so wind slabs exist on all aspects.
Wind slabs already dominate the landscape at Treeline and above, and the forecasted storm for Thursday will add to this problem. A natural avalanche cycle is expected to start again on Thursday.
Buried wind slabs are widespread at Treeline and above. A natural avalanche cycle is expected to start again on thursday evening and continue into friday.
Expect to find this in exposed areas. The slab appears to be helping distribute the new snow load over the weaker layers below. Use your probe to find the layer. Don't be fooled by a seemingly settled snowpack.
This is a broad category right now. Expect settlement slabs down low, and windslabs at treeline and above. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. Windy areas have a hardslab and sheltered areas have the Dec 18 facets.
Wind slabs are everywhere, but the most recent loading is onto typical lee and cross-loaded features. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. These slabs are very sensitive to human-triggering.
Wind slabs are everywhere, but the most recent loading is onto typical lee and cross-loaded features. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. These slabs are very sensitive to human-triggering.
Wind slabs are everywhere in the alpine.&nbsp; Moist snow on steep solar aspects at all elevations
New wind slabs 20-30cm thick are building in alpine areas.
New wind slabs 20-30cm thick in alpine areas.
Wind slabs between up to 50cm thick have formed in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and Treeline. A few naturally triggered wind slab avalanches have occurred in the past 12hrs. These slabs were very large and have run full path.
Wind slabs exist on all aspects but tend to be thicker on easterly aspects. These may be up to 50cm thick in heavily loaded areas.
Wind slabs exist on all aspects but tend to be thicker on easterly aspects. These may be up to 50cm thick in heavily loaded areas.
These slabs are now lightly buried under the new snow from the last few days. So far these have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Crossloaded areas at treeline also have the slabs, however these are a bit more stubborn.
These slabs are now lightly buried under the new snow from the last few days. So far these have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Cross-loaded areas at treeline also have the slabs, however these are a bit more stubborn.
These have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Cross-loaded areas at upper treeline and alpine could be freshly loaded with the recent wind.
Recent winds have created isolated windslabs in lee and cross loaded areas
Recent winds have created isolated thin wind slabs in lee and cross loaded areas at Treeline and above.
Recent winds have created isolated thin wind slabs in lee and cross loaded areas at Treeline and above.
New wind slabs are on N-S aspect. At treeline, these tend to be more widespread but less dense. In the alpine, the wind has focused them to immediate lee. This problem also factors in buried windslabs that are down 10-20cm.
This wind slab problem includes the last 2-3 days. Continued winds are seen moving snow well into the tree line.
We're using wind slabs as a catch all term at the moment. Storm slabs are out there from the new snow, as are the deeper buried windslabs from last week. Storm slabs are in immediate lees, and the wind slabs are more widespread.
We're using wind slabs as a catch all term at the moment. Storm slabs are out there from the new snow and continuing winds , as are the deeper buried windslabs from last week. Storm slabs are in immediate lees, and the wind slabs are more widespread.
There are multiple layers of slabs out there. It's hard to identify just one as a problem. Recognize that it is possible for a small surface slab to start a chain reaction that could go all the way to the bottom of the snowpack.
Storm/wind slabs between 40 and 65cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Natural avalanche activity associated to this problem continues, and many slopes appear primed for human-triggering.
Storm/wind slabs between 40 and 65cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Natural avalanche activity associated to this problem continues, and many slopes appear primed for human-triggering.
Lee and cross loaded features are especially loaded and look primed for human triggering.&nbsp;
Lee and cross loaded features are especially loaded and look primed for human triggering.
There are multiple layers of windslabs out there at this time.&nbsp; Recognize that it is possible for a small surface slab to start a chain reaction that could go all the way to the bottom of the snowpack as we saw on Tent ridge on Sunday.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features. An approaching storm may add significantly to this problem.
</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features. Wet slabs at lower elevations are occurring due to the recent rain.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects. Depending on the area, there may be multiple buried slabs.
These still exist from previous storms and are buried under 20-40cm of newer snow. They will be especially hard to identify with the new snow.
These still exist from previous storms and are buried under 30-40cm of newer snow. They will be especially hard to identify with the new snow, but are still quite triggerable.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
>Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Above 2200m these slabs are more prevalent. An avalanche triggered in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers.
>Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Above 2200m these slabs are more prevalent. An avalanche triggered in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers.
>Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine.&nbsp; Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
>Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine. Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
>Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine. Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
>Wind slabs are present mostly in the alpine.. Gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
>Wind slabs are present in the Alpine and isolated areas at Treeline. Easy shears were found down 10 and 25cm today on a wind exposed ridge feature.
>Wind slabs are present in the Alpine and isolated areas at Treeline. Though found on all aspects watch for thicker slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
>Wind slabs are present in the Alpine much more isolated at treeline. Though found on all aspects watch for thicker slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain such as N and E aspects.
>The older windslabs are more prevalent in the alpine while the fresh windslabs extend down to treeline. These will grow with the forecasted winds and new/available snow.
Winds overnight and during the day on saturday have stiffened up the existing windslabs and even developed them down into treeline.
Wind slabs are found in Alpine terrain and a few spots at Treeline. In convex and unsupported features these are likely to be human-triggered. On Monday northerly winds coupled with light flurries may cause reverse wind loading.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects in the Alpine and a few spots at Treeline. While not much natural avalanche activity has yet occurred, human-triggering is likely in convex and unsupported features.
Not much natural avalanche activity with these wind slabs yet, but human-triggering is more likely in convex and unsupported features. These slabs seem confined to the Alpine.
Not much natural avalanche activity with these wind slabs yet, but human-triggering is more likely in convex and unsupported features. These slabs seem confined to the Alpine.
Expect to encounter these slabs along ridgelines and in crossloaded features in Alpine terrain. 
Expect to encounter these slabs along ridgelines and in crossloaded features in Alpine terrain.
Expect to encounter these slabs along ridgelines and in crossloaded features in Alpine terrain.
Winds are building isolated windslabs in alpine terrain along ridgelines and crossloaded features.&nbsp;
A variety of slabs, new and old, remain in the upper snowpack. With the new snow coming, expect thin storm slabs to develop and potentially react with the deeper windslabs. There is an upslope component to this storm, so expect some reverse loading.
Thin wind slabs are found in the Alpine, and these may now be on all aspects due to recent reverse wind loading.
Fresh windslabs are forming on lee aspects (N and E) in alpine areas as a result of strong SW winds on friday.
Windslabs are forming on lee aspects (N and E) in alpine areas as a result of strong SW winds on friday and saturday.
Pockets of buried wind slab are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine and isolated areas at tree line. These weakness are harder to locate with the new snow.
Storm and wind slabs have formed; especially on lee slopes, gully features, and behind ridges. Natural avalanche activity is possible with continued loading. Rider triggering is likely, especially on steep convex slopes.
Wind slabs have formed; especially on lee slopes, gully features, and behind ridges. Natural avalanche activity is possible with continued loading. Rider triggering is likely, especially on steep convex slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
New storm slabs and wind slabs have formed; especially on lee slopes, gully features, and behind ridges. Natural avalanche activity is likely with continued loading. Rider triggering is likely, especially on steep convex slopes.
Forecast snowfall and extreme winds will create new wind slabs and potentially add to the size and reactivity of existing storm slabs. With expected wind values, loading may take place lower on the slope than normal.
Forecast snowfall and extreme winds will create new wind slabs and potentially add to the size and reactivity of existing storm slabs. With expected wind values, loading may take place lower on the slope than normal.
New storm slabs and wind slabs have formed; especially on lee slopes, gully features, and behind ridges. Natural avalanche activity is likely with continued loading. Rider triggering is likely, especially on steep convex slopes.
Wind slabs have formed; especially on lee slopes and behind ridges. Natural activity is possible with continued loading, and rider triggers are likely.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. Wind slab instabilities are likely, and have been the  cause of recent natural avalanche activity.
Forecast snowfall and extreme winds will create new wind slabs and potentially add to the size and reactivity of existing storm slabs. With high wind values, loading may take place lower on the slope than normal.
Forecast snowfall and extreme winds will create new wind slabs and potentially add to the size and reactivity of existing storm slabs. With expected wind values, loading may take place lower on the slope than normal.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
Continuous outflow winds over the past 5 days has built wind slabs on E-NE aspects. Switching winds may build new wind slabs on opposite lee slopes and behind ridges. Natural activity is possible with continued loading, and rider triggers are likely.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs can be found well below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies in any wind-exposed terrain. Expect these deep drifts to be very touchy.
New storm slabs and wind slabs have formed, especially on lee slopes, gully features, and behind ridges. They may be touchy, especially sitting on an old buried weak layer (surface hoar). Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. Wind slab instabilities are likely, and have been the cause of recent natural avalanche activity.
Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
Light to locally heavy snowfall and strong winds will have created new wind slabs and potentially add to the size and reactivity of existing storm slabs. With high wind values, loading may take place lower on the slope than normal.
Recent snowfall and strong winds are responsible for widespread windslab development. With higher wind values, loading may have occurred lower on the slope than normal.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs are now covered with an additional 10-15 cms of new snow. These wind slabs may be triggered from weak shallow areas like exposed rocks or trees on the edge of slopes.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm has developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline that may be covered by 20-30 cms of new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs have formed during the recent strong southwest winds. Light additional loads like a skier may trigger these stiff slabs. Watch for shooting cracks and settlements when approaching wind loaded pockets.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. Wind slab instabilities are likely, and have been the cause of recent natural avalanche activity.
Recent strong winds and snowfall are responsible for widespread windslab development. With higher wind values, loading may have occurred lower on the slope than normal.
Winds shifting in direction over the past 5 days have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
New windslabs have formed in the lee of terrain features.
Deep and dense wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
In some areas continuous snowfall and wind has created an ongoing wind/storm slab problem. Watch for triggering in gullies, below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Recent light to locally heavy snowfall and strong winds have created new wind slabs. With high wind values, loading may have taken place lower on the slope than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm has developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline that may be covered by 20-30 cms of new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs are now covered with an additional 10-15 cms of new snow. These wind slabs may be triggered from weak shallow areas like exposed rocks or trees on the edge of slopes.
Strong winds and snowfall earlier in the week have been responsible for widespread windslab development. Although they have most likely gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in unsupported terrain.
Significant snowfall and winds from earlier in the week have created new wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies, below ridgecrests and behind terrain features
Expect to find buried and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. .
Winds shifting in direction over the past 5 days have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
New windslabs have formed in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to start to develop during the afternoon when Northwest winds are forecast to become strong with very strong gusts.
="s_3FE45715">Expect touchy windslabs to develop in the Alpine and at Treeline as forecast Northwest winds start to transport snow in the afternoon.
Expect to find buried and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. .
New snow combined with forecasted strong northwesterly winds will have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Strong winds often create slabs further down the slope than expected and in open areas below treeline.
New snow and strong west and northwesterly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Strong winds often create slabs that extend further down the slope than expected and in open areas below treeline.
Strong winds and storm snow earlier in the week have been responsible for widespread wind slab development. Although they have most likely gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in unsupported terrain.
New snow and winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies, below ridgecrests and behind terrain features
Watch for pockets of these wind slabs along ridgelines, around cross loaded features and be especially careful in around unsupported terrain.&nbsp; Small avalanches were easily ski cut on sunday but additional winds will make these slabs bigger.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to continue to be triggered by heavy additional loads. NW winds may cause some reverse loading on Southerly facing slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Expect touchy windslabs to develop in the Alpine and at Treeline as forecast Northwest winds start to transport snow.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests. .
New snow and winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies, below ridgecrests and behind terrain features
New snow combined with forecasted strong northwesterly winds will have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Strong winds often create slabs further down the slope than expected and in open areas below treeline.
New snow and strong west and northwesterly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Strong winds often create slabs that extend further down the slope than expected and in open areas below treeline.
Expect to find buried and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
Watch for pockets of these wind slabs along ridgelines, around cross loaded features and be especially careful around unsupported terrain. Ski cutting produced small avalanches over the past 48 hours and additional winds will make these slabs bigger.
Expect to find buried and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are growing in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies in the alpine and at ridge crests in treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Widespread wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Widespread wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to build due to strong Westerly winds and moderate precipitation amounts.
="s_3FE45715">Expect touchy windslabs to develop in the Alpine and at Treeline as forecast Northwest winds start to transport snow.
Watch for pockets of these wind slabs along ridgelines, around cross loaded features and be especially careful around unsupported terrain. Ski cutting along small cornice features produced minimal results but these tests were not definitive.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
Expect buried windslabs in sheltered area and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline. Storm slabs may be lurking in areas not affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely to be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline. Storm slabs may exist in sheltered areas not affected by wind.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to encounter touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies. Be especially diligent as northerly winds start to reverse load unusual aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to find very touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies. Be especially diligent as northerly winds start to reverse load unusual aspects.
Be aware that there could also be some buried windslabs under the new snow.
Watch for pockets of these wind slabs along ridgelines, around cross loaded features and be especially careful around unsupported terrain. Down flow winds associated with the cool air have produced slabs in unusal areas so heads up hockey out there.
Watch for pockets of windslabs under ridges especially in the alpine. They could have the potential to propagate widely on large planar slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to encounter touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies. Be especially diligent as northerly winds start to reverse load unusual aspects.
A soft slab on the surface is stiffening with with continued settlement and wind-exposure, and may be triggered by light additional loads like a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs may be encountered below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies. Be especially diligent as northerly winds start to reverse load unusual aspects.
Expect buried windslabs in sheltered area and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies below ridge crests.
Be aware that there could also be some buried windslabs under the new snow in sheltered areas.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to encounter touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs may be encountered below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies.
A soft slab on the surface is stiffening with with continued settlement and wind-exposure, and may be triggered by light additional loads like a skier or rider.
Windslabs are creeping their way down from ridgeline.  When approaching windy areas, these slabs may be quickly encountered.
Expect buried windslabs in sheltered area and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
Be aware that there could also be some buried windslabs under the new snow in sheltered areas.
&nbsp; Be aware that windslabs may also be buried under the new snow in wind sheltered areas.
Watch for pockets of windslabs under ridges especially in the alpine. They could have the potential to propagate widely on large planar slopes.
These slabs are most pronounced near ridgelines and around crossloaded terrain where many runs start..  At treeline avoid steeper unsupported features where you may be able to trigger this weakness.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs may be encountered below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to encounter touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs might be encountered on steeper slopes with forecast new snow; however the bigger issue is focussed on the wind. Be alert for new and buried wind slabs behind ridges and ribs on lee or cross loaded slopes.
A soft slab on the surface is stiffening with with continued settlement and wind-exposure, and may be triggered by light additional loads like a skier or rider.
Weak wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gullies, and may be triggered by the weight of a skier or snowmobile.
Thin new windslabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs may be stubborn to release, but may fail down about 50 cms. Cornices falling naturally may trigger these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on alpine slopes and behind ridges and ribs at treeline.
Expect buried windslabs in sheltered area and newly formed windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies below ridge crests.
Recent wind slabs may be covered with a layer of light new snow, making it difficult to recognise the older wind effected snow.
These slabs are most pronounced near ridgelines and on cross-loaded terrain. At treeline avoid steeper unsupported features where you may be able to trigger this weakness.
Weak wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gullies, and may be triggered by the weight of a skier or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Expect to encounter deep and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs may be encountered below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs might be encountered on steeper slopes with forecast new snow; however HN looks manageable. Bigger issue is focussed to wind. Be alert for new and buried wind slabs behind ridges and ribs. Storm/wind slabs could step down.
Thin new windslabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs are reported to be stubborn to release, but may still be triggered by the additional load of a skier or rider. Cornices are reported to be well anchored and not failing naturally, avoid terrain below cornices if the sun comes out.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist at higher elevations and at treeline in areas that were open to the Westerly winds. Wind slabs are reported to be stiff and stubborn, but may still be triggered by the additional load of a skier or rider.
A soft slab on the surface is stiffening with with continued settlement and wind-exposure, and may be triggered by light additional loads like a skier or rider.
Wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. Cross-loaded features and terrain immediately below ridgecrests are possible trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs might be encountered on steeper slopes with recent new snow. The bigger issue is linked to the wind. Be alert for new and buried wind slabs behind ridges and ribs.
Expect growing windslabs in exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies below ridge crests.
Storm snow continues to sluff in steep terrain but is slowly settling. Primarily though, the new snow problem is becoming localized to wind affected areas so watch pockets behind ridges, ribs, and in gullies.
Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and strong Southwest winds.
="s_3FE45715">Deep and touchy wind slabs exist on many slopes due to changing winds. Be alert for these below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
Wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. Cross-loaded features and terrain immediately below ridgecrests are possible trigger points.
Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and strong Southeast winds in the areas near Golden, and strong Southwest winds in the areas near Kimberley.
="s_3FE45715">New and buried wind slabs exist on many slopes due to changing winds. Be alert for these below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs might be encountered on steeper slopes with recent new snow. The bigger issue is linked to the wind. Be alert for new and buried wind slabs behind ridges and ribs.
Wind slabs are able to set up readily at this time due to the amount of low density new snow available for wind transport. Buried wind slabs are reported to exist below some of the new snow in exposed locations, especially on N and E aspects.
There is a significant amount of low density new snow available for wind transport. Expect to find soft slabs where this has been blown into drifts behind ridgelines, and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. Cross-loaded features and terrain immediately below ridgecrests are possible trigger points.
Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and strong Southeast winds in the areas near Golden, and strong Southwest winds in the areas near Kimberley.
Wind slabs are able to set up readily at this time due to the amount of low density new snow available for wind transport. Buried wind slabs are reported to exist below some of the new snow in exposed locations, especially on N and E aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs and could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. A wind slab or storm slab could trigger a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs might be encountered on steeper slopes with recent new snow. The bigger issue is linked to the wind. Be alert for new and buried wind slabs behind ridges and ribs.
There is a significant amount of low density new snow available for wind transport. Expect to find soft slabs where this has been blown into drifts behind ridgelines, and terrain breaks.
Wednesday is a bit of &quot;game changer&quot; as SW winds amp up to extreme values and begin to form sensitive wind slabs.  There is potential for large human triggered avalanches in wind exposed features.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for new wind slabs in the lee of ridges and ribs.
Wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. Cross-loaded features and terrain immediately below ridge crests are possible trigger points.
Wednesday evening is a bit of &quot;game changer&quot; as SW winds amp up to extreme values and begin to form sensitive wind slabs. There is potential for large human triggered avalanches in wind exposed features.
New strong Southwest winds combined with a couple of cms of snow overnight are expected to develop thin windslabs in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may develop further during the day with continued precipitation.
="s_3FE45715">Increasing winds and new snow continue to build fresh sensitive wind slabs which could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. A wind slab or storm slab could trigger a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh sensitive wind slabs continue to build immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.  Back off and head to wind sheltered terrain if the snow starts to feel stiff beneath your skis or machine.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh sensitive wind slabs should continue to build through Thursday night, immediately below ridgecrest and in the lee of terrain features.  It's likely these slabs will be reactive to the weight of a skier or rider.
Continued light snowfall with moderate SW winds will add to the wind slab problem.  These slabs range from 20 cm in the North to 60 cm in the South of the region.  They may be sensitive to the weight of a sled or skier.
Fresh sensitive wind slabs continue to build at and above treeline.&nbsp; They're found immediately below ridgecrest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features.  These slabs may be sensitive to the weight of a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Wind data in the region has been very sparse. If local wind values have been moderate or higher, smaller wind slabs may exist at higher elevations.
Previously formed wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. These slabs are now hidden by new snow, so dig down to confirm or deny their existence.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should slowly diminish in sensitivity this weekend, but I suspect they're still capable of failing and taking you for a ride. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should slowly diminish in sensitivity this weekend, but I suspect they're still capable of failing and taking you for a ride. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.
Light amounts of new snow have been redistributed by strong winds into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. These new wind slabs are adding to older storm snow accumulations which have most likely gained considerable strength.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should slowly diminish in sensitivity this weekend, but I suspect they're still capable of failing and taking you for a ride. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should slowly diminish in sensitivity this weekend, but I suspect they're still capable of failing and taking you for a ride. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind data in the region has been very sparse. If local wind values have been moderate or higher, wind slabs may exist in gullies and in the lee of terrain breaks.
Wind slabs that developed earlier in the week are tougher to located due to recent snowfalls.&nbsp;  Watch for pockets of these slabs on open planar slopes as well as be cautious in crossloaded terrain.
Light amounts of new snow have been redistributed by strong winds into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. These new wind slabs are adding to older storm snow accumulations which have most likely gained considerable strength.
="s_3FE45715">Wind data in the region has been very sparse. If local wind values have been moderate or higher, wind slabs may exist in gullies and in the lee of terrain breaks.
1681A555">Wind slabs in the Alpine are a serious concern. I suspect they're susceptible to human triggering and when they fail, they will go big. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs
1681A555">Wind slabs in the Alpine are a serious concern. I suspect they're susceptible to human triggering and when they fail, they will go big. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs
1681A555">Wind slabs in the Alpine are a serious concern. I suspect they're susceptible to human triggering and when they fail, they will go big. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs in the Alpine are a serious concern. I suspect they're susceptible to human triggering and when they fail, they will go big. Watch for wind slabs immediately below ridge crest and in the lee of mid slope terrain features like ribs.
Wind slabs that developed earlier in the week are tougher to located due to recent snowfalls.  Watch for pockets of these slabs on open planar slopes, especially in the Alpine. Steep cross-loaded terrain should also be approached with caution.
1681A555">In the alpine wind slabs up to 70 cm in depth are still a concern, especially in steep unsupported terrain.  Pay attention to what the winds are doing.  Even a short burst of wind has the potential to create touchy shallow wind slabs.
1681A555">Watch for shallow wind slabs 10 - 20 cm deep in wind exposed terrain which should remain skier triggerable on Monday.  These thin slabs overly the deeper slabs crated mid week which could still be a problem in steep unsupported alpine terrain. 
1681A555">Wind slabs 10 -20 cm in depth will likely remain sensitive to human triggering Monday. These thin slabs rest on deeper slabs crated mid week which could still be a problem in steep unsupported alpine terrain. 
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley winds. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">It is likely that wind slabs have developed behind ridges and terrain breaks.
1681A555">Wind slabs are diminishing in sensitivity but I'm still suspect of them, especially in steep unsupported terrain.  Pay attention to what the winds are doing.  Even a short burst of wind has the potential to create touchy shallow wind slabs.
Wind slabs that developed earlier in the week are tougher to located due to recent snowfalls. Watch for pockets of these slabs on open planar slopes, especially in the Alpine. Steep cross-loaded terrain should also be approached with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley winds. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly and westerly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the lee of terrain features. Moderate to strong low elevation winds in the Columbia Valley corridor may have created windslabs in open areas below treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Deep wind slabs may not be obvious now that they are buried under new snow. Be alert for changes in snow resistance and back off if you encounter any shooting cracks or </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.org/encyclopedia/whumpf.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">whumphs</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley winds. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created touchy wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created touchy wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly and westerly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the lee of terrain features. Moderate to strong low elevation winds in the Columbia Valley corridor may have created windslabs in open areas below treeline.
Blowing winds from variable directions has redistributed recent storm snow on most aspects. Use extra caution on lee slopes, behind spines, and in wind exposed areas. Reverse loading may catch you by surprise on unsuspecting slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715"> of terrain features.
A variety of slabs from previous wind events continue to be a concern. These vary in thickness and burial depth. Near ridgelines and crossloaded features are still the areas these slabs will be encountered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly and westerly winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in in the lee of terrain features. Moderate to strong low elevation winds in the Columbia Valley corridor on the weekend may have created windslabs in open areas below treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted available snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person on terrain features lee to easterly winds. Old wind slabs are buried in many alpine and open treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley winds. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created touchy wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created touchy wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
Blowing winds from variable directions has redistributed recent storm snow on most aspects. Use extra caution on lee slopes, behind spines, and in wind exposed areas. Reverse loading may catch you by surprise on unsuspecting slopes.
Pockets of thin windslabs are being encountered at ridgelines and along cross-loaded gully features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly and westerly winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
Blowing winds from variable directions has redistributed recent storm snow on most aspects. Use extra caution on lee slopes, behind spines, and in wind exposed areas. Reverse loading may catch you by surprise on unsuspecting slopes.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created touchy wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley winds. These may be hard to spot where they are buried with new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of and in cross loaded terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">, </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/cross_loading.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">cross loaded</span></a><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist in many alpine and open treeline areas. These may be difficult to spot because they have been buried by light new snow.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> 
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile.
Wind slabs are highly variable in their depth and distribution, but are prominent in alpine areas and isolated locations at treeline. Cross-loaded features and terrain immediately below ridge crests are possible trigger points.
Pockets of thin windslabs are being encountered at ridgelines and along cross-loaded gully features.
Blowing winds from variable directions has redistributed recent storm snow on North-South aspects. Use extra caution on lee slopes, behind spines, and in wind exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds have deposited wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">SW winds switching from the East have created wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent westerly and northwesterly winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn wind slabs exist in many alpine and open treeline areas. These may be difficult to spot because they have been buried by light snowfall. Cornices may also be weak.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed in response to down-valley northeast winds. These may be hard to identify as they are now buried by new snow. New windslabs will also develop where the recently fallen snow has been affected by winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
Persistent NW winds have developed thin wind slabs on windward aspects (N and W). These slabs also extend a short distance below ridge-crest on S and E aspects. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent westerly and northwesterly winds have created thin wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">SW winds have deposited wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate SW winds&nbsp; have created wind slabs on exposed slopes and lee of terrain features (spines, gullies and below ridgelines). Areas hosting a thinner snowpack or rocky outcrops may be susceptible larger step down avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn wind slabs exist in many alpine and open treeline areas. These may be difficult to spot because they have been buried by light snowfall. Cornices may also be weak.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
Blowing winds from variable directions has redistributed recent storm snow on North-South aspects. Use extra caution on lee slopes, behind spines, and in wind exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of windslab were formed by recent SE winds on lee side of ridges.  Some older windslabs formed by the strong NE outflow winds may also be hard to observe as they could be buried by the new snow in sheltered areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
Variable winds have developed thin wind slabs on all aspects along ridgelines. These slabs also extend a short distance below ridge-crest on S and E aspects. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.fsavalanche.com/Encyclopedia/leeward.htm" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">lee</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent westerly and northwesterly winds have created thin wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. In specific thin snowpack areas, it may be possible for a wind slab to trigger a failure on a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. In specific thin snowpack areas, it may be possible for a wind slab to trigger a failure on a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. In specific thin snowpack areas, it may be possible for a wind slab to trigger a failure on a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Potential new windslab and older buried wind slabs lie in the alpine and at treeline. Older windslabs have mostly been formed by the NE flow whereas the new windslabs will come with South winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for new wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks that could be formed with the moderate and strong South winds expected. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn wind slabs exist in isolated alpine and open treeline areas. These may be difficult to spot because they have been buried by light snowfall. Cornices may also be weak.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile. Cornices are also fragile, especially with warming and sun in afternoon.
Wind slabs of varying thickness are present in the Alpine on all aspects, especially along ridgelines. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">The wind continues to transport light dry snow into soft wind slabs in the lee of terrain features at higher elevations. Stubborn wind slabs may be triggered by the additional load of a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Winds continue to transport loose dry snow into soft wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. Continued winds may stiffen these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. In specific thin snowpack areas, it may be possible to trigger a failure on a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. In specific thin snowpack areas, it may be possible to trigger a failure on a deeply buried weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn wind slabs exist in isolated alpine and open treeline areas. These may be difficult to spot because they have been buried by light snowfall. Cornices are big and may also be weak, especially with warmth and sun in afternoon. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs. These could become touchy in the afternoon as the sun and warmth weakens the surface. Cornices may also be fragile.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs exist and older buried wind slabs lie in the alpine and at treeline. Be aware that warm temperatures and sun radiation could act as a trigger in the afternoon on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Be mindful that warming temperatures and sun exposition could make the windslabs more fragile in the afternoon.
Wind slabs of varying thickness are present in the Alpine on all aspects, especially along ridgelines. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm in the snowpack.
New wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks. Cornices may become unstable with daytime heating.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast warm alpine temperatures should help to bond the recent wind slabs to the old surface.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features. Forecast warm air at higher elevations may help windslabs to bond to the old surface.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast warm air at higher elevations should help bond the recent wind slabs to the old surface.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast warm temperatures should help bond recent wind slabs to the old surface. If temperatures do not warm up in the alpine, expect wind slabs to continue to be reactive.
="s_3FE45715">A shift in wind direction to the SW will set up new wind slabs on northerly and easterly aspects in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">A shift in wind direction to the SW as set up new wind slabs on northerly and easterly aspects. With warm daytime temperatures, cornices may also be fragile.
="s_3FE45715">Strong SW to SE winds have set up touchy new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. The bond to the old snow surface is poor and comprises facets and/or surface hoar in some places.
="s_3FE45715">A wind shift to SE and SW winds has set up touchy wind slabs on mainly NW through NE aspects in exposed areas.
Wind slabs of varying thickness are present in the Alpine on all aspects, especially along ridgelines. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">As wind directions change, you may find windslabs in unusual locations.
New wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks. Cornices may become unstable with daytime heating.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may build windslabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may form windslabs in unusual locations.
New windslabs could be formed below ridgetop and on crossloaded features with forecasted strong West winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features. Forecast warm air at higher elevations may help windslabs to bond to the old surface.
New winds slabs were recently formed by NW winds and forecasted strong SW winds could also create new winds slabs on lee slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A shift in wind direction to the SW will set up new wind slabs on northerly and easterly aspects in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">A shift in wind direction to the SW has set up new wind slabs on northerly and easterly aspects. With warm daytime temperatures, cornices may also be fragile.
="s_3FE45715">A wind shift to SE and SW winds has set up touchy wind slabs on mainly NW through NE aspects in exposed areas.
Wind slabs of varying thickness and density are present in the Alpine on all aspects, especially along ridgelines and cross loaded features. Buried wind slabs are also present on N and E aspects down 25 to 55cm in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions have built windslabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering windslabs may still be possible to trigger with rider traffic.
="s_3FE45715">Isolated windslabs may still be triggerable with rider traffic.
="s_3FE45715">Recent SE and SW winds has set up touchy wind slabs on mainly NW through NE aspects in exposed areas.
New windslabs could be formed below ridgetop and on crossloaded features with forecasted strong West winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by the forecasted moderate NW and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by NW and W winds and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features.
New wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent light precipitation and Westerly moderate winds.
Pockets of stiff windslabs are being found in Alpine terrain and isolated areas at treeline.  Avoid steep unsupported features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be triggered by the additional load of a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind slabs may be hiding beneath a new light layer of cold snow. New wind slabs are expected to develop with the new storm on Saturday afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">A thin layer of cold dry new snow may be hiding recent wind slabs. Expect new wind slabs to develop due to forecast winds with the next storm.
="s_3FE45715">A thin layer of cold dry new snow may be hiding recent wind slabs.
Windslabs could grow slightly below ridgetop and on crossloaded features with forecasted strong West winds.
New wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent light precipitation and SW moderate winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by W and SW winds and buried windslabs in the lee of terrain features and on cross-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for new windslabs formed by the forecasted moderate SW winds and light to moderate precipitation starting in the afternoon, especially in the Western and Southern part of the region where amounts could be greater.
Pockets of stiff windslabs are being found in Alpine terrain and isolated areas at treeline. Avoid steep unsupported features.  Ice climbers should watch for pockets of these slabs between pitches of routes.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">New soft wind slabs are expected to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind. Old stiff wind slabs may continue to be reactive to the additional load of a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by W and SW winds and old, buried windslabs in lee and cross loaded terrain features.
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent light precipitation and strong SW winds.
Windslabs linger in high, exposed lee and cross loaded terrain. The changing winds may build new slabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs have formed in immediate lee and cross loaded locations
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent precipitation and strong SW winds. Reverse loading is possible with the changing wind directions.
Windslabs linger in high, exposed lee and cross loaded terrain. The strong changing winds may build new slabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by W and SW winds and old, buried windslabs in lee and cross loaded terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs have formed in immediate lee and cross loaded locations.
Wind slab development is ongoing in the Alpine with up to 15cm of recent snow and persistent strong W and NW winds. Convex and/or unsupported lee and cross loaded terrain at ridgeline should be treated with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for newly formed windslabs by W and SW winds and old, buried windslabs in lee and cross loaded terrain features.
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent precipitation and strong SW winds. Reverse loading is possible with the changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs have formed in immediate lee and cross loaded locations. The forecasted winds are quite strong, meaning more intense slab development.
Windslabs linger in high, exposed lee and cross loaded terrain. The strong changing winds may build new slabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">The consistent strong winds mean that the windslabs extend lower into the terrain than normal.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs have formed in immediate lee and cross loaded locations. The winds are strong, meaning more intense slab development and slabbing extending lower on the slopes than normal.
New windslabs are forming with the continuous strong winds and new storm snow.
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent precipitation and strong SW winds. Reverse loading is possible with the changing wind directions. The strong winds have built winslabs lower on slopes than normal.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile and could be surprisingly large.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile and could be surprisingly large.
="s_3FE45715"> Strong winds have shifted snow into wind slabs which could fail naturally, or with the additional weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for new wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges, ribs and gully walls.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">The consistent strong winds mean that the windslabs extend lower into the terrain than normal.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs have formed in immediate lee and cross loaded locations. The winds are strong, meaning more intense slab development and slabbing extending lower on the slopes than normal.
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent precipitation and strong SW winds. Reverse loading is possible with the changing wind directions. The strong winds have built winslabs lower on slopes than normal.
Extensive windslabbing with the continuous strong winds.
Deep and dense wind slabs are likely behind ridges and terrain breaks.
Northerly outflow winds may create wind slabs in unusual places in exposed terrain at all elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for new wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds have shifted snow into wind slabs which could fail with the additional weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
Many new wind slabs have formed behind ridges, ribs and terrain breaks with recent precipitation and strong SW winds. Reverse loading is possible with the changing wind directions. The strong winds have built winslabs lower on slopes than normal.
Extensive windslabbing with the continuous strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Previously strong winds formed thick wind slabs that deserve caution and respect.  Wind slabs may be found lower on slopes than you normally see them.
="s_3FE45715">Previously strong winds formed wind slabs that deserve caution and respect.  Wind slabs may be found lower on slopes than you normally see them.
Northerly winds have created thin pockets of wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain features, while older buried wind slabs exist on exposed north facing slopes.
Northerly outflow winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at all elevations.
Northerly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain, and older buried wind slabs are lurking on north facing slopes at and above treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
1681A555">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs 15 - 50 cm in depth on all aspects in the alpine. Shallow avalanches and/or cornice fall has the potential to step down and trigger a larger avalanche.
Shifting winds have formed wind slabs 15 - 100 cm in depth on all aspects in the alpine. While I see it as a low probability occurrence, a shallow avalanche or cornice fall has the potential to step down and trigger a larger avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs which could fail with the additional weight of a person or snowmobile.
1681A555">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs 15 - 50 cm in depth on all aspects in the alpine.
1681A555">Previously strong winds formed thick wind slabs that deserve caution and respect.  Wind slabs may be found lower on slopes than you normally see them.
Northerly winds have created thin pockets of wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain features, while older buried wind slabs exist on exposed north facing slopes.
Northerly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain, and older buried wind slabs are lurking on north facing slopes at and above treeline.
Northerly outflow winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person or snowmobile.
1681A555">Wind slabs created during and just after the last storm have grown old and tired.  Watch for the isolated small wind slabs near ridgetop.
1681A555">Wind slabs created during and just after the last storm have grown old and tired.  Watch for the isolated small wind slabs near ridgetop.
1681A555">Wind slabs created during and just after the last storm have grown old and tired.  Watch for isolated small wind slabs near ridgetop.
1681A555">Wind slabs are getting old and tired. Watch for small isolated wind slabs at ridgetop.
1681A555">New wind slabs are likely in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain from recent northerly winds. Old wind slabs lurk beneath, but triggering is less likely.
Northerly winds have created thin pockets of wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain features, while older buried wind slabs exist on exposed north facing slopes.
Northerly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain, while older buried wind slabs lurk on north facing slopes at and above treeline.
Northerly outflow winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Watch for fresh sensitive wind slabs in immediate lee areas as NW winds pick up throughout the day. 
="s_3FE45715">Be aware of rapid warming already happening and forecasted solar radiation which will weaken the snow surface and possibly act as an avalanche trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days. Be aware that they could step down to deeper instabilities.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh sensitive wind slabs in immediate lee areas as NW winds pick up throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days.
Strong northerly winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain features.
Strong northerly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Strong northwesterly winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
NW winds are forecasted to be screaming (extreme) at ridgetop. Watch for wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline vegetation bands.
NW winds are forecasted to be screaming (extreme) at ridgetop. Watch for wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline vegetation bands.
NW winds are forecasted to be screaming (extreme) at ridgetop.  Watch for wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline vegetation bands.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days.
NW winds are forecasted to be screaming (extreme) at ridgetop. Watch for wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline vegetation bands.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs and also older buried windslabs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days. Be aware that they could step down to deeper instabilities.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs and also buried windslabs. These could be triggered by rapid warming and sun radiation over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Be aware of rapid warming already happening and forecasted solar radiation which will weaken the snow surface and possibly act as an avalanche trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to deeper instabilities.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Strong northerly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds are forecast to create new windslabs on lee terrain. With higher than normal wind values, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unsuspecting locations.
Strong northwesterly winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. And forecast southwesterlies with are expected to load notheasterly aspects with added snowfall.
Watch for new wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline elevation bands.
Winds are forecast to be strong from the northwest. Watch for windslab formation in both the alpine and treeline elevation bands.
Strong northerly winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain features.
Strong northwest winds are expected to form new windslabs. Watch for loading in unusual locations.
Strong northwesterly winds have created new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain features.
Strong northwesterly winds have produced new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Strong to extreme westerly winds have likely created touchy hard and soft wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds have created windslabs on lee terrain. With forecast snowfall and higher than normal wind values, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unsuspecting locations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to deeper instabilities.
Watch for new wind slab formation in exposed terrain in both the alpine and treeline elevation bands.
Strong northwest winds are expected to form new windslabs. Watch for loading in unusual locations. Cornices are also large and potentially unstable.
Winds are forecast to be strong from the northwest. Watch for windslab formation in both the alpine and treeline elevation bands. Cornices are also reported to be large and potentially unstable.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to deeper instabilities.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
Strong variable winds have created thin wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain features.
Strong to extreme westerly winds continue to create touchy hard and soft wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at higher elevations. Higher snowfall accumulations are forecast for the northern part of the region.
Strong to extreme winds out of the W/NW have left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake.  Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs.  Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
Strong to extreme winds out of the W/NW have left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake.  Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs.  Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
Strong northwesterly winds have produced wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some of these windslabs now exist on solar aspects may may release due to daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds have created windslabs on lee terrain. With forecast snowfall and higher than normal wind values, watch for continued loading lower on the slope and in other unsuspecting locations.
Strong to extreme winds out of the W/NW have left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs. Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
Small windslabs may exist in pockets of terrain in the lee of ridgetops.
Strong variable winds have produced wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some of these windslabs now exist on solar aspects may may release due to daytime warming.
Strong to extreme westerly winds have continued to create touchy wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at higher elevations. Heavy accumulations in the north have created a very destructive storm/ windslab instability.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds have created windslabs on lee terrain. With higher than normal wind values, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unsuspecting locations.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
Previous extreme winds out of the W/NW left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Many of these slabs have grown old and tired, but the odd sensitive slab may still be lurking out there.
Big winds out of the NW, W and most recently SW wreaked havoc on the region. I suspect most of the slabs have grown old and tired, but you may find the odd sensitive one lurking near ridge crest or immediately lee of a mid slope feature like a rib.
Big winds out of the NW, W and most recently SW wreaked havoc on the region. I suspect most of the slabs have grown old and tired, but you may find the odd sensitive one lurking near ridge crest or immediately lee of a mid slope feature like a rib.
Strong variable winds have produced wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Although they've gained strength, human triggering may be possible in isolated unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs were formed behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
Strong variable winds have produced wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Although they've gained strength, human triggering may still be possible in unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and warm temperatures could weaken some steep wind loaded slopes. Triggering a windslab could potentially step down to a deeper instability.
Strong to extreme westerly winds have continued to create windslabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at higher elevations. Heavy accumulations in the north have created a very destructive storm/ windslab instability.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind event and new snow has formed new wind slabs on lee slopes in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. It may be possible for a wind slab to step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and warm temperatures could weaken some steep wind loaded slopes. Triggering a windslab could potentially step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and warm temperatures could weaken some steep wind loaded slopes. Triggering a windslab could potentially step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and warm temperatures could weaken some steep wind loaded slopes. Triggering a windslab could potentially step down to a deeper instability.
Recent extreme westerly winds have redistributed light snow accumulations (heavy in the north) into windslabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at higher elevations. Although they are gaining strength, human triggering remains possible.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme westerly winds have created windslabs on lee terrain. With higher than normal wind values, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unsuspecting locations.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme westerly winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain. Although they are gaining strength, human triggering remains possible.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and mild temperatures could weaken some steep S facing slopes and possibly triggering loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Hard and soft wind slabs may be found on many slopes, even below treeline. It may be possible to trigger a wind slab with the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_3FE45715">Hard and soft wind slabs may be found on many slopes, even at treeline. Although they are gaining strength, it may be possible to trigger a wind slab with the weight of a person or snowmobile.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Previous extreme winds out of the W/NW left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs. Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
Strong to extreme winds out of the W/NW have left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs. Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and mild temperatures could weaken some steep S facing slopes and possibly triggering loose wet avalanches.
Strong to extreme winds out of the W/NW have left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Watch for wind slabs behind midslope features like ridges and ribs. Be alert for wind slabs in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and mild temperatures could weaken some steep S facing slopes and possibly triggering loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and warm temperatures could weaken some steep wind loaded slopes. Triggering a windslab could potentially step down to a deeper instability.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation and mild temperatures could weaken some steep S facing slopes.
Watch for isolated old stubborn and fresh touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies.
Expect to encounter old stubborn, and fresh touchy wind slabs below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross-loaded gullies.
Watch for the odd tired old wind slabs and fresh new wind slabs just below ridge crests, behind terrain features, or in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs will form where forecasted snow accumulates on lee side of the strong SW-W winds in alpine and at treeline.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. The stiffness of these slabs will have increased with the extreme winds at higher elevations. Expect larger propagation if hard slabs are triggered.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. These slabs are surrounded by thin weak facetted snowpack areas.&nbsp; Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs. 
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.  Thin new slabs are forming on top due to the combo of new snow and wind action.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on N to E aspects at treeline and above. Thin weak snowpack areas surrounding these lens of slabs are the typical trigger point so be heads up in thin snowpack areas.&nbsp; Wide propagations are likely.
Previous extreme winds out of the W/NW left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Many of these slabs have grown old and tired, but the odd sensitive slab may still be lurking out there.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
Previous extreme winds out of the W/NW left hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi and potentially unstable cornices in their wake. Many of these slabs have grown old and tired, but the odd sensitive slab may still be lurking out there.
30-40cm thick hard windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow beneath you is a good indicator of unstable snow.
30-40cm thick hard slabs are being encountered in all open terrain at treeline and above.  We also encountered the slabs in open areas below treeline!  Stiff slab and weak facetted base equals wide propagations.  Remember that... 
Some pockets of stiff wind slab have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Areas that have seen less wind during the recent storm may have a thin soft storm slab or dry loose snow sluffing.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been transported to lee features. In areas affected by wind, wind slabs up to 40 cm thick are likely encountered. These continue to be touchy to rider triggers. In other areas be alert for loose dry avalanches out of steeper terrain.
30-40cm thick hard windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for a shifting wind to the NW as it increases in strength - forming windslabs in &quot;reverse loaded&quot; and cross-loaded terrain behind ridges and ribs. Watch for the effect of warm temperatures &amp; solar radiation on Wednesday &amp; Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">Pockety wind slabs will likely form behind ridges and ribs with increasing NW wind. This is a less typical pattern so east and south facing slopes as well as cross-loaded features are more suspect.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. Storm slabs and loose dry avalanches may be encountered in terrain not affected by wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to changing wind directions.
30-40cm thick hard windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. Storm slabs and loose dry avalanches may be encountered in terrain not affected by wind.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to changing wind directions.
1681A555">Forecast new snow and northwest winds will likely set up fresh wind slab on south and east aspects in exposed lee terrain. Old wind slabs exist on north aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects on exposed lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent NW winds may have formed wind slabs in unsuspecting places (reverse loaded). Stiff, hollow snow below your feet may be a good indicator of an unstable snowpack. Watch for the effect of warm temperatures &amp; solar radiation Wednesday/Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been blown behind ridges and ribs with switching SW-NW winds. This is a less typical pattern so east and south facing slopes as well as cross-loaded features are more suspect especially in areas where buried weaknesses may exist. 
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
Moderate to strong winds are expected to continue to develop fresh new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">There is a lot of loose dry snow available for transport as the Northwest winds build. Watch for soft wind slabs developing in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are developing in the alpine and at treeline due to moderate to strong Northwest winds. There is a lot of loose snow available for transport.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
Northwest winds are expected to develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline in the lee of terrain features. There is a lot of loose dry snow available for transport.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls. Storm slabs and loose dry avalanches may be encountered in terrain not affected by wind.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have formed wind slabs in unsuspecting places (reverse loaded). Wind slabs have been touchy to rider triggers, especially in areas where a buried weakness exists. Stiff, hollow snow below your feet is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been blown behind ridges and ribs with switching winds and may be rider triggered. This is a less typical pattern so east and south facing slopes as well as cross-loaded features are more suspect.
="s_3FE45715">There is a lot of loose dry snow available for transport as the Northwest winds build. Watch for soft wind slabs developing in the lee of terrain features. Cornices may become weak due to warming temperatures, and fall off naturally.
Northwest winds are expected to develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline in the lee of terrain features. There is a lot of loose dry snow available for transport.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are developing in the alpine and at treeline due to moderate to strong Northwest winds. There is a lot of loose snow available for transport.
Moderate to strong winds are expected to continue to develop fresh new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline in the lee of terrain features. Expect wind slabs to become stiffer with continued wind transport.
="s_3FE45715">Strong shifting winds have built touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs and on lee slopes. Wind slabs may be easily triggered under the weight of a person and/or a machine.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been blown behind ridges and ribs with switching winds and may be rider triggered. This is a less typical pattern so east and south facing slopes as well as cross-loaded features are more suspect. Cornices may become weak with warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have formed wind slabs in unsuspecting places (reverse loaded). Wind slabs have been touchy to rider triggers. Stiff, hollow snow below your feet is a good indicator of unstable snow. Cornices may become weak and fail with warming.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges, ribs and gully walls.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have formed wind slabs in unsuspecting places (reverse loaded). Wind slabs may been touchy to rider triggers. Stiff, hollow snow below your feet is a good indicator of unstable snow. Cornices may become weak and fail with warming.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been blown behind ridges and ribs with switching winds and may be rider triggered. This is a less typical pattern so east and south facing slopes as well as cross-loaded features are more suspect. Cornices may become weak with warming.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">There is a lot of loose dry snow available for transport as the Northwest winds build. Watch for soft wind slabs developing in the lee of terrain features. Cornices may become weak due to warming temperatures, and fall off naturally.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are developing in the alpine and at treeline due to moderate to strong Northwest winds. There is a lot of loose snow available for transport.
Wind slabs that have developed on Southerly aspects during the recent Northwest winds may become more reactive with forecast solar radiation and possible above freezing temperatures in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Strong shifting winds have built touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs and on lee slopes. Wind slabs may be easily triggered under the weight of a person and/or a machine.
Recent wind slabs continue to be triggered by light additional loads. Wind slabs may become more reactive during periods of strong solar radiation, or if alpine temperatures reach above freezing values.
30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. The stiffness of these slabs will have increased with the extreme winds at higher elevations. Expect larger propagation if hard slabs are triggered.
Up to 30cm of snow has fallen at upper elevations over the past week. This snow has formed soft and hard wind slabs up to 30cm thick in Alpine open terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has been blown behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs. The weight of you and/ or your machine may be enough to trigger a wind slab. Cross-loaded features are more suspect due to changing winds.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have formed wind slabs on lee slopes (N-SE). Stiff, hollow snow and cracking below your feet is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs are expected to build with the next pulse of moisture.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are developing in the alpine and at treeline due to moderate to strong Northwest winds. There is a lot of loose snow available for transport.
Old wind slabs are expected to continue to be triggered by light additional loads. New wind slabs are expected to build during the next pulse of moisture.
Old wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads. Expect new wind slabs to develop with the next pulse of moisture.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds will build touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Strong SW winds will build fresh wind slabs on lee slopes and behind terrain breaks such as ridgelines and ribs. These may be reactive under the weight of a person and/or a machine. Hollow sounds, and cracking from beneath may indicate unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Be alert for wind slabs behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to variable strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong northwest winds will contribute to wind slab development. Watch for triggering below ridgecrests and in gullies.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  .&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Hard slabs are becoming more widespread in Alpine areas as a result of strong winds on Sat and Sun.  Some isolated pockets may even be found in treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs are expected to build with the next pulse of moisture.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be reactive, and new wind slabs are expected to develop due to forecast wind and new snow.
Old wind slabs are expected to continue to be triggered by light additional loads. New wind slabs are expected to build during the next pulse of moisture.
Old wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads. Expect new wind slabs to develop with the next pulse of moisture.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes due to variable strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong winds may contribute to wind slab development. Watch for triggering below ridgecrests and in gullies.                                                                  .                                                                                                                                                                                                               
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong west winds and light snowfall may create fresh and reactive windslabs in lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Isolated windslabs may still lurk in lee and cross loaded terrain
="s_3FE45715">Isolated windslabs may still be reactive in isolated lee and cross loaded features
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds has built touchy wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Hollow sounds and cracking snow is a good indicator of unstable snow.
Hard slabs are becoming more widespread in Alpine areas as a result of strong winds on Sat and Sun. 
Old wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads. Expect new wind slabs to develop with the next pulse of moisture. Areas of concern are lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs are will build with the next pulse of moisture. Concerning areas are on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs, especially in areas that host a buried weak layer below.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be reactive to natural triggers and rider triggers. With forecast snow and strong West winds, new wind slabs are expected to develop. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern.
Old wind slabs are expected to continue to be triggered by light additional loads. New wind slabs are expected to build during the next pulse of precipitation.
="s_3FE45715">Light amounts of new snow and strong southwest winds will create new wind slabs on lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
Old windslabs exist in isolated locations. These will soon be buried by the storm snow.
="s_3FE45715">Isolated windslabs may still be reactive in isolated lee and cross loaded features. New windslabs will form as the storm arrives
="s_3FE45715">Forecast light snowfall and strong southwest winds will create fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering behind ridgecrests and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong southwest winds and light snowfall will create fresh and reactive windslabs in lee terrain.
Hard slabs are widespread in Alpine areas as a result of strong winds for the past week.
In exposed areas wind slabs will likely continue to be triggered by light loads. Lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges are a concern. In sheltered areas watch for natural loose sluffing over convex rolls and from steep terrain.
Old wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads. Expect new wind slabs to develop with the next pulse of moisture. Areas of concern are lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">With forecast snow and strong West winds, new wind slabs are expected to develop and could be reactive. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern. Watch for loose dry sluffing, from steep terrain and over convex rolls.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs are will build with the next pulse of moisture. Concerning areas are on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs, and could be triggered under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs are forming with new snow and consistent southwesterly winds. Isolated old slabs may still be reactive in lee and cross loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Light amounts of new snow and moderate to strong west winds will create new wind slabs on lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast southwest winds and light snowfall will create fresh and reactive windslabs in lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast light snowfall and strong west winds will create fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering behind ridgecrests and in gullies.
Hard slabs are widespread in Alpine areas as a result of strong winds for the past week. Pockets of thin recently formed wind slab are also present.
New wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads. Areas of concern are in the immediate lees of slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs are forming with new snow and consistent southwesterly winds. Isolated old slabs may still be reactive in lee and cross loaded features. Be locally aware of how much new snow is in your local zone.
="s_3FE45715">SW winds have built fresh windslabs in lee features and behind ridgecrests. Classic outflow winds have also contributed to the slabbing issue.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs have formed. Concerning areas are on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs, and could be triggered under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and West winds have continued to build wind slabs and could be reactive. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern. Watch for loose dry sluffing, from steep terrain and over convex rolls.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow accumulations have been redistributed into wind slabs by moderate west winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, below terrain breaks and in the lee of ridges crests.
In exposed areas wind slabs could be rider triggered. Lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges are a concern. In sheltered areas watch for natural loose sluffing over convex rolls and from steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of windslab are likely to exist at higher elevations and may react to the weight of a skier/rider.
="s_3FE45715">Light amounts of new snow and moderate to strong west winds will create fresh wind slabs on lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests. In areas sheltered from the wind, the surface snow may react as a loose snow avalanche.
A variety of windslabs are out there now. The deepest being the hard slab from Jan wind event, down 40cm. Above that are the more concerning soft slabs, now buried with new snow. A thin, storm snow windslab may develop overnight in the ALP.
="s_3FE45715">New windslabs are forming with new snow and consistent southwesterly winds. Isolated old slabs may still be reactive in lee and cross loaded features. Be locally aware of how much new snow is in the zone you are riding.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong West winds will prolong the windslab issue. Previous SW winds have built windslabs in lee features and behind ridgecrests. Classic outflow winds have also contributed to the slabbing issue.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
Rider triggers are possible. Lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges are a concern. Changing winds may load unsuspecting aspects. In sheltered areas watch for natural loose sluffing over convex rolls and from steep terrain.
New wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads like skiers and sledders. Areas of concern are in the immediate lees of slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs. Cornices have grown and may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have continued to build wind slabs and could be reactive. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern. Watch for loose dry sluffing, from steep terrain and over convex rolls. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs have formed. Concerning areas are on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate amounts of recent snow and moderate west winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests. In&nbsp; sheltered areas, the surface snow may react as a loose snow avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of windslab are likely to exist at higher elevations and may react to the weight of a skier/rider.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow accumulations have been redistributed into wind slabs in exposed areas by moderate west winds. In steep, sheltered terrain, the recent snow may react as a loose snow avalanche.
Last weeks wind slabs are now buried by the dribs and drabs of snow we have received over the past week.  Watch for thin weak areas surrounding these slabs,
="s_3FE45715">Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong West winds will prolong the windslab issue. Previous SW winds have built windslabs in lee features and behind ridgecrests. Classic outflow winds have also contributed to the slabbing issue.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab are likely to exist at higher elevations on a variety of aspects and may react to the weight of a skier/rider.
Triggering is possible in steep gully features and in lee of ridge crests.
Windslabs have formed at treeline and in the alpine due to consistent southwesterly winds. The new snow is bonding poorly in some locations where buried crusts are well developed.
="s_3FE45715">Windslabs have formed with new snow and consistent southwesterly winds. Isolated old slabs may still be reactive in lee and cross loaded features. Be locally aware of how much new snow is in the zone you are riding.
New wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads like skiers and sledders. Areas of concern are in the immediate lees of slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs. Cornices have grown and may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs continue to be a concern, and new wind slabs have formed. Concerning areas are on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Cornices may threaten slopes below.
Lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges are a concern. Changing winds may load unsuspecting aspects. In sheltered areas watch for natural loose sluffing over convex rolls and from steep terrain. Cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have continued to build wind slabs and could be reactive. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern. Watch for loose dry sluffing, from steep terrain and over convex rolls. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab are likely to exist at higher elevations on a variety of aspects and may react to the weight of a skier/rider. Steep sheltered terrain could see loose dry or wet snow avalanches depending on aspect.
Triggering is possible in steep gully features and in lee of ridge crests.
New wind slabs continue to be reactive to light additional loads like skiers and sledders. Areas of concern are in the immediate lees of slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs. Cornices have grown and may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Looming cornices may threaten slopes below, especially if the sun comes out and the temps rise.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have continued to build wind slabs and could be reactive. Lee aspects and behind terrain features are areas of concern. Watch for loose dry sluffing, from steep terrain and over convex rolls. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Last week's wind slabs are now buried by the dribs and drabs of snow we are receiving. Watch for thin weak areas surrounding these slabs.
Lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges are a concern. Changing winds may load unsuspecting aspects. In sheltered areas watch for natural loose sluffing over convex rolls and from steep terrain. Cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Windslabs have formed in response to westerly and southwesterly winds in exposed lee areas. Katabatic outflow winds from glaciers and icefields have also been reported. Watch for wind loaded slopes in these areas.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Watch for katabatic winds descending from glaciers.
Previously formed hard slabs are now hidden by recent snowfalls. Shallow snowpack areas and steep convex features are potential triggering spots for this problem.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light additional loads like skiers and sledders. Areas of concern are in the immediate lees of slopes and behind terrain features like ridgelines and ribs. Cornices have grown and may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for triggering in the lee of terrain features like gullies, spines and behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab are likely to exist at higher elevations on a variety of aspects and may react to the weight of a skier/rider. Steep sheltered terrain could see loose dry or wet snow avalanches depending on aspect.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Looming cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Wind slabs exist on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges. Recent changing winds may load unsuspecting aspects and catch you by surprise. Cornices may threaten slopes below.
New and old wind slabs exist in the region behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas. Where new snow overlies a crust there is an increased likelihood of triggering.
">Isolated pockets of wind slab remain behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas. Where these overly a crust, the likelihood of triggering is increased.
="s_3FE45715">Windslabs have formed in response to westerly and southwesterly winds in exposed lee areas. Katabatic outflow winds from glaciers and icefields have also been reported. Watch for wind loaded slopes in these areas.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Watch for katabatic winds descending from glaciers.
Triggering is possible on steep gully sidewalls and in the lee of ridge crests.
Between 0 and 20cm of recent snow currently overlies a hard wind slab in alpine and treeline areas. Shallow snowpack areas and steep convex features are potential triggering spots for this buried wind slab.
New and old wind slabs exist in the region behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas. Where new snow overlies a crust there is an increased likelihood of triggering.
">New snow with strong winds will build fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, particularly behind ridges and ribs in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Watch for katabatic winds descending from glaciers.
Triggering is possible on steep gully sidewalls and in the lee of ridge crests.
Skiers have triggered windslabs to size 1.5 recently
Wind slabs exist on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges. Recent changing winds may load unsuspecting aspects and catch you by surprise.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light loads like skiers or snowmobiles. Areas of concern are steep open slopes immediately lee of ridges and terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Looming cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Strong west and northwest winds forecast.
Between 0 and 20cm of recent snow currently overlies a hard wind slab in alpine and treeline areas. Shallow snowpack areas and steep convex features are potential triggering spots for this buried wind slab.
Wind slabs exist on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges. Be cautious in steep unsupported terrain near ridge top.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light loads like skiers or snowmobiles. Areas of concern are steep open slopes immediately lee of ridges and terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Looming cornices may threaten slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
No recent activity however we recommend a cautious approach when choosing aggressive terrain. Cornices and isolated pockets may produce avalanches - be aware of what is above and below you.
Avalanches may be triggered in lee features and on extreme terrain. We advise that riders and sledders choose routes carefully before committing to aggressive lines.
Recent new snow and strong winds have built fresh wind slabs behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas.
">Recent new snow and winds have build fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, particularly behind ridges and ribs in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and shifting winds have built wind slabs that are likely found behind terrain breaks such as ridges and ribs. Watch for katabatic winds descending from glaciers.
Previously formed  hard wind slabs are now buried 10 to 40cm deep in alpine and treeline areas. Shallow snowpack areas and steep convex features are potential triggering spots for this buried wind slab.
Wind slab may exist in unusual places and have a poor bond to the bed surface. Assess terrain carefully and approach suspect slopes one at a time.
Avalanches may be triggered in lee features and on extreme terrain. We advise that riders/skiers choose routes carefully before committing to aggressive lines.
No recent activity however we recommend a cautious approach when choosing aggressive terrain. Cornices and isolated pockets may produce avalanches - be aware of what is above and below you.
Wind slabs exist on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ribs and ridges. Be cautious in steep unsupported terrain near ridge top.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. They could be triggered under the weight of a person. Looming cornices may threaten slopes below.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light loads like skiers or snowmobiles. Areas of concern are steep open slopes immediately lee of ridges and terrain features.
Strong winds have built small yet stiff wind slabs behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall amounts have been highly variable throughout the region with greatest amounts falling in the Coquihalla area. Moderate winds will have redistributed the new snow into deeper slabs in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
="s_3FE45715">Generally light snowfall and extreme winds are expected to add to the current wind slab problem. Watch for triggering below rolls and in the lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Hard windslabs may be in unusual locations and be difficult to identify.
Windslabs may exist in unusual locations and be poorly bonded to the bed surface.
Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with strong to extreme winds will create fresh and reactive wind slabs. Due to the nature of the winds, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unusual locations.
Strong Northwest winds have created thick new windslabs that may be triggered by light additional loads. Wind slab fractures may propagate quickly due to the presence of buried surface hoar and/or sun crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall amounts have been highly variable throughout the region with greatest amounts falling in the Coquihalla area. Moderate winds have redistributed the new snow into deeper slabs in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are reported to be up to 70 cms deep in some areas and easy to trigger by human activity.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light loads like skiers or snowmobiles. Areas of concern are steep open slopes immediately lee of ridges and terrain features.
Strong winds have built small yet stiff wind slabs behind ridges and ribs in exposed areas.
Windslabs are being encountered on lee and cross loaded features in alpine and treeline areas. These slabs are up to 30thick and reactive to skier traffic in certain terrain (see list)
Fresh wind slabs are expected to be poorly bonded to the bed surface.
Hard windslabs may be found in unusual locations and might be more difficult than usual to identify.
Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are a couple of days old and reported to be less reactive. Expect new windslabs to develop with the forecast snow.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build on lee slopes and behind terrain features like ridges and ribs. Changing winds may have formed pockets of wind slab in unsuspecting places. Large cornices may threaten slopes.
Strong Northwest winds have created thick new windslabs that may be triggered by light additional loads. Wind slab fractures may propagate quickly due to the presence of buried surface hoar and/or sun crusts.
Wind slabs may be reactive to light loads like skiers or snowmobiles. Areas of concern are steep open slopes immediately lee of ridges and terrain features. New soft wind slabs may develop with the next pulse of moisture.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with strong to extreme winds will create fresh and reactive wind slabs. Due to the nature of the winds, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unusual locations.
Forecast light snowfall and moderate winds are likely to form relatively small wind slabs at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast snowfall amounts for Saturday are highly variable throughout the region with the greatest accumulations expected on the Coquihalla. Associated winds are likely to shift new snow into windslabs in lee terrain.
Wind slabs are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine and open areas at treeline. These slabs are 30 to 70cm thick and are reactive to skier traffic.
="s_3FE45715">New snow has combined with strong to extreme winds creating fresh and potentially deep wind slabs. Due to the nature of the winds, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unusual locations.
You may find the odd small wind slab in isolated terrain in the Alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests too.
Fresh wind slabs are expected to be poorly bonded to the bed surface.
Fresh wind slabs overly recent weak surfaces in exposed lee areas.
Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.
Forecast snow and Westerly winds are expected to develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Recent wind slabs may not be well bonded and may difficult to locate due to the new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are a couple of days old and reported to be less reactive. Expect new windslabs to develop with the forecast snow.
="s_3FE45715">New winds slabs are expected to develop due to forecast snow and wind. Recent wind slabs may not be well bonded and may be difficult to locate due to the new snow.
New wind slabs are expected to develop overnight due to forecast snow and moderate gusty West winds. Recent wind slabs may not be well bonded.
="s_3FE45715">Winds out of the NW, W and SW created both soft slabs and deep stiff hard slabs which are drainage dependent, but are generally shallower and softer in the southern half of the region.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow has combined with strong to extreme winds creating fresh and potentially deep wind slabs. Due to the nature of the winds, watch for loading lower on the slope and in other unusual locations.
Wind slabs are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine and open areas at treeline. These slabs are 30 to 70cm thick and are reactive to skier traffic. Spatial variability is a key point with these slabs.
You may find the odd small wind slab in isolated terrain in the Alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests too.
Fresh wind slabs are expected to be poorly bonded to the bed surface.
Fresh wind slabs overly recent weak surfaces in exposed lee areas.
Strong winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.
New wind slabs have developed at higher elevations in areas that received new snow and wind.
New wind slabs have developed at higher elevations. Older wind slabs may be buried by the new snow and may be difficult to locate.
Watch for small windslabs 10 - 20 cm in depth in wind exposed treeline and alpine features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond to the old surface. Older wind slabs may still be triggered by heavier loads like a group of skiers or sledders.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond.
="s_3FE45715">The region received a small shot of new snow Monday which is quickly being formed into new soft sensitive wind slabs.  These new wind slabs are covering potentially deep old wind slabs that may still be sensitive to triggering by snow riders.
="s_3FE45715">The region received a small shot of new snow Monday which is quickly being formed into new soft sensitive wind slabs.  These new wind slabs are covering potentially deep old wind slabs that may still be sensitive to triggering by snow riders.
You may find the odd small wind slab in isolated terrain in the Alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests too.
New wind slabs have developed at higher elevations. Older wind slabs may be buried by the new snow and may be difficult to locate.
Watch for small windslabs 10 - 20 cm in depth in wind exposed treeline and alpine features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond to the old surface. Older wind slabs may still be triggered by heavier loads like a group of skiers or sledders.
New wind slabs have developed at higher elevations in areas that received new snow and wind.
Fresh wind slabs are expected to be poorly bonded to the bed surface.
Relatively light but locally gusty winds have created wind slabs near ridge lines in exposed areas. If the wind picks up, expect this problem to become more widespread.
Generally light but locally gusty winds have loaded lee features on a potentially weak interface.
="s_3FE45715">The region received a small shot of snow Monday along with east winds.  These reverse winds may have formed soft slabs in unusual locations.  Fresh slabs are likely hiding deep old slabs that may be rider triggerable in steep unsupported terrain.
1681A555">The region received a small shot of snow Monday along with east winds.  These reverse winds may have formed soft slabs in unusual locations.  Fresh slabs are likely hiding deep old slabs that may be rider triggerable in steep unsupported terrain.
You may find the odd small wind slab in isolated terrain in the Alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests too.
Watch for small windslabs 10 - 20 cm in depth in wind exposed treeline and alpine features, especially near ridge crest.
Generally light but locally gusty winds may have loaded or cross-loaded exposed slopes on a potentially weak interface. Recent winds have blown from the east, making loading on unusual aspects possible.
Relatively light but locally gusty winds have created wind slabs near ridge lines in exposed areas. If the wind picks up, expect this problem to become more widespread.
Generally light but locally gusty winds may have loaded or cross-loaded exposed slopes on a potentially weak interface. Recent winds have blown from the east, making loading on unusual aspects possible.
Recently formed wind slabs are hidden under a dusting of low-density snow. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond to the old surface. Older wind slabs may still be triggered by heavier loads like a group of skiers or sledders.
Pockets of soft slab are present in lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. In many areas these new slabs sit on an old smooth layer of hard slab, and may be more likely to trigger where this condition exists.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting wind have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain on a variety of aspects. New wind slabs will likely form on north through east facing terrain near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may form on exposed north through east aspects near ridge tops and behind terrain features. These could be triggered by the weight of a rider.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs will likely develop over the next few days. These may release naturally or be easily be triggered by the weight of a rider.
New wind slabs are expected to develop on Thursday with light snowfall and moderate winds. These new wind slabs may hide older wind slabs that formed a few days ago.
Watch for newly forming windslabs in wind exposed treeline and alpine features, especially near ridge crest.
Light amounts of new snow combined with moderate winds are likely to form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
Light amounts of new snow and moderate winds are likely to create fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Generally light but locally gusty winds may have loaded or cross-loaded exposed slopes on a potentially weak interface. Recent winds have blown from the east, making loading on unusual aspects possible.
Relatively light but locally gusty winds have created wind slabs near ridge lines in exposed areas. If the wind picks up, expect this problem to become more widespread.
Generally light but locally gusty winds may have loaded or cross-loaded exposed slopes on a potentially weak interface. Recent winds have blown from the east, making loading on unusual aspects possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of soft slab are present in lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. These recent slabs sit on an old smooth layer of hard slab.  One skier was involved in an avalanche on this layer see </span><span class="s_A91C021F">Forecast details</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> tab for more information
Pockets of soft slab are present in lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. These recent slabs sit on an old smooth layer of hard slab - this was the failure plane for an avalanche involvement on Thursday in the Hero's Knob area.
Soft slabs are present in lee and cross-loaded features in the ALP and the upper reaches of TL. The hard slab created in January is the foundation for these new slabs. The smooth character of that hard slab is making this a poor bonding layer. 
New snow has been redistributed into dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. Triggering is likely on steep wind loaded slopes.
Soft slabs are prominent at treeline and have become more sensitive to human triggering in the past 24hrs, especially in lee and cross-loaded features just below ridgeline. Alpine areas are scoured with areas of hard slab and soft slab.
New snow has been redistributed into dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. Triggering is likely on steep open slopes and convex rolls.
Soft slabs are prominent at treeline and have become more sensitive to human triggering in the past 24hrs, especially in lee and cross-loaded features just below ridgeline. Alpine areas are scoured with areas of hard slab and soft slab.
Pockets of dense wind slab are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. Triggering is possible on steep open slopes and convex rolls.
It may be possible to trigger deep storm slabs in steep terrain, particularly in exposed lee and cross-loaded features (north through east facing slopes).
Expect deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Also, cornices have grown large and weak and may fail with additional growth or during periods of sunny weather.
Expect deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Also, cornices are large and weak and may fail with continued growth or in periods of sunny weather.
Soft slabs at treeline and have become more sensitive to human triggering, especially in lee and cross-loaded features just below ridgeline. Alpine areas are scoured with areas of hard slab and soft slab. Increased cornice development taking place. 
Snow and wind on Sunday night adds to an ongoing storm instability. Watch for increased slab reactivity in wind-affected terrain. In sheltered areas, the new snow may also react as a loose dry avalanche.
Pockets of dense wind slab are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. Triggering is possible on steep open slopes and convex rolls.
Expect deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Also, cornices have grown large and weak and may fail with additional growth or during periods of sunny weather.
Expect deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Also, cornices are large and weak and may fail with continued growth or in periods of sunny weather.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have created new slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent winds created slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Soft slabs at treeline and above are still sensitive to human triggering, especially in steeper lee and cross-loaded features. Alpine areas are scoured with areas of hard slab and soft slab. Increased cornice development taking place.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have created new slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent winds have redistributed new snow to create slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent winds have created slabs in the lee of terrain features.
The strong wind has the potential to create touchy wind slabs even in areas where less snow falls. Cornices are also well developed and could collapse with additional loading by new snow.
windslabs at treeline and above are still possible to trigger. Convex rolls in steep terrain below ridge crests and steep crossloaded gullies are particulary concerning. Expect to start finding these at the upper margin of TL.
Recent winds have created slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Strong winds throughout the region have likely set up touchy wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain features. Watch also for growing cornices.
windslabs at treeline and above are still possible to trigger. Convex rolls in steep terrain below ridge crests and steep crossloaded gullies are particulary concerning. Expect to start finding these at the upper margin of TL.
Strong winds throughout the region have set up touchy wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain features. Watch also for growing cornices.
Strong winds throughout the region have set up wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain features. Watch also for growing cornices.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks. Large fragile cornices are also a concern at the moment.
Strong winds switched direction on Sunday, meaning that wind slabs may be found on many slopes, perhaps in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds have set up touchy wind slabs which could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks. Large fragile cornices are also a concern at the moment.
Significant easterly outflow winds on Tuesday likely resulted in  widespread reverse loading with lots of snow available for transport.
Thin new wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks, primarily on southwest to northwest aspects on Tuesday. .
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Strong winds switched direction on Sunday, meaning that wind slabs may be found on many slopes, perhaps in unusual locations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind has formed touchy wind slabs on all aspects and elevations. If the sun comes out today, natural avalanche activity will likely increase. Rider triggering is very likely, especially on lee slopes that have been wind loaded.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks. Large fragile cornices are also a concern at the moment.
Thin new wind slabs are likely on a variety of aspects at and above treeline. Watch for cross-loading in gully features.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Outflow winds have produced thin new wind slabs behind terrain breaks, primarily on southwest to northwest aspects on Tuesday.
Recent wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers like re-grouping or multiple people on the same slope. Watch for unsupported convex slopes, and shallow weak spots around exposed rocks and trees.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs on all aspects. Rider triggering is likely, especially on lee slopes that have been wind loaded.
Recent wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers like re-grouping or multiple people on the same slope. Watch for unsupported convex slopes, and shallow weak spots around exposed rocks and trees.
On Tuesday outflow winds produced thin new wind slabs behind terrain breaks, primarily on southwest to northwest aspects.
Thin wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at and above treeline. Watch for cross-loading in gully features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Recent snow and wind have created new slabs. These may be particularly touchy on slopes lee of the wind and it may take several days for the recent storm snow to settle out. Skier and rider triggering is possible.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs on most aspects. Rider triggering is likely, especially on lee slopes and terrain features.
Thin wind slabs have been reactive on a variety of aspects at and above treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Although wind slabs have gained strength, they may still be reactive in steep, unsupported terrain.
Recent outflow winds produced thin wind slabs behind terrain breaks, primarily on southwest to northwest aspects.
Recent wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers like re-grouping or multiple people on the same slope. Watch for unsupported convex slopes, and shallow weak spots around exposed rocks and trees.
="s_3FE45715">The soft slabs located below ridge tops and in open areas could become weaker especially on S facing slopes in the afternoon tomorrow with temperatures rising and if the sun is shining.
Recent wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers like re-grouping or multiple people on the same slope. Watch for unsupported convex slopes, and shallow weak spots around exposed rocks and trees.
Wind slabs that were created during or after the last storm continue to be sensitive to human triggers.
New snow and intensifying winds late Saturday are likely to create new windslabs in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The soft slabs located below ridge tops and in open areas could become weaker especially on S facing slopes.
Thin new wind slabs may develop in exposed lee terrain on Sunday. Older wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers (cornice fall, multiple people on the same slope).
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may develop in exposed lee terrain over the next few days.&nbsp;
New snow and intensifying winds late Saturday are likely to create new windslabs in exposed terrain.
windslabs at treeline and above are still possible to trigger. Convex rolls in steep terrain below ridge crests and steep crossloaded gullies are concerning. Stepping to the Feb 14 PERSISTENT HARD SLAB was also observed today and remains a concern.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs have formed recently and will keep forming tomorrow. They already started to be sensitive to skier traffic.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs have formed recently and new wind slabs will form tomorrow. They will most likely be sensitive to human triggering.
Forecast moderate to strong west winds could redistribute snow forming wind slabs in lee features that may be susceptible to human triggering.  Cornice growth can also be expected.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed recently and will keep forming tomorrow. They will probably be sensitive to skier traffic.</span><span class="s_AA239
The winds today caused rapid loading with the redistribution of the storm snow. Soft slabs at TL &amp; ALP were approaching the reactive level in specific areas. The bond with the existing slab interfaces needs to be carefully assessed.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may form in exposed lee terrain over the next couple days. Older wind slabs may still be triggered in isolated areas like steep unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to develop above a mix of recent surface hoar and sun crusts. These new wind slabs may be easily triggered with light additional loads.
Forecast moderate to strong winds could redistribute snow forming wind slabs in lee features that may be susceptible to human triggering.
New snow and wind is expected to develop new windslabs that may be easy to trigger where they are sitting on anew layer of surface hoar and/or a sun crust.
Thin new wind slabs may develop in exposed lee terrain. Older wind slabs are becoming more stubborn to human triggers, but may release with larger triggers (cornice fall, multiple people on the same slope).
Wind slabs exist and are reportedly reactive in some areas. New wind/ storm slabs are also expected to form with forecast weather on Monday afternoon.
Wind slabs exist and are particularly reactive in areas where they overlie weak surface hoar crystals. New wind/ storm slabs are also expected to form with forecast weather on Monday afternoon.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs have formed recently and will keep forming tomorrow.
New snow and high winds have created new windslabs in exposed terrain. Windslabs may be particularly reactive in areas where they overlie a weak layer of buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed recently and have been sensitive to human triggering. Cornices are also very large; stay far away especially when sun comes out tomorrow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed recently and are prone to skier triggering especially where they sit on the buried melt-freeze crust below 2000 m.
Winds Sunday resulted in rapid loading with redistribution of the storm snow. Soft slabs at TL &amp; ALP were approaching the reactive level in specific areas. The bond with the existing slab interfaces needs to be carefully assessed.
Light snow and strong winds have created new wind slabs in exposed terrain. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive in areas where they overlie a weak layer of buried surface hoar.
Thin new wind slabs have developed due to West-Northwest winds. Expect wind slabs to continue to build, and that they may become reverse loaded as the wind direction shifts to the South.
Light snow and strong winds have created new wind slabs in exposed terrain. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive in areas where they overlie a weak layer of buried surface hoar.
New wind slabs are developing due to strong Southwest winds and new snow. Some recent wind slabs on Easterly aspects may be stripped or reverse loaded by the new storm.
Soft slabs and hard slabs are widespread in alpine and treeline areas. Natural avalanche activity has significantly reduced, but skier-triggering is possible in steep, convex and/or unsupported terrain.
New wind slabs are developing due to strong Southwest winds and new snow. Some recent wind slabs on Easterly aspects may be stripped or reverse loaded by the new storm.
Light snow and strong winds have created new wind slabs in exposed terrain. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive in areas where they overlie a weak layer of buried surface hoar and or crusts.
Light snow and strong winds have created new wind slabs in exposed terrain.  Watch for reverse loading on Friday as outflow winds pick up. Wind slabs will be most reactive where they overlie a weak layer of buried surface hoar and or crusts.
New wind slabs are developing due to strong Southwest winds and new snow. Some recent wind slabs on Easterly aspects may be stripped or reverse loaded by the new storm.
Soft slabs and hard slabs are widespread in alpine and treeline areas. Natural avalanche activity has significantly reduced, but skier-triggering is possible in steep, convex and/or unsupported terrain.
Pockets of wind slab exist on wind exposed features.  This problem is most prevalent on steep wind exposed features in the alpine and unsupported/convex slopes at all elevations.
Pockets of wind/lingering storm slab exist on wind exposed features.  This problem is most prevalent on steep wind exposed features in the alpine and unsupported/convex slopes at all elevations.
New windslabs are present in ALP &amp; TL areas. Human triggering is still a concern. These slabs sit on a variety of different layers which are variable depending on elevation. Slab reactivity will also vary. Good terrain choices will be key for awhile.
Be alert for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. Cornices may be touchy too.
New snow on Saturday night and continued winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions.
Be alert for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. Cornices may be touchy too.
New snow on Saturday night and continued very strong winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions.
New snow on Saturday night and continued winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions.
Be alert for wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. Cornices may be touchy too.
New wind slabs may be encountered behind ridges and ribs.
Touchy wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes.
New snow and wind over the weekend created new wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions. Recent winds also formed large cornices which may be large and destructive.
New snow over the weekend and continued very strong winds have created new wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions.
New snowfall and continued strong winds have created fresh wind slabs. Watch for loading on a variety of aspects due to variable wind directions. Recent winds have also formed large cornices which may be weak and destructive.
Watch for deep and weak wind slabs behind ridges and terrain features and in cross-loaded gullies.
New wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. A wind slab avalanche could trigger deeper instabilities lower down on the slope, creating a very large avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Don't let Fridays light winds lure you into complacency.  Previously s</span><span class="s_3FE45715">trong winds Weds/Thurs night will likely have formed fresh sensitive wind slabs on wind exposed slopes at both treeline and alpine elevations.
="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger slabs in steep terrain or on convex shaped slopes. Variable winds may have left slabs on many slopes.
New wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. A wind slab avalanche could trigger deeper instabilities lower down on the slope, creating a very large avalanche.
Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Oscillating winds have left slabs on a variety of slopes.
There have been a variety of wind slabs &amp; storm slabs created over the last week. The most likely slab to react is now buried by up to 20cm at TL &amp; ALP. The latest snow has not been redistributed by the winds. By Saturday afternoon that may change.
Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gully features.
="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger slabs in steep terrain or on convex shaped slopes. Variable winds may have left slabs on many slopes.
A variety of wind slabs have been created over the last week. These slabs are now hidden under 15 to 20cm of recent snow, but remain sensitive to human triggering in steeper terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. There is still a chance a small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. Cornices may become more sensitive on slopes receiving direct sun. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger slabs in steep terrain or on convex shaped slopes. Cornices are looming in some areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gully features. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices may become unstable with mild temperatures and sunny periods.
Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Cornices are also large and untrustworthy.
A variety of wind slabs have been created over the last week. These slabs are now hidden under 5 to 20cm of recent snow, but remain sensitive to human triggering in steep and unsupported terrain.
Watch for new wind slabs forming behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Cornices are also large and untrustworthy.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. There is still a chance a small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust.
Large well developed cornices loom over many slopes. It's likely that cornice failure will initiate large avalanches failing on the March 09 persistent weak layer. Wind slabs also exist on lee slopes and behind terrain features.
Buried wind slabs are still a concern in steep, convex and unsupported features. These slabs are hidden under last week's snowfalls so take the time to dig down and evaluate their presence and sensitivity.
Watch for new wind slabs forming behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Cornices are also large and untrustworthy.
Strong SE winds have transported new new on lee slopes and behind terrain features. Wind slabs may be stiff, smooth and hollow sounding. Avoid freshly loaded areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. There is still a chance a small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust.
Buried wind slabs are a concern in steep, convex and unsupported features. These slabs are hidden under previous snowfalls so take time to dig down and evaluate their presence and sensitivity. Compression tests today show moderate to hard results.
Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Cornices are also large and untrustworthy, especially on hot days.
Strong SE winds have transported new new on lee slopes and behind terrain features. Wind slabs may be stiff, smooth and hollow sounding. Avoid freshly loaded areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs and on lee slopes in the alpine. Storm slabs are stubborn but may be possible to trigger under the weight of a person, especially between 1500-1800 m where it overlies the mid March crust down 40-60 cm.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. There is still a chance a small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. There is still a chance a small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs and on lee slopes in the alpine. Storm slabs are stubborn but may be possible to trigger under the weight of a person, especially between 1500-1800 m where it overlies the mid March crust down 40-60 cm.
Watch for wind slabs behind ridges and ribs and in cross-loaded gullies. Cornices are also large and untrustworthy, especially on hot days.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind ridges and ribs and on lee slopes in the alpine. They may be easier to trigger where a buried crust exists. 
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. A small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust. Wind slabs may be triggered under the weight of a skier, rider or cornice fall.
="s_3FE45715">Wind loaded and cross-loaded slopes can still be found at treeline and alpine elevations. A small wind slab avalanche could step down to the March 16th rain crust. Wind slabs may be triggered under the weight of a skier, rider or cornice fall.
New winds slabs may form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Thin new wind slabs could form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
New snow combined with wind has created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow and wind will have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New winds slabs may form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Thin new wind slabs could form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
New snow and wind will have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow combined with wind has created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New wind slabs may develop as the rain turns to snow at higher elevations. Weak cornices may be fall off due the added load of rain or wind transported snow.
New wind slabs may develop as cooling temperatures turn rain into snow at higher elevations. Wind transported snow may over load cornices which have become weak from rain and high freezing levels.
New wind slabs are expected to develop as the rain turns to snow at higher elevations.
New wind slabs may develop with gusty winds in the alpine as the rain turns to snow.  Cornices may be weak and fail due to temperature fluctuations and increased load from wind, snow and rain.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
New wind slabs have formed in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is possible on steep lee slopes and in cross-loaded gullies.
Dense wind slabs have formed in exposed lee terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is most likely in steep terrain below ridge crests or in cross-loaded gullies.
New wind slabs may develop as cooling temperatures turn rain into snow at higher elevations. Wind transported snow may over load cornices which have become weak from rain and high freezing levels.
New winds slabs may form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Thin new wind slabs could form in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
&nbsp; New snow combined with moderate winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow and wind have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow combined with wind has created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New wind slabs may develop with gusty winds in the alpine as the rain turns to snow. Cornices may be weak and fail due to temperature fluctuations and increased load from wind, snow and rain.
New wind slabs may develop as cooling temperatures turn rain into snow at higher elevations. Wind transported snow may over load cornices which have become weak from rain and high freezing levels.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
Wind slabs are likely growing old and tired but they may still be a problem on high elevation lee slopes.  The large cornices that loom over many slopes may fail with daytime heating/solar input.
Wind slabs are likely growing old and tired but they may still be a problem on high elevation lee slopes.  The large cornices that loom over many slopes may fail with daytime heating/solar input.
Wind slabs are likely growing old and tired but they may still be a problem on high elevation lee slopes.  The large cornices that loom over many slopes may fail with daytime heating/solar input.
Dense wind slabs have formed in exposed lee terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is most likely in steep terrain below ridge crests or in cross-loaded gullies.
New wind slabs have formed in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is possible on steep lee slopes and in cross-loaded gullies.
New wind slabs have formed in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is possible on steep lee slopes and in cross-loaded gullies.
Thin new wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Wind slabs are likely growing old and tired but they may still be a problem on high elevation lee slopes. The large cornices that loom over many slopes may fail with daytime heating/solar input.
New wind slabs have formed in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is possible on steep lee slopes and in cross-loaded gullies.
Dense wind slabs have formed in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Triggering is most likely on steep slopes below ridge crests or in cross-loaded gullies.
Thin new wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Wind slabs are a problem on high elevation lee slopes. The large cornices that loom over many slopes have the potential to fail and trigger avalanches.
Wind slabs may be found near ridges and in gullies. The large cornices that loom over many slopes have the potential to fail and trigger avalanches.
Some pockets of new wind slab have developed in the alpine.
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs are reported to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
Relatively small wind slab development is possible on Tuesday, adding to existing windslabs which will most likely have gained considerable strength.
Some pockets of new wind slab have developed in the alpine.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs are reported to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Thin new wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Triggering may be possible in steep terrain.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds on Tuesday have created deep and potentially sensitive wind slabs on wind exposed slopes at and below tree line.
Thin new wind slabs exist immediately lee of ridge crest and on cross loaded features.  Likelihood of triggering increases in steep terrain.  Massive cornices overhang many ridge lines and may fail without warning, even with the colder temps.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
Some pockets of new wind slab have developed in the alpine.
Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed areas. They have recently been sensitive to human triggers on convex rolls and heavy loading on Friday will likely result in natural avalanche activity.
Fresh thin wind slabs are lurking immediately downwind of ridge crests and exposed terrain features. They are susceptible to human triggering in steep terrain and heavy loading may cause natural avalanches.
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed areas. They have recently been sensitive to human and explosive triggers in lee loaded features.
Fresh thin wind slabs are lurking immediately downwind of ridge crests and exposed terrain features. They are susceptible to human triggering in steep terrain and heavy loading may cause natural avalanches.
Recently formed storm/windslabs exist at treeline and above. Triggering is most likely in wind-affected terrain, or on steep unsupported slopes where buried crusts or surface hoar exist.
Winds directions have changed significantly and windslabs have built in unusual places. They have been sensitive to human and explosive triggers in lee loaded features.
Variable winds have built windslabs in unusual locations. They are susceptible to human triggering in steep terrain.
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline.
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created touchy windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Cornices have grown large and sensitive.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has most likely been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices
Winds directions have changed significantly and windslabs have built in unusual places. They have been sensitive to human and explosive triggers in lee loaded features.
Variable winds have built windslabs in unusual locations. They are susceptible to human triggering in steep and/or convex terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
Recent snow and gusty winds may have formed windslabs in lee features in the alpine
Recently formed windslabs exist at treeline and above. Triggering is most likely in wind-affected terrain, or on steep unsupported slopes. It may be possible to step down to isolated surface hoar lingering on sheltered, high north facing slopes.
New windslabs have formed in immediate lee locations and the bonds with the underlying crusts may be suspect. In specific terrain avalanches have been stepping down to a persistent surface hoar layer buried last week.
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created touchy windslabs in the lee of terrain features. Cornices have grown large and sensitive.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed windslabs exist at treeline and above and some reverse loading has occurred with NE winds. It may be possible to step down to isolated surface hoar lingering on sheltered, high north facing slopes.
New windslabs have formed in immediate lee locations and the bonds with the underlying crusts may be suspect. In specific terrain avalanches have been stepping down to a persistent surface hoar layer buried last week.
Winds directions have changed significantly and windslabs have built in unusual places. They have been sensitive to human and explosive triggers in lee loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has been redistributed by changing winds. Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. Wind has also formed very large and potentially unstable cornices.
Recently loaded lee slopes may be particularly touchy. If triggered they have potential to initiate a larger avalanche on a crust/facet layer buried deep in the snowpack.
New wind slabs may form on South and West aspects at all elevations in response to strong outflow winds this week. It may also be possible to trigger older wind slabs on exposed North and East aspects near ridgetop.
Strong and variable winds have formed touchy wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Outflow winds this week could redistribute new snow and create dense wind slabs on West and South aspects.
Northerly outflow winds have likely created new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain at all elevations. These could remain sensitive to rider triggering throughout the week.
Reverse wind-loading has formed thin wind slabs on W through SE aspects. In some cases these slabs sit on layers of sun crust or surface hoar. The likelihood of triggering is highly variable, so use caution when choosing terrain features.
New wind slabs are likely in exposed lee terrain at all elevations from northerly outflow winds. These wind slabs may be in unusual areas and could be triggered by the weight of a rider. 
Northerly outflow winds have likely created wind slabs in exposed lee terrain - in areas that may be somewhat unusual. Rider triggering is possible throughout the week.&nbsp;
Strong northeasterly winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Due to strong northerly winds, expect to find pockets of new windslab on south-facing terrain.
Due to strong northerly winds, expect to find pockets of new windslab on south-facing terrain..
Reverse wind-loading has formed thin wind slabs on W through SE aspects. In some cases these slabs sit on layers of sun crust or surface hoar. The likelihood of triggering is highly variable, so use caution when choosing terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.</span><span class="s_AA239
Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.
Northeast winds have transported storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations. These wind slabs may have reverse loaded terrain features that were exposed to Westerly winds during the recent storm.
Northeast winds have developed wind slabs at higher elevations. These wind slabs may have reverse loaded terrain features that were stripped by Westerly winds during the storm.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes. Fresh and touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes. Fresh and touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes. Fresh and touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Northeast winds have created wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs may have reverse loaded terrain features that were stripped by Westerly winds during the recent storm.
The windslabs from the storm earlier this week are still a concern in lee areas in the alpine &amp; 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.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes. Fresh and touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes. Fresh and touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Recent strong northerly winds have redistributed fresh snow forming hard and soft wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Windward slopes may be scoured and stripped of snow.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes forming fresh and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northeast winds have created dense or hard wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Watch for cross-loading in gullies and behind terrain features.
Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.
Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.
Wind slabs at tree line and above are the major concern right now.
Wind slabs are a major concern on all lee slopes at tree line and above.
Northeast winds have transported storm snow into wind slabs in exposed areas. These wind slabs may have reverse-loaded terrain features that were exposed to Westerly winds during the recent storm.
Northeast winds have developed wind slabs at higher elevations. These wind slabs may have reverse loaded terrain features that were stripped by Westerly winds during the storm.
These windslabs are becoming harder to find with the cold spell. Keep an eye out when approaching areas that appear to be freshly windloaded. Open, steep and reverse loaded areas at treeline are a likely place to find them.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes forming fresh and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes forming fresh and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes forming fresh and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Outflow winds are reverse-loading and cross-loading exposed slopes forming fresh and touchy wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Wind slabs on all lee slopes at tree line and above are a prime concern right now. Exercise caution on all wind affected slopes
Northeast winds have transported storm snow onto S and SW slopes, not a typical loading pattern. Be cautious of all wind loaded features
NE winds have re distributed the last snowfall. Wind slabs on</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">S and SW aspects are of concern.
Strong NE winds have redistributed loose surface snow into wind slabs on southwest facing terrain. This is an atypical loading pattern which has the potential to catch skiers/riders by surprise.
Recent strong northerly winds have redistributed fresh snow forming hard and soft wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Windward slopes may be scoured and stripped of snow.
Northeast winds have transported storm snow into wind slabs in exposed areas. These wind slabs may have reverse-loaded terrain features that were exposed to Westerly winds during the recent storm.
Northeast winds have developed wind slabs at higher elevations. These wind slabs may have reverse loaded terrain features that were stripped by Westerly winds during the storm.
These reverse loaded slabs still deserve attention as well. The upper ranges of tree line and alpine are where they're most likely to linger.
Stubborn old wind or storm slabs could become more reactive on Sunday if an above freezing layer develops as forecast. Be especially cautious in exposed treeline terrain.
Warmer temperatures at higher elevations on Sunday could make old wind or storm slabs more susceptible for rider triggering, especially in exposed treeline terrain.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.</span><span class="s_AA239
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Winds from the N-NE have developed wind slabs in the alpine and open areas in the treeline on SW-S aspects. These wind slabs may be easier to trigger in areas where a persistent weak layer exists.
Recently, strong winds from the North have redistributed storm snow, forming wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Wind slabs found on these aspects are not typical, and they may surprise you.
Wind slabs are being created by N-NE winds at ridge tops and tree line. The surface hoar from late november may become quite reactive as the storm slab strengthens. The possibility of a large destructive avalanche is still out there.
N winds continue to scour exposed alpine and tree line slopes . The cold temperatures have promoted surface hoar development in protected areas. Surface facetting has been reported in many locations above and at&nbsp; tree line.
Wind slabs at tree line and above are the prime concern at this time with the possibility of initiating a larger more destructive avalanche in some select areas.&nbsp; There are crusts and facets buried deeper in the snowpack than we should not forget.
Winds from the N-NE have transported new snow on West through South aspects. A wind slab may catch you by surprise because you don't typically find wind slab problems on these slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New soft wind slabs could develop in exposed lee terrain if we see a few cm's of light snow fall with moderate northwesterly winds. Old dense or hard slabs are also lurking on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New soft wind slabs could develop in exposed lee terrain if we see a few cm's of light snow fall with moderate northwesterly winds. Old dense or hard slabs are also lurking on a variety of aspects.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Strong winds from the North have redistributed snow forming hard and soft wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Wind slabs found on these aspects are not typical, and they may surprise you.
Northeast winds have transported storm snow into wind slabs in exposed areas. These wind slabs may have reverse-loaded terrain features that were exposed to Westerly winds during the recent storm.
="s_3FE45715">Winds from the N-NE have developed wind slabs in the alpine and in open areas at treeline on SW-S aspects. These wind slabs may be easier to trigger in areas where a weak layer exists.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northerly outflow winds have reverse-loaded and cross-loaded exposed slopes forming wind slabs below ridge crests and behind terrain features. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
New touchy wind slabs may form in exposed lee terrain with expected snowfall and wind. Stubborn old dense or hard wind slabs may be lurking on a variety of aspects at higher elevations.&nbsp;
New wind slabs may form in exposed West facing terrain with expected light snowfall and moderate winds. Old dense or hard wind slabs lurk on a variety of aspects from previous outflow winds.&nbsp;
Northeast winds redistributed the snow from last week forming wind slabs in lee features at ridgeline and on cross-loaded slopes. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Winds from the North have redistributed snow forming wind slabs in lee terrain. Wind slabs found on these aspects are not typical, and they may surprise you.
SW ridgetop winds have transported snow onto lee slopes and terrain features. With the recent wind shift, expect new wind slabs on opposing aspects.
Northeast winds redistributed the snow from last week forming windslabs in lee features at ridgeline and on cross-loaded slopes.  Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Northeast winds redistributed the snow from last week forming wind slabs in lee features at ridgeline and on cross-loaded slopes. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Winds from the SW have developed wind slabs at higher elevations on lee slopes and behind terrain features. Use extra caution around cross-loaded areas.
Northeast winds redistributed the snow from last week forming windslabs in lee features at ridgeline and on cross-loaded slopes.&nbsp; Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
SW ridgetop winds have transported snow onto lee slopes and terrain features. With the recent wind shift, expect new wind slabs on opposing aspects.
Winds from the SW have developed wind slabs at higher elevations on lee slopes and behind terrain features. Use extra caution around cross-loaded areas.
Northeast winds redistributed the snow from last week forming wind slabs in lee features at ridgeline and on cross-loaded slopes. Don't let wind slabs in unusual places catch you by surprise.
Winds from the North have redistributed snow forming wind slabs in lee terrain. Wind slabs found on these aspects are not typical, and they may surprise you.
Wind slabs at tree line and above are still a concern.  North east winds have created slabs in areas not usually seen.&nbsp; Use caution on all slopes at tree line and above.
="s_3FE45715">SW ridgetop winds have transported snow onto lee slopes and terrain features. With the recent wind shift, expect new wind slabs on opposing aspects.
Winds from the SW have developed wind slabs at higher elevations on lee slopes and behind terrain features. Avoid cross-loaded slopes.
A layer of surface facets above a crust exists on previously wind scoured N-NE aspects. As southwest winds load these features through the day avalanche danger will increase.
Moderate winds from the SW will redistribute the storm snow forming thin windslabs in the alpine and at treeline. The avalanche hazard will be higher in areas that receive more snow. A thin snow pack will magnify the danger of terrain traps.
Shifting winds have redistributed snow forming wind slabs in lee terrain. Wind slabs found especially on southwesterly aspects are not typical, and they may surprise you.
Light amounts of new snow and wind may create new windslabs at higher elevations adding to an existing windslab problem. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
SW ridgetop winds have transported new snow onto lee slopes and terrain features. New wind slabs are likely touchy to rider triggers especially in areas where they rest on a variety of old weak surfaces.
Moderate winds from the SW will redistribute the storm snow forming thin windslabs in the alpine and at treeline. The avalanche hazard will be higher in areas that receive more snow. A thin snow pack will magnify the danger of terrain traps.
Recent southwest winds have created fresh and reactive windslabs at higher elevations. With the current loose surface conditions there's lots of snow available for redistribution onto lee slopes.
Recent southwest winds have created fresh and reactive windslabs at higher elevations. With the current loose surface conditions there's lots of snow available for redistribution onto lee slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have redistributed snow, forming wind slabs in lee terrain that may be more reactive above a weak layer. Recent new snow may have a poor bond to old surfaces causing loose dry avalanches from steep, sheltered terrain.
The new snow has been redistributed by moderate southerly winds forming soft windslabs at ridgetop and on cross loaded features at treeline and in the alpine.
Strong winds have developed stiff, touchy wind slabs at treeline and above. Cross-loaded slopes, gully features and loaded pillows in the immediate lee of slopes are most suspect and may be touchy to rider triggers.
Light amounts of new snow and wind may have created thin new windslabs at high alpine elevations adding to an existing windslab problem. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
Deep and touchy winds slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on lee and cross-loaded slopes. Expect wind slab development to continue for the forecast period.
Light amounts of new snow may be hiding hard wind slabs which formed by northerly winds during the last cold snap. This atypical loading pattern has the potential to catch riders and skiers by surprise.
Fresh touchy wind slabs are developing on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Fresh touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Light amounts of new snow may be hiding hard wind slabs which formed by northeasterly winds during the last cold snap. Although these windslabs have become less likely to trigger, this atypical loading pattern could catch riders by surprise.
Be cautious of terrain that has been recently wind-loaded
Continued strong southwesterly winds and light snowfall will likely create small wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies, behind ridge crests and over sharp rolls.
Strong westerly winds on Monday may shift loose surface snow into pockets of windslab at higher elevations. Older windslabs also exist under a thin veil of snow on west/southwest facing terrain.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
10 to 30 cm of wind and storm slabs now sit atop the surface hoar and facets from the early Dec. arctic cold snap. Reports indicate that these surface slabs are now becoming reactive. Shallow snowpack areas may be more easily triggered.
The combination of new snow and very strong W-SW winds on Tuesday will likely form touchy new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain well into treeline. 
Forecast strong or extreme westerly winds may create new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features at and above treeline. 
Forecast new snow and strong to extreme westerly winds will likely create dense new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain at all elevations. These wind slabs may release naturally in specific areas.
Wind and storm slabs overlie the sugary faceted snow that formed in early December. Several size 1 skier controlled slab avalanches have been reported in the last few days.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Recent strong SW winds have created winds slabs in leeward features
Recent strong westerly winds have created pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features.
Recent strong westerly winds have produced pockets of dense wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible.&nbsp;
Recent strong westerly winds have created fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering remains possible.
Recent westerly winds have produced deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible over the next couple days.&nbsp;
Conditions are tricky at tree line and above, with wind loaded features being the most complex. Several size 1 to 2 skier controlled avalanches have recently been reported around 2000 M.
Ongoing winds continue to form wind slabs in leeward features. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs have developed recently on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Recent strong SW winds have created winds slabs in leeward features.
Recent strong westerly winds have produced pockets of dense wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible.
Recent strong westerly winds have created fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering remains possible.
New snow and moderate to strong westerly winds have created dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.&nbsp;
It may be possible to trigger dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Watch for signs of wind loading like cracking, hollow sounding snow, and variable snow distribution.&nbsp;
Recent strong westerly winds have created pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features.
Recent strong SW winds have created winds slabs in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing winds continue to form wind slabs in leeward features. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at treeline remain the primary problem throughout most of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Continued small amounts of precipitation have been accompanied by high winds, making for tricky situations in areas where the wind may have deposited dense wind packed snow.
Today's winds were less than expected. Today's expected storm slabs were slow to develop. As the winds pick up the windslab development could quickly change. Steep, immediate lee areas will be suspect as of friday morning.
It may be possible to trigger dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Watch for signs of wind loading like cracking, hollow sounding snow, and variable snow distribution.&nbsp;
Strong ridgetop winds continue to load leeward features
Strong ridgetop winds continue to load leeward features in exposed areas.
Recent strong westerly winds have produced pockets of dense wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
Recent strong westerly winds have created fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering remains possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
New snow and moderate to strong westerly winds have created dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
Ongoing winds continue to form wind slabs in leeward features. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at treeline remain the primary problem throughout most of the region.
Watch for the development of a new batch of fresh sensitive wind slabs as the winds pick up on Friday.
Moderate winds continue to redistribute storm snow and create fresh wind slabs. These wind slabs likely remain sensitive to human triggering. Watch for these wind slabs in open terrain at and above treeline.
These slabs are becoming less reactive as time goes on. Tests today showed a sudden failure at the base of the snowpack on a 26 degree moraine slope. Treat thin, steep areas with respect.
New snow with moderate to strong westerly winds have created dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
These wind slabs are probably getting old &amp; tired at this point.  I suspect that they may still be susceptible to human triggering on steep and/or convex features.
Although this has been a &quot;dry&quot; start to the season, some areas have received over 65 cm of snow at upper elevations in the past week.&nbsp; NW winds have built dense wind slabs on lee slopes above the facetted snow that occurred in early December.
Strong westerly winds at ridge tops have produced pockets of dense wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
A buried persistent weak layer of facets, surface hoar, and/or a crust that formed during the December cold snap is buried by 40-60 cm of storm snow and may be susceptible to triggering by light load like skiers or riders.
Moderate winds continue to redistribute storm snow and create fresh wind slabs. These wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering. Watch for these wind slabs in open terrain at and above treeline.
Ongoing winds continue to form wind slabs in leeward features. Expect to encounter these deep deposits of wind-transported snow below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Mostly S and SW winds continue to develop wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at treeline.
New snow and strong ridgetop winds continue to create wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong ridgetop winds continue to create mostly isolated wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs are found in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. No recent natural avalanches have been associated with this problem, but human triggering is still possible, especially along ridge crests or in steep and unsupported terrain.
Touchy soft wind slabs formed by southwest winds were reported on Saturday. They may continue to be reactive throughout the weekend.
Light amounts of new snow may have been shifted into pockets of small windslab at upper elevations.
Pockets of recently formed windslab may still be sensitive to rider triggering in unsupported terrain at higher elevations.
New snow and strong ridgetop winds have created mostly isolated wind slabs in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
="s_3FE45715">Stiff, dense wind slabs can be found on exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is likely and a small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large-very large avalanche.
Moderate winds and fresh snow continue to come together to create fresh wind slabs.&nbsp; These new wind slabs are forming on the backs of old wind slabs that may still be sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs can be found on exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is likely and a small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large-very large avalanche.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds at ridge tops have produced pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
The windslabs from last week's storm are becoming less reactive as time goes on. The cold temps are helping to facet it out. These are still a concern near ridges and steep terrain
Strong westerly ridgetop winds will continue to load pockets of wind slab on lee slopes and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
New snow and wind will likely build touchy wind slabs over the old dense wind slabs. Rider triggering is likely and a small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large-very large avalanche.
New snow and wind on Sunday night are likely to create new wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Light amounts of new snow may have been shifted into pockets of small windslab at upper elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs are found in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. No recent natural avalanches have been associated with this problem, but human triggering is still possible, especially along ridge crests or in steep and unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will likely build touchy wind slabs over the old dense wind slabs. Rider triggering is likely and a small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large-very large avalanche.
Light amounts of new snow may have been shifted into pockets of small windslab at upper elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Strong westerly ridgetop winds will continue to build wind slabs on lee slopes and cross-loaded features. Rider triggering is possible, particularly in steep unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs are found in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline on lee and cross-loaded features. With the incoming precipitation and strong winds, further slab development will occur.
New snow and wind has formed wind slabs over the old dense wind slabs. Rider triggering is likely and a small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large-very large avalanche.
New wind slabs may be touchy to rider triggers, especially in areas that have been affected by the wind. Use extra caution near leeward and cross-loaded slopes.
Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds will have created stiff new windslabs in lee terrain. Although they may be gaining strength, they may propagate over wide distances, particularly in the south where recent accumulations were significant.
Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds will have created stiff new windslabs in lee terrain. Although they may be gaining strength, they may propagate over wide distances, particularly in the south where recent accumulations were significant.
Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds will have created stiff new windslabs in lee terrain. Although they may be gaining strength, they may propagate over wider distances, particularly in the south where recent accumulations were significant.
Recent snowfall and southwest winds may have created stiff new windslabs in lee terrain, particularly in the north where winds were reportedly stronger.
Light amounts of new snow been shifted into pockets of windslab in exposed terrain. In higher snowfall areas such as the Elk Valley, the new snow has been reported as touchy and reactive.
Recently formed wind slabs exist at all elevations. Although they may have gained significant strength, triggering may be possible in unsupported terrain.
Recent strong winds have redistributed loose surface snow into pockets of wind slab at many elevations. Wind slabs may be gaining strength, but triggering is still possible in unsupported terrain.
Forecast snowfall and strong southwest winds are expected to create new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for more potent wind slabs in the Coquihalla area where storm accumulations are meant to be greatest.
New snow and recent winds have formed slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow and wind has formed wind slabs over the old dense wind slabs. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
Recently formed wind slabs exist at all elevations. Although they may have gained strength, triggering may be possible in unsupported terrain.
Recent strong winds have redistributed loose surface snow into pockets of wind slab at many elevations. Wind slabs may be gaining strength, but triggering is still possible in unsupported terrain.
Light to locally moderate accumulations and wind forecast for Thursday night and Friday will create new wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests, terrain breaks and in gullies.
Light to locally moderate accumulations and wind forecast for Thursday night and Friday will create new wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests, terrain breaks and in gullies.
New snow and moderate to strong southwest winds have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Moderate winds from the west and southwest have created new windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow combined with moderate to strong westerly and southwesterly winds forming windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Moderate to strong west and southwest winds creating new windslabs in the lee of terrain features. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
Recent westerly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Continued strong to extreme winds have formed wind slabs at upper elevations. Although they may have gained some strength, triggering may be possible in steeper, unsupported terrain.
New snow and moderate southwest winds switching to northwest have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate winds from the southwest and northwest have created new windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate winds have created new windslabs in the lee of terrain features. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
Recent strong winds have redistributed loose surface snow into pockets of wind slab at many elevations. Wind slabs may be gaining strength, but triggering is still possible in unsupported terrain.
Strong winds, light to moderate accumulations and warmer temperatures are expected to create stiff new wind slabs during the day on Friday. Watch for triggering on steep, unsupported slopes in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Steady southwest winds, light to moderate accumulations and warmer temperatures are expected to create stiff new wind slabs during the day on Friday. Watch for triggering on steep, unsupported slopes in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Up to 20cm of recent snow is available for transport. Moderate to strong West winds will begin to build slabs in lee and cross-loaded features.
New touchy wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and strong mountaintop winds over the next couple days.
Recent westerly winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate winds have created new windslabs in the lee of terrain features. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
New snow and moderate southwest winds switching to northwest have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Previously steady SW winds, modest snow accumulations and warm temperatures came together to create new wind slabs on Friday. These may still be sensitive to human triggering on steep, unsupported slopes in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Recent moderate winds from the southwest and northwest have created new windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Wind slabs formed on Friday are likely growing old and tired, but they may still be sensitive to human triggering on steep slopes immediately lee of ridge crests and on convex features.
Strong winds over the last 48 hours formed winds slabs at upper elevations. Although they may have gained some strength, triggering may still be possible in steeper, unsupported terrain.
Recent strong winds have redistributed new storm snow into pockets of wind slab at many elevations. Wind slabs may be gaining strength, but triggering is still possible in unsupported terrain.
These new slabs are developing right now. The moderate winds at TL are increasing the likelihood and size of these slabs releasing. Steep, unsupported rolls will be areas of concern tomorrow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent moderate and strong winds have created new windslabs that have buried old ones on a variety of aspects. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
Strong SW winds continue to form snow into fresh sensitive wind slabs. Strong winds may have an effect on open slopes at treeline. Take care to avoid snow that feels stiff under your machine or skis and watch for signs of wind loading.
Strong SW winds continue to form snow into fresh sensitive wind slabs.&nbsp; Strong winds may have an effect on open slopes at treeline.&nbsp; Take care to avoid snow that feels stiff under your machine or skis and watch for signs of wind loading.
A few cm of new snow combined with strong SW winds Monday afternoon will likely result in thin wind slab formation immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features in the alpine.&nbsp; Stay vigilant for changing conditions at treeline late Monday.
The region will likely receive a few cm of new snow accompanied by strong SW winds.&nbsp; Watch for wind slab formation immediately lee of both ridge crests and mid slope features.&nbsp; Stay vigilant for changing conditions as winds pickup after lunch.
Wind slabs are found in open areas at Treeline and in the Alpine. These slabs will react differently to human-triggering, depending on what lies beneath them.
New snow combined with moderate to strong SW through NW winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
Recent moderate and strong winds have created new wind slabs that have buried old ones on a variety of aspects. A small wind slab release may be enough to trigger a deep weak layer, producing a large and destructive avalanche.
With very little snow available for transport fresh wind slabs likely won't be much of an issue.&nbsp; Wind slab formed over the last few days may still be sensitive to rider triggering, especially on slopes immediately lee of ridgecrest.
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
Wind slabs may still be a problem on steep slopes immediately lee of ridge crests.
Wind slabs have grown old and tired, but they may still pose a problem on steep slopes immediately lee of ridge crest. 
Fresh wind slab is most likely to lurk immediately behind ridgetops and terrain breaks in exposed terrain.
Wind slabs formed on Sunday/Monday are quickly becoming less and less reactive. Stay vigilant for the odd slope where these wind slabs are sensitive to the weight of a rider. I'd be suspect of steep slopes immediately lee of ridgecrest.
Wind slab formation continues in Treeline and Alpine areas. There is significant variability in the sensitivity and distribution of these slabs so be sure to investigate the snowpack before choosing your line.
Continued light snowfall and moderate winds are keeping wind slabs fresh and weak. Use extra caution below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed terrain.
Wind slabs that formed on Monday are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridgecrests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Thursday afternoon.
Wind slabs that formed over the past couple of days are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridge crests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Thursday afternoon.
Wind slabs that formed on Monday are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridgecrests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Wednesday afternoon.
Wind slabs that formed on Tuesday are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridgecrests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Wednesday afternoon.
Recently formed wind slabs are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridge crests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Thursday afternoon.
Wind slabs that formed over the past couple of days are likely limited to the immediate leeward side of ridge crests, but widespread fresh touchy wind slabs are expected to start forming Thursday afternoon.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Fresh touch wind slabs are expected to start forming below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Fresh touchy wind slabs could be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
New storm snow amounts vary from 30-40 in the Cascades to 10-20 in the Duffey Lake area. Wind slabs that developed during the storm are expected to become more stubborn to trigger.
Wind slabs that developed during the recent storm are expected to become more stubborn to trigger, but may propagate further as the storm snow settles.
Recent storm snow and strong winds have created pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be sitting above weak shallow snowpacks.
Steep pockets of wind slab are expected to continue to be triggered by light additional loads in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy where they are sitting above weak shallow facetted snowpacks.
Strong winds have scoured some areas and developed hard wind slabs in the alpine. Watch for reverse loading from changing wind directions.
Strong winds have developed hard wind slabs in the lee of alpine and treeline features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and fresh wind slabs lie over two different persistent weak layers in the upper meter of the snowpack. Wind exposed lee slopes at and above treeline will likely remain touchy Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and fresh wind slabs lie over two different persistent weak layers in the upper meter of the snowpack. Wind exposed lee slopes at and above treeline will likely remain touchy Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Snow available for transport and forecasted strong to extreme NW winds is likely to trigger more avalanches tomorrow. Storm snow is settling but could still be reactive in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and fresh wind slabs lie over two different persistent weak layers in the upper meter of the snowpack. Wind exposed lee slopes at and above treeline will likely remain touchy Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Snow available for transport and forecasted strong to extreme NW winds is likely to trigger more avalanches tomorrow. Storm snow is settling but could still be reactive in steep, unsupported terrain.
Touchy windslabs exists lee of N-NW winds in alpine and at treeline. Forecasted strong NW winds for tomorrow will keep loading these slopes. Storm snow is settling but could still be reactive in steep unsupported terrain.
Newly developed skier triggerable wind slabs should be expected in most open wind affected terrain.&nbsp; With winds increasing on Monday, we can expect these slabs to become more reactive and extended further down the slope.&nbsp;
Recent new snow and moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
Recent new snow and moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
Recent snowfall and moderate to strong winds have created winslabs on a variety of aspects. Triggering a windslab could add a significant load to the snowpack and possibly step down to a deeper buried persistent weak layer.
Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on E facing slopes will be sensitive to trigger by skier or sledder. Solar radiation and warmer temps in the alpine could make cornices fall which could trigger windslabs located under.
Recent storm snow and strong winds have created pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be sitting above weak shallow snowpacks.
="s_3FE45715"> Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on E facing slopes will be sensitive to trigger by skier. Solar radiation and warmer temps in the alpine could weaken snowpack and cornices especially on steep S facing slopes.
="s_3FE45715"> Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on E facing slopes will be sensitive to trigger by skier. Solar radiation and warmer temps in the alpine could weaken snowpack and cornices especially on steep S facing slopes.
Steep pockets of wind slab are expected to continue to be triggered by light additional loads in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy where they are sitting above weak shallow facetted snowpacks.
New pockets of wind slab may have formed due to recent Northwest winds at higher elevations.
Wind slabs may exist in the alpine and at treeline where recent storm snow was transported during the storm or where it was re-distributed by changing winds after the storm.
Westerly winds will continue to increase in strength over the next 24-48 hours.
Recent snowfall and moderate to strong winds have created winslabs on a variety of aspects. Triggering a windslab could add a significant load to the snowpack and possibly step down to a deeper buried persistent weak layer.
Recent snowfall and moderate to strong winds have created winslabs on a variety of aspects. Triggering a windslab could add a significant load to the snowpack and possibly step down to a deeper buried persistent weak layer.
Recent new snow and moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
Recent storm snow and strong winds have created pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may extra touchy where they overlie weak &quot;sugar snow&quot; in shallow areas.
Previously formed wind slabs may be especially touchy where they overlie weak shallow facetted snowpacks. They will be harder to identify as they become buried by new snowfall on Tuesday and Wednesday.
New pockets of wind slab may have formed due to recent northwest and southwest winds at higher elevations.
Wind slabs may exist in the alpine and at treeline where recent storm snow was transported during the storm or where it was re-distributed by changing winds after the storm.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on NE and E facing slopes will be sensitive to skier triggering.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on NE and E facing slopes will be sensitive to trigger by skier.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715"> Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on NE and E facing slopes will be sensitive to trigger by skier or sledder.
Winds were generally light on Tuesday but are forecast to increase again overnight.
Recent new snow and moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects. Triggering a windslab could add a significant load to the snowpack and possibly step down to a deeper buried persistent weak layer.
Recent new snow and moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
Recent moderate and strong winds from the SW have created windslabs located under lee ridgetops in the alpine.&nbsp; These will most likely be sensitive to skier triggering.
Windslabs located under ridgetops mostly on NE to SE facing slopes will be sensitive to skier triggering. 
New snow and wind will likely create fresh new windslabs. The new snow will also hide older windslabs formed by northwest winds a few days ago.
Old wind slabs exist at upper elevations. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may be possible in steeper, unsupported terrain.
Sustained westerly winds have encouraged the slab development since yesterday. These will be found sitting on top of the buried hardslab in immediate lee and extending well below ridge lines. Caution on steep lee features.
New snow and moderate west winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Moderate to strong winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects. Triggering a windslab could add a significant load to the snowpack and possibly step down to a deeper buried persistent weak layer.
Moderate winds have created windslabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">  Light accumulations and moderate winds from SW-W will most likely create new windslabs in the alpine below ridgetop. These could be touchy and possible for skiers to trigger.
Light accumulations and moderate winds from SW-W will most likely create new windslabs in the alpine below ridgetop.  These could be touchy and possible for skiers to trigger.
As the wind continues and new snow is thrown in the mix expect these slabs to extend lower in the terrain. Crossloaded features are becoming more of a concern as their mass grows and likelihood of triggering goes up.
New snow and moderate west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow and wind are creating new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New snow and moderate winds have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
New storm snow will contribute to the existing wind slab problem and will remain a problem for some time.
High winds, rising temperatures and large amounts of precipitation in the forecast are adding up to a dangerous scenario for the next few days.
Moderate to heavy precipitation, rising temps and strong winds will produce wind slabs at ridge tops and alpine terrain. Consider the possibility that a small avalanche may step down to weak basal layers and produce a large destructive avalanche.
Wind slabs are now buried underneath the recent storm snow. These slabs had been settling but the new load from the recent snow may be enough to wake up these problems.
Widespread skier triggerable windslabs can now be found in Alpine and treeline areas.&nbsp; These slabs are sensitive to light loads such as a skier so use caution as you transition into more wind affected areas.
Widespread skier triggerable windslabs exist in the alpine and treeline elevation zones.&nbsp; These slabs may be sensitive to the weight of a skier so use caution when entering areas where you suspect this condition exists. Utilize safe travel techniques
Strong winds and warm temperatures have developed hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be more than a metre thick.
Very strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. These hard wind slabs may be more than a metre thick
Warming temperature will encourage the settlement of the storm snow. However, expect reactive pockets of winds slab to extend far into lee features. At and below treeline wind slabs may be sitting above surface hoar.
Warming temperature will encourage settlement of the storm snow. However, expect reactive pockets of winds slab extend far into lee features. In the north of the region storm snow may be sitting above surface hoar.
Wind slabs continuing to thicken and become more reactive to a skiers weight - on some steep lee features windslabs are in excess of 50cm thick.
Recent storm snow has been transported into wind slabs at higher elevations. Some areas may have wind slabs that are about one metre thick.
Very strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. These hard wind slabs may be more than a metre thick.
Storm snow has been transported into thick pockets of wind slab. Wind slab becoming stubborn to trigger. Storm slabs may linger in areas sheltered from the wind, and may be triggered by skiers and riders in steep terrain.
The forecasted temperature rise and solar radiation will weaken the snowpack in the short term especially on steep S facing slopes in the alpine and on all aspects at treeline and below treeline.
Buried and developping windslabs could weaken tomorrow with rising temperatures and solar radiation. In the north, windslabs and recent storm snow may be sitting on a buried surface hoar layer.
Skier triggerable windslabs are being encountered as one moves into more treeline or wind affected features.&nbsp; Two recent close calls were observed each around 2200m.
Recent storm snow has been transported into wind slabs at higher elevations. Some areas may have wind slabs that are about one metre thick. Very warm alpine temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects.
Storm snow has been transported into thick pockets of wind slab. Wind slabs reported to be stubborn to trigger. Storm slabs may linger in areas sheltered from the wind, and may be triggered by skiers and riders in steep terrain.
Very strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. These hard wind slabs may be more than a metre thick.
Widespread and rapid propagation of the surface windslabs was observed during avalanche control work on Thursday.&nbsp;
Recent storm snow has been transported into wind slabs at higher elevations. Some areas may have wind slabs that are about one metre thick. Very warm alpine temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls.
Storm snow has been transported into thick pockets of wind slab. Wind slabs reported to be stubborn to trigger. Storm slabs may linger in areas sheltered from the wind, and may be triggered by skiers and riders in steep terrain.
Very strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. These hard wind slabs may be more than a metre thick. Forecast very warm temperatures and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering.
Although recently formed windslabs may be gaining some strength, they may still be triggered in steep, unsupported terrain. Watch for increased triggering with forecast warming.
Although recently formed windslabs may be gaining some strength, they may still be triggered in steep, unsupported terrain. Watch for increased triggering with forecast warming.
Wind slabs which formed a few days ago may be gaining some strength; although triggering remains a possibility in steep, unsupported terrain.
Windslabs are beginning to settle out and strengthen but they are still a problem.  Be careful as you transition into more open wind affected terrain.
Hard wind slabs exists in many areas throughout the region. Although they have gained considerable strength, triggering is possible in unsupported terrain, on sun-exposed slopes, or in areas where they overlie persistent weaknesses.
Recently formed windslabs have likely gained significant strength; although triggering may be possible in steep, unsupported terrain. Watch for increased triggering with forecast warming.
Storm snow has been transported into thick pockets of wind slab, reported to be stubborn to trigger. Storm slabs linger in areas sheltered from the wind, and may be triggered by skiers and riders in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will likely set up reactive slabs, especially in lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Although recently formed windslabs have gained considerable strength, they may still be triggered in steep, unsupported terrain. Watch for increased triggering with forecast warming.
Strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at tree line, very warm temperatures and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering. A cornice failure or radiation sloughing in cliffs may trigger lower slopes.
Wind slabs which formed a few days ago have likely gained considerable strength; although triggering may be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Recent storm snow and strong winds has produced wind slabs at higher elevations. In some areas up to one metre thick. Warm alpine temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls, triggering deeper instabilities.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are being encountered in immediate lees along ridge lines and in cross loaded features. Most of the recent natural avalanche activity has been obs in Alpine.
Strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at tree line, very warm temperatures and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering. A cornice failure or radiation sloughing in cliffs may trigger lower slopes.
Recent storm snow and strong wind has produced wind slabs at higher elevations. In some areas up to one metre thick. Warm alpine temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls, triggering deeper instabilities.
Warm temperatures will significantly change the nature of the snow pack.  Cornices and slopes exposed to strong solar radiation may become weak and easily triggered by rider activity.  Special concern should be given to shallow snow pack areas.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will likely set up reactive slabs, especially in lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Winds slabs that developed last week still persist at treeline and above on N and E aspects.&nbsp; Be careful not to trigger these problems from thin snowpack areas.
Strong winds have created hard wind slabs in the alpine and at tree line, very warm temperatures and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering. A cornice failure or radiation sloughing in cliffs may trigger lower slopes.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs continue to grow at higher elevations. In some areas up to one metre thick. Warm alpine temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls, triggering deeper instabilities.
Warm temperatures may significantly change the nature of the snow pack. Slopes exposed to strong solar radiation may become weak and easily triggered by rider activity. Special concern should be given to shallow snow pack areas.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Thin wind slabs that formed Saturday night and Sunday should be largely manageable. Be aware off the potential for deep hard wind slabs if you're sizing up bigger terrain in the alpine.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Thin wind slabs that formed Saturday night and Sunday should be largely manageable.  Be aware off the potential for deep hard wind slabs if you're sizing up bigger terrain in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Variable thickness windslabs&nbsp; dominate the snowpack at and above treeline.&nbsp; These slabs remain sensitive to human triggering although natural avalanche activity has declined.
Although wind slabs have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Some operators are still expressing concern for wind slabs that were formed last week. Although they may have gained considerable strength, triggering may still be possible in steep, unsupported terrain.
Warm temperatures may significantly change the nature of the snow pack. Slopes exposed to strong solar radiation may become weak and easily triggered by rider activity. Special concern should be given to shallow snow pack areas.
Wind continues to build hard slabs in the alpine and at tree line, very warm temperatures and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering. A cornice failure or radiation sloughing in cliffs could trigger lower slopes.
Wind slabs continue to grow on lee slopes at tree line and above. In some areas these slabs may be up to one metre thick. Warm temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls, triggering deeper instabilities.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Thin wind slabs that formed Saturday night and Sunday should be largely manageable.&nbsp; Be aware off the potential for deep hard wind slabs if you're sizing up bigger terrain in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Windslabs are present at treeline and alpine elevations. The thickness of these slabs vary depending on where you look in the terrain. The reactivity of these slabs is still a concern.
Wind slabs continue to grow on lee slopes at tree line and above. In some areas these slabs may be up to one metre thick. Warm temperatures may result in loose wet avalanches on southerly aspects, or cornice falls, triggering these wind slabs.
Warm temperatures may significantly change the nature of the snow pack. Slopes exposed to strong solar radiation may become weak and easily triggered by rider activity. Special concern should be given to shallow snow pack areas.
Surface hoar and near-surface facetting from cold temperatures are beginning to erode the wind slabs. In some areas, however, winds are continuing to build wind slabs. Be extra cautious in areas of shallow snow pack with wind slabs on top.
Fresh wind slabs are expected in alpine and exposed treeline locations with expected new snow and wind. The bond between the new snow and old surface is expected to be poor.
Winds have been blowing with enough gusto to redistribute Monday's 10 - 20 cm of new snow into fresh sensitive wind slabs. There's a chance that wind slab avalanches could step down and trigger some of the deeper weaknesses.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Thin wind slabs that formed Saturday night and Sunday should be largely manageable.&nbsp; Be aware off the potential for deep hard wind slabs if you're sizing up bigger terrain in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs can still be found at at treeline and above.&nbsp; These slabs may still be triggerred in certain terrain features such as gullies and convex rolls.&nbsp; Avoid thin weak areas.
Recent storm snow has set up into mostly thin wind slabs. Caution is required where deposits are deeper.
Although becoming stubborn, fresh wind slabs continue to be reactive to human triggers.
Thin wind slabs below ridge rests and behind terrain features should be manageable. Be aware off the potential for deep hard wind slabs if you're sizing up bigger terrain in the alpine.
Light amounts of new snow may exist as a soft wind slab in exposed lee terrain. Watch for increased reactivity where the new snow overlies freshly buried surface hoar.
Light amounts of new snow may exist as a new wind slab in exposed lee terrain. Watch for increased reactivity where the new snow overlies freshly buried surface hoar.
Although becoming stubborn, isolated wind slabs below ridge crests may still be sensitive to human triggers.
Although becoming stubborn, isolated wind slabs below ridge crests may still be sensitive to human triggers.
Stiff windslabs should be expected in treeline and alpine areas.&nbsp; Be cautious in thin, steep or unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Human triggering is possible in convex/unsupported terrain as well as shallow snowpack areas.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Concern for human triggering remains in shallow snowpack areas and convex/unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Use caution is steep, convex and unsupported terrain, and be wary of shallow snowpack areas.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Use caution is steep, convex and unsupported terrain, and be wary of shallow snowpack areas.
Wind slabs are breaking down somewhat, but are still found on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Use caution is steep, convex and unsupported terrain, and be wary of shallow snowpack areas.
Variable, gusty winds are expected form isolated pockets of soft, thin, reactive windslab.
Thin new wind slabs may develop above hard melt-freeze crusts. Surface hoar and/or facets on the crust may make an easy sliding layer.
Pockets of new wind slab may develop where new snow has been transported by the Westerly winds. The new wind slabs may not bond to the old hard melt-freeze crust. A layer of surface hoar and/or facets may make an easy sliding layer on the crust.
Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to the new snow and wind.
Dry light new snow may be reverse loaded onto Southerly aspects by the developing Northerly winds.
These were evident today at treeline elevations and expected to extend into the alpine.  Test results were showing an improvement, but in steep, unsupported terrain the likelihood will go up.
Strong winds may have developed pockets of thin hard windslab.
Moderate NW winds forecast for Friday may redistribute the new storm snow and create soft-slabs in immediate leeward features.  This is primarily a concern for areas in the southern part of the region which received greater new snowfall (20cm+).
Variable and gusty north winds are expected to reverse load alpine lee features and form isolated pockets of soft, thin, reactive windslab .
Variable and gusty north winds are expected to reverse load alpine lee features and form isolated pockets of soft, thin, reactive windslab .
Variable and gusty north winds are expected to reverse load alpine lee features and form isolated pockets of soft, thin, reactive windslab .
Some improvement over the past few weeks however these slabs are still a concern in very specific terrain. This&nbsp; includes steep, convex, immediate lee features at upper treeline to alpine.
Changing winds may have developed pockets of wind slab on several aspects. Watch for reverse loading due to the shifting winds.
Variable and gusty north winds are expected to reverse load alpine lee features and form isolated pockets of soft, thin windslab .
Changing winds may have developed pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for reverse loading due to shifting wind directions.
Moderate north winds have redistributed the new snow forming isolated pockets of thin, reactive winds slab in alpine, lee features.
Changing winds may have developed thin pockets of wind slab in the alpine. Watch for reverse loading as the winds change direction.
Highly variable winds may have shifted recent accumulations into wind slabs in some areas. Expect high reactivity in areas where wind slabs overlie buried surface hoar. In areas where the new snow did not see wind, expect sluffing in steep terrain.
We are seeing no natural activity on this layer. Forecasters still believe the problem exists in very steep, unsupported terrain at&nbsp; upper treeline elevations.
Winds have formed isolated pockets of soft, thin wind slab at upper elevations. Prolonged reactivity is possible due to buried surface hoar.
Large buried surface hoar should prolong the reactivity of recently formed wind slabs. In less wind affected areas, recent low density accumulations have been reacting as a loose dry avalanche problem in steep terrain.
Wind slabs formed by moderate north winds are likely getting old and tired, but may still be reactive in alpine features.
Recently formed windslabs are expected to be prone to skier or sledder triggering since they are sitting on weak surfaces.
Recent moderate SW winds has redistributed the storm snow creating pockets of windslab that could be reactive to skier triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Recently formed windslabs are sensitive to skier or sledder triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
Thursdays light density snow has been formed into thin soft slabs on alpine features. Increased ridgetop winds Monday will likely form another round of sensitive, albeit small wind slabs that are primarily a concern on steep alpine features.
Large buried surface hoar should prolong the reactivity of recently formed wind slabs. In less wind affected areas, recent low density accumulations have been reacting as a loose dry avalanche problem in steep terrain.
Recent winds have redistributed the snow to create new windslabs lee of SW-W winds.
Recent light snow could still sluff in steep alpine terrain and soft windslabs could still be reactive to skier traffic.
Recent and forecasted moderate to strong NE winds will most likely create new windslabs which will be prone to skier or sledder triggering since they are sitting on weak surfaces.
Winds formed isolated pockets of soft, thin slabs at upper elevations and some human triggering occurred over the weekend. Prolonged reactivity is possible due to buried surface hoar.&nbsp; More recent light accumulations will likely be prone to sluffing.
="s_3FE45715">Thursdays wind slabs are growing old and tired. Increased ridge top winds Monday will likely result in touchy soft slabs on lee features.&nbsp; This will be most problematic in the south where there is more snow available for wind transport.
="s_3FE45715">Thursdays light density snow has been formed into thin soft slabs on alpine features. Increased ridgetop winds Sunday night will likely form another round of sensitive, albeit small wind slabs that are primarily a concern on steep alpine features.
Increased ridgetop winds Sunday night will likely form sensitive, albeit small wind slabs that are primarily a concern on steep alpine features.
Strong winds are expected to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in unusual locations due to forecast northeast winds.
Moderate to strong winds are expected to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in unusual locations due to forecast northeast winds.
Light dry snow has created pockets of thin windslabs lee of strong winds that could still be possible to trigger under the load of a skier or a sledder. In sheltered areas, this snow is prone to sluffing in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent low density accumulations rest on a hard surface which is covered with slippery surface hoar on many slopes. This combination will keep both active sluffing and thin wind slab problems alive longer than we're normally accustomed to.
Moderate to strong variable winds will add to a developing wind slab problem. Expect ongoing touchy conditions due to the presence of buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Recent low density accumulations rest on a hard surface which is covered with slippery surface hoar on many slopes. This combination will keep both active sluffing and thin wind slab problems alive longer than we're normally accustomed to.
Recent low density accumulations rest on a hard surface which is covered with slippery surface hoar on many slopes.&nbsp; This combination will keep both active sluffing and thin wind slab problems alive longer than we're normally used to.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent low density accumulations rest on a hard surface which is covered with slippery surface hoar on many slopes.  This combination will keep both active sluffing and thin wind slab problems alive longer than we're normally accustomed to.</span><span class="s_AA239
Thin wind slabs may still exist in isolated leeward features on a variety of aspects in wind exposed terrain.&nbsp; These are generally becoming stubborn to trigger but may still possible in isolated areas.
Strong forecasted winds and snow available for transport is likely going to create touchy windslabs that could easily be triggered by a sledder or skier.&nbsp;
Past and continuing strong winds are creating windslabs that are reactive to skier traffic. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in steep terrain at all elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Erratic winds have formed thin wind slabs that are most prevalent immediately lee of ridgecrest.&nbsp; Spirited sluffing and touchy wind slabs should stick around a bit longer than usual due to the variety of persistent weaknesses buried beneath them.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Erratic winds are forming thin slabs in the alpine that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses. This combination will keep both the active sluffing and small wind slab problem on the front page longer than we're normally accustomed to.</span><span class="s_AA239
Today's and forecasted strong Easterly winds have created touchy windslabs in the alpine and below ridgetop at treeline which will most likely be prone to skier triggering. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in steep areas at all elevations.
Erratic winds are forming thin slabs in the alpine that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses.  This combination will keep both the active sluffing and small wind slab problem on the front page longer than we're normally accustomed to.
Erratic winds are forming thin slabs in the alpine that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses.  This combination will keep both the active sluffing and small wind slab problem on the front page longer than we're normally accustomed to.
There has been recent wind loading from N and NE winds in the alpine and at treeline ridgetop. These windslabs will be sensitive to skier or sledder triggering tomorrow and possibly for a few more days.
Recent strong winds have created windslabs that could still be reactive to skier traffic. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in sheltered and steep terrain at all elevations.
Today's and forecasted strong Easterly winds have created touchy windslabs that extend well below start zones. In sheltered areas, loose dry avalanches are also a concern in steep areas at all elevations.
Thin wind slabs may still exist in isolated leeward features on a variety of aspects in wind exposed terrain. These are generally becoming stubborn to trigger but may still possible in isolated areas.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have formed thin slabs at and above treeline that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses. I expect these slabs to remain touchy &amp; sensitive to human triggering for another 48 hours or so.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds have formed thin slabs at and above treeline that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses.  I expect these slabs to remain touchy &amp; sensitive to human triggering for another 48 hours or so.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Winds have formed thin slabs at and above treeline that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses. I expect these slabs to remain touchy &amp; sensitive to human triggering for another 48 hours or so.
Continued variable winds are forming thin slabs at and above treeline that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses. This combination should keep both the active sluffing and small wind slab problem in play for another 48 hours.
North and east winds have transported snow onto south and west slopes which are traditionally scoured by the prevailing winds. Although possibly stubborn to trigger, there may be consequences of small avalanches triggered in cliffs or terrain traps.
Winds have formed thin windslabs at and above treeline that rest on a variety of persistent weaknesses. These are sensitive to skier triggering.  In the Southern part of the region, this problem is more prominent.
Outflow winds have resulted in thin isolated wind slabs in leeward and cross-loaded features.  There has been minimal snow available for wind-loading so these winds slabs remain small and isolated, and the resulting hazard remains low.
="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds have resulted in thin isolated wind slabs in leeward and cross-loaded features. There has been minimal snow available for wind-loading so these winds slabs remain small and isolated, and the resulting hazard remains low.
Recent strong Easterly winds have created touchy windslabs in the alpine and below ridgetop at treeline which will most likely be prone to skier triggering. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in steep areas at all elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the small wind slabs making them less touchy.  Winds have also backed off, so fresh wind slab formation is unlikely.  Watch for the odd rider triggerable wind slab immediately lee of ridge crest.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the small wind slabs making them less touchy. Winds have also backed off, so fresh wind slab formation is unlikely. Watch for the odd rider triggerable wind slab immediately lee of ridge crest.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the small wind slabs making them less touchy. Winds have also backed off, so fresh wind slab formation is unlikely. Watch for the odd rider triggerable wind slab immediately lee of ridge crest.
Isolated fresh thin pockets of hard and soft wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed terrain.
Isolated fresh thin pockets of hard and soft wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed terrain.
North and east winds have transported snow onto south and west slopes which are traditionally scoured by the prevailing winds. Although possibly stubborn to trigger, there may be consequences of small avalanches triggered in cliffs or terrain traps.
Recent winds have created windslabs that could still be reactive to skier traffic. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in sheltered and steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent strong Easterly winds have created touchy windslabs in the alpine and below ridgetop at treeline. Loose dry avalanches are also a concern in steep areas at all elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive.  Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find rider triggerable wind slabs and watch for aggressive sluffing in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive. Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find rider triggerable wind slabs.
Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive.&nbsp; Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find rider triggerable wind slabs.
Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they're largely unreactive at this time. Winds have also backed off, so fresh wind slab formation is unlikely. Watch for the odd rider triggerable wind slab immediately lee of ridge crest.
Recent easterly winds have created touchy wind slabs in the alpine and below ridgelines at treeline which are still sensitive to skier triggering. Winds are expected to shift to the west, making reverse-loading possible.
Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive.&nbsp; Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find rider triggerable wind slabs.
Variable winds have created pockets of wind slab in exposed terrain. Although relatively small, they continue to be reactive to the weight of a skier/rider in some areas.
Isolated fresh thin pockets of hard and soft wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features in exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they're largely unreactive at this time. Winds have also backed off, so fresh wind slab formation is unlikely. Watch for the odd rider triggerable wind slab immediately lee of ridge crest.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent winds have created wind slabs that could still be reactive to skier traffic. With a change in wind direction to the west, reverse loading is possible.
Recent north and easterly winds have formed wind slabs in the alpine over the last few days. These are generally stubborn to trigger. A shift in the wind direction to the west may cause some easterly slopes to become reverse loaded.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive. Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find rider triggerable wind slabs.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Cold temps and time have gone to work on the wind slabs and they've become a lot less sensitive.  Keep your guard up at ridge crest where you're most likely to find the odd rider triggerable wind slab. Watch for aggressive sluffing in steep terrain.
Thin wind slabs are possible in high Alpine areas immediately below ridge crests on N and E aspects. While only small avalanches are possible, these could be big enough to push a person over a cliff or into a terrain trap.
Windslabs are being found in open area at treeline and above.  These slabs are easily triggerred by light loads such as a skier.  Avoid all steeper areas.
The windslabs from the last few days will be buried and somewhat hidden. Probe the snowpack to determine if they are in your area. Unsupported rolls have been a common trigger point with the slabs.
These slabs are more of a problem as the winds pick up and become more sustained. The propagations have been larger today than previous days, and sensitivity is going up as well. Avoid any windloaded areas at treeline and alpine.
30-55 cm of recent snow and strong SW winds have built touchy wind slabs on lee slopes. Storm slabs at treeline and below may be reactive to rider triggers. Whumpfing, cracking and avalanches are direct indicators of a buried weak layer.
">Windslabs are more of an issue on lee aspects as continuing strong winds have stripped most windward slopes bare. </span></p><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
30-55 cm of recent snow and strong SW winds have built touchy wind slabs on lee slopes. Storm slabs at treeline and below may be reactive to rider triggers. Whumpfing, cracking and avalanches are direct indicators of a buried weak layer.
The slab on top of this layer is becoming stiffer and more susceptible to widespread propagation across terrain .
Up to 60cm of storm snow has settled into a reactive storm slab that lies over a combination of surface hoar, facets, and wind slabs. Wind slabs above and below tree line are a major concern. Remote triggering is probable in even moderate terrain.
Recent storm snow has built a very touchy storm slab, reactive at all elevations. The poor bond on a variety of old weak interfaces creates the perfect recipe for dangerous avalanche conditions. Thicker wind slabs and high hazard exist on lee slopes.
Avalanches are still running naturally and remote triggers are being reported. It's not necessary to be on a big slope to trigger it, triggering may be accomplished at a reasonable proximity to the slope. Time to scale back plans for big rides.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches are running naturally and remote triggers are being reported. It's not necessary to be on a big slope to trigger it, that may be accomplished by reasonable proximity to the slope. Careful and conservative route finding is necessary.
&nbsp; Wind slabs are being found in the upper snowpack 30-40cm thick. These slabs are failing in last weeks snow above the feb 11th layer.
There are pockets of windslabs evident from last week's wind event. They are expected to be found at open tree line areas and lower alpine.
Recent strong winds have created dense wind slabs on a variety of aspects and in cross-loaded features.&nbsp;
Strong winds have formed fresh wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain. A thin wind slab could&nbsp; potentially trigger the deeper persistent weakness and result in a very large avalanche.
Fresh wind slabs may exist in exposed terrain on a variety of aspects and elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow is being redistributed as wind slabs on lee terrain features. Primary wind directions have recently been SW through NW. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Recent storm snow is being redistributed as wind slabs on lee terrain features. Primary wind directions have recently been SW through NW. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow is being redistributed as wind slabs on lee terrain features. Primary wind directions have recently been SW through NW. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow is being redistributed as wind slabs on lee terrain features. Primary wind directions have recently been SW through NW. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, it will likely a trigger large slab avalanche on the slope below.
These are becoming more substantial with the wind transport and cooler temps. Watch for them as you approach open areas at treeline.
Previous strong southerly winds created dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These wind slabs are likely buried by low density new snow.
Previous strong winds formed wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain, which may now be covered by up to 20 cm of low density new snow.
Outflow winds have likely created new dense wind slabs in exposed south and west facing terrain at all elevations. Older wind slabs may still ne lurking in north and west facing terrain.
Outflow winds may have redistributed some of the recent storm snow and formed dense wind slabs in unusual places.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Changing winds have built fresh wind slabs and are likely sensitive to human triggers on most aspects. They could release naturally in the alpine where wind transport adds more load. Loose dry sluffing may occur from steeper terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, they will likely trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs on the leeward side of terrain features. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, it could trigger large slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Thin new wind slabs have formed on exposed lee and cross-loaded slopes and could be triggered by the weight of a rider. Also, give cornices a wide berth as temperatures start to climb.
Thin new wind slabs have formed in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain and could be triggered by the weight of a rider.&nbsp;
Outflow winds have created touchy wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain at all elevations.
Outflow winds may have redistributed some of the recent storm snow and formed dense wind slabs in unusual places.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, they will likely trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Changing winds have built fresh wind slabs and are likely sensitive to human triggers on most aspects. They could release naturally in the alpine where wind transport adds more load. Loose dry sluffing may occur from steeper terrain on all aspects.
Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs on the leeward side of terrain features. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, it could trigger large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Previous storm winds created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, they will likely trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Changing winds have built fresh wind slabs and are likely sensitive to human triggers on most aspects. They could release naturally in the alpine where wind transport adds more load. Loose dry sluffing may occur from steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Winds associated  with previous storms have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. Primarily from SW winds, but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Previous storms winds have created stiff wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Some areas received strong Easterly outflow winds that may have developed new soft wind slabs on slopes that are often stripped by the prevailing Southwest winds.
Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below</span><span class="s_E6FD2046">. </span><span class="s_AA239
Easterly outflow winds may have reverse loaded some slopes that had been previously stripped of storm snow. These new wind slabs may be easy to trigger.
Northerly or Easterly outflow winds may reverse load slopes that have been previously stripped of storm snow. These ne wind slabs may be triggered by forecast solar radiation.
Outflow winds may have redistributed some of the recent storm snow and formed dense wind slabs in unusual places.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs on the leeward side of terrain features. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, it could trigger large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Northerly or Easterly outflow winds may reverse load slopes that have been previously stripped of storm snow. These new wind slabs may be triggered by forecast solar radiation.
North thru East winds have developed new wind slabs on lee aspects. These wind slabs may be rider triggered and may step down to the Early February persistent weak layer.
Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">The hazard may increase with rising temperatures and solar warming on South aspects. See the forecasters blog for more information on current tricky conditions. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">The hazard may increase with rising temperatures and solar warming on South aspects. See the forecasters blog for more information on current tricky conditions.
Wind has transported snow and built touchy wind slabs on the leeward side of terrain features. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs on the leeward side of terrain features. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, it could trigger large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Wind has transported snow and built fresh, touchy wind slabs. Be aware of weak cornices looming over slopes. If they fail, they will likely trigger a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we also had some NW winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below. </span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs development may now switch to south and south west slopes as the incoming arctic air drives down from the north east. This may build cornices in places not usually seen.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we're about to get some NE winds. Weak cornices are also a concern and have the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slab development may now switch to south and south west slopes as the incoming arctic air drives down from the north east. This may build cornices in places not usually seen.
Forecast strong Northeast outflow winds may create new wind slabs in areas that still snow available for transport.
Forecast strong Northeast outflow winds may develop new wind slabs in areas that still have new snow available for transport. Large cornices may become undercut by changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.</span><span class="s_AA239
Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was SW but we're about to get some NE winds. Cornice failure is also a concern and has the potential to trigger large avalanches on the slopes below.
Strong Easterly winds may develop new wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Very strong Easterly winds may have developed new wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. The primary wind direction was south west, but now we have north east winds. This could build cornices in places not normally seen.  Cornice failures can produce large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. Initially, the wind direction was from the SW, but now we're getting winds from the north east. This could build wind slabs and cornices on southwest facing lee slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Previous storm winds have created wind slabs on lee terrain features. Initially we had winds from the south and west, but now the winds are from the&nbsp; northeast . This could build wind slabs and cornices on south west facing slopes and ridge tops.
Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. Some isolated areas may have thin, touchy wind slabs from more recent wind. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
Continued strong Easterly winds are expected to scour leeward slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Recent wind from the north has formed wind slabs on lee features.&nbsp; This is the opposite loading pattern than normal so use increased caution in wind-affected terrain.&nbsp; Fx winds for Sunday are moderate-strong from the SW and will form new wind slabs.
Older wind slabs still exist in many lee terrain features but are becoming harder to trigger. New wind slabs are expected to form as wind increases on Sunday. Weak cornices also remain a concern in isolated areas.
Strong Easterly winds continue to scour slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Recent strong winds plus more strong wind in the forecast will continue to load leeward and cross-loaded features.&nbsp; Expect these winds slabs to increase in size as new snow accumulates on Sunday.
Strong Easterly winds continue to scour slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Moderate to strong winds are expected to blow new accumulations into pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain. These new accumulations will overlie existing thin wind slabs which have been reactive in recent days.
Continued strong Easterly winds are expected to scour leeward slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Recent strong winds from the north resulted in reverse loading.  Winds are now from the SW and forming new wind slabs.  Expect wind slabs on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
Recent strong winds from the north resulted in reverse loading.  Winds are now from the SW and forming new wind slabs.  Expect wind slabs on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
Moderate to strong winds are expected to blow new accumulations into pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain. These new accumulations will overlie existing thin wind slabs which have been reactive in recent days.
Strong Easterly winds continue to scour slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Continued strong Easterly winds are expected to scour leeward slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Continued snowfall and moderate winds are forming new wind slabs which may overlie existing reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Recent strong winds from the north and east resulted in reverse loading.&nbsp; Winds are now from the SW and forming new wind slabs.&nbsp; Expect wind slabs on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
Recent strong winds from the north resulted in reverse loading.&nbsp; Winds are now from the SW and forming new wind slabs.&nbsp; Expect wind slabs on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
Continued strong Easterly winds are expected to scour leeward slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Strong Easterly winds continue to scour slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Continued snowfall and moderate winds are forming new wind slabs which may overlie existing reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Strong southerly winds are redistributing new snow onto leeward slopes (N-NE) building a thick, and touchy wind slab problem. Human triggers are likely. In sheltered areas, storm slabs have built and a poor bond exists to the mix of old surfaces.
Strong easterly outflow winds continue to scour windward slopes and create hard wind slabs in areas that still have snow available for transport.
Continued easterly outflow winds are expected to scour leeward slopes and develop hard wind slabs in areas that have snow available for transport.
Expect deep and dense new wind slabs to form in exposed north to east facing terrain at all elevations. The new snow will also hide old hard wind slabs from the recent easterly outflow winds.&nbsp;
New dense wind slabs should build throughout the day. Triggering will be most likely in steep, exposed lee terrain at and above treeline.&nbsp;
Strong S-SW winds will likely build new dense wind slabs, while old hard wind slabs may be lurking on south and east aspects. A relatively thin wind slab could step down to the deeper mid February persistent weak layer.
Previous snowfall and recent strong SW winds have formed wind slabs between 20 and 40cm thick on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain. These slabs seem to be most sensitive to human triggering at treeline.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain. Field teams at Aster are reporting a moderate sheers down 30cm at a old storm interface.
Strong SW wind resulted in widespread wind slab formation in the alpine.  These are likely become more stubborn to trigger but still pose a threat, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain. These slabs seem to be most sensitive to human triggering at treeline.
Wind slabs are widespread on lee aspects in alpine areas and isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp; These problems may step down to the 0211 layer so use caution.
New wind slabs will build with the incoming storm.&nbsp; Carefully evaluate the bond with the new snow and the underlying surface.&nbsp; The previous windslabs that developed earlier in the week will be hard to see under the new snow so use caution.
New wind slabs up to 40cm thick are widespread on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain in the new storm snow.
Fresh wind slabs are found on lee and cross-loaded features at treeline and above. If these slabs are triggered an avalanche could step down to the Feb 10th layer and produce a large avalanche.
Fresh wind slabs are found on lee and cross loaded features at treeline and above.&nbsp; If these slabs are triggered an avalanche could step down to the Feb 10th layer or even deeper and produce a large avalanche.&nbsp;
Snow and wind on Thursday will add to already existing wind slabs in Alpine and Treeline areas. Avalanche activity related to this problem was observed Wednesday, and more slides are expected on Thusday. Reverse wind loading is also possible.
New windslabs are building in Alpine terrain and isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp;  Evaluate the bond of this new snow with the previous surface.&nbsp; So far, it seems more sensitve on solar aspects where overlying the melt freeze crust.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Isolated wind slabs are present on lee aspects in alpine and treeline terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Wind slabs between 20 and 40cm thick are found in the Alpine and high Treeline areas on most aspects. More snow and winds on Sunday could lead to an increase in sensitivity with these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of soft wind slab by light to moderate winds out of the SW, W and NW.&nbsp; Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Wind slabs between 20 and 40cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. Isolated avalanche activity has recently occurred on this layer and human triggering is a concern in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Windslabs are present in the immediate lees along ridgetops and in crosssloaded features in the alpine and open areas at treeline.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds. Watch for triggering in gullies, and in the lee of terrain breaks and ridge crests.
Strong Easterly outflow winds have developed hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Easterly winds have developed wind slabs on lee aspects. Some areas in the South of the region may have had periods of Southwest winds.
Wind slabs between 20 and 40cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. Terrain immediately below ridge-crests seems especially prone to this problem.
The windslabs are now buried 50cm's below the new storm snow. The storm snow is still untouched by wind. If the winds pick up, there is a huge amount of available snow for storm slabs to develop. Watch for quickly changing conditions.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
Moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
This layer is sandwiched between the new storm slabs and the Feb 10th. Not a lot of action with these windslabs lately, but the potential is still there. Steep rolls at treeline are a likely area to find them.
Strong Easterly outflow winds have developed hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Easterly winds have developed wind slabs on lee aspects. Some areas in the South of the region may have had periods of Southwest winds.
Moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. Cornices in the region are now very large and fragile. A cornice fall could be destructive by itself or could act as a trigger for a deeply buried persistent weak layer.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
New skier triggerable windslabs will quickly build at treeline and above with the incoming westerly flow and warm tempteratures.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds.
Moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong Easterly outflow winds have developed hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Easterly winds have developed wind slabs on lee aspects. Some areas in the South of the region may have had periods of Southwest winds.
Fresh windslabs are building on lee features in the Alpine and in isolated areas at treeline.
Moderate southwest and more recent west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate west and southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds.
="s_3FE45715">Strong Easterly outflow winds have developed hard wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Easterly winds have developed wind slabs on lee aspects. Some areas in the South of the region may have had periods of Southwest winds.
Previously formed wind slabs are buried under recent new snow. These are found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally moderate southwest winds.
Recent west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Strong winds have created isolated pencil hard wind slabs 20 - 50 cm in depth at and above treeline. Where new snow is available for transport, soft slabs may be found too.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong winds have created isolated pencil hard wind slabs 20 - 50 cm in depth at and above treeline.  Where new snow is available for transport, soft slabs may be found too.</span><span class="s_AA239
Previously formed wind slabs are now hidden by up to 25cm of recent snow. These slabs are most commonly found in Alpine terrain and open areas at Treeline.
Stiffer wind slabs can be expected on leeward features on NW through E aspects.
Recent accumulations have likely been blown into pockets of wind slab by generally west winds.
Recent west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Recent moderate west winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">While the old hard wind slabs are unlikely to be triggered at this point, fresh shallow wind slabs may be found immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features.
="s_3FE45715">While the old hard wind slabs are unlikely to be triggered at this point, fresh shallow wind slabs may be found immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features.
Southwest winds have transported the recent snow into wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Cornices may be weak and fall off naturally during periods of solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Weak layers buried earlier this month remain reactive to triggering on convex slopes, south aspects, and steep alpine terrain. A small avalanche might provide enough mass to trigger the persistent weakness and result in a highly destructive avalanche
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has been blown into wind slabs on north eastern lee slopes. Solar aspects can be touchy in the afternoon. Cornices are a big concern with rising temperatures.
Recent snow has been transported into deep pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may not bond well on shaded aspects where they have been protected from the warm temperatures and solar radiation.
Recent winds may have developed pockets of wind slab that are not well bonded to the old surface.
Previously formed windslabs are now hidden beneath the recent storm snow the area has received.
While the old hard wind slabs are unlikely to be triggered at this point, fresh shallow wind slabs may be found immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">While the old hard wind slabs are unlikely to be triggered at this point, fresh shallow wind slabs may be found immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features.</span><span class="s_AA239
Forecast new snow and Southwest wind may develop new wind slabs. Wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface. Cornices that are already weak may be easily triggered as the new snow and wind add to the load they are supporting.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may still be reactive to human triggers on wind loaded features. A small avalanches could easily injure a rider.&nbsp; Pay close attention to solar input, especially late in the afternoon.
Forecast wind and new snow may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has formed wind slabs on north and&nbsp; eastern lee slopes. Solar aspects can be tricky in the afternoon. Cornices are a big concern with rising temperatures and recent strong winds.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may still be reactive to human triggers on wind loaded features. A small avalanches could easily injure a rider.&nbsp; Pay close attention to solar input, especially late in the afternoon.&nbsp; Large mature cornices can fall at any time. </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Incoming storm with winds may build wind slabs on north and eastern lee slopes. Solar aspects can be tricky in the afternoon. Cornices are a big concern with rising temperatures and recent strong winds.
Forecast Southwest winds may continue to develop pockets of wind slab and enlarge cornice growth. Cornices are weak and may be easily triggered.
Forecast Southwest winds may continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab on lee slopes. Weak cornices may continue to develop new growth that may be easy to trigger.
These have just appeared today from last night's wind. At the moment not a huge problem, but they may evolve and become a concern. Start looking for them at treeline and above.
Forecast Westerly winds may continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab on lee slopes. Weak cornices may continue to develop new growth that may be easy to trigger.
Southwest winds may continue to develop wind slabs in areas that have enough snow available for transport. New cornice growth may be weak and be easily triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow may be reactive to human triggers on wind loaded features. A small avalanche could easily injure a rider, or trigger something larger. Solar input is important, especially in the afternoon. Large mature cornices can fall at any time.
Incoming storm with associated south west winds may build wind slabs on north and eastern lee slopes. Solar aspects can be tricky in the afternoon. Cornices are a big concern with rising temperatures and recent strong winds.
These are still developing, Their location will likely be immediate ridge line at upper treeline and alpine terrain. Crossloaded gully features are also a likely location to trigger these new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Surface slabs may be reactive to human triggers in wind loaded  terrain. A small avalanche could easily injure a rider, or trigger something larger. Solar input is important, especially in the afternoon. Large mature cornices can fail at any time.
Incoming storms with strong south west winds will build wind slabs on north and eastern lee slopes. Solar aspects can be tricky in the afternoon. Cornices are a big concern with rising temperatures and recent strong winds.
Southwest winds may continue to develop wind slabs in areas that have enough snow available for transport. New cornice growth may be weak and be easily triggered.
Forecast new snow and wind may continue to develop wind slabs at higher elevations. Large cornices may experience new growth that is weak and easily triggered.
Recent wind slabs have become stubborn to trigger. Rising freezing levels and strong solar radiation may increase the sensitivity to triggering during the forecast warm weather.
Southwest winds may continue to develop wind slabs in areas that have enough snow available for transport. New cornice growth may be weak and easily triggered.
Strong SW winds have set up wind slab problems on leeward slopes, behind ridge crests and mid slope features like ribs/rock outcroppings. Sagging cornices may become weak with warming and solar radiation.
Strong SW winds have set up isolated wind slab problems on leeward slopes, behind ridge crests and mid slope features like ribs/rock outcroppings. Sagging cornices may become weak with warming and solar radiation.
Strong SW winds have formed new wind slabs on lee slopes. A poor bond may exist, especially on slopes with a buried crust. Natural avalanche activity is possible for tomorrow and rider triggers are likely. Sagging cornices could fail with warming.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
Wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded terrain at Treeline and above. Be cautious in steep terrain immediately below ridge crests.
These new slabs are expected to be short lived due to the warm nature of the surface snow and new snow. Steep, immediate lee areas are the most likely place to find this problem.
Strong SW winds have set up isolated wind slab problems on leeward slopes, behind ridge crests and mid slope features like ribs/rock outcroppings. Sagging cornices may fail with warming and solar radiation. They could trigger the slope below.
SW winds have formed isolated wind slabs on lee slopes. A poor bond may exist, especially on slopes with a buried crust and rider triggers are possible. Sagging cornices are fragile and pose a threat. A cornice failure could trigger the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs remain sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
Strong SW winds have set up isolated wind slab problems on leeward slopes, behind ridge crests and mid slope features like ribs/rock outcroppings. Sagging cornices may fail with warming and solar radiation. They could trigger the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering. Keep an eye on overhead cornices too, you don't want to be underneath or on top of one when it releases.
SW winds have formed isolated wind slabs on lee slopes. A poor bond may exist, especially on slopes with a buried crust. Rider triggers are possible. Sagging cornices could become weak and fail with warmer temperatures and sunshine.
Wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs. New snow and wind Thursday night will further exacerbate this problem.
Recent strong SW winds have transported new storm snow to leeward slopes and behind terrain features. These wind slabs may be easily triggered by the weight of a person. Solar radiation and warming can make large, looming cornices weak.
New windslabs are being found in Alpine terrain along ridgecrests
Recent strong SW winds have transported new storm snow to leeward slopes and behind terrain features. These wind slabs may be easily triggered by the weight of a person. Solar radiation and warming can make large, looming cornices weak.
Wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Steep areas near exposed ridges at upper treeline and alpine elevations are the likely place to find these new slabs.
Recent storms have formed wind slabs in the lee of upper elevation terrain breaks. They may extra time to stabilize due to underlying weak layers.
Storm and wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs.
Wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs. New snow and wind Thursday night will further exacerbate this problem.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Storm and wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs.
Wind slabs are most sensitive to human triggering immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features like ribs.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Recent storms have formed hard and reactive wind slabs in the lee of upper elevation terrain breaks. Cornices are also large and may become weak with warm spring temperatures.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope features may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Recent field reports indicate that hard wind slabs found in the lee of upper elevation terrain breaks continue to be reactive and could propagate over wide distances. Cornices are also large and potentially weak.
Wind slabs immediately lee of ridge crest may still be sensitive to human triggering.
Field reports from the weekend indicated that hard wind slabs found in the lee of upper elevation terrain breaks continued to be reactive and could propagate over wide distances. Cornices are also large and potentially weak.
Wind slab development continues. Expect to find these slabs in lee and cross-loaded features at Alpine and Treeline elevations. These slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
Northeasterly winds have developed pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline. These windslabs may continue to be triggered by human activity where they are sitting on a crust that provides an easy sliding surface.
Changing winds have developed thin windslabs that may be on any aspect in the alpine or at treeline.
Wind slabs have developed from the recent Northeasterly outflow winds. Some additional light new snow combined with Westerly winds may be scouring and reverse loading.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be encountered on a variety of slopes. Watch for breakable or stiff-feeling snow, or smooth, bulbous-looking slopes.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs are prominent in lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations. Concern remains for human triggering, specifically in steeper terrain. Lots of whumpfing was observed today.
Variable and changing wind directions may have developed pockets of wind slab on several aspects at treeline and in the alpine.
Recent Northeast winds may have developed new windslabs or reverse loaded some slopes in the alpine and at treeline.
Reports of strong northwest winds suggest wind slabs likely exist in exposed terrain. Due to the abnormal wind pattern, these wind slabs may catch skiers and riders by surprise.
Changing winds and light snowfalls have combined to develop variable windslabs that may be found on any aspect. The winds have scoured some areas back to the crust that developed from the rain at the end of the last storm.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Storm snow combined with wind has likely resulted in wind slab formation in exposed terrain at and above treeline. I suspect these are still susceptible to human triggering. </span><span class="s_AA239
Most open wind affected terrain at treeline and bove has evidence of wind affect.
Changing winds and light snowfalls have combined to develop wind slabs that may be found on any aspect. The winds have scoured some areas back to the crust that developed from the rain at the end of the last storm.
Recent winds have created dense wind slabs on a variety of aspects in open terrain. These wind slabs could become more sensitive to rider triggering if temperatures warm on Thursday.&nbsp;
Recent Northeast winds may have developed new wind slabs or reverse loaded some slopes in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds out of the W, NW and SW likely redistributed at least some of the weekends big snowfall into wind slabs which are probably still prone to human triggering.
While they should be easy to avoid, pay attention to how the snow feels as you travel through the terrain, there may be the odd wind slab hiding out in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Previously strong southwest winds likely redistributed storm snow into wind slabs that are probably found abnormally low on slopes. I suspect at least some of them are still prone to human triggering.
Easy to find in alpine terrain, more spotty in nature in treeline areas.&nbsp; Defintely triggerrable by a skier.
New wind slabs may form on north to east facing slopes. These wind slabs may be sitting on a slick crust from last weeks rain and may not bond well. Old hard wind slabs may also be lurking on west or south facing slopes. 
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are probably getting harder to trigger on Friday. But, warm temps and big shot of SW wind on Saturday may wake them up a bit. We may even see fresh new wind slabs developing in the alpine this weekend.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are probably getting harder to trigger on Friday. But, warm temps and big shot of SW wind on Saturday may wake them up a bit. We may even see fresh new wind slabs developing in the alpine this weekend.
New wind slabs may form on north to east facing slopes. These wind slabs may be sitting on a slick crust from last weeks rain and may not bond well. Old hard wind slabs may also be lurking on west or south facing slopes. &nbsp;
Old hard wind slabs may be lurking on open west or south facing slopes, and new wind slabs may form on north or east facing slopes. These may be more susceptible to triggering as temperatures warm later this weekend.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Pay attention to how the snow feels as you travel, as there may be the odd old wind slab hiding out in wind exposed terrain.&nbsp; Watch for the formation of fresh, shallow yet sensitive wind slabs late Friday.</span><span class="s_AA239
There may be isolated areas below treeline where these slabs will be noticed. Open areas are likely places to find this windslab. There is a chance the warm temps and sun will initiate a small cycle in the front ranges.
Forecast snowfall amounts are only light but with moderate or strong winds we could see fresh wind slabs form in open lee terrain. The new snow may not bond well to the underlying snow surface.
Light new snow will probably be blown into dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and stripped off windward slopes. Winds are forecast to be very strong, which could result in variable loading patterns. 
Only light amounts of snow are forecast but winds should be very strong. Expect touchy wind slabs to form in open leeward terrain. Old hard slabs from recent outflow winds may also be lurking underneath.
Forecast winds may build new slabs on lee slopes. Watch for breakable, punchy snow or smooth bulbous shaped slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong to Extreme SW winds will likely transport snow into fresh wind slabs which may extend further down the slope than usual.</span><span class="s_AA239
Strong to Extreme SW winds will likely transport snow into fresh wind slabs which may extend further down the slope than usual.
These windslabs are being encountered in open areas around treeline.&nbsp; Use caution around ridgelines and in gullied terrain.
Forecast snow and wind could form new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, especially in the alpine. The new snow may not bond well initially and could be triggered by the weight of a person or sled.&nbsp;
Strong southerly winds may continue to build dense and touchy wind slabs in open leeward terrain.
Strong winds have developed windslabs in the alpine and at treeline in areas with snow available for transport. Forecast new snow may develop a new storm slab above these windslabs.
Strong southerly winds should continue to build dense and touchy wind slabs in open leeward terrain.
New snow and moderate winds have likely created wind slabs in leeward features in wind exposed terrain.
Recent winds may have loaded leeward features in exposed terrain.
Being found along ridgelines, and in gullied terrain.&nbsp; Pockets of hard slabs being observed approaching ice climbs also.
New snow and moderate winds have created wind slabs in leeward features in wind exposed terrain.
Strong winds have developed windslabs in the alpine and at treeline in areas with snow available for transport. Forecast new snow may develop a new storm slab above these windslabs.
Strong winds have developed windslabs in the alpine and at treeline in areas with snow available for transport. Forecast new snow and wind may form new windslabs in exposed terrain.
Wind slabs are prominent in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. These slabs could step down to the deep persistent slab causing a large avalanche.
Wind slabs remain dominant in Alpine terrain. These slabs could step down to the November rain crust.
Wind and new snow on Friday night may form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Windslabs may be extra touchy due to the presence of underlying crusts.
While the rain fell at lower elevations in the past two days, snow, wind and warm temperatures contributed to fresh wind slab formation in the Alpine. Keep an eye on lee and cross-loaded features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. A slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
The recent storm has left behind slabs on lee slopes. A wind slab could fail on a deeply buried crust layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. In some areas, a slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. In certain areas, a slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be sensitive to human triggers in the alpine at elevations that were above the rain line during the recent storm.
Some deep pockets of wind slab may have developed at ridge-tops in the alpine above the rain line during the recent storm.
="s_3FE45715">Use caution in the high alpine where most of the recent precipitation has fallen as snow. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests from the past week of strong southerly winds.
Some areas in the alpine may continue to have deep pockets of wind transported snow that have not bonded well to the old surface.
Use caution in the high alpine where most of the recent precipitation has fallen as snow. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests from the past week of strong southerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Use caution in the high alpine where most of the recent precipitation has fallen as snow. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests from the past week of strong southerly winds.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Use caution in the alpine and at treeline w</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">here the recent</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> precipitation has fallen as snow. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests from the past week of strong southerly winds.</span><span class="s_AA239
Thin new winslabs in Alpine terrain.&nbsp;
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be sensitive to human triggers in the alpine at elevations that were above the rain line during the recent storm.
Wind slabs may continue to be triggered from human activity at high alpine elevations. Expect wind slabs to gradually increase their bond to the old surface.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. In certain areas, a slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Pockets of windslab in the alpine developed during the last storm in areas that were above the rain line. These windslabs should be gradually increasing their bond to the old surface below.
Wind slabs are likely to exist on leeward slopes and terrain features. Wind slabs could fail on a deeply buried crust layer, initiating a surprisingly large avalanche. Rider triggering is possible.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. In some areas, a slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Wind slabs may be found on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Rider triggers are possible, and if the slab fails on a deeply buried weak layer, a surprisingly large avalanche will initiate.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine and possibly at treeline. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests.</span><span class="s_AA239
Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Watch for wind loaded or cross loaded slopes well below ridge crests.
Isolated pockets of thin wind slabs are found in the upper Alpine elevations. Watch for these pockets in the immediate lee of ridgelines.
Pockets of windslab may be lurking above the rain line from the last storm. They are especially sensitive to triggers and where overlying facets and other persistent weakness form earlier in the month.
Wind slabs are likely to exist on a variety of aspects. Wind slabs could fail on a deeply buried crust layer, initiating a surprisingly large avalanche. Rider triggering is possible.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. In certain areas, a slab could fail on a deeply buried weakness, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Triggering these slabs has become more stubborn but they remain a concern, especially in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Triggering these slabs has become more stubborn but they remain a concern, especially in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Triggering these slabs may have become more stubborn but they remain a concern, especially in steep, unsupported terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds last week created wind slabs in the alpine. Triggering these slabs has become more stubborn but they remain a concern, especially in steep, unsupported terrain.</span><span class="s_1681A
Wind slabs may continue to be triggered from human activity at high alpine elevations. Expect wind slabs to gradually increase their bond to the old surface.
Pockets of windslab may be lurking above the rain line from the last storm. They are especially sensitive to triggers and where overlying surface hoar and other persistent weakness form earlier in the month.
Wind slabs are likely to exist on a variety of aspects and rider triggering is possible in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Recent observations suggest wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a skier. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridges crests.
Winds are expected to be at the ideal strength to transport the low density snow that lies on the surface and set up thin but touchy wind slabs.
Winds are expected to be at the ideal strength to transport the low density snow that lies on the surface and set up thin but touchy wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Expected new snow and wind will quickly set up touchy slabs over a rain crust. Avalanches running on this layer could travel surprisingly far due to the slippery crust below the surface.
Generally light amounts of new snow are expected on Saturday night, but extreme winds are expected to shift this snow into pockets of wind slab in exposed terrain. Watch for wind slabs in gullies and in the lee of ridges.
Wind slabs are likely to exist on a variety of aspects and rider triggering is possible in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Recent observations suggest wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a skier. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridges crests.
Thin wind slabs are found in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. Continued wind slab formation is expected with strong SW winds and light snowfall.
Light amounts of recent snow have been shifted by wind into pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and below ridge crests.
Expect deep pockets of wind transported snow in the alpine and at treeline. The recent storm snow is expected to settle and bond except where it is sitting on a hard crust with surface hoar or facets at the interface.
Light amounts of recent snow have been shifted by wind into pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and below ridge crests.
Immediate lee areas near alpine ridges are the zone for this problem. Assess the transitional areas carefully.
Any reported action with this layer has been encountered near ridges. Ease into the wind effected areas and keep an eye on the consequences of an avalanche.
These are limited to ridge crests and crossloaded terrain at alpine and open treeline areas.
Strong winds during the last storm created wind slabs in the exposed terrain which may still be reactive to human triggers. Isolated storm slabs may still be a concern in wind-sheltered areas.
Watch for stiffening wind slabs in wind exposed terrain at and above treeline. Wind slab avalanches in motion could step down to the mid December crust creating large avalanches.
Avalanches observed on this layer have shown that it has become more widespread. Exercise caution as you transition into the lower reaches of alpine terrain.
Watch for isolated wind slabs in exposed terrain at and above treeline. Reverse winds forecast for the next few days will likely form wind slabs in unusual locations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow with strong winds will likely form new wind slabs in leeward features overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs can be found on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for stiffening wind slabs in wind exposed terrain at and above treeline. Wind slab avalanches in motion could step down to the mid December crust creating large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds are expected to shift recent snow into slabs behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds are expected to shift recent snow into slabs behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Older buried wind slabs may also be hidden under recent new snow.
Light to moderate amounts of new snow are expected on Saturday. Moderate winds may shift these accumulations into new wind slabs on exposed lee slopes. Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep, sheltered terrain.
Strong and variable winds have redistributed loose surface snow into wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests and terrain breaks.
New windslabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline that may be easy to trigger.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds are expected to shift recent snow into slabs behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs.
Strong outflow winds are expected to redistribute recent snow onto lee slopes behind ridges and ribs. Be alert for breakable, drummy or punchy snow conditions which may indicate wind slabs.
Recent winds have built wind slabs on slopes facing roughly east. As winds swing around to come from the north or east, new wind slabs could develop on a variety of slopes.
Winds are expected to redistribute recent storm snow into slabs in the lee of ridges and ribs.
Light to moderate amounts of new snow fell on Saturday. Moderate winds may shift these accumulations into new wind slabs on exposed lee slopes. Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep, sheltered terrain.
New windslabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline that may be easy to trigger. Changing wind direction may develop reverse loading.
New windslabs are expected to develop as the wind direction changes to the Northeast and the wind speed increases overnight to strong.
New windslabs are expected to develop as the wind direction shifts to the Northeast and the wind speed increases overnight.
Strong and variable winds have redistributed loose surface snow into wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Reverse wind loading driven by strong outflow winds is forming fresh sensitive wind slabs on lee features.  Be alert for breakable, drummy or punchy snow conditions which may indicate wind slabs.
Moderate to strong Northerly winds have transported snow into pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline.
Moderate to strong Northerly winds have developed new windslabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Northerly winds continue to transport the recent snow into pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for areas of reverse loading due to the change in wind direction since the last storm that came out of the Southwest.
Modified outflow winds are likely forming recent storm snow into fresh sensitive wind slabs in unusual locations at and above treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Modified outflow winds are likely forming recent storm snow into fresh sensitive wind slabs in unusual locations at and above treeline.
Reverse wind loading driven by strong outflow winds is likely forming fresh sensitive wind slabs on lee features. Be alert for breakable, drummy or punchy snow conditions which may indicate wind slabs.
Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been shifted by strong southwest winds into hard wind slabs. Forecast northwesterly winds will also redistribute the surface snow, adding to the complexity of the wind slab problem.
Strong northerly winds have shifted loose surface snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Variable wind direction may have created windslabs on all aspects. It looks like the wind was from the North in the North of the region, and maybe from the South in the South of the region. Poor confidence on the wind distribution for the region.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong Northerly winds  developed extensive windslab in the alpine, at treeline, and in open areas in the upper below treeline. New windslabs have been reported to be easy to trigger with light additional loads like a skier or rider.</span><span class="s_AA239
Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been transported by strong southwest winds into hard wind slabs.
Strong Northerly winds have developed widespread windslab in the alpine, at treeline, and in open areas of the &quot;upper&quot; below treeline elevation band. Windslabs have been reported to be touchy and likely to be triggered by skiers and riders.
Strong winds have developed widespread windslabs in the alpine, at treeline, and also in open areas below treeline. The wind has consolidated the recent storm slab above the persistent weak layer allowing for easy or remote triggering.
Strong northerly winds has transported the recent snow into pockets of stiff reactive wind slab. Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be triggered in unsuspecting locations in the alpine and at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong northerly winds have shifted recent storm snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to the variable loading pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.</span><span class="s_AA239
Ferocious outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes.  Some of these may be resting on the late Dec. SH which should keep them touchy.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes.  Some of these may be resting on the late Dec. SH which should keep them touchy.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will likely be found on all wind exposed slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes.  </span><span class="s_AA239
Recent strong winds have left wind slabs behind on a variety of slopes.
Strong northerly winds have transported recent snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to the variable loading pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Recent strong northerly winds left wind slabs on lee slopes. These may become hidden by fresh snowfall, making them tricky to spot.
="s_3FE45715">Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been transported by strong southwest winds into hard wind slabs. Initially winds blew from the SW and have now switched from the NW-NE, which means wind slabs are likely in unsuspecting places.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong northerly winds has transported new snow into pockets of stiff, reactive wind slab. Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be triggered in unsuspecting locations in the alpine and at treeline.
Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes. Some are resting on the late Dec surface hoar which may keep them sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes. Some are resting on the late Dec surface hoar which may keep them sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds left the biggest wind slabs on south facing features, but slabs of varying thickness/hardness will be found on all wind exposed slopes.
Recent strong northerly winds left wind slabs on lee slopes. These may become hidden by fresh snowfall, making them tricky to spot.
Recent strong winds have left wind slabs behind on a variety of slopes. These may become hidden under a dusting of new snow.
Previous outflow winds create dense or hard wind slabs on exposed south-facing slopes. Light snow and westerly winds could form pockets of fresh wind slab on east-facing slopes, or hide the older hard wind slabs. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous outflow winds create dense or hard wind slabs on exposed south-facing slopes. Light snow and westerly winds could form pockets of fresh wind slab on east-facing slopes, or hide the older hard wind slabs. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh touchy wind slabs could form on open N and E facing slopes. New snow may also hide older hard and stubborn wind slabs from the previous outflow winds - these can be found on S and W facing slopes.
Strong northerly winds have transported recent snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to the variable loading pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been transported by strong swirling winds into hard wind slabs. Initially winds blew from the NW and have now switched to the ESE, which means wind slabs are likely found in unsuspecting places.
Recent strong northerly winds has transported new snow into pockets of stiff and reactive wind slab. Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be triggered in unsuspecting locations.
Fresh wind slabs more form on exposed NE-SE facing slopes, while old stubborn hard slabs still linger on South and West facing slopes.
Previous outflow winds created dense or hard wind slabs on exposed south-facing slopes. Light snow and westerly winds could form pockets of fresh wind slab on east-facing slopes, or hide the older hard wind slabs.&nbsp;
Fresh touchy wind slabs could form on open N and E facing slopes. New snow may also hide older hard and stubborn wind slabs from the previous outflow winds - these can be found on S and W facing slopes.
Recent strong winds have left wind slabs behind on a variety of slopes. Particularly on southern aspects, they may have become hidden under a dusting of new snow.
Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been transported by strong swirling winds into hard wind slabs. Initially winds blew from the NW and have now switched to the ESE, which means wind slabs are likely found in unsuspecting places.
Recent strong northerly winds has transported new snow into pockets of stiff and reactive wind slab. Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be triggered in unsuspecting locations.
Strong northerly winds have transported recent snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to the variable loading pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Strong winds and recent snowfalls have created thin wind slabs in Alpine terrain. These will continue to build through Sunday.
Strong NE-SE outflow winds may create dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain at all elevations. Combine the the strong winds with cold new snow and we could see deep deposits in some areas.
New snow and strong winds will produce dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features. If we see more than 30 cm accumulate over the next few days then expect storm slabs to form in sheltered terrain.
Strong northerly winds have transported loose surface snow into stiff wind slabs. Due to underlying weak layers, wind slabs may remain reactive for longer than normal.
Between 15 and 30 cm of low-density snow has been transported by strong swirling winds into hard wind slabs. Initially winds blew from the northwest, but then switched to the southeast, which means wind slabs may be found on a variety of aspects.
Strong winds have formed hard and potentially reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain.  Due to the reverse loading pattern, wind slabs may be triggered in unsuspecting locations.
Caution around ridgelines and in gullied terrain.
Strong outflow winds are a common theme throughout the region. Wind slabs could be especially deep and touchy in southern areas where the strong winds coincided with heavy snowfall.&nbsp;
Strong winds have created dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain, possibly at all elevations. Watch for triggering below ridge crests and terrain breaks.&nbsp;
New snow and wind on Sunday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
New snow and wind on Sunday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Ongoing snowfall on Monday night will increase the avalanche danger. If winds increase, more widespread wind slab activity can be expected in lee terrain. In steep, sheltered terrain, the low density snow may react as a loose dry avalanche.
New snow and wind on Monday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Watch for wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. In steep, sheltered terrain (where there isn't a rain crust on the surface), the low density snow may react as a loose dry avalanche.
Moderate to strong south/southwest winds Wednesday will likely form fresh and potentially reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Moderate to strong winds may have created fresh and potentially reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Yesterday's wind created slabs on all eastern aspects. Some isolated natural activity suggests these are easily triggered. Be cautious in steep terrain.
Moderate to strong winds may have created fresh and potentially reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed into thick slabs that are likely sensitive to human triggers.
A good chunk of the alpine terrain is wind affected right now.&nbsp; The odd whumpfing from thinner snowpack areas but no cracking was observed.&nbsp; Be careful around thin weak areas.
Recent West to Northwest winds have created pockets of hard or dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.&nbsp;
Recent West or Northwest winds have probably created fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.&nbsp;
Strong and variable winds have created dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and may have cross-loaded gully features.
Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Wind loaded slopes remain a concern at treeline and above.
Hard windslabs are widespread in alpine areas.
Recent West to Northwest winds have created pockets of hard or dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.&nbsp;
Recent West or Northwest winds have probably created fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.&nbsp;
Potentially reactive wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features.
Dribs and drabs of new snow may form into thin windslabs on lee slopes
The last strong wind event redistributed the storm snow into wind slabs in lee terrain features and may have cross loaded gully features.
Most alpine areas are wind affected from the recent moderate NW winds.
Storm accumulations from last week have likely gained considerable strength, although lingering wind slabs may still be triggered in high elevation lee terrain.
Wind loaded lee features remain on the radar for the time being, and a temperature crust is making the riding &quot;interesting&quot; at treeline and above. Watch for newly forming windslabs.
Storm accumulations from last week have likely gained significant strength, although lingering wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds above 1000m will form wind slabs on lee slopes at upper elevations
Storm accumulations from last week have likely gained considerable strength. That said, lingering wind slabs may still exist in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
NW winds may form fresh wind slabs in alpine terrain. These should be manageable through avoidance.
The alpine has been packed solid with windslabs. Very tricky skiing. Avoid steep, convex terrain.
Storm accumulations from last week have likely gained considerable strength, although lingering wind slabs may still be triggered in high elevation lee terrain.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds will build windslabs in lee features, especially N and NE facing terrain.
Recent wind slabs should be bonding with the mild temperatures, but incoming precipitation will rebuild the wind slab problem.
Storm accumulations from last week have likely gained significant strength, although lingering wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
Wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes following recent changes in wind direction.
Watch for areas of hard wind slab on a variety of slope aspects.
Windslabs are variable distributed, but found mainly in the alpine, and some open areas at treeline elevations.
New snow with south winds will produce windslabs in the alpine and at tree line on lee features.&nbsp; A small avalanche might trigger deeply buried weak layers.
Incoming precipitation will rebuild the wind slab problem.
Thin lenses of hard slabs can be found in alpine&nbsp; terrain.&nbsp; This will be&nbsp; most susceptible to human triggerring from thin weak areas.
Watch for areas of hard old wind slab on a variety of slope aspects, some of which may be buried and difficult to spot. Forecast south-west winds may concentrate new wind slabs onto mainly north-east facing slopes.
Wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes following recent changes in wind direction. Forecast winds may concentrate new wind slabs onto slopes lee to the south-west.
Wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes due to changes in wind direction. A wind slab could trigger a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Recent storm snow is being redistributed onto lee slopes and reported to be reactive to rider triggering.
Dribs and drabs of new snow will load lee slopes in the next little while. Be on the lookout for wind-loaded pockets that might fail with rider loads.
The forecast snow will fall on a layer of surface hoar above a widespread crust. In areas that receive the greater snowfall amounts this could result in touchy avalanche conditions especially in wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall combined with strong SW winds will result in new wind slab formation on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall combined with strong SW winds will result in new wind slab formation on Friday.
Wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes following recent changes in wind direction. Forecast winds may reload previously scoured terrain on north east aspects
New snowfall combined with strong SW winds will result in new wind slab formation on Friday.
New wind slabs will form on lee features and may be sitting on a layer of surface hoar at treeline.
Recent storm snow is being redistributed onto lee slopes and reported to be reactive to rider triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall combined with strong SW winds will result in new wind slab formation on Friday.
New snow being redistributed by strong winds will create a serious hazard at treeline and above.
Forecast winds with new snow will load lee slopes in the next little while. Be aware of wind-loaded pockets that might fail with rider loads.
Watch for wind slabs on lee slopes behind ridge tops. Cornices; or fat, smooth or bulging-looking slopes are giveaways that wind slabs may be lurking.
Continued strong winds from the south to south-west will form ever-deepening wind slabs on lee slopes. These may bond poorly to a smooth crust.
="s_3FE45715">The recent snowfall buried a layer of surface hoar above a crust. Moderate winds are redistributing this snow to form touchy windslabs in lee features.
Wind slabs are building and adding stress to the snowpack, especially at high elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes following recent changes in wind direction.
Wind slabs continue to build at ridge top and treeline elevations. Keep an eye out for cornices too.
Soft wind slabs have likely formed in leeward features in the alpine and in isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp;
Soft wind slabs have likely formed in leeward features in the alpine and in isolated areas at treeline. 
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs will form have formed lee features and may be sitting on a layer of surface hoar at treeline.
Up to 25cm of new snow fell and has been shifted into much deeper deposits in upper elevation lee terrain. Expect continued reactivity of the new snow due to underlying weak layers.
Up to 25cm of new snow fell, and has been shifted into much deeper deposits in upper elevation lee terrain. Expect continued reactivity of the new snow due to underlying weak layers.
Deep wind slabs have built up over a weak crust/surface hoar interface.
Strong winds are likely to shift new snow into deep wind slabs on lee slopes. These may bond poorly to a crust/surface hoar layer below.
The forecast snow and wind will load lee features.&nbsp; At treeline pockets of wind-slab maybe sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar.
Continuing snow and strong winds will build deep wind slabs. These are generally found lee to the SW, but keep an eye for local wind effects that may have left wind slabs on other aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continuing snow and strong winds will build wind slabs. These are generally found lee to the SW, but keep an eye for local wind effects that may have left wind slabs on other aspects.</span><span class="s_71516
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have built wind slabs on lee slopes. These may be easy to trigger with the weight of a person.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
Recent winds have left deep, hard wind slabs on lee slopes which could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Winds have shifted recent snow into slabs on a variety of lee slopes. Back off if you encounter any tell-tale signs of wind slabs like shooting cracks or drummy, hollow sounds.
Fresh wind slabs are forming in lee features. At treeline pockets of wind slab maybe sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar.
Between 20 and 30cm of recent snow now sit on the Jan 16th surface hoar. Where wind slabs are present above this layer, conditions will be touchy to human triggering.
Forecast snowfall and strong SW winds will build fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gully features. The size and likelihood of this problem will increase throughout the week.
Fresh wind slabs will continue to build in wind exposed terrain throughout the week with forecasted snowfall and strong SW winds.
Recent winds have left deep wind slabs on lee slopes which could be triggered by the weight of a person in steep unsupported terrain.
Recent winds have built wind slabs on lee slopes. These may be possible to trigger with the weight of a person in steep unsupported terrain.&nbsp;
Fresh wind slabs have formed in lee features. At treeline, pockets of wind slab maybe sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar.
Watch for pockets of reactive wind slab on steep convex shaped slopes near ridge top. Cornices could also become weak if the sun is out and temperatures warm on Wednesday.
Watch for pockets of reactive wind slab on steep convex shaped slopes near ridge top. Also, cornices could be fragile if temperatures warm up and the sun it out.
It looks like a very wet and windy week. Expect deep wind slabs and fresh cornices to build in expose lee terrain. These may release naturally during periods of heavy loading.
Forecast snowfall amounts could vary throughout the region but strong SW winds look pretty certain everywhere. Expect deep wind slabs to form in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp;
Winds were very strong during the last storm and created dense areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs have recently formed in lee features. At treeline, pockets of wind slab maybe sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar.
Winds were very strong during the last storm and created dense areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Strong recent winds have set up dense pockets of wind slab in exposed lee terrain.
Winds were very strong during the last storm and created dense areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Strong SW winds during the storm created wind slabs in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.  These slabs are up to 50cm thick and may overlie a layer of surface hoar.
The distribution of this layer is largely unknown. It is worth hunting for it in a few areas to track it before committing to your line. Dig deeper than normal for a thorough inspection.
Thin fresh wind slabs could form on Thursday, while older stubborn wind slabs lurk beneath. Use caution in steep lee terrain.&nbsp;
Fresh thin wind slabs could form in exposed terrain during the day on Thursday, while older stubborn wind slabs lurk beneath. Use caution in steep lee terrain.
Winds were very strong during the last storm and created dense areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Winds were very strong during the last storm and created dense areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Moderate-to-strong SW winds continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp;
Moderate-to-strong SW winds continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.
Moderate-to-strong SW winds continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.
Moderate-to-strong SW winds continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.
Fresh and touchy wind slabs are expected to develop on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain breaks. Cornices could also grow and weaken.
Moderate-to-strong SW winds and new snowfall will continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline. If more snow falls than expected, storm slabs are possible.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate-to-strong SW winds and new snowfall will continue to load leeward features in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline. If more snow falls than expected, storm slabs are possible.
We have a series of windslabs that are generally well bonded to each other, but they are sitting on the Jan 16th surface hoar. To keep it tricky, the surface hoar layer appears to be spotty and hard to find. Assume it is there and dig to find/assess.
Continue to give wind-loaded slopes a wide berth. These may look fat, smooth or bulbous, or be overhung with cornices. A wind slab or cornice fall could trigger a deeper weak layer.
Continue to give wind-loaded slopes a wide berth. These may look fat, smooth or bulbous, or be overhung with cornices. A wind slab or cornice fall could trigger a deeper weak layer.
Snowfall and extreme southwest winds have created new wind slabs above 2150m. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and in gullies.
Snowfall and extreme southwest winds have created new wind slabs above 2150m. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and in gullies.
Wind slab formation continues due to extreme W and SW winds. Various interfaces exist and these are variable in their sensitivity to triggering. Use caution in wind effected terrain as human triggering is likely.
Snowfall and extreme southwest winds have created new wind slabs above 2150m. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and in gullies. Wind has also shaped new cornices which may be large and fragile.
Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These may fail with the weight of a person or snowmobile,
Snowfall and extreme southwest winds have created new wind slabs in the high alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and in gullies. Wind has also shaped new cornices which may be large and fragile.
Wind slabs are prevalent in Alpine and Treeline areas with a variety of slab thicknesses. Human triggering is a real possibility and caution is advised in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Recent windslabs may continue to be reactive to human triggers. Very high freezing levels (above mountain tops) and record high temperatures may have already settled and bonded some of the wind transported snow.
Recent windslabs may continue to be reactive at the highest elevations. Very warm temperatures may have already settled out these non-persistent weakness.
Wind slabs dominate Alpine areas and open areas at Treeline. These slabs are most concerning on steep N and E aspects. Due to the density of the wind slabs wide propagations are possible.
Wind slabs dominate the landscape in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline. Steep N and E aspects are the most concerning terrain features. Wide propagations are possible due to the density of the slabs.
Stiff windslabs overlying a weak facetted base.
Recent snow and SW winds have left wind slabs and cornices on lee slopes above treeline. A cornice fall or wind slab could step down and trigger a deeper weak layer.
Alpine windslabs are welded in place at the moment. Treeline slabs are more patchy and vary in density. Shallow areas that have been recently stripped are more concerning from a triggering point of view.
Recent snow and strong winds have left wind slabs and cornices on lee slopes above treeline. These may be hidden by new snow.
This problem can be divided into two categories. The first will be new windslabs, and the second will be the buried windslabs that compose the upper third of the snowpack. The new windslabs will be more concerning as the hardslab interface is poor.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs and cornices on lee slopes above treeline. These may be hidden by new snow.</span><span class="s_3FE45715">
New snow and moderate southwest winds are expected to form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Wind slabs may be especially reactive due to underlying crusts.
New snow and moderate southwest winds are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. Wind slabs may be especially reactive due to an underlying crust.
Currently these slabs are only being found in immediate lees in open wind affected terrain. 
New snow and strong southwest winds have formed new wind slabs in lee terrain. Wind slabs may be especially reactive due to underlying crusts.
Continued light snowfall and southwest winds may form new wind slabs in upper elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
New snow and strong southwest winds have formed wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong southwest winds have formed wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features.</span><span class="s_AA239
There are some buried windslabs out there, but the most concerning are the new wind slabs sitting on top of the boiler plate wind slab from the wind event. These slabs are easily seen when traveling. In steep terrain, the bond will be weak.
These new slabs could become concerning as the winds build. The &quot;touchiness&quot; of these slabs will rise very quickly if the winds pick up, or change direction. Start to look for them when approaching open areas at treeline.
Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds have formed wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features.
Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds have formed wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong SW winds will likely find whatever soft snow there is and reform it into thin wind slabs in wind exposed terrain. Should be easily managed by staying out of the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong SW winds will likely find whatever soft snow there is and reform it into thin wind slabs in wind exposed terrain. Should be easily managed by staying out of the wind.</span><span class="s_AA239
With the incoming wind pattern, we can expect to see the windslab problem increase. Watch immediate lee areas in open treeline and alpine terrain.
The isolated windslabs from this week will now be buried beneath the storm snow. Look for these buried slabs near ridgelines and steep open areas at treeline.
New windslabs are building in Alpine terrain and open areas at treeline.
The older slabs are still there and suspect. Again, the poor bond to the Jan 31st crust/surface hoar is to blame. Steep areas are concerning right now.
Recently developed wind slabs in open areas at Treeline and in the Alpine are sensitive to triggering as indicated by ski cutting results today. These wind slabs could initiate a larger avalanche by steeping down to more deeply buried weaknesses.
Touchy wind slabs can be found in open areas at Treeline and in the Alpine. Recent ski cutting indicates that these slabs are sensitive to human triggering.
Strong forecast winds may form new wind slabs in exposed alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong forecast winds with light precipitation are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong forecast winds with light precipitation are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed alpine terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong forecast winds may form new wind slabs in exposed alpine terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
The slow bond with underlying layers is keeping this interface as the main problem. Assess steep terrain at treeline carefully.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak with warm temperatures and may collapse.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak with warm temperatures and may collapse.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features at alpine and treeline elevations.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices may be large and prone to failure with the warm temperatures.
Isolated pockets of wind slab can be found at upper elevations although these are likely to be gaining strength with the warm conditions.
At treeline these slabs have gone through some warming/cooling trends. Despite this, the bond with the Jan31 layer is still considered to be weak and suspect. Treat steep terrain at treeline and alpine elevations with caution.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak with warm temperatures and may collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
Hard wind slabs may be stubborn to trigger, but they have a tenancy to propagate across entire slopes or pull into low angled terrain on ridge crests, catching people by surprise.
Any wind affected area in alpine terrain and gullied, and crossloaded features at treeline.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
Hard wind slabs may be stubborn to trigger, but they have a tenancy to propagate across entire slopes or pull into low angled terrain on ridge crests, catching people by surprise.
Skier triggerrable windslabs are being observed in alpine areas as well as gullied and crossloaded features at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent light to moderate accumulations may be sensitive to human triggering, particularly in the north of the region in higher, wind-exposed terrain. In these areas, wind slabs may take extra time to strengthen due to underlying surface hoar.
Recent light to moderate accumulations may be sensitive to human triggering, particularly in the north of the region in higher, wind-exposed terrain. Wind slabs may take extra time to strengthen due to underlying surface hoar or crusts.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features. Cornices are weak and may collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine. Cornices are weak and may collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Hard wind slabs may be lurking below ridgecrest and in exposed gullies. These deep hard deposits tend to propagate over surprising distances, sometimes above trigger points into low-angled terrain on ridgecrests catching people by surprise.
This layer continues to produce unexpectedly large avalanches. The reactivity of this layer is very difficult to predict. The best option right now is to avoid any situation where you have to trust this layer. Choose small, supported terrain.
Recent snowfall accumulations may be sensitive to human triggering, particularly in the north of the region or in higher, wind-exposed terrain.
Recent snowfall accumulations may be sensitive to human triggering, particularly in the north of the region or in higher, wind-exposed terrain.
The various buried windslabs have bonded together in the last while. Steep, convex terrain at upper treeline and alpine elevations are a likely spot to find trouble with this layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Light amounts of new snow and strong southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for conditions that change throughout the day on Wednesday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Light amounts of new snow and strong southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for conditions that change throughout the day on Wednesday.
Hard wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and in exposed gullies. These locally deep deposits can fracture over surprising distances above trigger points and into low-angled terrain, often catching people by surprise.
As the natural cycle becomes more distant, it is getting easier to relax and forget about this slab problem. Be sure to keep it in mind as the terrain becomes more windloaded and unpredictable in terms of snow coverage.
Thin fresh wind slabs can be found behind ridges and terrain features but may be limited to certain areas and/or elevation bands. Cornices are also large and weak and should given a wide berth.
Some parts of the region are reporting reactive fresh wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded alpine terrain. Cornices are also large and should be given a wide berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Thin wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and terrain features in the alpine. Cornices are also large and weak and could collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New snowfall and strong winds may form new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Only 5 cm of new snow is expected. Use extra caution if more snow accumulates.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">Hard wind slabs may be lurking below ridge crests and in exposed gullies. These isolated pockets of stiff snow can fracture surprising distances above trigger points and into low-angled terrain catching people by surprise.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snowfall and strong winds may form new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Only 5 cm of new snow is expected. Use extra caution if more snow accumulates.
Light amounts of new snow and strong southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for conditions that change throughout the day on Thursday.
Light amounts of new snow and strong southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for conditions that change throughout the day on Thursday.
There is a chance we'll see fresh windslabs tomorrow associated with the new snow. These will likely be small and limited to immediate lee in the alpine. The deeper, buried windslabs have stabilized in the last few days with the cooler temps.
Pockets of wind slab may still be reactive in steep lee terrain or cross-loaded gully features in the alpine. Cornices are large and potentially weak and should be given a wide berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may still be reactive in steep lee terrain or cross-loaded gully features in the alpine. Cornices are large and potentially weak and should be given a wide berth.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may still be reactive in steep lee terrain or cross-loaded gully features in the alpine. Cornices are large and potentially weak and should be given a wide berth.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may still be reactive in steep lee terrain or cross-loaded gully features in the alpine. Cornices are large and potentially weak and should be given a wide berth.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded features at treeline and above. Cornices may be weak, especially during periods of warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A9A7295C">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow may hide old wind slabs lurking below ridge crests and in exposed gullies. These isolated pockets of stiff snow can fracture surprising distances above you and into low-angled terrain catching people by surprise.
nd slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.
With cooler temps these slabs will tighten up and be less concerning. Having said that, steep(40degree plus)convex terrain will be the terrain to assess and approach with some caution still.
New snow may hide old wind slabs lurking below ridge crests and in exposed gullies. These isolated pockets of stiff snow can fracture surprising distances above you and into low-angled terrain catching people by surprise.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A bit more snow than forecast fell on Thursday and was accompanied by moderate W-NW winds. Expect to find touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gully features.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Pockets of touchy wind slab may still be sensitive to triggering in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Some areas could see these slabs build if there is a decent amount of snow on Saturday with moderate winds.&nbsp;
A bit more snow than forecast fell on Thursday and was accompanied by moderate W-NW winds. Expect to find touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gully features.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A bit more snow than forecast fell on Thursday and was accompanied by moderate W-NW winds. Expect to find touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed lee slopes and cross-loaded gully features.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Thin soft windslabs may have formed in lee features on south aspects.
Thin, fresh pockets of  windslab may be found in reverse loaded lee features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239
In the Alpine and open areas at Treeline there is still a wind slab of concern with the failure plane down 60 to 90cm. Watch for this problem in steeper terrain at higher elevations.
Gusty northwest winds are expected to redistribute recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Due to the anomalous wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Gusty northwest winds are expected to redistribute recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Due to the anomalous wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Gusty northwest winds are expected to redistribute recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Due to the anomalous wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Gusty northwest winds are expected to redistribute recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Due to the anomalous wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239
Gusty northwest winds may have redistributed recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Warming on Tuesday may reactive these wind slabs and also promote loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes.
Gusty northwest winds may have redistributed recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Warming on Tuesday may reactive these wind slabs and also promote loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes.
Some of these have occurred due to reverse loading, from northerly winds.&nbsp; Slabs up to 30cm have been formed in the immediate lee of ridgelines.&nbsp;
Gusty winds may have redistributed recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Warming on Tuesday may reactive these wind slabs and also promote loose wet avalanches in sun-exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_C9E15120">Wind slabs may be found on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.</span><span class="s_AA239
Gusty northwest winds may have redistributed recent accumulations into fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain. Warming on Tuesday may reactive these wind slabs and also promote loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes.
Warming temperatures Monday afternoon may increase the likelihood of triggering thin soft wind slabs that likely formed on south aspects over the last few days.
Thin fresh wind slabs may be found in unusual locations.  Potentially warm alpine temperatures Monday afternoon may increase the likelihood of human triggering.
These slabs area relatively easy to spot and predict. Open slopes at treeline is where these slabs start to appear.
Strong northwest wind are forecast for Tuesday. These winds may redistribute loose surface snow from north aspects, and add to the current wind slab problem on south-facing slopes.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and in glacial drainages from downslope winds.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and in glacial drainages from downslope winds. Cornices are fragile and may collapse.
Strong northwest wind are forecast for Tuesday. These winds may redistribute loose surface snow from north aspects, and add to the current wind slab problem on south-facing slopes.
Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and fresher ones in glacial drainages from recent downslope winds. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.
Strong northwest wind are forecast for Tuesday. These winds may redistribute loose surface snow from north aspects, and form reactive new wind slabs on south-facing slopes.
Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and fresher ones in glacial drainages from recent downslope winds. Cornices are fragile and may collapse, especially during warm periods.
="s_3FE45715">Strong NW winds may create isolated pockets of wind slab in wind exposed features Tuesday. It's important to factor these small but potentially touchy wind slabs into your travel plan for the day, especially if you're in complex terrain.
Strong NW winds may create isolated pockets of wind slab in wind exposed features Tuesday. It's important to factor these small but potentially touchy wind slabs into your travel plan for the day, especially if you're in complex terrain.
Strong NW winds may create isolated pockets of wind slab in wind exposed features Tuesday. It's important to factor these small but potentially touchy wind slabs into your travel plan for the day, especially if you're in complex terrain.
Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded alpine terrain, and fresher ones from recent gusty northwesterly winds. Cornices are also large, undermined, and weak, and could be strained by rapid cooling.
Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and fresher ones in glacial drainages from recent downslope winds. Cornices are also large, undermined, and weak, and could be strained by rapid cooling.
Thin, old, hard wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded alpine terrain, and fresher ones from recent gusty northwesterly winds. Cornices are also large, undermined, and weak, and could be strained by rapid cooling.
Old weak wind slabs may be lurking on lee and cross-loaded terrain at and above treeline, and in glacial drainages from downslope winds. Cornices are also large, undermined, and weak, and could be strained by rapid cooling.
New wind slabs may form Wednesday overnight in isolated leeward terrain features.&nbsp; Old wind slabs and unsupported cornices may still be lingering in isolated alpine areas but are generally not expected to be a concern.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may form Wednesday overnight in isolated leeward terrain features.  Old wind slabs and unsupported cornices may still be lingering in isolated alpine areas but are generally not expected to be a concern.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may form in leeward terrain features during Thursday's snowfall. Old wind slabs and unsupported cornices may still be lingering in isolated alpine areas but are generally not expected to be a concern.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may form in leeward terrain features during Thursday's snowfall. Old wind slabs and unsupported cornices may still be lingering in isolated alpine areas but are generally not expected to be a concern.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds over the last few days have been out of the NE, NW and most recently SW.  Watch for thin wind slabs in alpine features.</span><span class="s_AA239
Winds over the last few days have been out of the NE, NW and most recently SW. Watch for thin wind slabs in alpine features.
Variable winds have produced thin wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gullies.
Recent variable winds have produced thin wind slabs on a variety of slopes in exposed alpine terrain.&nbsp;
Strong outflow winds may cause reverse loading. Use extra caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong outflow winds may cause reverse loading. Use extra caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Forecasters found variable windslabs in the alpine today. Small hard slabs were common near ridge lines. There are also a series of multiple slabs that are all laminated together in open areas. Inspect these interfaces as you travel.
Strong outflow winds have caused reverse loading and thin wind slab formation. Use extra caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong outflow winds have caused reverse loading and thin wind slab formation. Use extra caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Wind slabs may be lurking on slopes lee to outflow winds. These can be triggered by a person, but have been reported to be mainly small.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs may be lurking on slopes lee to outflow winds. These can be triggered by a person, but have been reported to be mainly small.
Variable wind slabs are found in the Alpine. Dense slabs are quite common near ridge crest. In most cases a series of multiple slabs are &quot;laminated&quot; together. Inspect these surfaces as you travel.
Northerly winds may develop pockets of windslab in the alpine.
An isolated and relatively small problem, but watch for pockets of fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded gullies.&nbsp;
Northerly winds may develop pockets of windslab in the alpine.
Some new windslabs have developed as a result of light snowfalls and moderate northerly winds.
Northerly winds may develop new windslabs in the alpine.
Keep and eye out for these as you approach open areas at treeline and above. These are not widespread but constant vigilance should be used, particularly in steeper terrain.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Northerly winds may develop pockets of windslab in the alpine
Forecast new snow and moderate northerly winds could combine to create fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. The new snow could also sluff off as loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain.
Northerly winds may develop pockets of windslab in the alpine.
Forecast new snow and northerly winds could combine to create fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. The new snow could also sluff off as loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain.
There's still uncertainty regarding how much snow we could see on Monday. I'm hedging my bets on light snow and moderate northerly winds, which could combine to produce fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.
Some new windslabs have developed as a result of light snowfalls and moderate northerly winds.
Northerly winds may develop new windslabs in the alpine.
Northerly winds and new snow have combined to create isolated pockets of windslab in the alpine. New windslabs may be sitting on a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects.
Winds from variable directions have stripped some northerly aspects and developed new windslabs on solar aspects.
Forecast new snow and northerly winds could combine to create fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. The new snow could also sluff off as loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain.
Northerly winds have developed isolated pockets of windslab in the alpine. These windslabs may be sitting on a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects.
Forecast new snow and moderate northerly winds could combine to create fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. The new snow could also sluff off as loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain.
Northerly winds and dry light snow have combined to create isolated pockets of windslabs in the alpine. Windslabs may be sitting on a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects.
On Monday snowfall amounts throughout the region were highly variable.&nbsp; Combined with moderate winds, these accumulations could produce fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Loose dry avalanches may also be concern on steep sheltered slopes.
Winds out of the North and Northwest have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds out of the North and Northwest have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Winds out of the North and Northwest have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Winds out of the North and Northwest have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Locally deep and weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could easily take you for a ride.
Locally deep and weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could easily take you for a ride.
Light new snow and moderate but variable winds have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed terrain on a variety of aspects.&nbsp;
Locally deep and weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could easily take you for a ride.
New snow amounts vary from only a few centimetres to around 10 cm. This snow arrived with moderate N-NE winds, which should switch to W-NW winds. Watch for pockets of wind slab on a variety of slopes in exposed terrain.&nbsp;
Light new snow combined with moderate (variable) winds have created pockets of thin wind slab in the immediate lee of ridge crests and terrain features.
Locally deep and weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could easily take you for a ride.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Windslabs exist on lee features in the alpine. The distribution of these windslabs at treeline varies so approach open features at this elevation with caution
North and West winds have created stiff thin wind slabs. These slabs have been fairly stubborn, but you may be able to trigger one in steep and or convex terrain. Keep an eye out for large cornices which may fail without obvious rhyme or reason.
="s_3FE45715">North and West winds have created stiff thin wind slabs. These slabs have been fairly stubborn, but you may be able to trigger one in steep and or convex terrain. Keep an eye out for large cornices which may fail without obvious rhyme or reason.
="s_3FE45715">North and West winds have created stiff thin wind slabs. These slabs have been fairly stubborn, but you may be able to trigger one in steep and or convex terrain. Keep an eye out for large cornices which may fail without obvious rhyme or reason.
="s_3FE45715">North and West winds have created stiff thin wind slabs. These slabs have been fairly stubborn, but you may be able to trigger one in steep and or convex terrain. Keep an eye out for large cornices which may fail without obvious rhyme or reason.
The winds have shifted so we can expect to see small, isolated pockets of windslab near alpine ridgelines on most aspects.
Outflow winds have created small new wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Fresh weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh weak wind slabs may be lurking in unusual places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
New snow amounts vary from only a few centimetres to around 10 cm. This snow arrived with moderate N-NE winds, which has switched to W-NW winds. Watch for pockets of wind slab on a variety of slopes in exposed terrain.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from the north have created pockets of thin wind slabs in leeward terrain features.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking in a variety of places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking in a variety of places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking in a variety of places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking in a variety of places. Although not expected to be large, they could take you for a ride.
Outflow winds have created small wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Outflow winds have created small wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from the N through W directions have created pockets of thin wind slabs in leeward terrain features.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Light snowfall on Monday and ongoing moderate winds from the N through W directions have created pockets of thin wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Recent light snowfall and moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Small wind slabs may remain sensitive to light loads in high elevation lee terrain. Due to the irregular wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Outflow winds have created small wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These can be triggered by the weight of a person. Also, keep an eye out for large unstable cornices that threaten your route.
Small amounts of new snow may have created small to medium windslabs in select locations with enough mass to ruin your day. Cornices are becoming a concern as we transition into spring-like conditions
Not much change for the time being, be on the lookout for thin windslabs
There was one new report of a size one skier-triggered wind slab on a steep convex roll on Wednesday. Neighbouring regions also experienced widespread dry loose sluffing in steep terrain, and isolated small wind slab activity in exposed areas.
Light to moderate snow accumulations and strong southwest winds have built reactive new wind slabs in lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridges and terrain breaks.
Fresh touchy wind slabs may be lurking in a variety of places. Although not expected to be large, they could spoil your day.
Winds will be shifting to the west. Evaluate lee features, but be mindful of the northerly winds we just had.
Ongoing moderate winds from the N through W directions have created pockets of thin wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Small wind slabs may remain sensitive to light loads in high elevation lee terrain. Due to the irregular wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Windslabs continue to develop on all aspects in the alpine due to changing wind directions.
Ongoing moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Small wind slabs may remain sensitive to light loads in high elevation lee terrain. Due to the irregular wind pattern, wind slabs may be found in unsuspecting locations.
Variable winds continue to develop pockets of windslab in the alpine.
Ongoing moderate winds from variable directions have created pockets of thin wind slab in exposed leeward terrain features.
Variable winds continue to develop pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline.
Variable winds continue to develop pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline.
New wind slabs are expected to develop on Sunday, especially in areas to the west of the region where more snow is expected. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs are now widespread in the alpine and open areas at treeline. These slabs are becoming more sensitive to triggering, especially in convex and unsupported terrain.
Ongoing winds from the NW continue to build thin wind slabs in leeward terrain features at high elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Changing wind directions continue to develop new windslabs in the alpine.
Ongoing variable winds continue to build thin wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features at higher elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Shifting wind directions continue to re-deposit surface snow into pockets of windslab in the alpine. Cornices may also be weakened by the changing winds, and forecast high freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing variable winds continue to build thin wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain features at higher elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
New snow and strong winds on Sunday will build new and reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridgecrests.
Forecast new snow and strong winds are expected to develop new windslabs in the alpine and at treeline. Windslabs may not bond well to the old surface of crusts and weak facetted crystals.
Wind slabs are now widespread in the alpine and open areas at treeline and exist on all aspects. Some recent natural and skier-triggered avalanche activity is associated with this problem.
Ongoing westerly winds continue to build thin wind slabs in leeward terrain at high elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Ongoing variable winds continue to build thin wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain at higher elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Changing wind directions continue to develop new windslabs in the alpine.
Ongoing variable winds continue to build thin wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain at higher elevations. Afternoon sun and warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering these wind slabs.
Shifting wind directions continue to re-deposit surface snow into pockets of windslab in the alpine.
Windslabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Rising freezing levels and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering windslabs, and may allow for longer fracture propagations.
Recent snowfalls accompanied by strong winds have created touchy conditions on lee slopes.&nbsp; Cornices have been building and may also present a hazard.
Although there's probably not much loose snow to blow around, watch for older, hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These could remain sensitive to triggering in isolated areas, particularly on warm sunny afternoons. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for older, hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. New wind slabs could form in the alpine if we see a decent amount of snow with wind on Wednesday and Thursday. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Although there's probably not much loose snow to blow around, watch for older, hard wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These could remain sensitive to triggering in isolated areas, particularly on warm sunny afternoons. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Changing wind directions continue to develop new windslabs in the alpine.
Shifting wind directions continue to re-deposit surface snow into pockets of windslab in the alpine.
Recent snowfalls accompanied by strong winds have created touchy conditions on lee slopes. Cornices have been building and may also present a hazard.
Wind slabs have become more reactive in steep terrain over the last few day. Both human and naturally triggered slides have occurred.
Windslabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Rising freezing levels and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering windslabs, and may allow for longer fracture propagations.
These will become more triggerable with the warm temps.
Watch for areas of wind slab in the lee of ridges and ribs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A9A7295C">Hard wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person near ridge tops.
Isolated wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person near ridge tops.
Wind slabs on a variety of old surfaces present a very real hazard at this time. Be cautious on wind affected and cross-loaded slopes
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine and will continue to build on Thursday. Warm temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Thin wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine and will continue to build on Thursday. Warm temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine and will continue to build on Thursday. Warm temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Variable winds have kept this problem listed as widespread. Watch steep areas near ridge lines.
Strong winds may have shifted snow into wind slabs at high elevations.
Caution near ridge tops for wind slabs that could be triggered with the weight of a person.
New snow with strong winds will build new wind slabs
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
New storm snow may be redistributed into wind slabs by winds associated with this incoming storm.  Definitely something to watch out for !
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on various aspects in the alpine. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Wind slabs may be found at the highest elevations, near ridge tops.
Areas of wind slab may be encountered near ridge top.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds will quickly build wind slabs.  Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow with warm temperatures and wind make the perfect combination for wind slab formation and avalanches, use extreme caution on lee slopes.
New snow with strong winds will build fresh wind slabs on lee slopes, adding load to the existing slab problems
="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds will quickly build wind slabs. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds will quickly build wind slabs. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds will quickly build wind slabs.&nbsp; Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Strong winds associated with the recent storm will have built wind slabs in lee features
New snow accompanied by strong winds make the perfect recipe for wind slabs, use caution in lee terrain
Recent storm snow with accompanying wind is building wind slabs on lee slopes
="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Forecast new snow and strong winds may develop new pockets of windslab in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs. Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
New snow and strong winds at high alpine elevations may have developed new windslabs that may be easy to trigger. Expect windslab development to continue with forecast precipitation and dropping freezing levels.
At higher elevations, new snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs.  Warm temperatures and an underlying weak layer may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
Buried wind slabs should begin to bond with the new snow that fell recently.
Recent storm snow accompanied by strong wind has scoured windward slopes and built wind slabs on lee features in the alpine and at tree line.
Recent storm snow with strong winds will have built wind-slabs on lee slopes
Wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person or sled.
Up to 1 m of snow has fallen recently and been shifted by variable winds into wind slabs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person.
span class="s_AD4A7DB8">Touchy wind slabs have formed on many slopes due to switching wind directions. These can be triggered by the weight of a person or sled.
span class="s_AD4A7DB8">Touchy wind slabs have formed on many slopes following shifting winds. These can be triggered by the weight of a person or sled. Cornices may be fragile and could break off further back from the edge than expected.
Thick touchy wind slabs sit over a weakness from mid-February and is reactive to natural and to human-triggering on all aspects. Remote triggering from a distance is possible, and conservative terrain selection is recommended.
1681A555">Thick, touchy wind slabs sit over a weakness from mid-February and is reactive to natural and to human-triggering on all aspects. Remote triggering from a distance is possible, and conservative terrain selection is recommended.
Wind slabs have formed on many slopes following shifting winds. Cornices may be fragile and could break off further back from the edge than expected.
Wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person or sled. Cornices may also be fragile.
Recent outflow winds left touchy wind slabs on lee terrain features. Cornices may also be fragile.
Touchy wind slabs have formed on many slopes. Cornices may be fragile and could break off further back from the edge than expected. Wind slabs could fail on a buried crust, creating surprisingly large avalanches.
Switching winds have built thick, touchy wind slabs which sit over a weakness from mid-February that is reactive to natural and to human-triggering on all aspects. Cornices are fragile and could trigger slopes below.
Thick, touchy wind slabs sit over a weakness from mid-February and is reactive to natural and to human-triggering on all aspects.  Weak cornices could trigger slabs from slopes below.
Windslabs are likely to develop on Thursday with the forecasted strong winds out of the SW.&nbsp; N and E slopes will be areas to be heads up as this is where the best skiing opportunities are being found.
1681A555">Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. The mid-February interface is buried 20-50 cm below the surface and seems to be stubborn. However; wind slabs failing on this layer will have larger destructive potential.
Forecast wind and snow is expected to form fresh and reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. The mid-February interface is buried 20-50 cm below the surface and seems to be stubborn. However; wind slabs failing on this layer will have larger destructive potential.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs, and hide old wind slabs which exist on a variety of aspects. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Lingering wind slabs may still be a concern in the alpine on northerly aspects where the snow remains dry.  Use extra caution as you move into wind affected terrain.
Switching winds have built thick, touchy wind slabs which sit over a weakness from mid-February. This has been reactive to natural and human-triggering on all aspects.
Thick, touchy wind slabs sit over a weakness from mid-February and is reactive to natural and to human-triggered avalanches.
These new slabs are currently in open treeline areas and immediate lee features in the alpine. On solar aspects, the underlying interface is likely a crust. Expect them to be more touchy in those areas.
Forecast wind and snow is expected to form fresh and reactive wind slabs. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
At higher elevations where the snow is dry, strong SW winds are expected to be forming new wind slabs or adding to the existing slabs.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong winds are forming thin new wind slabs or adding to the old slabs in leeward terrain features. </span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. The mid-February interface is buried 20-50 cm below the surface and seems to be stubborn. However; wind slabs failing on this layer will have larger destructive potential.
Strong winds are forming thin new wind slabs or adding to the old slabs in leeward terrain features.
Look for these features along ridgelines and crossloaded terrain features in the Alpine and isolated areas at TL.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow are forming wind slabs which are expected to be touchy on Saturday.
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. The mid-February interface is buried 20-50 cm below the surface and seems to be stubborn. However; wind slabs failing on this layer will have larger destructive potential.
Strong winds and new snow are forming wind slabs which are expected to be touchy on Saturday. Winds have recently been causing cornice growth and cornices may be weaker than normal.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow are forming wind slabs which are expected to be touchy on Saturday.
New wind slabs have formed in response to wind and light snow accumulations on Friday. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
New wind slabs have likely formed in response to wind and light snow accumulations on Friday. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Watch for wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.
Although they're likely gaining strength, recently formed wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
Although they've likely gained strength, recently formed wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. The mid-February interface is buried 20-50 cm below the surface and seems to be stubborn. However; wind slabs failing on this layer will have larger destructive potential.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Ongoing strong winds are likely continuing to form fresh wind slabs in wind exposed terrain at and above treeline. Warming temperatures Sunday afternoon could increase the reactivity of said slabs.</span><span class="s_AA239
Ongoing strong winds are likely continuing to form fresh wind slabs in wind exposed terrain at and above treeline. Warming temperatures Sunday afternoon could increase the reactivity of said slabs.
Watch for wind slabs at and above treeline, especially near ridge crest and lee of mid slope features like rock outcroppings and ribs.
Wind slabs are prominent in alpine terrain and extend into isolated areas at treeline. Watch for this problem in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Fresh wind slabs may have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain from recent snowfall and moderate W-SW winds. These could grow this week with unsettled weather.
Fresh wind slabs may be found on exposed lee and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may grow throughout the week with snow and wind from unsettled convective weather.
Fresh wind slabs may be found on exposed lee and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may grow with unsettled and convective weather this week.&nbsp;
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. This is expected to be a fairly widespread problem across the parts of the region that received new storm snow.
Wind and snow forecast for Monday may form touchy new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crest and terrain breaks.
Small wind slabs may form in response to new snow and wind on Monday morning. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests in upper elevation terrain.
Small wind slabs may form in response to new snow and wind on Monday morning. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests in upper elevation terrain.
Lee and cross-loaded features are present in the alpine and in isolated features at treeline.
Fresh wind slabs may be found on exposed lee and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may grow throughout the week with snow and wind from unsettled convective weather.
Fresh wind slabs may have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain from recent snowfall and moderate W-SW winds. These could grow this week with continued unsettled weather.
Fresh wind slabs may be found on exposed lee and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may grow with unsettled and convective weather this week.&nbsp;
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. This is expected to be a fairly widespread problem across most of the region for wind loaded areas of the alpine.
Small wind slabs may exist in the alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests in upper elevation terrain.
Small wind slabs may exist in the alpine.&nbsp; Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests in upper elevation terrain.
Lee and cross-loaded features in the alpine are places to watch for wind slabs. They may also be found in isolated areas at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and daytime warming could weaken fresh wind slabs that have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Sunshine and daytime warming could weaken fresh wind slabs that have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Sunshine and daytime warming could weaken fresh wind slabs that have formed in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. This is expected to be a fairly widespread problem across most of the region for wind loaded areas of the alpine.
New snow accompanied by SW winds will likely help wind slabs to grow larger and more reactive throughout the day day Wednesday.
Lee and cross loaded features are the places these slabs will be a concern to backcountry users.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast southwesterly winds could redistribute any available dry snow, scouring windward slopes and forming fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Warm temperatures and sunshine could make these more sensitive to triggering.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast southwesterly winds could redistribute dry snow, scouring windward slopes and forming fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Warm temperatures and sunshine could make these more sensitive to triggering.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast southwesterly winds could redistribute any dry snow scouring windward slopes and forming fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Warm temperatures and sunshine could make these more sensitive to triggering.  </span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs found in lee terrain continue to be reactive to human triggering. This is expected to be a fairly widespread problem across most of the region for wind loaded areas of the alpine.
Small amounts of new snow accompanied by SW winds Wednesday night may allow wind slabs to become slightly larger and potentially more reactive.
As the warm temperatures continue, the chances of wet slabs increase on solar aspects.
Sustained southwesterly winds, combined with warm temps and new snow at high elevations, will continue to build wind slabs. Expect wind slabs to be reactive. Use caution on lee and wind-loaded slopes.
North aspects in the Alpine areas the likely areas you will encounter these problems.
Sustained southwesterly winds, combined with warm temps and new snow at high elevations, will continue to build wind slabs. Expect wind slabs to be reactive, especially in areas that may have buried, deep weak layers. Wide propagations are possible.
Recently formed thin wind slabs have added to previously formed wind slabs in alpine areas. Be curious as you enter the alpine and carefully observe the bond between these wind slabs and the previous surfaces. Conditions are highly variable.
Fairly light amounts of new snow but strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop wind slabs on mainly north through easterly aspects.
Forecast new snow (above around 1800 m) and strong winds are likely setting up wind slabs in exposed lee terrain at higher elevations.
Winds are expected to be strong to extreme on Monday from the southwest. Combine this with around 10 cm new snow, and touchy wind slabs could develop very rapidly on a variety of lee and cross-loaded slopes in exposed areas.
immediate lee areas in steep terrain may have a windslab problem.
New snow and wind on Monday night will add to an ongoing wind slab problem. Watch for triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
Up to 10cm of new snow and strong to extreme southwest winds should form reactive new wind slabs on a variety of lee and cross-loaded slopes in exposed areas.
Pockets of wind slab are found in alpine areas in lee and cross-loaded features. New wind slabs that sit on previously formed crust layers could be more easily triggered.
New snow and winds have formed touchy wind slabs at higher elevations.&nbsp; In higher snowfall areas, a more widespread storm slab may exist.
Recent storm accumulations have been shifted into deeper deposits by strong southwest winds. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation lee terrain.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive for a few days. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent upper elevation winds out of the southwest/west may have formed fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs.&nbsp; These are likely most problematic in terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Recent upper elevation winds out of the southwest/west may have formed fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs. These are likely most problematic in terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.
Upper elevation winds have been out of the west at slab-forming speeds for the past 48 hours.  Stay on guard for fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs, especially if your travel plans include terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive for a few days. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
New snow and winds have formed touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. In higher snowfall areas, a more widespread storm slab may exist. This new snow may sit over a weak crust layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have formed touchy wind slabs at higher elevations.  In higher snowfall areas, a more widespread storm slab may exist.  This new snow may sit over a weak crust layer.  </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have formed touchy wind slabs at higher elevations.  In higher snowfall areas, a more widespread storm slab may exist.  This new snow may sit over a weak crust layer.  </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and winds have formed touchy wind slabs at higher elevations.  In higher snowfall areas, a more widespread storm slab may exist.  This new snow may sit over a weak crust layer.  Cornice growth has been reported and cornices may be touchy.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Upper elevation winds have been generally out of the west at slab-forming speeds for the past 72 hours. Stay on guard for fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs, especially if your travel plans include terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.
="s_3FE45715">Upper elevation winds have been generally out of the west at slab-forming speeds for the past 72 hours. Stay on guard for fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs, especially if your travel plans include terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.
="s_3FE45715">Upper elevation winds have been out of the SW through NW at slab-forming speeds for the past 72 hours. Stay on guard for fresh and potentially touchy wind slabs, especially if your travel plans include terrain immediately lee of ridge-crest.
Ridgelines and immediate lee features will be of concern.
516F31">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. Cornices may be fragile.
516F31">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. Cornices may be fragile.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_71516F31">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. Cornices may be fragile.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent winds shifted dry new snow into wind slabs on lee and cross loaded slopes. Cornices may be large and fragile.
Gusty ridge top winds have been observed, and loose surface snow has likely been redistributed into small wind slabs in high elevation terrain.
Gusty ridge top winds have been observed, and loose surface snow has likely been redistributed into small wind slabs in high elevation terrain.
Variable winds have shifted light snowfall into new wind slabs on a variety of aspects. These wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying crusts.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive for a few days. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.</span><span class="s_AA239
516F31">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.
Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.
516F31">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. These may be buried by new snow. Cornices are large and fragile.
Recent snow profile data shows numerous crusts and faceted crust layers buried in the top 50cm of the snowpack. The last few storm cycles have added light wind slabs to the scenario. Watch for wind loading on north, northeast and northwest slopes.
Light snowfall and moderate southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Light snowfall and moderate southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Light snowfall and moderate southwest winds are forecast to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
516F31">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. Cornices may be fragile.
516F31">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.
Light snowfall and moderate winds have formed new wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Light snowfall and moderate-strong winds have formed new wind slabs in leeward terrain features at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Light snowfall and moderate-strong winds have likely formed new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Reports of soft wind slabs that have developed on lee slopes in the alpine
High NE aspects have accumulated snow in the form of wind slabs from recent precipitation and SW winds.
In addition to already existing wind slabs, incoming precipitation may build another set of slabs.
Watch for pockets of these slabs along ridgelines and in crossloaded gullies. The entrances of the runs will be the areas to be heads up.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with moderate winds may form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies. </span><span class="s_AA239
Light snowfall and moderate-strong winds have formed new wind slabs in leeward terrain features at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with moderate-strong winds will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Wind loaded features may produce an avalanche large enough to injure and bury a rider.  There is also the potential for a small avalanche to trigger a deeply buried week layer.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed in some areas into soft wind slabs that might produce large enough avalanches to step down to potentially weaker layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have shifted snow into wind slabs in alpine terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent storms accompanied by&nbsp; winds have redeposited the storm snow into soft slabs on lee features
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found behind terrain breaks like ridges and ribs. Large cornices may be fragile - give these a respectful berth.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs are present in alpine terrain in lee and cross-loaded features. More extensive wind slab development is possible due to the amount of snow available for transport.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may be sensitive to human triggers. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may be sensitive to human triggers. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may be sensitive to human triggers. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Recent snowfall with winds continue to build wind slabs in lee features.
Wind slabs may be found on north and east lee slopes at upper elevations.
Small winds slabs still exist in lee terrain and could produce an avalanche large enough to seriously injure a rider.
Wind slabs may still be lurking in exposed lee terrain and cross-loaded features.&nbsp;
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may be sensitive to human triggers. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may be sensitive to human triggers. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Crossloaded areas are still concerning.
Isolated pockets of wind slab exist immediately below ridge crest in alpine features. Some recent slab activity has been observed on N and E aspects.
Winds are expected to pick up significantly as the next system approaches. Any loose snow will blow into wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, possibly well below ridge crests.&nbsp;
Winds are forecast to increase with the approaching frontal system. Any loose snow will be blown into thin wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, possibly well below ridge crests.&nbsp;
&nbsp; Being found in alpine terrain along ridgecrests.
After a few days of very little air movement, strong S/SW winds are expected to ramp up Friday morning. While there isn't a lot of snow available for transport, I expect that wind slabs will be most problematic immediately lee of ridge-crest.
="s_3FE45715">After a few days of very little air movement, strong S/SW winds are expected to ramp up Friday morning. While there isn't a lot of snow available for transport, I expect that wind slabs will be most problematic immediately lee of ridge-crest.
Winds are expected to increase as the next system approaches. New snow will be redistributed into wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, possibly well below ridge crests
Winds are forecast to be strong with the approaching frontal system. New snow will be blown into wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, possibly well below ridge crests. A small wind slab might trigger deeper instabilities.
Strong winds from the south west will redistribute the storm snow into wind slabs on exposed lee slopes.  A big enough wind slab might trigger deeper instabilities
Incoming storms with strong wind will build wind slabs in lee exposed slopes
Wind slabs are forming with the new snow and high winds. Use caution on lee slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs on lee slopes are definitely on the radar, with the potential for triggering a wind slab that might step down to the weak March 25th layer.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks.
="s_3FE45715">A relatively small amount of snow Friday night and Saturday accompanied by strong SW winds will likely result in the development of thin fresh wind slabs. These slabs are expected to be most sensitive immediately lee of ridge-crest.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A relatively small amount of snow Friday night and Saturday accompanied by strong SW winds will likely result in the development of thin fresh wind slabs.  These slabs are expected to be most sensitive immediately lee of ridge-crest.</span><span class="s_AA239
A relatively small amount of snow Friday night and Saturday accompanied by strong SW winds will likely result in the development of thin fresh wind slabs.&nbsp; These slabs are expected to be most sensitive immediately lee of ridge-crest.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A relatively small amount of snow Friday night and Saturday accompanied by strong SW winds will likely result in the development of thin fresh wind slabs.  These slabs are expected to be most sensitive immediately lee of ridge-crest.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks. Where unaffected by wind, loose snow sitting on a crust could sluff easily in steep terrain.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks. Where unaffected by wind, loose snow sitting on a crust could sluff easily in steep terrain.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks.
15 to 20cm new snow with strong winds will build slabs on lee features. In some locations these slabs sit on facets and surface hoar from the last clear period and may be quite touchy
Recent storm snow has been blown onto lee slopes at treeline and above.  These soft slabs may be very reactive to skier or rider traffic.
Strong winds associated with this storm have built wind slabs in lee terrain, these wind loaded pockets may be sitting on facets, surface hoar or crusts and could be very touchy
The new wind slabs may be lying on facets and/or surface hoar from the last period of clear weather.
="s_3FE45715">Snowfall Friday night was accompanied by strong SW winds, and these winds are expected to continue into Sunday. Fresh wind slabs are sitting on crust, facets and/or surface hoar which may keep them touchy into early next week.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks. Where unaffected by wind, loose snow sitting on a crust could sluff easily in steep terrain.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks. Where unaffected by wind, loose snow sitting on a crust could sluff easily in steep terrain.
New snow may get blown into fresh wind slabs on the immediate lee of ridge lines and other terrain breaks.
Up to 50cm of recent storm snow combined with strong southwest winds have produced a wind slab problem that my be quite touchy in some locations.
Strong winds with the recent storms have built soft slabs on lee terrain features.&nbsp; These could propagate large enough to injure or bury a skier / rider.
Strong winds during this storm cycle have built wind slabs in exposed lee terrain and at treeline. These wind loaded pockets may be sitting on facets, surface hoar or crusts and could be very touchy.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed into wind slabs on lee slopes. A small wind slab might trigger deeper instabilities
1681A555">Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Weak, looming cornices may fail with solar radiation.
1681A555">Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Give looming cornices a wide berth if the sun comes out.
1681A555">Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Use caution and watch for reverse loaded slopes from changing winds.
Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Use caution and watch for reverse loaded slopes from changing winds.
Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Give looming cornices a wide berth if the sun comes out.
Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Weak, looming cornices may fail with solar radiation and trigger slopes below.
Strong winds have redistributed recent storm snow into wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. They are touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Give looming cornices a wide berth if the sun comes out.
Strong winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine and at treeline. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Weak, looming cornices may fail with solar radiation and trigger slopes below.
Strong winds have redistributed recent storm snow into wind slabs on leeward slopes. They are especially touchy where they sit on buried facets, surface hoar and/ or crusts. Cornices are large and may weaken with solar radiation.
Today we had a look at almost all of the forecast region. Most areas look heavily wind affected and the snow coverage looks solid. If an avalanche was initiated, it would likely be from a shallow area or a buried obstacle.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previously strong north winds formed wind slabs that extend from treeline to just below ridge crest. Most of these wind slabs are probably old, tired and hard to trigger, but there may be a few that remain sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs may be lurking near, or well below, ridge crests. Conditions are highly variable, so be alert to hollow, drummy sounds and changes in the feel of the snow as you travel. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previously strong north winds formed wind slabs that extend from treeline to just below ridge crest. Most of these wind slabs are probably old, tired and hard to trigger, but there may be a few that remain sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
Dense wind slabs are common in Alpine terrain and open areas at Treeline, especially in lee and cross-loaded features. Steep terrain with shallow snowpack characteristics are potential trigger points.
Older stiff wind slabs may be lurking near, or well below, ridge crests. Conditions are highly variable, so be alert to hollow, drummy sounds and changes in the feel of the snow as you travel. New soft wind slabs may develop on N-E aspects.
Previously strong north winds formed wind slabs that extend from treeline to just below ridge crest. Most of these wind slabs are probably old, tired and hard to trigger, but there may be a few that remain sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previously strong north winds formed wind slabs that extend from treeline to just below ridge crest. Most of these wind slabs are probably old, tired and hard to trigger, but there may be a few that remain sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
Older stiff wind slabs may be lurking near, or well below ridge crests. Conditions are highly variable, so be alert to hollow, drum- like sounds and changes in the snow as you travel. New soft wind slabs may develop on N-E aspects.
&nbsp; Dense wind slabs are common in Alpine terrain and open areas at Treeline, especially in lee and cross-loaded features. Steep terrain with shallow snowpack characteristics are potential trigger points.
Dense wind slabs are common in Alpine terrain and open areas at Treeline, especially in lee and cross-loaded features.
Wind slab development is on-going and will continue through the night and on Tuesday. The Dec 4th interface of surface hoar, sun crust and facets will be ripe for triggering once there is a significant wind slab formed overtop this weak layer.
These windslabs will appear as freshly windloaded areas near ridge lines. Buried windslabs may also be present in more open terrain.
New snow will likely be sensitive to human triggers, and particularly deep and weak on the leeward side of ridge crests and in wind-loaded chutes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">S</span><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">lab avalanches remain possible in steep unsupported terrain and wind loaded features, especially where this snow is sitting on a rain crust.
Moderate to strong north through east winds have created soft slabs in lee features both at ridge-top and on cross loaded slopes.
Moderate winds from the east on Thursday have reverse loaded lee features.
Confined to lee areas as well and cross-loaded gullies. So far they do not extend to far downslope. Easily found in alpine areas more specific at treeline.
New snow will likely be sensitive to human triggers, and particularly deep and weak on the leeward side of ridge crests and in wind-loaded chutes.
Recently formed wind slabs may exist at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Moderate to strong winds have created soft wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Thin wind slabs have formed in Alpine areas on lee and cross-loaded features. These slabs do not seem to extend far down-slope, but could be a concern in steep and unsupported terrain.
Moderate to strong winds have created wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests.
Recent wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering, especially in the leeward side of ridge crests and in wind-loaded chutes.&nbsp; The sun may increase the likelihood of triggering storm instabilities on steep, south-facing slopes.
Recently formed wind slabs may exist at higher elevations. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Wind slabs are evident in lee and cross-loaded features, but these slabs are not found everywhere. Be cautious as you transition into wind affected snow.
span class="s_AD4A7DB8">The storm slab problem should be settling out quickly, but I would still be wary of steep unsupported features, slopes immediately lee of ridge crest and convexities.
Wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects as well as southerly aspects as the wind has shifted round to the north.
Wind slabs may exist on northerly aspects as well as southerly aspects as the wind has shifted round to the north.
span class="s_AD4A7DB8">The storm slab problem should be settling out quickly, but I would still be wary of steep unsupported features, slopes immediately lee of ridge crest and convexities.
Wind loading occurred initially on north-facing slopes and with a switch to northerly winds, on slopes facing south.
Wind and snow forecast for Monday night will form new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for conditions that change with elevation, and use extra caution around ridge crests, gullies and convexities.
New snow and wind forecast for Monday night will form new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for conditions that change with elevation, and use increased caution in gullies and around ridgecrests.
These slabs are buried beneath 10-20cm's of snow in the mid elevation alpine. In the upper alpine reaches, expect these slabs to be more pronounced and widespread. These slabs sit on a variety of surfaces.
Pockets of wind slab may be found on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline due to changing wind directions and loose snow available for transport.
Some pockets of wind slab may continue to be triggered by light additional loads in the alpine and at treeline.
Pockets of wind slab may exist on both north and south aspects due to recent variable wind directions.
New snow and wind on Monday night has likely formed new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for conditions that change with elevation, and use increased caution in gullies and around ridgecrests.
Wind and snowfall on Monday night has likely formed new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for conditions that change with elevation, and use extra caution around ridge crests, gullies and convexities.
Small pockets of wind slab can be found in ridge loaded lee features
Small pockets of wind slab can be found in ridge loaded lee features.
1681A555">Small pockets of wind slab can be found in ridge loaded lee features.
On Tuesday we received reports of winds redistributing loose surface snow and forming new wind slabs in lee terrain at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Storm accumulations from the weekend may have gained considerable strength in some areas. That said, I'd remain cautious in high elevation lee terrain where lingering pockets of wind slab may remain sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have been mainly light and variable, however, s</span><span class="s_1681A555">mall pockets of wind slab can be found in some ridge loaded lee features.
Some pockets of windslab may continue to be found at higher elevations where winds have transported available snow.
Some pockets of windslab may continue to be triggered by light additional loads in the alpine and at treeline.
Wind slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads in the alpine. Watch for pockets of wind slab directly below ridges.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent winds have been mainly light and variable, however, small pockets of wind slab can be found in some ridge loaded lee features.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent winds have been mainly light and variable, however, small pockets of wind slab can be found in some ridge loaded lee features.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
1681A555">Small isolated pockets of wind slab can be found in some ridge loaded lee features.
Wind slabs exist in exposed lee (downwind) terrain. They may be especially unstable if they lie above the slippery rain crust that formed during the rain event that occurred at the end of last week.
Wind slabs exist in exposed lee (downwind) terrain. They may be especially unstable if they lie above the slippery rain crust that formed during the rain event that occurred at the end of last week.
Pockets of wind slab may exist on both north and south aspects due to recent variable wind directions.
These slabs are still present in the alpine. Overall the snowpack is quite strong and supportive. Steep terrain with recent loading will still have potential for human triggered avalanches.
Incremental loading of a few cm per day with strong winds is expected to develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
1681A555">Wind slabs are expected to develop at tree-line and in the alpine as the wind picks up through the day.
As snow accumulates during the storm, steep terrain will become susceptible to avalanche activity, especially where the wind has drifted snow into dense pillows.
1681A555">Reactive pockets of wind slab are expected to develop at tree-line and in the alpine through the day.
1681A555">Wind slabs are expected to develop at tree-line and in the alpine as the wind picks up through the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">With lots of low density snow available for transport reactive pockets of wind-slabs are expected to develop at tree-line and in the alpine as the wind picks up through the day.
1681A555">Variable winds and an abundance of low density snow available for transport will continue to produce wind slabs in lee features. Look for shooting cracks as a sign you entering wind a wind loaded feature.
1681A555">Variable winds and an abundance of low density snow available for transport will continue to produce wind slabs in lee features. Look for shooting cracks as a sign you entering wind a wind loaded feature.
1681A555">Variable winds and an abundance of low density snow available for transport will continue to produce wind slabs in lee features. Look for shooting cracks as a sign you entering wind a wind loaded feature.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Variable winds and an abundance of low density snow available for transport will continue to produce wind slabs in lee features.  Look for shooting cracks as a sign you entering wind a wind loaded feature.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
We have multiple layers of windslabs in the alpine and upper treeline. Below large alpine cliffs is a small, but reactive slab forming from spindrift. The older windslabs are still present on N-SE aspects.
Wind direction is variable across the region. Mostly southwest in the south of the region under the influence of Pacific storms, and northeast in the north where the arctic ridge is holding strong and keeping temperatures low.
Friday's storm was still generating locally heavy snowfall and moderate to strong SW winds late Friday evening. Fresh wind slabs will likely be sensitive to rider triggering in wind exposed areas through the weekend.
Fresh windslabs are building in immediate lees along ridgelines and in crossloaded features in Alpine terrain.  These slabs are more isolated in treeline features.
Thin new windslabs may continue to develop with each snow and wind event. Watch for old buried windslabs that may now be exposed to new winds or reverse loading.
Even if new snow amounts are modest in your riding area, there's plenty of loose snow on the ground for redistribution by forecast strong winds on Sunday. Watch for new wind slab development at treeline and in the alpine.
Even if new snow amounts are modest in your riding area, there's plenty of loose snow on the ground for redistribution by forecast strong winds on Sunday. Watch for new wind slab development at treeline and in the alpine.
Even if new snow amounts are modest in your riding area, there's plenty of loose snow on the ground for redistribution by forecast strong winds on Sunday. Watch for new wind slab development at treeline and in the alpine.
Continued snowfall and extreme southwest winds will create reactive new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests, over convexities and in gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Strong SW winds are expected to create fresh sensitive wind slabs that will mainly be a problem in the alpine, but you may find the odd wind loaded feature at treeline too.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong SW winds are expected to create fresh sensitive wind slabs that will mainly be a problem in the alpine, but you may find the odd wind loaded feature at treeline too.</span><span class="s_AA239
Thin new windslabs may continue to exist at higher elevations.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering. The best and safest skiing may be on sheltered slopes at lower elevations.
Strong SW winds are creating fresh sensitive wind slabs that will mainly be a problem in the alpine, but you may find the odd wind loaded feature at treeline too.
Strong SW winds have created fresh sensitive wind slabs that will mainly be a problem in the alpine, but you may find the odd wind loaded feature at treeline too.
Intense wind transport was observed on Sunday, and new wind slabs were reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. I'd head for sheltered, lower elevation terrain where the riding is probably the best (and safest).
Watch for deep and reactive wind slabs on exposed slopes at treeline and in the alpine. The best (and safest) riding may be found in lower elevation sheltered terrain.
Intense wind transport was observed on Sunday, and new wind slabs were reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. I'd head for sheltered, lower elevation terrain where the riding is probably the best (and safest).
Wind slabs are found in immediate lees along ridgelines and in cross-loaded features in Alpine terrain and into Treeline elevations. With sufficient steepness in convex and/or unsupported terrain these slabs may be sensitive to human triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs should strengthen gradually over the next few days. While that happens, I'd stick to sheltered lower elevation slopes where the riding is better (and safer).
Recently formed wind slabs should strengthen gradually over the next few days. While that happens, I'd stick to sheltered lower elevation slopes where the riding is better (and safer).
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A95EAA36">Thin fresh winds labs may exist at higher elevations.</span><span class="s_AA239
Newly formed wind slabs should strengthen gradually over the next few days. While that happens, I'd stick to lower elevation sheltered slopes where the riding is better (and safer).
Recently formed wind slabs should strengthen gradually over the next few days. While that happens, I'd stick to sheltered lower elevation slopes where the riding is better (and safer).
="s_69982360">The recent storm snow is settling. Moderate southwest through southeast winds will have loaded lee features at tree-line and in the alpine.
These are present at the upper end of treeline as the terrain becomes more wind exposed. The alpine is where there is more concern for windslabs. These slabs are buried beneath 10-20cm's of new snow and more focused to ridge features.
="s_3428770D">Recent snow is slowly settling into a soft slab. Variable winds will have formed deeper slabs in lee features on east through northwest aspects at higher elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A95EAA36">Thin new winds labs may exist at higher elevations.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed wind slabs have become less likely to trigger. That said, I'd remain cautious in high elevation lee terrain where wind slabs may still be sensitive to light inputs such as skiers or riders.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather on the weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather on the weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather on the weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
There are some soft slabs near lee areas which are ranking low on a hazard scale for the moment. The more concerning slabs are down 20-40cm and limited to ridge crests. These are worth tracking as you travel just to keep an eye on their reactivity.
A size 2 skier-triggered wind slab avalanche was observed in the Golden area on Wednesday. This is a good reminder that recently formed wind slabs should remain on our radar and may still be sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A95EAA36">Thin new wind slabs may continue to exist at higher elevations.</span><span class="s_AA239
Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather last weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.
="s_3428770D">Variable winds will have formed deeper slabs in lee features on east through northwest aspects at higher elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather last weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
Low-density powder may be hiding wind slabs which formed during stormy weather on the weekend. They may have gained considerable strength, but I'd remain cautious on high-elevation lee slopes. Loose dry avalanches are also possible in steep terrain.
Isolated windslabs along ridgelines and in crossloaded features.
="s_3428770D">People have been getting surprised by isolated pockets of wind slab at the tree-line and in the alpine.
="s_3428770D">People have been getting surprised by isolated pockets of wind slab at tree-line and in the alpine.
="s_3428770D">Variable winds have formed stubborn old slabs in lee features on east through northwest aspects at higher elevations.
A couple skier-triggered wind slabs were triggered on Wednesday. This is a good reminder that recently formed wind slabs should remain on our radar and may still be sensitive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Winds have been light and variable through the week and t</span><span class="s_A95EAA36">hin wind slabs may exist at higher elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">People have been getting surprised by isolated pockets of wind slab at the tree-line and in the alpine.</span><span class="s_3428770D">
People have been getting surprised by isolated pockets of wind slab at the treeline and in the alpine.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase on Saturday.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase on Saturday. 
New wind slabs may form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase on Saturday. Old stubborn wind slabs may still sensitive to human-triggering in isolated areas in the north of the region.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase on Saturday. 
Thin windslabs are being found in Alpine terrain along ridgelines in immediate lee features.&nbsp;
New wind slabs are expected to form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase during the storm.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase during the storm.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase during the storm. If areas receive more than 25cm, a more widespread storm slab problem may form.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form in leeward features at ridge crest as SW winds increase during the storm.
New snow and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
New snow and wind will have created new and potentially reactive wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Strong SW wind Sat. night/Sunday should add a touch of cohesion to the storm snow in wind exposed terrain. Fresh wind slabs may be sensitive to human triggering and natural failure Sunday. Carefully assess wind effect before committing to your line.
Watch for new wind slab development in high elevation lee terrain.
Breakable wind slabs, 10-20 cm have formed up on north through east facing alpine fans in the immediate lee of big alpine walls due to moderate-strong winds from the south west.
Soft wind slabs may be reactive to the weight of a person below ridges and ribs.
Soft wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person on slopes lee to recent SW winds.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">As winds change direction, be alert for wind slabs on a variety of slopes near ridges and ribs.
As winds swing from southerly to northerly, be alert for wind slabs on a variety of slopes near ridges and ribs.
Small wind slabs may have formed in high elevation lee terrain. Loose dry avalanches are also possible on steep, sheltered slopes.
New snow and moderate winds over the weekend have formed soft wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind terrain breaks and over steep, unsupported rolls.
I'd be suspicious of fresh wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. Use extra caution in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
SW wind Sunday likely added a touch of cohesion to the storm snow in wind exposed terrain. Fresh wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering. Carefully assess wind effected features before committing to your line.
Strong winds over the weekend formed wind slabs up to 40cm in depth in wind exposed terrain.  These slabs will likely remain sensitive to rider triggering for at least the next few days.
Wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded terrain at Treeline and above. These slabs are sensitive to human triggering in steeper terrain and a small avalanche cycle associated with this problem has occurred over the past 48 hours.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">Recent winds have shifted snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person.
A dusting of low-density snow may be hiding small wind slabs which formed during the last few days. Watch for triggering in high elevation lee terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">Recent winds have shifted snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_AA239
Winds continue to transport loose dry snow that is available into pockets of soft slab in the lee of terrain features in the alpine and at treeline. In some areas these wind slabs may be sitting on a layer of weak facetted snow.
New snow and moderate winds over the weekend have formed soft wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind terrain breaks and over steep, unsupported rolls.
Recent winds have shifted snow into slabs behind ridges and ribs. These could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Soft wind slabs may be reactive to the weight of a person below ridges and ribs.
Deep pockets of wind transported snow may continue to be easily triggered. This problem may be more pronounced in the West of the region in the southern Monashees.
I'd be suspicious of fresh wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. Use extra caution in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Watch for thin wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain at upper elevations.
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be poorly bonded to the old surface or a mid-storm weakness. Wind slabs are most likely in the alpine and may be slow to settle and bond due to the continued cold temperatures.
Soft wind slabs may be reactive to the weight of a person below ridges and ribs.
Be alert for wind slabs in the lee of ridges and ribs. Loose snow avalanches will also become more likely in alpine areas getting warmed by the sun.
Due to continued cool temperatures, recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering for longer than normal.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Recent winds have left soft and hard wind slabs in alpine and treeline terrain. These could fail with the weight of a person.
I'd remain suspicious of wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. Use extra caution in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies. Forecast solar radiation and warming may also increase the likelihood of loose wet avalanches on sun-exposed slopes.
On Monday, recently formed wind slabs were still reactive to ski cutting in alpine terrain. Watch for triggering behind terrain breaks and over steep, unsupported rolls.
Wind slabs continue to be a problem where the recent storm was transported into deep pockets. In some areas these wind slabs may be stiff and may also be sitting on a weak layer of cold faceted snow.
Today these were found in the immediate lee features. In shallow areas recognize that the deeper layers have facetted out. At 2600m, we had one shallow area that had a very small settlement with shooting cracks.
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be poorly bonded to the old surface or a mid-storm weakness. Wind slabs are most likely in the alpine and may be slow to settle and bond due to the continued cold temperatures.
Wind slabs may still be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
Wind slabs may still be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a problem where the recent storm snow was transported into deep pockets. In some areas these wind slabs may be stiff and may also be sitting on a weak layer of cold faceted snow.
Recent winds have left soft and hard wind slabs in alpine and treeline terrain. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
Wind slabs may still be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
In most areas, recently formed wind slabs have likely gained strength. That said, I'd remain cautious in high elevation lee terrain where small wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering.
A few human-triggered avalanches over the past few days indicate that wind slabs may still be sensitive to light loads. Even a small avalanche can have nasty consequences when combined with cliffs, rocks and terrain traps.
I'd remain suspicious of wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. Use extra caution in the lee of ridge crests and in gullies.
Recent winds have made slabs near ridge features. The wind has been from the north, so expect to find them on south, and even south east aspects. There also isolated slabs near the base of cliffs that may require caution.
Pockets of wind slab may not be well bonded to the old surface. Initial warming may increase the sensitivity to triggering wind slabs.
Isolated wind slabs may continue to be found in the alpine. Alpine warming may result in increased sensitivity to triggering.
Some wind slabs may continue to linger as changing winds transport unconsolidated snow.
Wind slabs may still be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
Soft wind slabs may be reactive to the weight of a person below ridges and ribs.
Recent winds have left soft and hard wind slabs in alpine and treeline terrain. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
Wind slabs may still be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Winds have recently changed directions so the problem could exist on either side of a ridge.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may not be well bonded to the old surface. Forecast warming may increase the sensitivity of wind slabs to triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may not be well bonded to the old surface. Forecast warming may increase the sensitivity of wind slabs to triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Pockets of wind slab may not be well bonded to the old surface. Forecast warming may increase the sensitivity of wind slabs to triggering.
Windslabs in Alpine areas. have become more prominent over the past few days as winds have increased.
="s_69982360">Recent changes in wind direction will mean both soft and hard wind slabs on most aspects, pay close attention as you transition into new terrain, especially at tree line and above.
Recent changes in wind direction will mean soft and hard wind slabs on virtually all aspects, pay close attention as you transition into new terrain, especially at tree line and above.
="s_69982360">Recent changes in wind direction will mean soft and hard wind slabs on many aspects, pay close attention as you transition into new terrain, especially at tree line and above.
="s_7D940460">Recent changes in wind direction will have given us both soft and hard wind slabs on most aspects, pay close attention as you transition into new terrain, especially at tree line and above.
Thin wind slabs are most likely on south aspects in the alpine, but may be on other aspects due to changing wind directions.
Thin wind slabs may be lingering in the alpine, or continue to form from variable winds.
Thin wind slabs may continue to linger at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be found on several aspects due to changing wind directions.
Light northerly winds may be forming thin wind slabs in unusual locations. Previous SW/W winds created wind slabs that are getting old &amp; tired, but may still be sensitive to triggering immediately lee of ridge crest.
="s_3FE45715">Light northwest winds may be forming thin wind slabs in unusual locations. Previous SW/W winds created wind slabs that are getting old &amp; tired, but may still be sensitive to triggering immediately lee of ridge crest.
="s_3FE45715">Light northerly winds may be forming thin wind slabs in unusual locations. Previous SW/W winds created wind slabs that are getting old &amp; tired, but may still be sensitive to triggering immediately lee of ridge crest.
Wind slabs are found in much of the Alpine, particularly on lee and cross-loaded features. These slabs could be sensitive to human triggering in steep and/or unsupported terrain.
Thin wind slabs are most likely on south aspects in the alpine, but may be found on other aspects due to changing wind directions.
Thin wind slabs may be lingering in the alpine, or continue to form from variable winds.
Recent winds have been highly variable across the region, and wind slabs may exist on a variety of aspects. They may be particularly reactive in areas where they overlie recently buried surface hoar.
Be on the lookout for wind slabs in unusual locations. The winds have switched around in the past week.
Although the warm temperatures are good for bonding, there may still be touchy wind slabs at tree line and above. Use caution in wind affected terrain.
Wind slabs may still be reactive around tree line and above. Current warm temperatures will aid in bonding them to the previous snow surfaces. Be alert moving into new terrain.
Although they've become less likely to trigger, thin wind slabs may continue to linger at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be found on several aspects due to changing wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">In the last week winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both fresh wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the last week winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both fresh wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the last week winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both fresh wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. </span><span class="s_AA239
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday, although forecast snowfall amounts for the next few days are highly uncertain. Pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
Wind slabs may still be reactive around tree line and above on slopes that were not affected by the recent warm temperatures and sun. Solar aspects may now have a crust.
Wind slabs may be triggered in select locations.
Wind slabs are still a concern at tree line and above
New wind slabs have formed recently from moderate SE winds. Winds are expected to switch to a SW direction as the next storm approaches.  Use extra caution in wind affected terrain and watch for signs of wind loading on a variety of aspects.
The recent warm temperatures will have helped bond many of the wind slabs. They may still be reactive on high northeast, north, and northwest aspects.
With warming, and subsequent cooling, recently formed wind slabs have likely gained some strength. I'd remain cautious in steep unsupported lee terrain or in areas where they may overlie buried surface hoar.
Although they've become less likely to trigger, thin wind slabs may continue to linger at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be found on several aspects due to changing wind directions.
In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both fresh wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. Upcoming SW winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday, although forecast snowfall amounts for the next few days are highly uncertain. Pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both fresh wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. Upcoming SW winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
Thin wind slabs may continue to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. Southeast winds may create some reverse loading in the alpine.
Small wind slabs are expected to form on Tuesday, although forecast snowfall amounts for the next few days are highly uncertain. Pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
Forecast light snow and wind may continue to develop thin wind slabs in the alpine. Forecast southeast winds may create some reverse wind loading.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Tuesday, although forecast snowfall amounts for the next few days are highly uncertain. Pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
Some thin new wind slabs may continue to develop in the alpine due to forecast new snow and wind. Forecast southeast winds may create some reverse loading.
Although they've become less likely to trigger, thin wind slabs may continue to linger at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be found on several aspects due to changing wind directions.
Touchy thin new wind slabs may continue to develop due to changing wind directions and forecast light snowfall. Forecast southeast winds may reverse load some alpine terrain features.
In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. Upcoming SW winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
1681A555">In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created variable wind slabs and cornices that are most problematic for folks traveling on or near ridge crest. Forecast SW winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
Be on the look-out for new wind slabs formed by strong outflow winds on Monday. Older wind slabs may be surprisingly deep in areas where they overlie surface hoar buried at the end of December.
1681A555">The new snow is sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar.&nbsp; Watch for signs of wind loading on north through north East aspects where wind slabs could be touchy.
Wind slabs dominate the Alpine and they continue to grow in thickness and density. Human triggering is possible in steep and unsupported terrain.
New snow and wind may develop new wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs may be easy to trigger where they are sitting on loose facetted crystals or surface hoar. Buried sun crusts may act as an easy sliding layer for loose dry snow.
New snow and wind may continue to develop wind slabs. Loose facetted snow and/or buried surface hoar may provide an easy sliding layer for pockets of wind slab.
Be on the look-out for new wind slabs formed by recent strong outflow winds. Older wind slabs may be surprisingly deep in areas where they overlie surface hoar buried at the end of December.
Wind slabs are expected to become more likely with each pulse of new snow and wind. Rising freezing levels and warmer temperatures may increase slab development.
Thin wind slabs may continue to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. Southeast winds may create some reverse loading in the alpine.
Although they have become less likely to trigger, thin wind slabs may continue to linger at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be found on several aspects due to changing wind directions.
Recent southerly winds have created soft new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. 
Recent southerly winds have created soft new wind slabs in leeward terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758"> In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both isolated pockets of wind slabs and cornices at ridge crests.</span><span class="s_AA239
In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both isolated pockets of wind slabs and cornices at ridge crests.
Windslabs in Alpine terrain that may be able to be triggerred by a skier.
Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Buried surface hoar and loose facetted snow may act as an easy sliding layer.
New snow and wind has developed thin wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Windslabs may be sitting on a weak layer that might act as an easy sliding surface.
New snow and wind continue to develop thin new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Some isolated pockets of wind slab may be lingering in the immediate lee of alpine terrain features. Wind slabs are expected to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Strong outflow winds continue to build wind slabs. Outflow winds have been strongest in areas near the coast and adjacent to large low level valleys.
1681A555">Snow pit tests suggest that hard wind slabs may be triggered by riders or skiers in the alpine and at treeline. Hard slabs are often susceptible to being triggered from below and can cause surprisingly large avalanches.
There was just enough new snow and wind for fresh pockets of wind slabs, some may be in unexpected places due to unusual wind directions.
In the last week, winds have been out of the southwest, west, and north. This has created both isolated pockets of wind slab and cornices at ridge crests.
Recent new snow and wind suggest fresh windslabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes.
1681A555">Snow pit tests suggest that large wind slabs may be triggered by riders in the alpine and at treeline.  Watch out for hard slabs in more wind effected areas whilst deeper soft slabs sitting above surface hoar my be lurking in calmer drainages.
In the last week, winds have been mainly out of the southwest and north although isolated pockets of stiff older winds lab have been reported on all aspects in the alpine. These slab are mostly a concern in steep, unsupported lee terrain.
Thin wind slabs may be found on several aspects as the wind direction changes and becomes more northerly.
Thin wind slabs may be found in the immediate lee of alpine terrain features.
Thin wind slabs may be found in the alpine and at treeline. Loose snow may sluff easily on steep shaded aspects.
Thin wind slabs may continue to be found at treeline and in the alpine.
Watch for these in steep, thin areas in the alpine. There may be isolated pockets of windslabs near ridges and crossloaded gully features from the new snow.
Strong outflow winds continue to build wind slabs. Outflow winds have been strongest in areas near the coast and adjacent to large low level valleys.
Some isolated pockets of wind slab may be lingering in the immediate lee of alpine terrain features. Wind slabs are expected to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Time and moderate temperatures have likely helped to strengthen recently formed wind slabs. That said, small wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering in isolated lee slopes.
There was just enough recent snow and wind for fresh pockets of wind slabs. Although they have likely gained significant strength, wind slabs may still be sensitive to human triggering in isolated terrain.
We are mostly concerned with the older buried slabs in gully features &amp; crossloaded terrain in the alpine. These slabs are small, however they will entrain lots of loose snow on their way down.
Thin wind slabs have been reported in isolated alpine areas in the immediate lee of terrain features. Some loose snow sluffing has also been reported from steep terrain.
Thin wind slabs continue to be reported from various aspects in the alpine. Some sluffing has also been reported from steep terrain and gully features.
Thin wind slabs continue to be reported on various aspects in the alpine. Wind slabs may be sitting on weak surface hoar or surface facets, creating an easy sliding layer.
Snow pit tests suggest that large wind slabs may be triggered by riders in the alpine and at treeline.  Watch out for hard slabs in more wind effected areas whilst deeper soft slabs sitting above surface hoar my be lurking in sheltered drainages.
Thin wind slabs continue to be reported in the alpine on various aspects due to changing wind directions. Wind slabs may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or facets that was buried by light snow around the 4th of January.
Widespread wind effect is being reported with reactive pockets of wind slab found on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may be sitting on a layer of surface hoar that has been responsible for some recent large avalanches.
It may be possible to trigger stiff or hard wind slabs in exposed wind affected terrain. Stay tuned-in to signs of wind loading and loading patterns.
Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
It may be possible to trigger small wind slabs in steep, unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Isolated pockets of wind slab may be lingering in leeward alpine terrain features. Wind slabs are expected to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Widespread wind effect is being reported with reactive pockets of wind slab found on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may be sitting on a layer of surface hoar that has been responsible for some recent large avalanches.
Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Fresh soft wind slabs may have formed on Saturday. It may also be possible to trigger stiff or hard wind slabs in exposed wind affected terrain.
It may be possible to trigger isolated pockets of wind slab in leeward alpine terrain features. These slabs are expected to be stiff and stubborn to trigger.
Wind slabs may be sitting on recent surface hoar and near surface facets. In areas not affected by winds, a storm slab may be reactive to human triggers in specific locations.
In some parts of the region, wind slabs are lurking behind ridges and ribs. These may be especially touchy where they overlie surface hoar.
Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Loose dry sluffing is also possible in any steep terrain.
  Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs on a variety of slopes. Loose sluffing is also possible in any steep terrain.
Recent tests suggest that wind slabs may be triggered by riders in the alpine and at treeline.  Watch out for hard slabs in heavily wind affected areas and deeper soft slabs sitting above surface hoar in more wind sheltered areas.
Wind slabs are present in much of the Alpine. These slabs are up to 25cm thick and could be triggered in steep and/or unsupported terrain and in thin snowpack features.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Loose dry sluffing is also possible in any steep terrain.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Loose dry sluffing is also possible.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. A storm slab may also exist in specific terrain below treeline.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain. Expect wind slabs to grow rapidly as soon as the snow and winds kick in again.
Widespread wind effect is being reported with reactive pockets of wind slab found on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may be sitting on a layer of surface hoar that has been responsible for some recent large avalanches.
Recent tests suggest that wind slabs may be triggered by riders in the alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Watch out for hard slabs in heavily wind affected areas and deeper soft slabs sitting above surface hoar in more wind sheltered areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain. </span><span class="s_AA239
Fresh soft wind slabs may have formed on Saturday. It may also be possible to trigger stiff or hard wind slabs in exposed wind affected terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain. </span><span class="s_AA239
The cold, calm weather has helped to improve this problem through the facetting process. Thin areas with either a solar aspect, or a depth hoar base remain concerning. Expect slabs to entrain loose snow if they do slide.
Wind slabs may be lurking on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Loose dry sluffing is also possible from any steep terrain.
Recent tests suggest that wind slabs may be triggered by riders in the alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Watch out for hard slabs in heavily wind affected areas and deeper soft slabs sitting above surface hoar in more wind sheltered areas.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. A storm slab may also exist in specific terrain below treeline.
Wind slabs may be lurking on leeward slopes and behind terrain features, especially where they are sitting on weaker layers buried below. Loose dry sluffing is possible from steep terrain and may have enough mass to push you around or bury you.
Widespread wind effect is being reported with reactive pockets of wind slab found on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may be especially touchy where they overlie weak surface hoar crystals.
Fresh wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
New wind slabs will form during the storm system while old wind slabs are still expected to be reactive to human-triggering. In some areas these wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which may increase the slab reactivity and size.
New wind slabs will form during the storm system while old wind slabs are still expected to be reactive to human-triggering. In some areas these wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which may increase the slab reactivity and size.
Fresh wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp; If we receive more than 20cm of new snow we could see more widespread reactive storm slabs developing.
The ongoing winds and warmer temps have possibly created new windslabs in immediate lee areas. These are expected to be small and isolated and on E to S aspects in the alpine.
Fresh touchy wind slabs are getting deeper and weaker with continued snow and winds.
Thin wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in steep and unsupported lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Wind slabs are particularly deep and touchy west of the divide where there has been more snow and the underlying weakness may involve buried surface hoar.
The new snow has combined with the older, available snow and is building fresh windslabs in the alpine. So far we are seeing them in immediate lees, and mostly on east aspects. The flurries are adding up and slowly creating a&nbsp; slab problem.
New wind slabs have formed in the alpine and at treeline. These slabs may be stiff and allow for long propagations. New cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally with continued wind loading.
The wind slab problem is concentrated to ridges and immediate lee terrain. Use caution around lee features in the alpine.
Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop fresh windslabs.
Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Wind slabs are particularly deep and touchy west of the divide where there has been more snow and the underlying weakness may involve buried surface hoar.  Thin wind slabs also exist east of the divide.
Wind slabs may be particularly deep and touchy west of the divide where there has been more snow and the underlying weakness may involve buried surface hoar.  Thin wind slabs also exist east of the divide.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday with snowfall and strong SW winds.  Old stiffer wind slabs may also still be lingering around ridge crests.
Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop fresh windslabs.
New wind slabs are expected to form strong winds and light new snowfall continue.  Old stiffer wind slabs may also still be lingering around ridge crests.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Expect touchy wind slabs on wind loaded features in the alpine.
Strong winds and new snow on Sunday night will continue to promote new wind slab development. Wind slabs are reported to be stiff and may propagate over wide distances.
New snow and strong southwest winds on Sunday night will form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests
Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering on lee features in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may be especially touchy due to underlying weak crystals.
Expect touchy wind slabs on wind loaded features in the alpine.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Expect touchy wind slabs on wind loaded features in the alpine.
So far these are focused to immediate lee areas. Start looking for these as you approach ridges.
New wind slabs are expected to form strong winds and light new snowfall continue.&nbsp; Old stiffer wind slabs may also still be lingering around ridge crests.
Recently formed wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Touchy wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Wind slabs may be lurking on lee slopes at alpine and treeline elevations.
Recently formed wind slabs are likely gaining strength, but may still be sensitive to light loads in unsupported lee terrain.
Wind slabs are extra touchy where they overlie buried surface hoar.
Many natural wind slab avalanches to size 2 were noted on Monday. In some cases, avalanches stepped down to deeper more destructive weaknesses. Human triggering will remain a concern on Tuesday in higher elevation lee terrain.
New snow has likely been shifted by strong winds into new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in gullies and in the lee of ridge crests
Recently formed wind slabs have been reactive to human-triggering.&nbsp; In the north of the region, a more widespread storm slab problem may be developing over a layer of surface hoar.
Recently formed wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Recently formed wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Recently formed wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. They may be extra sensitive where they overlie a buried sun crust.
Weather models indicate up to 15cm of new snow may fall on Tuesday night. If ridgetop winds are moderate or greater, new wind slabs can be expected at higher elevations.
Up to 15cm of new snow may fall on Tuesday night. If ridgetop wind speeds are moderate or greater, fresh and reactive wind slabs will form at higher elevations.
Up to 25cm of new snow may fall on Tuesday night. If ridgetop winds are moderate or greater, new wind slabs can be expected at higher elevations. New wind and snow will also add mass to cornices which are reported to be large and very weak.
New windslabs are building in Alpine areas and at treeline in the new snow.&nbsp; The Jan 6th layer is down 20-30cm in general and with the new load is becoming more sensitive to human triggering
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. They may be extra sensitive where they overlie a buried sun crust.
Expect to find fresh pockets of wind slab in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. These may be extra touchy in place where buried surface hoar may be preserved.
New snow and strong southerly winds should combine to create deep pockets of wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Once moving, these wind slabs could step down to persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.
Extreme southwest winds forecast for Thursday will form reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Hard wind slabs may promote surprisingly wide propagations, and may also step down to recent storm interfaces or deeper persistent weaknesses.
Extreme southwest winds forecast for Thursday will redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Hard wind slabs may promote surprisingly wide propagations.
Weather models indicate up to 15cm of new snow may fall on Thursday. Strong southwest winds are expected to shift these accumulations into touchy wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain.
In areas where this new snow is overlying the previous hard surface slides may be more easily triggerred.
Expect to find fresh wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp;
Wind slabs are building on lee features. These may be extra-reactive where they overlie buried surface hoar.
Extreme southwest winds on Thursday have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Hard wind slabs may promote surprisingly wide propagations.
In areas where this new snow is overlying the previous hard surface slides may be more easily triggerred.
Watch for pockets of wind slab in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. These wind slabs may release easily under the weight of a skier or snowmobile, especially where they are sitting on a persistent weakness.&nbsp;
Strong southwest winds on have redistributed loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Hard wind slabs may promote surprisingly wide propagations.
Scoured areas are the obvious indicator for this problem. Immediate lee and cross loaded areas are suspect at the moment. Watch for increasingly &quot;cakey&quot; snow as you approach ridges and open areas.
Watch for pockets of wind slab in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. These wind slabs could be triggered by the weight of a skier or sled, especially where they are sitting on a persistent weakness.&nbsp;
Wind slabs at treeline and above are a very real concern at this time. Consider digging a pit to verify stability before venturing into new terrain.
Recently formed wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded features above 2300m. These slabs are generally thin, but could be as thick as 40cm in wind prone areas.
Previously strong southerly winds created pockets of dense wind slab in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp;
Previous strong southerly winds created deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp;
Storm and wind slabs continue to grow. These slabs may be particularly touchy in exposed lee (W-NE) and cross-loaded terrain.&nbsp;
Watch for pockets of wind slab in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. These wind slabs could be triggered by the weight of a skier or sled, especially where they are sitting on a persistent weakness.&nbsp;
It may be possible to trigger deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger deep and dense wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
South West winds continue to redistribute new snow into touchy wind slabs
20-40 cm thick wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features in alpine and down to treeline areas are resulting in easy sudden planer snowpack tests on a number of layers within the top 30cm.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features on Tuesday. It may still be possible to trigger deep older wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.
Light to moderate south west winds will continue to redistribute new snow at tree line and above, forming touchy wind slabs
Redistributed snow on lee features ( wind slabs ) are the prime concern right now.
Be careful venturing into new terrain, especially if it has been affected by wind.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features on Tuesday. It may still be possible to trigger deep older wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features on Tuesday. It may still be possible to trigger deep older wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.
New wind slabs may form in leeward features on Tuesday. It may still be possible to trigger deep older wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.
New snow, warm temperatures and wind on Tuesday will form dense new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. At lower elevations where rain is expected, loose wet avalanches are also possible.
Light amounts of new snow and extreme southwest winds are expected to create fresh and reactive wind slabs on Tuesday.
New snow, warm temperatures and wind on Tuesday will form dense new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. At lower elevations where rain is expected, loose wet avalanches are also possible.
It's a real mixed bag in the upper snowpack, topped off with touchy, recently formed wind slabs. Triggering the surface wind slab could affect multiple buried weak layers.
Forecast strong winds and new snow are expected to continue to develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Rising freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering these wind slabs.
New wind slabs are developing, and are expected to continue to build pockets of wind transported snow. Wind slabs in motion may step down to the buried persistent weak layer resulting in large avalanches.
Avoiding wind loaded slopes is the key to safe back country travel these days.&nbsp; Choose mellow terrain that has not been wind affected.
New wind slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and southwest wind. Wind slabs in motion may trigger the deeper persistent weak layer resulting in large avalanches.
Wind slabs remain a concern above and below tree line.
New wind slabs continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Rising freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering these touchy wind slabs.
Continued precipitation, warm temperatures and wind on Wednesday will form dense new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. At lower elevations where rain is expected, loose wet avalanches are also possible.
Continued strong winds and new snow have likely formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New winds slabs are expected to be larger on the west side of the region where recent accumulations were the greatest.
20-40cm laminated wind slabs above 2300m.
Touchy wind slab development is expected to continue with new snowfall, strong southwest winds, and warm temperatures.
New wind slabs should continue to develop with forecast strong southwest winds and new snow. Thin new storm slabs may develop in sheltered terrain.
Strong southwest winds and new snow are forecast to continue to develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Thin new storm slabs may develop in sheltered terrain.
Wind slabs continue to develop due to strong southerly winds and new snow. Thin storm slabs may develop in sheltered areas.
Wind slabs should continue to develop with forecast new snow and strong southwest winds. New cornice growth may be fragile and easy to trigger.
Touchy wind slab development is expected to continue with new snowfall, strong southwest winds, and warm temperatures.
Continued precipitation, warm temperatures and wind on Wednesday will form dense new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. At lower elevations where rain is expected, loose wet avalanches are also possible.
Continued strong winds and new snow have likely formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New winds slabs are expected to be larger on the west side of the region where recent accumulations were the greatest.
Fresh wind slabs lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features are sensitive to human triggers. Cornices are also large and fragile.
Recent strong winds from the south to southwest have formed touchy wind slabs in leeward features which are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering on Friday.  Any cornices that formed recently may also be sensitive to triggering.
Continued strong winds and new snow have likely formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New winds slabs are expected to be larger on the west side of the region where recent accumulations were the greatest.
This problem describes a number of laminated windslabs that have weak interfaces between them. They may step down to the weak Jan 6th layer if initiated.
Continued strong winds and new snow have likely formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New winds slabs are expected to be larger on the west side of the region where recent accumulations were the greatest.
Fresh wind slabs lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features are sensitive to human triggers. Cornices are also large and fragile.
New snow and wind over the next few days will form new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind over the next few days will form new wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering in gullies and behind ridge crests.
Forecast light snow and continued strong winds may continue to develop new wind slabs and new cornice growth. Avalanches in motion may step down to the deeply buried persistent weak layer.
New winds slabs are expected to be larger on the west side of the region where recent accumulations were the greatest. Watch for triggering below ridge crests and on steep convex rolls.&nbsp;
Fresh wind slabs lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features are sensitive to human triggers. Cornices are also large and fragile.
Buried windslabs are being encountered at treeline and above.&nbsp;
Buried windslabs are hard to located under the recent snow.&nbsp; Keep a keen eye out for thinner weak snowpack areas and avoid them.
Recently formed wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features and are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers. Cornices have also recently been reported to be large and fragile.
Recently formed wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features and are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers.&nbsp; Weaknesses may also exist within or below the recent storm snow.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
It may be possible to trigger recently formed wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, which in turn could trigger more destructive persistent slab avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Triggering fresh soft wind slabs may be possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Hard wind slabs may have developed in the lee of alpine ridges and on exposed terrain features at treeline.
Moderate winds overnight have continued to develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.&nbsp;
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs may be possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.&nbsp;
It may be possible to trigger recently formed wind slabs in exposed lee terrain, which in turn could trigger more destructive persistent slab avalanches.
Hard wind slabs may have developed in the lee of alpine ridges and on exposed terrain features at treeline.
Moderate westerly winds have&nbsp; develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Recently formed wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features and are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers. Cornices have also recently been reported to be large and fragile.
A avalanche involvement in the Northern Selkirks shows that recently formed wind slabs should remain on our radar. Watch for increased sensitivity in the lee of ridge crests.
Steady wind loading has kept this problem on the radar. The concern is the bond between the various windslab layers. We may also see them stepping down to deeper layers and entraining large amounts of snow.
Wind slabs can be found in lee features in the alpine and at treeline. Large cornices have have been built by recent southwest winds.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs is possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.
Moderate westerly winds have develop wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Touchy fresh wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Beware of the potential for smaller avalanche to step-down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Recently formed wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features and may remain sensitive to human triggers. Cornices have also been reported to be large and fragile.
="s_3FE45715">A recent avalanche involvement in the Selkirks shows that recently formed wind slabs should remain on our radar. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests and in gullies.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggers in upper elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests and in gullies.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggers in upper elevation lee terrain. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests and in gullies.</span><span class="s_AA239
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs may be possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes.
This problem describes a series of 4 to 5 individual windslabs that are sitting on top of one another. IN some cases, the bonds are weak. Tests today revealed a troubling weakness (facets between two dense windslabs) down 20-30cm.
Recent avalanche involvements in the Selkirks show that recently formed wind slabs should remain on our radar. Watch for triggering behind ridge crests.
Triggering fresh soft wind slabs may be possible in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests, especially on steep unsupported slopes. Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop with the forecast wind and new snow.
Loose dry snow at higher elevations may be transported into pockets of wind slab in the lee of terrain features.
="s_69982360">Isolated pockets of wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggers in upper elevation lee terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading behind ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715"> Moderate westerly winds have developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Loose dry snow may be transported into new wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs may be easy to trigger in exposed lee terrain at ridgetops.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_7D940460">Isolated pockets of wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggers in upper elevation lee terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading behind ridge crests.
Recently formed wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features and may remain sensitive to human triggers. Cornices have also been reported to be large and fragile.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found in lee features in the alpine and at treeline. Recent southwest winds have created large cornices in the alpine.
These are manageable by choosing supported terrain and avoiding steep and/or convex rolls. They are improving, but their spotty nature has us thinking about them still.
Fresh wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features. Cornices have also been reported to be large and fragile.
New snow and wind have created touchy wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline areas.
Wind slabs both on the surface and buried are being encountered at treeline and above.  New windslabs will be building if the forecasted new snow arrives.
Fresh wind slabs have formed below ridge crests and behind cross-loaded terrain features in the alpine and at treeline. Cornices have also been reported to be large and fragile and will continue to lose strength as temperatures rise.
Strong winds have loaded lee features in the alpine and at treeline.
&nbsp; New snow and variable strong winds have created touchy wind slabs in areas you may not expect them.
Very strong winds have created wind slabs which may be further down the slope than normal. Watch for areas of cross-loading too.
Strong winds have moved recent storm snow onto lee slopes, creating touchy wind slabs. In areas not affected by wind, storm slabs may be found.
Recent strong SW winds have left touchy wind slabs behind ridges and terrain breaks. In areas not affected by wind, storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person in steep terrain.
Strong SW winds have built wind slabs on many slopes at treeline and alpine elevations. Storm slabs may exist in sheltered terrain.
Day time warming may increase sensitivity of stubborn wind slabs.
Strong to extreme winds from variable directions have created wind slabs in places you may not expect them.
Daytime warming may increase sensitivity of stubborn wind slabs.
Moderate amounts of new snow and extreme winds will promote ongoing wind slab activity at treeline and in the alpine. Hard wind slabs may propagate over surprisingly wide distances.
="s_3FE45715">Warming could increase the sensitivity of wind slabs and will weaken cornices. If the upper snowpack becomes moist, both loose and slab avalanches are more likely to gain significant mass as they run.
Strong winds and snow continues to form new wind slabs which have been failing naturally in recent days. Watch for triggering in lee features at treeline and in the alpine.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Very strong winds have created wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. These may be extra sensitive with warm temperatures and sunshine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent strong to extreme winds left wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. Forecast sun and warming may make these prone to failure over the next few days.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Very strong winds have created wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. These may be extra sensitive with warm temperatures and sunshine.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Very strong winds have created wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. These may be extra sensitive with warm temperatures and sunshine.</span><span class="s_A8FEC
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Warming could increase the sensitivity of wind slabs and will weaken cornices.  If the sun gets intense and the upper snowpack becomes moist, both loose and slab avalanches are more likely to gain significant mass as they run.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Warming could increase the sensitivity of wind slabs and will weaken cornices. If the sun gets intense and the upper snowpack becomes moist, both loose and slab avalanches are more likely to gain significant mass as they run.
Wind slabs will present in any open terrain, leeward terrain at treeline and above.&nbsp; The thickness of these slabs will be highly variable due to the very strong winds accompanied by the new snow.
Wind slabs are prevalent in any open features at treeline and above and will require avoidance during the warm air event on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715"> Daytime warming will increase the sensitivity of old wind slabs and weaken cornices.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming will increase the sensitivity of old wind slabs and weaken cornices.</span><span class="s_AA239
Daytime warming will increase the sensitivity of old wind slabs and weaken cornices.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be able to be triggered by the weight of a person. Cornices are likely to be fragile in the hot weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Very strong winds have created wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. These may be extra sensitive with warm temperatures and sunshine.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be able to be triggered by the weight of a person. Cornices are likely to be fragile in the hot weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed wind slabs may still be able to be triggered by the weight of a person. Cornices are likely to be fragile in the hot weather.
="s_3FE45715">Newly formed wind slabs will likely remain sensitive to human triggering on Tuesday. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation lee terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_5C15BAEE">Stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on north aspects where the snow has stayed cool.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed wind slabs may still be able to be triggered by the weight of a person. Cornices are likely to be fragile in the hot weather.
Very strong winds have created wind slabs and fragile cornices on a variety of slopes. These may be extra sensitive with warm temperatures and sunshine.
Strong to extreme southwesterly winds last weekend created touchy wind slabs well below ridgecrests and on the downwind side of terrain features. Cornices are also large and fragile.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be able to be triggered by the weight of a person. Cornices are likely to be fragile in the hot weather.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on north aspects in the alpine where the snow has stayed cool.
="s_3FE45715"> Stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on north aspects where the snow has stayed cool.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering on Wednesday, especially on shaded slopes in the alpine where temperatures likely remained cooler.
Wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations. Shallow snowpack areas are likely trigger points.
New wind slabs are expected to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Watch for reverse loading if the winds shift to the east.
New wind slabs are expected to develop with forecast new snow and wind.
Stubborn wind slabs may be lingering on north aspects in the alpine where the snow has stayed cool.
Stubborn old wind slabs can be found on cool north facing slopes, and cornices will remain weak until the temperatures falls.
Stubborn old wind slabs can be found on cool north facing slopes, and cornices will remain weak until the temperatures falls.
Recently formed wind slabs lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features remain sensitive to human triggers.
Recently formed wind slabs lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features remain sensitive to human triggers.
Recently formed wind slabs lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features remain sensitive to human triggers.
Recently formed wind slabs lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features remain sensitive to human triggers.
These will be more of a problem on high, polar aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs remain sensitive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will hide old hard slabs and moderate westerly winds will form fresh wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Cornices are expected to become weak with the rapid day time warming forecast for Friday.
New wind slabs may develop with forecast new snow and wind. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to the new crust at higher elevations.
New wind slabs may develop at higher elevations where storm snow is available for transport. New wind slabs may be hiding hard windslabs that formed in the lee of southwest winds during the last storm.
Wind slabs lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features in exposed terrain may be sensitive to human triggers.
Hard windslabs dominate the alpine.&nbsp; Be thinking about thin areas and wide propagations at this time.&nbsp;
Fresh pockets of dense wind slab may be found in exposed leeward terrain near ridge crests.
Fresh dense wind slabs could form on exposed leeward slopes throughout the period.
New wind slabs continue to develop with each pulse of snow and wind. Gradually cooling temperatures may create windslabs at treeline as well as in the alpine.
&nbsp; Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the weekend.
Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the weekend.
Forecast westerly winds could build fresh dense wind slabs in exposed lee terrain throughout the period.&nbsp;
Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the weekend.
Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the weekend.
Expect dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Loose wet sluffs are also possible in steep terrain below treeline, or on south aspects if it's sunny.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Expect dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. Loose wet sluffs are also possible in steep terrain below treeline, or on south aspects if it's sunny.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the day on Sunday.
New snow and strong forecast winds will set up fresh wind slabs on mainly north to easterly aspects at treeline and in the alpine.
Strong sustained winds in the alpine and treeline are building wind slabs. The winds have shifted to a north westerly direction and will have created wind slabs potentially over melt freeze and solar crusts on solar aspects.
Recent snowfall and wind has formed soft slabs in leeward features in exposed terrain in the alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Older, stiffer wind slabs may also still be reactive to heavy loading.&nbsp;
Recent snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs on mainly north to easterly aspects at treeline and in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the day on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow may be lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the day on Sunday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday night in response to light amounts of new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Touchy fresh pockets of wind-deposited snow are lurking on the downwind side of ridgecrests and terrain features. Expect them to get bigger and touchier throughout the day on Sunday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Expect dense or hard wind slabs in exposed lee and cross-loaded terrain. </span><span class="s_AA239
New storm slabs have developed in steep, higher elevation terrain in response to loading from new snow and wind over the weekend.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday night in response to generally light amounts of new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
Variable winds have created fresh dense wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some places these touchy slabs could be sitting on recently buried surface hoar.&nbsp;
New wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday night in response to light amounts of new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Deep wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday night in response to new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive throughout most of the region but a more widespread storm slab problem has the potential to form in the south of the region if we see enhanced snowfall Sunday overnight and/or Monday.
Persistent winds have created touchy wind slab conditions in the Alpine and just down into Treeline. In addition to typical lee and cross-loaded features, be aware of reverse wind loading onto buried sun crusts on&nbsp; SW, S and SE aspects.
Light amounts of new snow combined with strong SW ridge winds should form fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Old harder wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in the alpine.
New storm slabs are expected to develop in steep, higher elevation terrain in response to loading from new snow and wind Monday overnight.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Light amounts of new snow combined with strong SW ridge winds should form fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Old harder wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in the alpine. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday night in response to new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday night in response to new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday night in response to light amounts of new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
New wind slabs are expected to form on Monday night in response to light amounts of new snow and wind. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests at treeline and in the alpine.
New wind slabs are expected to develop in higher elevation terrain in response to loading from new snow and wind. 
Any open area at treeline and alpine elevations has the distinct wavy appearance that suggests widespread windloading. Expect slabs to exist well below ridgelines and avoid any large features.
Recent winds have created dense and touchy wind slabs in exposed lee terrain near ridge crests. Warm temperatures on Wednesday could make these more sensitive to human triggers. 
Steady southwesterly winds have create dense wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests. Forecast warm temperatures could make these  more sensitive to human triggering. 
Wind slabs may continue to be easy to trigger in the alpine and at treeline. This problem may result in wide propagations on easterly aspects where the recent storm snow is sitting on a supportive crust.
Wind slabs may be touchy and easy to trigger in the alpine and at treeline. This problem may result in wide propagations on easterly aspects where the recent storm snow may not be well bonded to the old crust.
Recent wind slabs may continue to be easy to trigger where they are sitting on a supportive crust. Wind slabs and recent storm slabs may take a few days to settle and bond.
Wind slabs are expected to become more stubborn to trigger due to forecast moderate winds and  light precipitation.
Use caution on steeper and unsupported slopes.&nbsp; Easy-moderate sheers were being encountered on solar aspects where the recent snow is overlying a strong temperature crust.
New snow and wind on Thursday will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at higher elevations. Warm temperatures on Thursday could make these more sensitive to human triggers.
Wind slabs may continue to be reactive where they are sitting on a buried crust that formed last week. Warm temperatures and high freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Thursday will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at higher elevations. Warm temperatures on Thursday could make these more sensitive to human triggers.
Sensitivity to light loads could increase with forecasted precipitation and winds.
Steady storm loading has formed deep and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs are expected to be dense and may propagate over wide distances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Storm loading has formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs are expected to be dense and may propagate over wide distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Storm loading on Friday night will create fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. New snow may also react as a loose dry avalanche in steep sheltered terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New snow will also overlie wind slabs which formed prior to the weekend.
Stormy weather on Friday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. New snow will also overlie deeper wind slabs which formed prior to the weekend.
The last 10 day has seen no shortage of wind in the land of &quot;K&quot;. Pay particular attention to cross wind affected areas and wind loaded start zones at treeline and above. Be extremely careful if crusts are detected beneath these wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_7D940460">New snow combined with moderate to strong south west winds are building wind slabs in lee terrain at tree line and above. New snow may sluff in steep terrain and produce surprisingly large avalanches.</span><span class="s_DE206
New snow combined with moderate to strong south west winds are building wind slabs in lee terrain at tree line and above. New snow may sluff in steep terrain and produce surprisingly large avalanches.
New snow and wind from Friday night will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The new snow may also hide wind slabs formed earlier in the week.
Any steep terrain with wind slabs overlying sun crusts or melt freeze crusts should be avoided.
Large amounts of new snow in the past week, combined with moderate to strong south west winds have built wind slabs in lee terrain at tree line and above. New snow may sluff in steep terrain and trigger deeper instabilities.
Last nights 5 cm in the region may hide recently formed wind slabs. Regard all lee terrain at treeline and above with extreme caution.&nbsp; A wind slab avalanche could trigger deeply buried instabilities.
Recent snow with wind has formed reactive wind slabs on the lee side of ridges at tree line and above.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive slabs may be found on freshly wind loaded alpine features. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to buried week layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Reactive slabs maybe found on freshly wind loaded alpine features. The sun may have enough punch on Tuesday to trigger natural avalanche on slopes that see direct sunlight.
Wind slabs are still in the news with recent avalanche activity at tree line and above.&nbsp; Approach all lee terrain with suspicion until things settle down.
Dense wind slabs may still be reactive in lee terrain, at tree line and in the alpine.
Recent wind activity associated with the last storm cycle has redistributed the snow into wind slabs on east and north east slopes at treeline and above. These wind slabs may still be reactive to skier or sledder traffic.
Recent storm snow is sensitive to human triggering and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
The recent storm slabs have been moved into this category. This problem is now a combination of surface and buried windslabs. It's improving, but steep terrain is still concerning. Especially on S-SW aspects where the crust is more pronounced.
Cooler temps will help lock these slabs in place, but confidence is still low in steep convex terrain. Most avalanche activity has been in the northern part of the region, so extra caution is advised if traveling in that area.
Use caution in terrain that was affected by wind during the last storm
Wind slabs are still a prime concern throughout the region. A wind slab might produce a large enough force to trigger the storm slab and produce a large, destructive avalanche.
A wind slab avalanche could provide a big enough force to trigger deeply buried instabilities. Use caution moving into suspected wind loaded terrain
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758">Wind slabs continue to be reactive to human triggers. If the sun shines it may have enough punch to trigger natural avalanches. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Reactive slabs may be found on isolated wind loaded alpine and treeline features.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent storm snow is sensitive to human triggering and particularly deep and touchy in wind-loaded features.
The slabs above this layer are variable in terms of their location and stiffness. Recent tests have shown an improving trend, but its a good idea to stick to supported terrain features. Frequent digging will also help with the variability question.
Wind slabs still exist on slopes previously loaded during the last storm and may be touchy in some locations
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758"> Wind slabs exist on many slopes. It may be possible to trigger these with the weight of a person or snowmobile.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs are still lurking on lee slopes at treeline and above.&nbsp; A wind slab might provide enough force to trigger weak layers buried deeper in the snowpack
Wind slabs are still lurking at tree line and above.
Wind slabs exist on many slopes. It may still be possible to trigger these with the weight of a person or snowmobile.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">&nbsp; </span><span class="s_A8FEC758">Wind slabs exist on many slopes. It may still be possible to trigger these with the weight of a person or snowmobile.</span><span class="s_AA239
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may still be reactive to human-triggers. 
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may still be reactive to human-triggers.
The expected strong solar input tomorrow may increase the likelihood of triggering. Steep south slopes and overhead slopes, should be treated with caution later in the day.
Be alert for lurking wind slabs in lee terrain at treeline and above.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may still be reactive to human-triggers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758"> Wind slabs can be found behind ridges and terrain breaks. It may still be possible to trigger these with the weight of a person or snowmobile.</span><span class="s_E5CBE
Reactive wind slab slabs may still be found in high, north east facing terrain
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may still be reactive to human-triggers.
It's still a good idea to watch out for wind slabs, especially on high north east aspects.&nbsp; Triggering a wind slab might produce enough shock to wake up deeply buried instabilities.
Wind slabs exist on many slopes. It may still be possible to trigger these with the weight of a person or snowmobile.
="s_DDF6C5E8">Recently formed wind slabs are lurking on many alpine and treeline slopes. Incoming snow, wind and rising temperatures may create a new storm slab problem above older wind slabs.
ss="s_FA600DF9">Recently formed wind slabs are lurking on many alpine and treeline slopes. Incoming snow, wind and rising temperatures may create a new storm slab problem above older wind slabs.
Thin new wind slabs may form with moderate SW winds overnight. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may form with moderate southwest winds overnight.  An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_AA239
Solar radiation greatly increases the reactivity of wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8"> Hard wind slabs may be difficult to spot once buried below new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Hard wind slabs may be difficult to spot once buried below new snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">New and old wind slabs are lurking on many alpine and treeline slopes.</span><span class="s_1681A555">
Thin new wind slabs may form with moderate SW winds overnight. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Solar radiation will greatly increase the reactivity of old wind slabs.
Thin new wind slabs may form with moderate SW winds overnight. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">New and old wind slabs are lurking on many alpine and treeline slopes.</span><span class="s_1681A555"> </span><span class="s_AA239
Windslabs from last week are bonding well but there may slabs overlying weaker facetted crystals or atop crusts from early February in isolated locations at treeline and above.
Solar radiation will greatly increase reactivity of old wind slabs.
Avoid features with high fall hazard if wind slabs are present.
Wind slabs will likely be small but could be consequential in exposed terrain with fall hazard.
Hard wind slabs may be difficult to spot once buried below new snow.
Thin new wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwesterly winds. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Fresh wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwesterly winds. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treeline.
Fresh wind slabs should continue to develop on Sunday. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Fresh wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwest winds on Sunday. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds and new snow have formed fresh slabs, especially in steep lee features in the alpine and at treeline.
Localized convective flurries with the help of the wind will form thin wind slabs at ridge top features in the alpine and treeline.  If the suns pops out from the clouds, the solar radiation will make these new wind slabs more reactive to skiers.
Thin fresh wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain and may be touchy where they're sitting on a crust or recently buried surface hoar layer.
Expect wind slabs to be very reactive to human triggers.
Fresh wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain and may be touchy where they're sitting on a crust or recently buried surface hoar layer.
These are lingering at upper treeline and alpine elevations. Steep terrain is still concerning.
Solar radiation will increase the reactivity of these new wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treelike.</span><span class="s_AA239
As previously discussed, windslabs are going to be primary issue and we are expecting an avalanche cycle with the new snow and strong winds.  These windslabs will be highly reactive, especially in the immediate lee at treeline and alpine ridges.
="s_3FE45715">Given the recent variable winds I suspect that you can find wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Given the recent strong winds I suspect that you can find wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline.  Some recent avalanches have run on a buried crust around a meter down.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Given the recent strong winds I suspect that you can find widespread wind effect in the alpine and at treeline. Reactive fresh soft slabs and older more stubborn hard slabs are possible on all aspects.  </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Stiff wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and at treeline.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering on Thursday. In deeper snowfall areas in the northwest, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
Wind slabs 15 and 30cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features. These slabs sit on the Feb 27th interface which is a crust in many locations. Snowpack tests are variable at this interface.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing winds will continue to load leeward features. In deeper snowfall areas in the northwest, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.</span><span class="s_1681A
Where the Feb 11th is a crust, we can expect a more pronounced problem. On non-solar aspects expect a more stubborn slab, but it is suggested to dig and do some research on how touchy it is.
This layer includes old and new/developing windslabs. Watch for fresh windloading on lee aspects and expect the possibility of buried wind slabs on south aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing strong SW winds will continue to load leeward features.
New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
New snow and wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
The winds overnight and through today have developed windslabs which will be touchy with the high freezing levels.
Potentially heavy snowfall and strong winds will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
Newly formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering in higher elevation lee terrain.
New snow and wind have create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
New snow and wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Ongoing snowfall and extreme winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Ongoing snowfall and extreme winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline due to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures. Wind slabs may be sitting on the buried surface hoar layer from February 27th.
="s_3FE45715">The storm has ended but recently formed dense wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The stormy weather has ended but recently formed dense wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing winds will continue to load leeward features.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
With the recent heating, its expected that these slabs will tighten up considerably as it cools down overnight. These will be more problematic at higher elevations.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs continue to develop at higher elevations where there is snow available for transport. Watch for cross loaded slopes.
Wind slabs may be lingering where the recent storm snow was transported into deep pockets in the lee of southerly winds.
Recent storm snow has been transported into pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slab avalanches in motion may trigger deeper persistent slabs resulting in large avalanches.
Wind slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads at treeline and in the alpine.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Watch for thin soft slabs on the steep transitions slopes below head wall features and also at or near ridge top features, especially in steep start zones.
This ongoing windy and stormy period has led to widespread hard and soft wind slab development in lee and cross-loaded terrain. The wind direction has been variable, meaning all aspects are suspect.
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Recent wind slabs may be triggered by skiers and riders in the immediate lee of alpine features and treeline ridges.
Wind slabs may continue to be easy to trigger with light additional loads. Wind slab avalanches in motion may step down to the deeply buried persistent weak layer of surface hoar from February 27th.
Wind slabs continue to be touchy and easy to trigger with light additional loads like a single skier or rider.
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be triggered by human activity at ridge tops and in the lee of alpine features.
New slabs will be building with the forecast new snow and strong winds.
New snow combined with very strong and shifting winds will create deep and dense wind slabs in exposed terrain on a variety of aspects.
Widespread in Alpine areas and more isolated at TL areas.
Daily light to moderate snowfall combined with moderate or strong ridge winds have built deep and touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain near ridge crests and terrain breaks. Older hard wind slabs may also be lurking below the surface. 
Daily light to moderate snowfall combined with moderate or strong ridge winds have built deep and touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain near ridge crests and terrain breaks. Older hard wind slabs may also be lurking below the surface.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday night. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday night. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Slabs may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
Lingering wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain may still be reactive to human triggering on Sunday.  Slabs may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
Windslabs are building in the alpine and tree line elevations and can be found in and around the lee of ridge crests and in cross wind affected terrain.
New windslabs up to 40cm thick are building in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall, and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
New wind slabs are expected to form through the day on Monday and may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
New snow will add load to lingering wind slabs that are still reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.
Generally light snowfall on Sunday night and Monday will form new soft slabs at treeline and in the alpine.  Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks
Southerly winds have formed fresh wind slabs in lee terrain that are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
We have been spared the usual howling winds after a new dump of snow but nonetheless, windslabs up to 40-50 cm thick will be lurking with some of the wind effect we have had, especially in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Forecast winds and new snow may continue to develop new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
Strong southwest winds and new snow have combined to develop new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slab avalanches may propagate wide fractures where they are sitting on a crust.
New snow will hide lingering wind slabs that may still be reactive to human triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
There are fresh, alpine windslabs forming at the moment. The snow temps are perfect for wind slabs and wind &quot;pressing&quot;. Beneath these new slabs are a variety of older slabs that extend down to treeline. Probing will help indicate where they are.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs are expected to continue to linger in the lee of terrain features that have been exposed to southwest winds over the past few days.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be triggered by human activity. Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and alpine terrain features.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline. Some reverse wind-loading has occurred due to northerly winds. Overall, wind slab conditions are widely variable.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">We could see some fresh wind loading in immediate lee terrain from northeasterly winds on Thursday. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">We could see fresh wind slabs form in immediate lee terrain from moderate northeasterly winds on Thursday. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
We could some reverse loading and fresh wind slab formation from moderate East-Northeast winds on Thursday. Loose wet sluffing is also likely on steep sunny slopes.
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
Thin new windslabs may be triggered by skiers and riders in the alpine and at treeline.
Recent wind slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads like individual skiers or riders.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline. Some reverse wind-loading due to recent northerly winds.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Light to moderate outflow winds (from the north) may have reverse loaded slopes near ridge crests creating touchy pockets of wind slab on southerly aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Light to moderate outflow winds (from the north) may have reverse loaded slopes near ridge crests creating touchy pockets of wind slab on southerly aspects.
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
These wind slabs are probably starting to grow old and tired, but they may still be sensitive to rider triggering in wind exposed alpine terrain.
Recently formed thin wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in wind exposed terrain features at and above treeline.
Winds have been generally light but wind loading has been observed in some areas (particularly downslope from glaciers). Warm temperatures could also promote rider-triggered loose wet sluffs in steep terrain on all aspects.
Strong easterly winds have created dense wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain (be cautious near morraines and downslope from glaciers). Warm temperatures could make these more sensitive to rider triggering.&nbsp;
Recently easterly outflow winds may have created fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain.&nbsp;
Wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Also, watch for pockets of wind slab in cross-loaded gullies.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">A touch of wind out of the northeast has likely created fresh thin wind slabs in upper elevation terrain which may fail naturally as the temperature rapidly rises on Saturday.
A touch of wind out of the northeast has likely created fresh thin wind slabs in upper elevation terrain which may fail naturally as the temperature rapidly rises on Saturday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall and wind on Sunday will form new wind slabs at higher elevations. Watch for an increasing hazard throughout the day.</span><span class="s_AA239
Snowfall and wind on Sunday will form new wind slabs at higher elevations. The hazard is expected to increase throughout the day.
Recent winds from the northeast have contributed to building wind slabs on lee ( southeast and southwest) features at treeline and above
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds from the northeast have contributed to building wind slabs on lee ( southeast and southwest) features at treeline and above.  These wind slabs may be easily triggered by a skier or rider.
Recently easterly outflow winds may have created fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Also, watch for pockets of wind slab in cross-loaded gullies.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">New snow and southwest winds will form new wind slabs at treeline and above. New wind slabs will be most reactive at higher elevations where temperatures have remained colder.
New snow and southwest winds will form new wind slabs at treeline and above. New wind slabs will be most reactive at higher elevations where temperatures have remained colder.
South west winds have created reactive wind slabs on north east ( lee ) features
New snow and wind on Monday may form fresh wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. New snow accumulations will also be hiding older wind slabs.
Wind slabs may still be reactive on high north east facing terrain.
New snow and wind on Monday may form fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. New snow will also hide older wind slabs.
Use caution on north facing terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may still be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.
Now confined to high elevation north east aspects above 1800m.
="s_3FE45715">Snow accumulations from Sunday are expected to strengthen rather quickly. That said, wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain. In the Coquihalla area, ongoing storm loading is possible on Tuesday.
New snow accumulations from Sunday night are expected to strengthen rather quickly. That said, new wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
Strong southeast winds have formed hard and potentially reactive wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of sunny weather may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on sun-exposed slopes
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong southeast winds have continued to form potentially reactive wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of sunny weather may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on sun-exposed slopes</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation at treeline and in the alpine. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation at treeline and in the alpine. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and other terrain breaks.
New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation in exposed high elevation terrain. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation in exposed high elevation terrain. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may still be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194"> Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.</span><span class="s_3D046
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194"> Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.</span><span class="s_3D046
Continued light snowfall and strong southwest wind are forecast to form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and strong southwest wind are forecast to form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be especially reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and moderate southwest wind will likely continue to build fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and moderate southwest wind will likely continue to build fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Recent storm snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have formed wind slabs on lee slopes at treeline and above.
Small amounts of new snow with moderate winds will build wind slabs on lee slopes at treeline and in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs from a few days ago may still be reactive to the weight of a rider. I'd be increasingly cautious in higher elevation lee terrain. If Sunday night's precipitation arrives early, new wind slabs may also form.
Moderate SW winds have produced wind slabs in lee terrain, mostly north and northeast at tree line and above.
New snow with moderate west winds will build wind slabs in lee terrain at tree line and above.
Incoming storm with snow and wind will most produce wind slabs at tree line and above,
Recent storms have likely built wind slabs on the north and east sides of ridges at tree line and above.  These may be reactive and touchy for a few days.&nbsp; As the high pressure moves into the area wind slabs may form on south slopes below ridge tops.
Wind slabs overlying surface hoar in some locations, and be aware of the potential for reverse wind loading as the high pressure system moves into the region. Approach potentially wind loaded areas with great caution.
Wind slabs may become reactive as the temperature rises.
Wind slabs should be expected in immediate leeward features on all aspects in exposed terrain.  Wind loading was from the south over the weekend but switched to north on Monday causing reverse loading. 
Recently strong southerly winds have loaded leeward features in exposed terrain around ridge crests.
Wind slabs should be expected in immediate leeward features on all aspects in exposed terrain.&nbsp; Wind loading was from the south over the weekend but switched to north on Monday causing reverse loading.
Recently strong southerly winds have loaded leeward features in exposed terrain around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Wind speeds and snowfall amounts are uncertain for Monday. I'd be on the look-out for developing wind slabs, especially in wind-loaded terrain. If the sun comes out, loose wet avalanches will be a concern on sun-exposed slopes
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast snowfall amounts are highly variable for Tuesday, although some areas may get up to 15cm of new snow. Strong to extreme southwest winds will shift the new snow into fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
Forecast snowfall amounts are highly variable for Tuesday, although some areas may get up to 15cm of new snow. Strong to extreme southwest winds will shift the new snow into fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
Snow may have been shifted by strong winds into wind slabs at high elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon.   </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to gain strength relatively quickly. I'd still approach high elevation leeward slopes with caution as human triggering is still possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to gain strength relatively quickly. I'd still approach high elevation leeward slopes with caution as human triggering is still possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
Fresh wind slabs will become very touchy with solar radiation.
Wind slabs become more reactive when heated by the sun for the first time.
="s_3FE45715">Over the next few days, fresh wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength. For the short term, I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
Over the next few days, fresh wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength. For the short term, I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength with the warm conditions but for the short term I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
New snow and strong winds on Friday may build thin new wind slabs. Old wind slabs may also still be lingering and reactive to human-triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength with the warm conditions but for the short term I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
New snow and strong winds on Friday may build thin new wind slabs. Old wind slabs may also still be lingering and reactive to human-triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength with the warm conditions but for the short term I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength with the warm conditions but for the short term I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
New snowfall and strong southerly winds are expected to form new wind slabs on Tuesday.  These slabs will overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
New snowfall and strong southerly winds may form thin new wind slabs on Tuesday. These slabs will overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
New snowfall and strong southerly winds likely formed new wind slabs in the alpine on Tuesday. These slabs will overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
New snowfall and strong southerly winds likely formed thin new wind slabs in the alpine on Tuesday. These slabs will overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human-triggering in leeward alpine terrain. These slabs likely overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human-triggering in leeward alpine terrain. These slabs likely overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
Approx. 5cm of new snow and light West wind will create soft wind slabs in alpine terrain.
Moderate SW winds and lots of snow available for transport has created touchy wind slabs in the alpine. Forecasted strong winds for Tuesday will exasperate the slab development and increase the avalanche hazard.
The past 2 days, strong SW winds have hammered the region leaving widespread reactive hard and soft slabs in the alpine &amp; treeline.
Natural activity has tapered off, but expect to find windslabs in steep, exposed terrain which climbers and skiers should avoid.
Strong winds on Sunday have created soft and hard slabs in lee areas in the alpine.
Strong wind from the NW have created wind slabs in the alpine. These wind slabs vary in thickness between 15 and 30cm.
Strong winds from the NW have created wind slabs in the alpine. These wind slabs vary in thickness between 15 and 30cm. With the continued mild temperatures, they have been bonding reasonably well and are more stubborn to trigger.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. A field team ventured into Yoho today and found soft slabs only at ridge-top. Likely there was more wind on the Wapta.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. In the Yoho area soft slabs were only found at ridge-top. Likely there was more wind on the Wapta &amp; along Hwy 93 North.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. There has not been much activity in these slabs, except for isolated wind events at ridge-top.
A trip report from Surprise pass (N/NE aspect) found pencil hard, thin windslabs in wind exposed terrain. These have also been found near ridge top but have been stubborn to unreactive in field tests.
There are some old windslabs on lee terrain at and above treeline that are sensitive to skier triggering. In the right terrain these could take the skier into a terrain trap.
New snow is hiding old windslabs in lee terrain at and above treeline that may be sensitive to skier triggering. In the right terrain these could take the skier into a terrain trap.
5-15 cms of new snow along with mod. S/SW winds is creating thin slabs in immediate lees at ridgetop elevations. In most areas, these slabs aren't thick enough to be a concern yet; however, forecasted mod. winds on thursday might elevate the hazard.
10-20 cms of new snow along with mod. S/SW winds is creating slabs up to 40 cms thick  in immediate lees at ridgetop elevations. This new instability has been reactive to skier traffic with ski cutting to size 1.5.
Wind slabs 20-50cm thick in wind exposed areas from recent SW winds. These seem to be isolated to the lees of terrain features and ridge crests.  Reports are finding these wind slabs to be sitting on a thin layer of facets formed in early Dec.
Wind slabs 20-50cm thick in wind exposed areas from recent SW winds. These seem to be isolated to lees of terrain features and ridge crests.  Reports are finding these wind slabs to be sitting on a thin layer of facets formed in early Dec.
New snow from last night (10-20cm) came with very little wind. Therefore, wind slabs formed in the last few days have now been buried. These wind slabs ranged between 20 and 50cm thick and are located in isolated lee areas.
A storm on December 23 dropped between 15 to 30 cm of low density snow over the forecast region. Generally very little wind effect in the storm snow, but variable ridge top winds have created some wind slabs at upper elevations.
A storm on December 23 dropped between 15 to 30 cm of low density snow over the forecast region. Variable ridge top winds have created some wind slabs at upper elevations.
A storm on December 23 dropped between 15 to 30 cm of low density snow over the forecast region. Variable  winds have created some wind slabs within the storm snow at ridge top elevations.
A storm on December 23 dropped between 15 to 30 cm of low density snow over the forecast region. Variable? winds have created some wind slabs within the storm snow at ridge top elevations.
Reports are showing windslabs created in the last week are stubborn to unreactive on lee ridgetop features. Most likely triggerable in aggressive, steep, lee terrain near ridgetops.
Reports are showing windslabs created in the last week are stubborn to unreactive on lee ridgetop features. Most likely triggerable in aggressive, steep, lee terrain near ridgetops.
Reports are showing windslabs created in the last week are stubborn to unreactive on lee ridgetop features. Most likely triggerable in aggressive, steep, lee terrain near ridgetops.
Localized moderate winds have created hard windslabs in exposed alpine terrain. Although these have not been reactive to human traffic, they may become more reactive as the alpine temps increase.
Moderate winds have created hard windslabs in exposed alpine terrain. Although these have not been reactive to human traffic, they may become more reactive as the alpine temps increase.
Moderate winds have created hard windslabs in exposed alpine terrain.  So far, we have seen little action with this layer.  Areas of wind effect and loading are fairly easy to recognize now. Pick sheltered locations, near the divide for best skiing.
Variable wind slabs have been mainly unreactive in the past few days, but are still areas to avoid in steep alpine features. 
New snow and moderate wind from the West have started to create wind slabs in alpine lee areas. Expect these wind slabs to be reactive to skier traffic tomorrow.
New snow and moderate wind from the West have started to create wind slabs in alpine lee areas. This problem is more prominent W of the divide where more snow has fallen. Expect these wind slabs to be reactive to skier traffic.
Recent wind loading have created new wind slabs, predominantly in the alpine. They will certainly be reactive to riders and climbers.
Recent wind loading have created new wind slabs, predominantly in the alpine. They will certainly be reactive to riders and climbers.
Recent wind loading have created new wind slabs, predominantly in the alpine. They will certainly be reactive to human loads. A natural size 2 was observed at Bow Summit yesterday. The ensuing strong winds reloaded the slope in a couple of hours.
The warm temperatures and continued settling seems to be helping the recent wind slabs bond to the various underlying surfaces. These slabs have become stubborn to trigger, but human triggering is still possible.
Wind slabs to pencil stiffness are possible to trigger in steeper terrain.  These are becoming more stubborn to initiate as warm temperatures bond these to  the surfaces below.  Caution where these sit over facets in thin snowpack areas.
Watch for wind hard slabs in the alpine. They are susceptible to human triggering.
Touchy wind slabs that are reactive to human triggering exist in the alpine. See avalanche discussion.
Touchy wind slabs that are reactive to human triggering exist in the alpine. See avalanche discussion.
Variable wind slabs are prevalent , and will be most likely triggered from shallow snowpack areas propagating into thicker snowpack areas on facets.
Soft wind slabs up to 30cm thick have formed mainly along and W of the divide. Expect to find these near ridge top which may not bond well in the short term to hard slabs below.
Soft wind slabs up to 40cm thick have formed mainly along and W of the divide in exposed terrain.  Areas E of the divide have seen light snow and only very thin slab formation. Watch for the bond between these slabs and the hard surfaces below.
Soft wind slabs up to 40cm thick exist mainly along and W of the divide in exposed terrain. Areas E of the divide have seen light snow and only very thin slab formation. Watch for the bond between these slabs and the hard surfaces below.
The new snow that is forecasted to arrive will further develop the existing wind slabs that are located in alpine lee areas. Expect these wind slabs to be up to 40cm in isolated areas by Wednesday.
Isolated soft slabs have developed in lee terrain near ridge tops.
Forecasted strong NW winds will create soft and hard slabs in areas where there is sufficient new snow to blow around (mainly in the southern and western parts of the forecast region).
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading. Warmer temp's on Saturday will initially weaken the bond of these slabs to the underlying snow.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered in thin, weak areas or run naturally with additional loading (cornices). Several recent cornice falls indicate it is time to start watching the big, fat snow-rolls at ridge top.
This winter we have experienced multiple wind slab events. Currently fresh wind slabs are quite touchy, but vary in thickness (20-40cm). In addition to surface wind slabs, older hard wind slabs lurk beneath the surface, but are harder to trigger.
Strong wind has promoted the development of wind slabs even further today. Expect these new wind slabs to be touchy. In addition to surface wind slabs, older hard wind slabs lurk beneath the surface, but are harder to trigger.
Strong wind has promoted the development of wind slabs in the alpine and open tree-line features. There has been little natural avalanche activity with these new slabs, but human triggering is still possible, especially in thin, weak areas.
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist in the alpine. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer of new snow and may not be as obvious to see.  The area of most concern is lee terrain near ridge tops.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.  Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and isolated treeline features East of the divide.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.? Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and some open slopes at at treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Forecasted light snowfall and strong westerly and northwesterly winds will create touchy wind-slabs in lee terrain in the alpine.
Forecasted light snowfall and strong westerly winds on Tuesday night will create fresh wind-slabs in lee terrain in the alpine.
Moderate to strong W winds accompanied 10-30cm of new snow. This has created new windslabs in alpine and open tree-line lee features. Expect these slabs to be touchy for the next day or two.
Strong W winds accompanied 10-30cm of new snow. This has created new windslabs in alpine and open tree-line lee features. Expect these slabs to be touchy for the next day or two, especially in the alpine.
Low density snow has buried wind slabs that were formed last week. Keep this in mind while exploring alpine features.
The recent storm snow has started to settle. On average, this amounts to about 10cm. Additionally, wind slabs, both hard and soft, still linger in alpine lee areas.
New wind slabs will be forming with forecast snow Friday afternoon, watch locally for building sensitivity to triggering.
Wind slab formation, especially near ridge tops has been noted by a team on the Wapta. Expect these to be touchy within the next 24 hours.
Soft slabs in the high alpine are developing with the recent snow and winds. The next system late tomorrow could create further wind slabs. Expect these to be touchy within the next 24 hours.
Moderate to strong South wind today is building slabs in lee areas (yes...again). Slab thickness and sensitivity will be variable depending on the local area.
Moderate to strong S and W winds yesterday created slabs in lee areas. Slab thickness will range from 5 - 50 cm depending on how much new snow was available for transport. These slabs were unreactive today in the Lake Louise backcountry
Recent moderate to strong S and W winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine. Slab thickness will range from 10-30 cm. These slabs were unreactive in recent field tests but could produce avalanches up to Class 2.
Recent SW winds have created fresh wind slabs, 10-30 cm thick. This layer was reactive to ski cuts today, but isolated to the immediate lee of the feature. 
Soft and hard windslabs 10-60 cm thick exist in the lees of features.  Fresh slabs will form with the incoming storm and will likely be touchy.  This may overload existing wind slabs.  A natural avalanche cycle is likely over the next few days.
Developing slabs overlie existing hard windslabs.  Visibility is poor, but we expect naturals to be occurring involving these layers.  In thinner snowpack areas, avalanches may scrub to ground, incorporate the weak snow and run further than expected.
Spotty wind slabs exist in the alpine up to 15 cm deep.
Strong to extreme W winds will be developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Strong W winds will be developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Strong W winds are developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Strong W winds are developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
New windslabs have formed on lee aspects, much thicker West of the divide where more new snow has fallen. Up to 40cm was reported over the last few days in Yoho, followed by a wind event on the 21st. Crown depths of 60cm reported there, 
New windslabs have formed on lee aspects, much thicker West of the divide where more new snow has fallen.
New windslabs have formed on lee aspects, much thicker West of the divide where more new snow has fallen.
The windslabs seem to have mainly settled, but smaller avalanches with high consequence are still possible in steep open terrain.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features.  These were obvious to see and avoid today, but will be blanketed by new snow tonight.  Moderate to strong southerly wind tonight and north wind tomorrow add to the current slab condition.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features.? These were obvious to see and avoid today, but will be blanketed by new snow tonight.?
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. These slabs are now hidden, since they have been buried by last nights snow fall (&lt;10cm)
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. These slabs may be hidden by recent light snowfall.
Lee alpine slopes have lingering wind slabs that may be reactive to skier traffic. Probe for evidence of wind slabs over weak facets and use caution in this type of terrain. Areas that receive significant snow will also have new wind slabs forming.
Lee alpine slopes have lingering wind slabs that may be reactive to skier traffic. Probe for evidence of wind slabs over weak facets and use caution in this condition exists.&nbsp; Recent new snow may have added to this condition.
Reverse loading has created new slabs on southerly aspects. Although less reactive with the colder temperatures, watch out for lingering wind slabs on N-NE aspects.
Recent storm snow was moved around by northerly winds and isolated wind slabs can be found on all aspects at and above tree line. Use caution in steeper wind affected areas.
In the alpine some small wind slabs from previous strong winds may be present.
Moderate west winds are creating small windslabs on lee aspects. Although there is not much snow to move around, this may be a problem for ice climbers in terrain traps or terrain above cliffs.
The biggest concern right now are isolated wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. Although no recent natural activity has been reported these wind slabs may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
This layer is a concern in isolated areas loaded by wind. These slabs sit on a weak facetted base. There has been no recent natural avalanches on this layer but it still may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
This layer is a concern in isolated areas loaded by wind.  These slabs sit on a weak facetted base. There has been no recent natural avalanches on this layer, but it still may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
New snow and strong W winds are creating wind slabs in lee areas. Not much activity has been observed yet however the hazard is slowly increasing and these wind slabs have the potential to step down into the basal facets to create larger avalanches.
Moderate to strong W winds, mild temperatures and light snowfall are creating wind slabs in open areas at tree line and in the alpine which are beginning to fail naturally in steep alpine terrain and are susceptible to human triggering.
Continued snowfall and strong winds will create deep windslabs in most areas above treeline. Stay off steep, loaded slopes and climbers should avoid deep, avalanche prone gullies where spindrift is forming windslabs.
20-40cm storm snow over the past few days has been moved by strong westerly winds creating fresh, touchy slabs on steep lee features.
40-60 cm of storm snow has created touchy wind and storm slabs which are easily triggered and will likely step down to the basal weak layers.
Continuing winds acting on loose facets and the remaining storm snow are expected to maintain considerable hazard in the short term.
Wind slabs exits in open areas, but may be hidden beneath the soft surface snow. Enter leeward or cross loaded areas carefully, and from the side to check for the presence of surface slabs before committing.
Watch for new wind slabs forming in open areas above tree line as well as old wind slabs which may be hidden beneath the recent snow. Check leeward or cross loaded areas carefully for the presence of wind slabs before entering these types of lines.
Wind slabs may exist in some areas of wind loading at higher elevations. While these avalanches may be initially small, once started they have the potential to trigger a larger, deep slab.
Wind slabs may exist in some areas of wind loading at higher elevations. While these avalanches may be initially small, once started they have the potential to trigger a larger, deep slab.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslabs are prevalent in many areas at upper elevations, and any new snow and wind will contribute to their formation.  Once triggered in steeper terrain, these have been seen to trigger deeper releases on the basal weakness.
Thin windslabs 15-20 cm deep are possible from leeward areas that will become loaded with the overnight snowfall that is forecast. Test on adjacent terrain features to check how much windslab has formed overnight.
10-20 cm of light new snow has fallen in the last 48-hours, and has been blown into thin windslabs in some areas. Check for windslabs and avoid freshly loaded areas. Ice climbers should watch out in steep cliffy terrain.
This problem is mostly small surface slabs formed from recent new snow and strong winds. Above 2400 meters one should expect windslabs in most areas. Locate these windslabs by monitoring the density of the surface snow as you travel through terrain.
Up to 35 cm settled storm snow in past three days found at tree line west of the divide and 10-20 cm east of the divide. Continued westerly winds have created hard and soft wind slabs at treeline and alpine elevations.
New and old wind slabs exist in the region.&nbsp; Once triggered these slabs are likely to step down the basal weak layer incorporating the entire snowpack in the slide.
Watch for areas of wind loading. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to deeper layers.
Watch for areas of wind loading or open slopes with wind effect. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to deeper layers.
Watch for areas of wind loading or open areas with wind effect. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to the weak basal layers. The new snow will be hiding these wind slabs in many areas.
New wind slabs are forming with lots of new snow available for transport.  If triggered these have the potential to step down to deeper facet layers and create large avalanches.  Probe for new or old wind slabs and avoid steep lee loaded terrain.
Windslabs have formed over the last 48-hours, and this trend will continue over the next few days as strong north winds are forecast at higher elevations. Small avalanches are likely to step down and release larger avalanches on the deep layers.
Recent winds have created thin windslabs on steep, windloaded terrain features. Approach all windloaded terrain with respect, stop at the top and evaluate before you choose your route through.
Significant  fresh wind slabs exist in exposed terrain. The potential for a small wind slab avalanches stepping down into the facets below is a concern right now.
Fresh storm slabs can be triggered and will have the potential to step down to the weak base.
Recent windslabs near ridge crests may be triggered. Avalanches will likely step down to the weak base.
Wind slabs will build quickly over the weekend. Expect sluffing in steep alpine terrain and avoid steep lee loaded features. Triggering a wind slab may also cause it to step down to the basal facets resulting in a larger than expected avalanche.
Any avalanche triggered as a windslab is almost certain to step down to the basal facets and trigger a much larger avalanche.
Any windslabs triggered will likely step down to the basal facets and trigger a much larger avalanche.
Wind slabs that have been triggered in the last couple days have provided enough weight to &quot;step down&quot; to the basal weaknesses.
Wind slabs that have been triggered in the last couple days have provided enough weight to &quot;step down&quot; and trigger the basal weaknesses, resulting in larger than expected avalanches. Avoid steep lee loaded or cross loaded terrain.
Areas at treeline and higher elevations have been blasted by the winds. This has created wind crust on the surface, and windslab avalanche problems in steep, windloaded areas.
These slabs are fairly isolated now, but could cause a deep step down avalanche if triggered.
The recent snow has created thin wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline which could be a problem in steep confined terrain such as gullys and couloirs.
By Wednesday there may be up to 25 cm of new snow being blown into fresh windslabs. Fresh slabs like this are touchy, and in places their depth may exceed 50 cm. Be very careful in all windloaded areas, and looks for clues and cracking under foot.
The 10-20 cm of new snow has created touchy windslabs up to 30 cm thick with impressive propagations for their small size.
Winds will be forming slabs in the lee of ridge crests and exposed areas. These will be likely lying over facets or hard surfaces.
Winds will continue to build slabs in the lee of ridge crests and exposed areas.  These slabs rest on facets or hard surfaces and have not bonded to these layers yet.
Based on current wind patterns from our remote weather stations, and available new snow for transport, wind-slabs will still be lurking in the alpine, approximately 20-60cm thick.
Mod/strong wind today has developed this layer further. Expect it to be most reactive in the alpine on all aspects. In places, these wind slabs could be 60cm thick.
Continued south west winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. These wind slabs are reactive to skier triggering.
Recent SW winds are creating touchy windslabs in lee ALP and TL terrain. If triggered, these windslabs will step down to the Feb. 10th layer.
Recent SW winds have created touchy wind slabs on lee alpine and treeline terrain. These wind slabs are reactive to skier triggering.
Continued SW winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine
Wind slabs have been forming at higher elevations from SW winds over the last few days.
Recent winds have produced wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. These wind slabs could step down to the storm snow interface resulting in large avalanches.
Recent winds have produced wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. These wind slabs could step down to the storm snow interface resulting in large avalanches.
Recent winds have left isolated wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. If triggered these wind slabs could step down to the Feb 10th storm snow interface resulting in large avalanches.
This layer is becoming less reactive. However, be observant of lee areas and how the layer may react at a local level.
These are becoming less reactive, but look for wind slabs in lees of alpine features and exposed areas.
Recent winds combined with cold temperatures have created widespread 10-20cm thick wind slabs up to pencil stiffness. These will be smaller in size and wont be a problem for a long time, but are a concern in steeper unsupported terrain.
Yesterdays North winds created thin windslabs in many locations which are now covered with new snow. The increasing W winds will also build new winds slabs over the next two days. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep wind loaded slopes.
The new snow and moderate SW winds are staring to build soft slabs in lee areas above tree line. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep wind loaded slopes. Sluffing out of steep terrain is also expected as more new snow arrives.
Soft to hard windslabs, generally 30 cm thick, can be triggered in lee terrain.&nbsp; In steep terrain, the snow is gaining cohesion to act like a storm slab. The new snow sits on a low density cold layer of snow that will take several days to bond.
Lots of fresh snow and moderate southerly winds have created touchy wind slabs 40-60 cm deep in the alpine.
Lots of recent snow and moderate westerly winds have created touchy wind slabs 40-60cm thick in many wind exposed areas.
There are thin windslabs from the last storm on lee features that are reactive to explosives (size 1-2). Expect new windslabs to develop with incoming snow and wind over the weekend.
Strong winds, new snow and warm temperatures are forming wind slabs in lee terrain and are likely to be triggered with light loads such as a skier.
Mod to strong Westerly winds will be stiffening the snow surface and transporting snow to lee aspects. These will be sensitive to human triggering for the next few days.
Recent moderate to strong west winds have stripped fetches and loaded the lees. Lee slopes will be quite touchy and the loading may be enough to trigger natural avalanches
Lee slopes will be loaded from recent strong westerly winds. With more wind and snow in the forecast, these wind slabs will increase in likelihood and size through the weekend.
We will have wind slab development in any exposed areas with the new snow and forecasted mod-strong west winds.&nbsp; Failure of these may step down to the Feb. 10th interface.
Closely associated to the new storm slabs, wind-slabs will be located at higher elevations in direct lee areas. Because of wind transport the wind slabs will be thicker (up to 40cm) than the storm slabs and potentially more touchy.
Confined to immediate lee of alpine features.
40 cm of loose snow is available to be blown into soft slabs by the wind. So far this storm has brought light winds, but we expect small windslabs to develop at the highest elevations where there has been some wind.
This is not yet a wide spread issue and only a few soft wind slabs to size 2 were observed today in the immediate lees of terrain. Monitor slab development with wind gusts tomorrow as this may develop into more of a problem.
These are mainly confined to the immediate lees of ridges. Monitor slab development with wind gusts tomorrow as this may develop into more of a problem.
Some light wind at the ridge tops has produced windslabs. Likelihood of triggering and layer thickness is uncertain.
Strong winds in front of Thursday's storm, combined with another 10cm of snow will make for small, but touchy windslab conditions at the higher elevations by mid to late afternoon on Thursday.
With increased winds and some snow in the forecast, watch for wind slab formation in the lees of ridge crests over the next 24 hours.
Wind slabs 15-25 cm thick were found in immediate lee terrain and failed easily in snowpack tests.
Isolated wind slabs in the lees of alpine ridge crests will still be susceptible to human triggering in the short term.
Isolated wind slabs in the lees of alpine ridge crests will still be susceptible to human triggering in the short term.
Gusty SW winds have formed new wind slabs in immediate lee areas.&nbsp;
The wind affect will be encountered above treeline and above in wind exposed terrain.
Many places have been ravaged by winds from many directions, especially in the alpine.  Watch for pockets of hard slab near ridge tops and cross loaded features..
Many places have been ravaged by winds from many directions, especially in the alpine. Watch for pockets of hard slab near ridge tops and cross loaded features.
Mild temperatures and moderate W winds will cause wind slabs to develop in exposed areas at tree line and above. Watch for pockets of hard slab near ridge tops and on cross loaded features.
Mild temperatures and westerly flow will cause wind slabs to develop in exposed areas at tree line and above. Watch for pockets of hard slab near ridge tops and on cross loaded features.
Strong southwest winds have stripped windward areas and created fresh wind slabs in&nbsp; lee terrain at and above treeline. These windslabs are reactive to skier triggering.
Strong southwest winds have stripped windward areas and created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine. These wind slabs will be reactive in the short term.
Recent strong southwest winds have stripped windward areas and created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine. If triggered these wind slabs can easily step down to the basal facets resulting in a larger avalanche than expected.
Warms temperatures and wind on Jan. 7th have created windslabs that overly the Dec. 18th facet/ surface hoar/ crust layer.  Any avalanche triggered on this layer will likely step down to the deep persistent slab layer.
New snow and strong W winds tomorrow afternoon will create wind slabs in open areas at tree line and above. Ice climbers should watch for sluffing in steep gullies as the new snow arrives.
New windslabs 10 to 40cm deep can be found in almost any lee areas including crossloaded features. These slabs will continue to build Sunday night and Monday with continued precipitation and winds.
New windslabs 20 to 40cm deep can be found in almost any lee areas including crossloaded features. These slabs are easily triggered and some the resulting avalanches have been stepping down to the Dec 18 persistent slabs.
Surface windslabs formed on Jan 18/19 can be triggered by skiers and climbers. Feel for tension in the surface snow and avoid freshly windloaded terrain.
Surface windslabs formed on Jan 18/19 can be triggered by skiers and climbers. Feel for tension in the surface snow and avoid freshly windloaded terrain.
Surface windslabs formed on Jan 18/19 can be triggered by skiers and climbers. Feel for tension in the surface snow and avoid freshly windloaded terrain.
New wind slabs will be forming in open areas above tree line with the strong W winds, precipitation and warming temperatures. These can be triggered by skiers and climbers.
New wind slabs will be continuing to form in open areas above tree line with the strong W winds, new snow and warm temperatures. These will be prone to human triggering over the next few days.
New wind slabs will continue to form in open areas above tree line with the strong W winds and warm temperatures. These will be prone to human triggering over the next few days.
Very strong SW winds over the past few days have created deep windslabs above treeline. These slabs have the potential to trigger the deeper layers in the snowpack, making for a large avalanches. Avoid all windloaded terrain.
Very strong SW winds over the past few days have created windslabs in lee terrain above treeline. These slabs have the potential to trigger the deeper layers in the snowpack, making for a large avalanches. Avoid all windloaded terrain.
Recent snow has left up to 20 cm of light powder on the snow surface, improving the conditions significantly. Light winds have done little to move this snow, but any increase in wind and we expect windslabs to form. Watch out for blowing snow.
In wind exposed areas and at higher elevations, moderate W winds have created soft slabs. These are primarily isolated to immediate lees at this time. In more sheltered areas, this may not be a problem - watch for wind effect on the surface!
Windslabs exist in isolated areas at higher elevations, and this problem will increase late in the day on Thursday as the storm arrives.&nbsp; The bond to the surface under the windslabs is suspicious, so watch out as this new storm changes conditions.
Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of alpine features.
Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of alpine features.
Recent winds have created wind slabs in the lee of alpine features.
Winds from many different directions have formed fresh wind slabs. These are primed for human triggering.
Winds from both the SW and NW have formed fresh wind slabs in open areas above tree line. These are slowly settling out but can still be triggered and may step down to the basal weak layers.
Winds from both the SW and NW have formed fresh wind slabs in open areas above tree line. These are settling out but can still be triggered and may step down to the basal weak layers.
Winds from both the SW and NW have formed fresh wind slabs in open areas above tree line. These are settling out but can still be triggered and may step down to the basal weak layers.
Be cautious near ridge-crests and in lee areas.
Be cautious near ridge-crests and in lee areas. These seem to be isolated to the Icefields Parkway region (found on Observation sub-peak Saturday). These will be a short term problem.
Be cautious near ridge-crests and in lee areas. These seem to be isolated to the Icefields Parkway region.
5 - 10 cm's of new snow has been blown by strong west winds into small windslabs in the alpine. In some areas this covers isolated areas of older windslab that has been reactive to human triggering over the past week.
Snow and high winds Saturday will create poorly bonded windslabs.
20cm distributed by winds will make wind slabs touchy in the short term.
Moderate to strong SW winds on Saturday evening created wind slabs that will be most touchy where they overly suncrusts.
These wind slabs are becoming less sensitive, however human triggering is still possible. Likely this will come in the form of a hard wind slab rather than a soft one, if tested.
These wind slabs have become less sensitive, however human triggering is still possible. Likely this will come in the form of a hard wind slab rather than a soft one, if tested.
Watch for wind slab development over the next 24 hours in the lees of alpine features. These will be sensitive to triggering in isolated features such as ridge crests and will continue to be through the weekend.
5-10cm of recent storm snow has formed wind slabs up to 35cm in the lee areas of alpine features. These will be sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests and cross loaded gullies. Cornices are also becoming a concern.
10 cm of recent storm snow has formed wind slabs up to 35cm in the lee areas at treeline and above. These will be sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests and cross loaded gullies. Cornices are also becoming a concern.
10 cm of recent storm snow has formed wind slabs up to 35cm in the lee areas at treeline and above. These will be sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests and cross loaded gullies. Please see avalanche activity for recent obs.
10 cm of recent storm snow has formed wind slabs up to 35cm in the lee areas at treeline and above. These will be sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests and cross loaded gullies.
Wind slabs up to 35cm can be found in the immediate lee features. Although there has been some improvement, they are sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests, cross loaded gullies, and steep terrain features.
There is generally 10-20 cm available for transport and moderate to strong SW wind continues to build windslabs.&nbsp; They are sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests, cross loaded gullies, and steep terrain features.
There is generally 10-20 cm available for transport and moderate to strong SW wind continues to build windslabs. They are sensitive to human triggering on features such as ridge crests, cross loaded gullies, and steep lee terrain features.
There is generally 10-20 cm available for transport and moderate to strong SW wind continues to build windslabs. With a good freeze Sunday these will become less sensitive, but will be found in immediate lees or ridge crests.
There is generally 10-20 cm available for transport and moderate to strong SW wind continues to build wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is generally 10-20 cm available for transport and moderate SW winds have created wind slabs in exposed locations. These will be most reactive where they </span><span class="s_2823317B">overlie </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">a sun crust (solar aspects).
Windslabs have formed below ridgecrests, often on old crusts. New soft cornice buildup continues.
Wind slabs have formed below ridge crests, often on old crusts.&nbsp; New soft cornice buildup continues.
Recent wind slabs will become buried with the forecasted up-slope storm. Monitor how these are bonding to harder surfaces below.
Small wind slabs will be forming in immediate lees. Places like the Bow Summit/Wapta region may have thicker wind slabs as they received more snow than other areas of the forecast region.
Small wind slabs will be forming in immediate lees. Places like the Bow Summit/Wapta region may have thicker wind slabs as they received more snow than other areas of the forecast region.
Small wind slabs are forming in the immediate lee of prominent features and ridgelines. Areas further to the north have seen, and expected to see, larger snow inputs so greater slab development can be expected in those regions.
15-40 cms of storm snow in the alpine and at treeline is being blown by moderate to strong S/ SW winds and forming windslabs in immediate lees of prominent features and ridgelines.
15-40 cms of storm snow in the alpine and at treeline is being blown by moderate to strong S/ SW winds and forming windslabs in immediate lees of prominent features and ridgelines.
30-70 cms of storm snow in the alpine and at treeline was blown by moderate to strong S-SW-SE winds in immediate lees of prominent features and ridgelines.
The recent storm was accompanied by moderate to strong winds at treeline and above. For a few more days, watch out for fresh windslabs in typically suspicious areas after a storm: leeward and cross loaded slopes or slopes near ridge crests.
The recent storm was accompanied by moderate to strong winds at tree line and above. Things are improving but watch out for wind slabs in typically suspicious areas after a storm: leeward and cross loaded slopes or slopes near ridge crests.
With increasing winds Saturday night, continue to watch for wind slabs in typically suspicious areas: leeward and cross loaded slopes or slopes near ridge crests.
Small windslabs formed with the last storm and are slowly settling out. These were reactive with explosive triggers in the Sunshine area on Monday,
New isolated slabs are forming in alpine terrain
New isolated slabs soft slabs are steadily growing in alpine terrain. These fresh slabs are easily triggered by skiers and will be found in the immediate lee sides of prominent features. Fragile recent cornice growth has also been failing naturally.
Isolated slabs soft slabs are present in immediate lee areas in the alpine. Fragile cornices have also been reported.
Isolated slabs soft slabs are present in immediate lee areas in the alpine.
Some thin, isolated winds slabs are beginning to form in leeward areas near ridge crests as the winds increase. Keep an eye out for these spots when entering steep terrain.&nbsp;
Isolated windslabs can be found in alpine terrain as a result of recent West and Southwest winds.
Isolated windslabs can be found in alpine terrain as a result of recent West and Southwest winds.
Isolated windslabs can be found in alpine terrain as a result of recent West and Southwest winds. These have not been too reactive but may be enough to push someone off their feet in steep, exposed terrain.
Isolated windslabs exist at treeline and in alpine areas. It's hard to pin down exactly where these are, but we have seen two small avalanches in the past 48-hours. Be aware of these, and watch the surface snow closely in exposed areas.
Isolated windslabs exist at treeline and in alpine areas. It's hard to pin down exactly where these are, but several natural and skier triggered avalanches (up to size 1.5) have been reported in the past 48-hours.
Isolated windslabs exist at treeline and in alpine areas. It's hard to pin down exactly where these are, but several natural and skier triggered avalanches (up to size 1.5) have been reported in the past week.
Isolated windslabs exist at treeline and in alpine areas. It's hard to pin down exactly where these are, but several natural and skier triggered avalanches (up to size 1.5) have been reported in the past week.
Isolated wind slabs exist in alpine areas. We have not had any recent reports but several natural and skier triggered avalanches (up to size 1.5) have occurred in the past week.
Isolated wind slabs exist in alpine areas. Today, forecasters triggered a small 0.5 windslab at the back of Chickadee Valley near Chimney peak. This is confirmation that small windslabs still linger in isolated areas.
Isolated wind slabs exist in alpine areas. Yesterday, forecasters triggered a small 0.5 windslab at the back of Chickadee Valley near Chimney peak. These should be easy to spot, so heads up in steep wind effected terrain.
There are still occasional (one or two per day) reports of small windslabs in some areas. Not big enough to bury someone, but certainty a problem if it pushed you into a terrain trap (gully or over a cliff).
There are still occasional reports of small windslabs throughout the area. Not big enough to bury someone, but certainty a problem if it pushed you into a terrain trap (gully or over a cliff).
Some small wind slab development occurred on Thursday with the NE winds as the arctic air arrived. These are small and seem confined to immediate alpine lee areas, but could be a problem if they push you into a terrain trap (gully or over a cliff).
Some small wind slab development occurred on Thursday with the NE winds as the arctic air arrived. These are small and seem confined to immediate alpine lee areas, but could be a problem if they push you into a terrain trap (gully or over a cliff).
Isolated wind slabs were created Thursday as NE winds carrying some snow pushed in from the prairies. More of a problem in eastern areas. These are mainly small and local to ridge crests however they may entrain faceted snow and run far.
Isolated wind slabs were created Thursday as NE winds carrying some snow pushed in from the prairies. More of a problem in eastern areas. These are mainly small and local to ridge crests however they may entrain faceted snow and run far.
Although our area only received about 10 cm of snow earlier this week, rising winds above treeline have created isolated windslabs up to 30 cm deep, sometimes bonding poorly to the underlying suncrust or facets.
The new snow and mod-strong west wind is creating fresh winslabs in the alpine. These slabs are generally bonding poorly to the underlying suncrust or facets.
New snow with mod-strong west winds have produced small, soft windslabs in the alpine. Typically they dissipate once significantly below ridge crests.
New snow with mod-strong west winds have produced small, soft windslabs in the alpine. They are settling out with the mild temperatures and light winds, but have been most reactive on S/SW aspects where they overly a buried suncrust.
West winds are forming&nbsp; small, thin slabs next to high alpine ridge crests. Although small in size, triggering one of these slabs may result in a significant avalanche if it pushes a sluff in a steep slope beneath it.
Isolated wind slabs near ridge crests have been formed by West winds. These are small in nature but may be sitting over facets or sun crust which can run further than expected.
Isolated wind slabs near ridge crests have been formed by west winds. These are small in nature but may be sitting over facets or sun crust which can run further than expected.
The new snow over the last week has been slowly adding up, compounded by moderate west winds to created localized windslabs. Pay close attention to the distribution of the snow in the alpine.
The new snow over the last week has been adding up in increments, compounded by moderate west winds to create localized windslabs. Today, forecasters were able to ski cut numerous soft slabs in the immediate lee. They were small, slow and sluggish.
The incoming snow and 10-25 new snow from the past week will build windslabs over the weak faceted snow surfaces with the forecast for&nbsp; mod- strong West wind &amp; warm temperatures over Thursday &amp; Friday. We expect a small avalanche cycle by Friday.
Forecasted strong Westerly winds and new snow will continue to form touchy wind slabs over the previous facetted surfaces.&nbsp; Once initiated, these can gouge down to the facets and run further than expected, especially in thin snowpack areas.
Forecasted strong Westerly winds and new snow will continue to form touchy wind slabs over the previous facetted surfaces. Once initiated, these can gouge down to the facets and run further than expected, especially in thin snowpack areas.
Many ridgecrest features have been loaded by S and SW winds with the recent storm and new cornice growth is evident. Soft slabs may become buried by incoming snow tonight and may not appear obvious.
Many ridgecrest features have been loaded by S and SW winds with the recent storm and new cornice growth is evident.
Windslabs are likely to be triggered in leeward areas above treeline - we are on the tail end of an avalanche cycle, and human triggering is likely in many areas.
With the incoming wind and precipitation, we can expect touchy conditions on lee features at treeline and above. These windslabs have triggered persistent slabs and entrained facets at lower elevations recently resulting in large avalanches recently
With the incoming wind and precipitation, we can expect touchy conditions on lee features at treeline and above. These windslabs may triggered persistent slabs resulting larger avalanches.
We are in the midst of a storm cycle - new snow, strong winds and warm temperatures have created windslabs that make for poor skiing and easy triggering. Avoid avalanche terrain for the next 24-hours.
SW winds during the warm wet storm Thursday built soft slabs 50 to 100cm deep in lee areas and established fragile new growth on cornices. Although these slabs exist at upper elevations, avalanches have the potential to run a long distance. 
SW winds during the warm wet storm Thursday built soft slabs 50 to 100cm deep in lee areas and established fragile new growth on cornices. Although these slabs generally exist at upper elevations, avalanches have the potential to run a long distance.
Recent wind has built soft slabs 30 to 50cm deep in lee areas and established new growth on cornices. Although these slabs generally exist at upper elevations, avalanches have the potential to run a long distance.
Recent wind has built soft slabs 30 to 50cm deep in alpine and tree line lee areas, and established new growth on cornices. Although these slabs are slowly becoming more difficult to trigger, human triggering is still possible.
Previous wind has built soft slabs 30 to 50cm deep in alpine and tree line lee areas. Although these slabs are slowly becoming more difficult to trigger, human triggering is still possible.
Previous wind has built soft slabs 30 to 50cm deep in alpine and tree line lee areas. Although these slabs are slowly becoming more difficult to trigger, human triggering is still possible.
Previous wind has built soft slabs 30 to 50cm deep in alpine and tree line lee areas. Although these slabs are slowly becoming more difficult to trigger, human triggering is still possible.
10-20 cm of new snow is expected by Saturday accompanied by strong West winds. This will result in rapid loading of lee slopes and a substantial increase in natural avalanche activity especially in alpine areas.
New snow and very strong winds have created&nbsp; touchy wind slabs in the alpine.
New snow and very strong wind on Saturday have created touchy wind slabs in the alpine.
Windslabs still exist in the alpine on lee features to widespread wind affect from the weekend.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where windslabs 10-30 cm thick continue to be reactive.&nbsp; If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where windslabs 10-30 cm thick continue to be reactive. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where fresh windslabs 10-40 cm thick have recently formed. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where fresh windslabs 10-40 cm thick have recently formed. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have formed fresh windslabs 10-40 cm thick. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have recently formed windslabs 10-40 cm thick. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have recently formed windslabs 10-40+ cm thick. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have recently formed windslabs 10-40+ cm thick. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have recently formed windslabs 10-40+ cm thick. If triggered, there is potential to step down to the persistent weak layer and to ground in thin areas.
Be mindful of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where moderate to strong W winds have recently formed windslabs 10-40+ cm thick and developed fragile cornices.&nbsp; Failures of these have stepped down to the persistent weak layer and ground.
Be aware of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where recent moderate to strong W winds have formed wind slabs and developed fragile cornices. Recent wind slab avalanches have also stepped down to the persistent weak layer and the ground.
Be wary of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where recent moderate to strong W winds have formed wind slabs and developed fragile cornices. Recent wind slab avalanches have also stepped down to the persistent weak layer and the ground.
Be wary of cross loaded features and the lees of ridges where recent moderate to strong W winds have formed wind slabs and developed fragile cornices. Recent wind slab avalanches have also stepped down to the persistent weak layer and the ground.
The possibility of small windslabs exists in alpine lee areas. Watch for these at the local level.
The possibility of small windslabs exists in alpine lee areas. Watch for these at the local level.
Strong winds on Thursday will redistribute the recent snow and create touchy windslabs in leeward ares. Use common sense to avoid these places, and pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect windslabs easily.
Strong winds on Thursday will redistribute the recent snow and create touchy windslabs in leeward ares. Use common sense to avoid these places, and pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect windslabs easily.
SW winds have created small wind slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Use common sense to avoid these places, and pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily.
SW winds have created small wind slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Use common sense to avoid these places, and pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily.
W winds have created small wind slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Use common sense to avoid these places, and pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily.
Recent W winds and new snow have created wind slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily and avoid these spots.
Recent W winds and new snow have created soft slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily and avoid these spots.
Recent W winds and new snow have created soft slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily and avoid these spots.
Recent W winds and new snow have created soft slabs in leeward ares near ridge crests. Pay attention to the snow surface conditions while touring - you can usually detect wind slabs easily and avoid these spots.
Recent W winds and new snow have created soft slabs in lee areas and cross-loaded features.
Recent W winds and new snow have created soft slabs in lee areas and cross-loaded features.
Another 10 cm with moderate to strong W winds has contributed to windslab and cornice development. With more snow expected Sunday night expect these slabs to develop further and remain touchy for a few days.
Over the past seven days we're received 45 cm of light snow, so it won't take much wind to create small pockets of drifted windslabs in areas on the leeward side of ridge crests at higher elevations.
30-50 cms of new snow over the last few days sits on buried wind slabs from last weeks storm.&nbsp; Although these windslabs are becoming more stubborn, if triggered they could step down to the deeper weak layers.
There seems to be quite variable reports of wind slab development, from touchy around Lake Louise to smaller and more stubborn n the Sunshine area. Watch locally for their development.
Hard to get a solid handle on this problem, but with 30 cm of new snow and a lot of NE wind today, wind slabs should be expected. Reverse loading creates challenges as things can be backwards, so make careful observations of how the snow is loaded.
Surprisingly very little wind slab formation in the Lake Louise back country today. Areas to watch for are the immediate lee near ridge top.
Surprisingly very little wind slab formation. Areas to watch for are the immediate lee near ridge top.
Forecasted winds for Friday and Saturday may create fresh wind slabs.
Moderate to strong winds today have added to the wind slab in the alpine. The alpine snowpack is highly variable with wind affect ranging from impenetrable hard slab to loose faceted snow. Identifying this avalanche problem may be challenging.
Strong winds have added to the wind slab problem. By now the alpine snowpack is highly variable ranging from impenetrable hard slab to loose faceted snow. Probe often to determine the extent of the wind slabs and avoid them in steep terrain.
New snow and strong winds have created a reactive wind slab on exposed slopes in the alpine and tree line. This new slab sits over a very faceted snowpack creating a weak interface. Natural and skier trigger avalanches to size 2 were reported today.
New snow and strong winds have created a windslab on exposed slopes in the alpine and tree line that could be easilly skier triggered. This new slab sits over a very faceted snowpack creating a weak interface.
New snow and strong winds have created a windslab on exposed slopes in the alpine and tree line that could be easilly skier triggered. This new slab sits over a very faceted snowpack creating a weak interface.
New snow and strong winds have created a wind-slab on exposed slopes in the alpine and tree line that could be easily skier triggered. This new slab sits over a very faceted snowpack creating a weak interface.
Fresh wind slabs 20-40 cm thick have formed in the lees of alpine features. These will be touchy in the short term with the current snow and wind forecast. Once initiated, they may trigger a persistent slab on the Dec.19th facets.
Thick wind slabs have formed in the lees of alpine features. These will be touchy in the short term with the current snow and wind forecast. Once initiated, they may trigger a persistent slab on the Dec.19th facets.
Thick wind slabs have formed in the lees of alpine features. These will be touchy in the short term with the current snow and wind forecast. Once initiated, they may trigger a persistent slab on the Dec.19th facets.
Thick wind slabs have formed in the lees of alpine features. Once initiated, they may trigger a persistent slab on the Dec.19th facets. As temperatures drop this week, expect this problem to become less reactive.
Pay close attention to the texture of the snow surface as you are traveling, and watch out for dense, wind drifted snow which could indicate the presence of a wind slab. Areas near ridge crests or sides of gullies are obvious places to find these.
Pay close attention to the texture of the snow surface as you are traveling. Watch out for dense, wind drifted snow which could indicate the presence of a wind slab. Areas near ridge crests or sides of gullies are obvious places to find these.
Wind slabs up to 40 cm thick exist in the alpine and some treeline locations. Even a small wind slab has the potential to step down into the weak facetted mid-pack resulting in a bigger avalanche.
Wind slabs up to 40 cm thick exist in the alpine and some treeline locations. Even a small wind slab has the potential to step down into the weak facetted mid-pack resulting in a bigger avalanche.
Wind slabs up to 40 cm thick exist in the alpine and some treeline locations. Even a small wind slab has the potential to step down into the weak facetted mid-pack resulting in a bigger avalanche.
Wind slabs up to 40 cm thick exist in the alpine and some treeline locations. Even a small wind slab has the potential to step down into the weak facetted mid-pack resulting in a bigger avalanche.
Wind slabs up to 40 cm thick exist in the alpine and some treeline locations. Even a small wind slab has the potential to step down into the weak facetted mid-pack resulting in a bigger avalanche.
Small windslabs and loose snow avalanches can be triggered in the recent storm snow. The main concern is in areas where significant terrain traps exist. Take extra caution when traveling around cliffs and steep gullies.
Winds from the north have created hard wind slabs in many areas, and these are reverse from normal locations. These slabs are hard to trigger, with a single person, but if they go it will be a dense piece of snow to ride.
Winds from the north have created hard wind slabs in many areas, and these are reverse from normal locations. These slabs are hard to trigger, with a single person, but if they go it will be a dense piece of snow to ride.
Winds from the north have created hard wind slabs in many areas, and these are reverse from normal locations. These slabs are hard to trigger, with a single person, but if they go it will be a dense piece of snow to ride.
Winds from the north have created hard wind slabs in many areas, and these are reverse from normal locations. These slabs are hard to trigger, with a single person, but if they go it will be a dense piece of snow to ride.
Winds from the north have created hard wind slabs in many areas, and these are reverse from normal locations. These are becoming harder to initiate, and will likely not be a problem in a few days time.
Moderate to strong south and sw winds have scoured the alpine and created some new windslabs in alpine and some treeline features.
Moderate to strong south and sw winds have scoured the alpine and created some new windslabs in alpine and some treeline features.
Recent winds  ranging from East to SW have created some new windslabs in alpine and treeline features. In some cases, these have been observed to provide enough weight to step down to the deep persistent layer, causing a larger avalanche.
Recent winds ranging from East to SW have created some new windslabs in alpine and treeline features. In some cases, these have been observed to provide enough weight to step down to the deep persistent layer, causing a larger avalanche.
Recent winds ranging from East to SW have created some new windslabs in alpine and treeline features. In some cases, these have been observed to provide enough weight to step down to the deep persistent layer, causing a larger avalanche.
Recent winds ranging from East to SW have created some new windslabs in alpine and treeline features. In some cases, these have been observed to provide enough weight to step down to the deep persistent layer, causing a larger avalanche.
Small windslabs persist in lee alpine areas. Watch for these wind slabs as you approach ridge-tops and cross-loaded features.
New wind slabs have been reactive in the Lake Louise region near ridge top in the last 24 hours. These will likely remain reactive in the short term while winds speeds stay elevated.
Continued strong to extreme wind and light amounts of new snow continue to form slabs in lees areas. These will remain reactive in the short term while winds speeds stay elevated.
Strong to extreme South and West winds combined with 5 to 10 cm of new snow continue to form slabs in lees areas Monday. These are likely to remain reactive for some time after the winds abate
Strong to extreme South and West winds combined with 5 to 10 cm of new snow continue to form slabs in lees areas Monday. These are likely to remain reactive for some time after the winds abate.
Activity on new wind slabs has slowed down due to colder temperatures, but watch for them in steep exposed areas at upper elevations. Up until 2 days ago there was quite a bit of wind slab avalanche activity.
We suspect this problem exists at the higher elevations, but do not yet have a real observation of it.&nbsp; With the current fresh snow available for transport, only a very small increase in winds speed will create wind slabs.
Soft wind-slabs exist at high elevation. Additionally, forecasters noticed wind-slabs in lee areas with a West aspect due to the N and E wind during the last storm.
Fresh wind slabs can be expected with the new snow and strong forecasted winds.
Expect drifted snow to be deeper than 100 cm in leeward areas on Friday and very susceptible to human triggering. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth and remember that any fracture lines my extend further that you expect.
Expect drifted snow to be deeper than 100 cm in leeward areas on Saturday and very susceptible to human triggering. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth and remember that fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Expect drifted snow to be deeper than 100 cm in leeward areas on Sunday and very susceptible to human triggering over the next few days. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth as fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Strong to extreme wind on Sunday has created fresh wind-slabs that are ripe for human triggering. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth as fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Strong to extreme wind on Sunday created wind-slabs and cornices that are ripe for triggering. Slabs are becoming firmer in high start zones. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth as fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Strong to extreme wind on Sunday created wind-slabs and cornices that are ripe for triggering. Slabs are becoming firmer in high start zones. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth as fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Strong to extreme wind on Sunday created wind-slabs and cornices that are ripe for triggering. Slabs are becoming firmer in high start zones. Give avalanche terrain a wide berth as fracture lines may extend further that you expect.
Fresh snow and moderate SW winds have created touchy windslabs in alpine and open terrain near treeline.
Fresh snow and moderate SW winds have created touchy windslabs in alpine and open terrain near treeline.
Previous fresh snow and moderate SW winds have created windslabs which have been most reactive in alpine areas. 
Winds from several days ago have created firm wind slabs which are now buried. Probe for these especially near ridge crests and in cross loaded features. These are becoming less reactive but should still be part of your decision making process.
Small isolated new wind slabs are present in the alpine. Winds from several days ago have also created firm wind slabs which are now buried. Probe for these buried hard layers especially near ridge crests and in cross loaded features.
Small isolated new wind slabs are present in the alpine. Winds from several days ago have also created firm wind slabs which are now buried. Probe for these buried hard layers especially near ridge crests and in cross loaded features.
Small isolated new wind slabs are present in the alpine. Winds from several days ago have also created firm wind slabs which are now buried. Probe for these buried hard layers especially near ridge crests and in cross loaded features.
Gusty west winds on Saturday have created small wind slabs in the alpine with sluffing in steep gullies.
Gusty west winds on Saturday have created small wind slabs in the alpine with sluffing in steep gullies.
West wind (mod to strong) and light snowfall amounts will create wind-slabs in lee areas at tree-line and above starting Tuesday evening. There is uncertainty as to how touchy these slabs will be.
With increased load and strong to extreme winds, expect rapid wind loading and failure of new wind slabs. These may be enough of a trigger in certain places to step down to deep persistent layers causing bigger avalanches.
New snow and strong SW winds are forming fresh windslabs and sensitive cornices. If these fail they could provide enough of a load to trigger deep persistent layers resulting in large avalanches.
20-40cm of new snow and strong SW winds have forming fresh wind slabs and sensitive cornices above treeline. If these fail they could provide enough of a load to trigger deep persistent layers resulting in large avalanches.
50cm of dry snow from the past week is being blown into cohesive windslabs at higher elevations. Expect these to react easily to triggers, and keep your distance from avalanche starting zones. We have seen long propagations up to 400m this past week.
50cm of dry snow from the past week is being blown into cohesive windslabs at higher elevations. Expect these to react easily to triggers, and keep your distance from avalanche starting zones. We have seen long propagations up to 400m this past week.
50-60cm of dry snow from the past week is being blown into cohesive wind slabs at higher elevations. Warmer temperatures will help settle these out and become less reactive, but it may take a few days for the snowpack to fully adjust to the new load.
60-80cm of dry snow from the past week is being blown into cohesive wind slabs at higher elevations. Warmer temperatures will help settle these out and become less reactive, but it may take a few days for the snowpack to fully adjust to the new load.
A 40-50cm cohesive windslab exists at higher elevations, and in specific wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and its expected that skiers could trigger it.
A 40-50cm cohesive windslab exists at higher elevations, and in wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and is producing avalanches now.
A 40-50cm cohesive windslab exists at higher elevations, and in wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and continues to produce avalanches
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and in wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and continues to produce avalanches
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and in wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and continues to produce avalanches
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and in wind effected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and continues to produce avalanches. Correspondingly cornices have grown significantly and are fragile.
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and in wind affected areas near treeline. This slab reacts easily to tests and continues to produce avalanches. Correspondingly, cornices have grown significantly and are fragile.
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and on ridges near tree line. This slab is still reactive in tests and can produce avalanches. Cornices have also grown significantly and are fragile. Avoid all areas with recent wind effect.
Wind slabs over 1m deep exist at higher elevations, and on ridges near tree line. This slab is still reactive in tests and can produce avalanches. Cornices have also grown significantly and are fragile. Avoid all areas with recent wind effect.
Wind loading was occurring through the day on Wednesday, and we expect fresh windslabs to be forming at higher elevations. Some speculate that today's wind loading was the trigger for a very large avalanche near Bow Hut.
Wind loading was occurring through the day on Thursday, and fresh windslabs have formed at higher elevations. These windslabs are easy to trigger and will likely be enough load to trigger a larger avalanche.
Wind transport was significant Thursday and has continued to a lesser extent Friday. Expect the fresh slabs that have formed at higher elevations to be easy to trigger. Expect the new growth on cornices to be fragile.
Wind transport continues to load lees features. Expect the fresh slabs that have formed at higher elevations to be easy to trigger. Expect the new growth on cornices to be fragile.
Wind transport continues near ridge crests in the alpine and the new growth on cornices appears to be quite fragile. Avoid areas with recent wind loading and terrain threatened by cornices.
Fresh wind slabs have been reported on lee aspects in the alpine.
With the forecast winds and new snow we expect new wind slabs to form in the alpine and cornice growth to increase. Watch for fresh wind loading near ridge crests, and avoid areas exposed to cornices.
Fragile new cornice growth and small fresh windslabs have formed with the recent storm.
New cornice growth and small fresh windslabs have formed with the recent storm specific to immediate lees in the alpine..
Newly formed windslabs developed saturday morning, Load was specific to lees features and up to 40cm thick. Reports of several skier triggered slabs to size 1.5 Saturday.
Up to 40cm of recent snow has been available to transport by West winds. Skiers could easily trigger windslabs local to ridges Friday. With more wind and more snow in the forecast, expect these slabs to remain touchy through Sunday.
Moderate to strong west winds with new snow have created soft slabs in the alpine. Skier triggering will remain likely through Sunday. Use caution if entering steep lee loaded areas and expect sluffing in steep gullies until the winds ease off.
A natural avalanche was &quot;heard&quot;  originating on steep unskiable terrain on a predominantly Northeasterly aspect in Hilda creek area. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
A size 2 avalanche was observed on the Parker ridge slidepaths. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
A size 2 avalanche was observed on the Parker ridge slidepaths. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
Steady moderate Southwest winds are loading Northeast aspect ridgetops and lee terrain features. Triggering a windslab may provide the energy for an avalanche to step down to the persistent weakness described below.
Gusting Southwest winds are moving 20cm of  storm snow onto Northeast aspect ridgetops and lee terrain features. Triggering a windslab may provide the energy for an avalanche to step down to the persistent weakness described below.
Variable and localized winds will continue to transport storm snow onto lee aspects particularly at ridgetops. Triggering a windslab is possible in immediate lee alpine features.
Variable and winds created this slab condition on lee aspects particularly at ridge tops.
Variable localized winds are creating this slab condition on lee aspects particularly at ridge tops and specific features such as cross loading gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increase in activity as winds expected to increase Sunday.
Increasing winds are creating windslabs on mainly, but not exclusively, lee aspects particularly at high elevation ridge tops and specific features such as alpine gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
Sunday's winds created a stiff wind slabs on lee aspects particularly at high elevation ridge tops and specific features such as alpine gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
Wind slab is present on all open lee slopes from the alpine into tree line elevations. Several natural slab avalanches have been observed on this layer today.  Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
Wind slab is present on all open lee slopes from the alpine into tree line elevations. Several natural slab avalanches have been observed on this layer.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes.  No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed  in the last week, and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
A breakable 10cm + wind slab on an exposed ridge feature did not propagate and expand to an avalanche indicating that more recent wind slabs are still bonding well to the older snow surface.
Moderate test results at treeline in the Portal creek area occurred on a Southeast facing 35 degree slope below a 25cm wind slab.
Moderate test results at treeline in the Portal creek area occurred on a Southeast facing 35 degree slope below a 25cm wind slab. Strong SW winds in the Icefields area at upper elevations are likely adding to this condition.
Previous moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area at upper elevations have added to this condition.
10 cm of new snow has buried the wind slabs that formed earlier this week from moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area.
Thursday's 10 cm of snow has buried the wind slabs which formed earlier this week. Winds have shifted from S to N. Watch for reverse loading patterns.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has buried the preexisting wind slabs. Winds have shifted from S to N yet remain in light range. Watch for reverse loading patterns from local terrain influences.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has buried the preexisting wind slabs. Winds have shifted from S to N yet remain in light range. Watch for reverse loading patterns from local terrain influences.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has covered the widespread wind slab condition that remains following last week's wind event. Current winds remain light and little change is expected in the snowpack.
The wind slab condition that formed following last week's wind event has been buried by recent snows. These wind slabs are most likely found immediate to ridge lines on open slopes.
Moderate to strong westerly winds continue to build wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines.  No avalanche activity was observed on this developing condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have created wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines especially in the Icefields area. No avalanche activity has been observed on this condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have created wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines especially in the Icefields area. No avalanche activity has been observed on this condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic; however, it remains possible to trigger one in steep unsupported terrain. Assess your transitions for changing conditions.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic; however, it remains possible to trigger one in steep unsupported terrain. Assess your transitions for changing conditions.
New wind slabs will be forming on lee slopes with 30 cm of storm snow and strong SW alpine winds.  Open tree line features will also see slab development.  In many lee areas, these slabs will be sitting on top of the weak January 6th surface hoar.
Last Wednesday's 30cm storm is rapidly evolving into a windslab with the influence of alpine winds. This may cover a buried surface hoar from Jan 6 yet its remained unreactive. Minor whumphing and upside down powder was noted today in the alpine. 
Wednesday's 30cm storm has evolved into a windslab on a variety of aspects. This may cover a buried surface hoar from Jan 6 yet its remained unreactive or stubborn. Minor whumphing and cracking was noted on Saturday in the alpine. 
Last week's 30cm storm has produced new wind slabs on a variety of aspects. These slabs are resting on a surface hoar layer (Jan6) that is fairly widespread yet remains stubborn to triggers. Rapid warming will make these slabs easier to trigger.
Significant new windslab formation and loading observed today with the arrival of intense NW winds at upper elevations. Once triggered, these events are stepping down to ground.
Slabs have formed on a variety of aspects from moderate to strong winds (with extreme gusts).  This condition is more prevalent with increasing elevation.
Hard and soft slabs continue to build on a variety of aspects from moderate to strong winds.  Natural slab avalanches have initiated on the surface hoar layer and then stepped down to either the basal facets or the November rain crust.
Hard to soft wind slabs have developed on lee aspects.  Numerous full depth natural slab avalanches have been observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine.  Wide propagations can be expected.
Wind slabs have developed on a variety of lee aspects overlying a buried surface hoar in locations from Jan 6th. Avalanches have been observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine some with wide propagations or stepping down.
Extreme winds have developed hard wind slabs on a variety of lee aspects. It sporadically overlies a buried surface hoar from Jan 6th. Natural avalanches were initially observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine but now subsided.
Last week's extreme winds have developed hard wind slabs on lee aspects. It sporadically overlies a buried surface hoar from Jan 6th. Avalanches were initially observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine but activity subsided since Friday.
Recent wind effect has destroyed most of the surface snow and left hard slabs which could be triggered from shallow snowpack areas. Watch for steep and unsupported areas of windloaded snow.
Recent wind effect has destroyed most of the surface snow and left hard slabs which could be triggered from shallow snowpack areas, or in isolated steep pockets of windloaded snow.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. 
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger.?
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. New thin wind slabs are forming in exposed areas above treeline with recent flurries.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. New thin wind slabs are forming in exposed areas above treeline with recent flurries.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas.  Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with continued moderate to strong Northwest winds.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas.  Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with continued moderate to strong Southwest to Northwest winds.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas. Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with what little snow is available and continued moderate to strong Southwest winds.
Hard persistent windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas. Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow.
Hard persistent slabs up to 30cm thick are widespread above treeline and appear to be mostly unreactive.  Thin wind slabs may be found in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow and may be touchy.
Hard persistent slabs up to 30cm thick are widespread above treeline and appear to be mostly unreactive.? Thin wind slabs may be found in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow and may be touchy.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately.  It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs. 
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs.
Recent snowfall amounts vary depending on location. Reports from Shangri-La indicate as much as 10cm of new snow.  This new snow  is forming wind slabs that are sitting on the previous widespread hardslab and may be sensitive to light triggers.
Recent snowfall amounts vary depending on location. Reports from Shangri-La indicate as much as 10cm of new snow.? This new snow is forming wind slabs that are sitting on the previous widespread hardslab and may be sensitive to light triggers.
Up to 10cm of snow from recent flurries has been redistributed by moderate NW winds onto the Southeast aspect of terrain features. This soft slab could knock a person over in steeper terrain.
Moderate to strong Southwest winds beginning today in the icefields will create windslabs from the 10 - 20cm snowfall expected overnight. This  will load lee terrain features.
Yesterday's frontal passage produced only sporadic snowfalls ranging from 3 to 12cm. This was redistributed by moderate to strong SW winds overnight and through most of today. Expect lee sides of terrain features to have soft slabs on them.
Thin pockets of windslab can be expected below Northeasterly ridge lines.  These windslabs may be triggered on steeper slopes.
Wind and little new snow dominate the alpine landscape. On certain lee features this crust is thick enough to form a wind slab,  and it may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin snowpack areas.
Saturday's 20cm of snow  has evolved into a surface windslab and appears to be bonding well. They sit on a variety of surfaces such as previously smooth hard slab and sastrugi surfaces. 
Saturday's 20cm of snow  has evolved into windslab that appears to be bonding well. These slabs sit on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
Saturday's 20cm of snow has evolved into a variable windslab and appears to be bonding well. It sits on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
Saturday's 20cm of snow has evolved into a variable windslab and appears to be bonding well. It sits on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
February 16th 20cm of snow evolved into a variable thickness windslab. It sits on a variety of surfaces and aspects. Will be found wind-pressed and thinner on windward aspects and thicker and denser on lee aspects. Overall its firm and supportive.   
Moderate to strong winds from all directions in the icefields continue to scour and redistribute any snow available in the area. New windslabs may develop in unexpected locations on terrain features and ridgetops.
Expected snowfall has been reduced to light snow flurries redistributed to Easterly aspects by light to moderate Westerly winds. This just adds another thin windslab over previous hard and soft windslabs on lee sides of terrain features.
The snow surface consisting of earlier windslabs may be covered by light snow flurries with very little wind.  This is not expected to add any real load to the snowpack in the next few days. More snow may be forthcoming into the weekend.
The snow surface consisting of earlier windslabs may be covered by light snow&nbsp; accumulations. This does not add any real load to the snowpack.  However, more snow is expected for the weekend.
The forecasted incoming warm snowfall may bond well to the current windslab layers at the snow surface. However, if there is significant snowfall and high winds, yet another slab will develop.
Moderate to strong Westerly winds will be forming wind slabs below lee ridgelines on Sunday.
Moderate to strong Westerly winds continue to form wind slabs below lee ridgelines  and terrain features through Sunday night.
Last week's snow will continue to add to the wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of triggering slopes.
Strong SW winds are building new windslabs at upper elevations. 
Thick soft slabs are developing with continued moderate to strong SW winds.&nbsp; Slabs are thickest and most easily triggered just below ridgelines.&nbsp; Slab avalanches can possibly trigger large, full snowpack avalanches on thin snowpack slopes.
100cm cm has fallen since March 13. Initially strong N winds reverse loaded many slopes but now has shifted to moderate Westerly. Soft slabs are developing below ridgelines yet remains spotty in many zones. Wind transport is occurring in alpine. 
Deep windslabs continue to develop.  Previous winds from the north and south will be replaced by gusty moderate west winds overnight.  Because of this loading pattern, expect slab conditions on a wide variety of aspects.
Windslabs continue to develop with 90cm of snow since March 13. North winds with the storm reverse loaded gullies and now steady moderate west winds load N and NE aspects. Expect slab conditions on a wide variety of aspects continuing to develop.
Recent winds have formed new windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests above treeline.  These slabs are roughly 10-15cm thick, and where they are sitting on previous crusts may be reactive to skier traffic.
Winds have formed windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests above treeline. These slabs are roughly 10-15cm thick sitting on previous crusts. It is possible to initiate from skier traffic where its bonded poorly to the underlying crust.
Winds continue forming windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests. These slabs sit on previous crusts. Suspect it remains possible for a skier to initiate this slab where it bonds poorly to the underlying crust. N winds reverse loading pockets.
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects in exposed terrain around ridgecrests. Where these slabs sit on previous crusts, the likelihood of a skier triggered avalanche increases.
Hard wind slabs pressed into lee and cross loaded features at tree line and above.
Isolated wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features
Variable wind slabs exist throughout the landscape.
Variable windslabs continue to form with moderate to strong winds. Be observant where this slab is building.
Winds continue to develop this condition. Variable thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation.
Recent North winds are loading South aspects. With winds and snow loading, this layer has the potential to increase sensitivity to triggers.
Strong winds near ridge tops have loaded depressions and shallow terrain features with slab snow. Steep and unsupported terrain with terrain traps below are high risk areas.
Winds from both the south and north over the past 10 days have deposited soft slab conditions in the alpine near ridge tops and open features near treeline.
Last week's Northerly winds may have developed slabs in unexpected locations on south aspects and terrain features. Evaluate the slope for where a small slide might sweep you down into rocky terrain.
Strong to extreme gusting winds from the South through to the West will be developing additional windslabs on lee aspects at treeline and on lee terrain features in the alpine.
Winds have been strong adding to this condition. Expect unusual locations for wind-slab development.
Wind slabs will continue to develop with the new snow and gusting winds. The turbulent winds seem to constantly change direction and gusts are pushing into extreme wind speeds. Expect to find wind slabs in unusual terrain features.
Winds gusting from all directions are redistributing the snow into the sheltered terrain features. Any slope is steep enough to slide and has enough snow to ski, should be evaluated for windslabs.
Winds continue to build slabs on the lee aspects near ridgetops and on the lee side of terrain features at treeline and above. Anything line that has enough snow to ski on and is steep enough to slide should be evaluated for wind slabs.
Increased winds from the south and west have contributed to a new load on alpine lees.&nbsp;
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The wind slab is highly variable across all slopes from breakable to bullet proof. Watch for continued loading in alpine features above ice climbs and skier terrain.
Recent turbulent winds&nbsp; have redistributed snow into sheltered terrain features. Anything that is steep enough to slide and has sufficient snow to ski on should be evaluated.
Recent turbulent winds have redistributed snow into sheltered terrain features. Anything that is steep enough to slide and has sufficient snow to ski on should be evaluated. Recent snow likely is hiding this problem.
5cm of new snow in the Bald Hills area produced some decent skiing, but is beginning to form new windslabs in exposed areas from moderate southwest winds.
Winds continue to be primarily from the Southwest and will likely form new pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline.
Steady Southwest winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features above treeline. Recent natural activity has been observed in crossloaded gully features in the alpine.
New snow and winds will contribute to wind slab development.
New snow overnight and winds will continue wind slab development. Fresh snow may be hiding this condition.
New snow over the weekend and winds will add to the wind slab development and hide it in some cases. Check for freshly loaded spots where a pocket of this instability would exist. Iceclimbers be cautious of crossloaded gullies and terrain traps.
Check for freshly loaded spots where a pocket of this instability would exist. Ice climbers, be cautious of cross-loaded gullies and terrain traps
&nbsp; Avalanches on this layer have potential to step down to weaker basal layers resulting in large slides.&nbsp;
Lee aspects have an upper snowpack consisting of several hard windslabs which could release and affect the layers below it.
Multiple wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
Multiple wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
Wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine are forming new windslabs at upper elevations.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine are forming new windslabs at upper elevations.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine have formed new windslabs at upper elevations which have the potential to step down and trigger large slides on the basal weakness.
The upper snowpack is a stratified layer of multiple windslabs. Recent field tests have produced failures with moderate shear strength. Currently this condition is less prevalent at treeline. Forecasted snowfall and wind will increase this concern.
The upper snowpack is a stratified layer of multiple windslabs. Recent field tests have produced failures with moderate shear strength. Currently this condition is less prevalent at treeline. Forecasted snowfall and wind will increase this concern.
Alpine and tree line winds had added a stiff wind slab to the weak snowpack. If this layer triggers it will likely step down to the basal weakness mentioned above.
These winds slabs have now been buried by the new snow so will be hard to locate.&nbsp;
55cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 48hrs and is being redistributed by moderate to strong SW winds significantly overloading the snowpack. Lee features will be creating dangerous conditions overhead and underfoot.
A failure in this layer is likely to trigger the weak basal facet layer below.
As the warmer temperatures stiffen up the snow surface, even a small avalanche could step down to the basal facet layer resulting in a full depth avalanche.
Triggering this layer could potentially initiate deeper instabilities. 
Wind slabs are still touchy at upper elevations.&nbsp; Extensive scouring and cross loading was apparent today during helicopter control efforts on upper targets in the alpine.&nbsp;
Windslabs have been triggered on this interface buried in the snowpack as well as deeper on the basal facet layer.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of touchy windslabs.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of touchy windslabs.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of reactive windslabs.
Be aware of solar warming which could trigger a slide on this layer which in turn may step down and release the basal weakness.
Recent small wind slabs in loaded terrain features released on solar aspects and stepped down to the weak facet creating a full depth avalanche. Watch for wind loaded pockets over unsupported terrain such as between pitches of an ice climb.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow into isolated pockets of wind slab at alpine elevations.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow into isolated pockets of wind slab at alpine elevations.
Strong northerly winds from a few days ago redistributed snow into isolated pockets of wind slab at alpine elevations.
Strong northerly winds from a few days ago redistributed snow into isolated pockets of wind slab at alpine elevations.
New snow with variable wind directions and speeds have translated to wind loaded pockets of storm slab potentially overlying weak surface facets. Loose avalanches are also possible.
Pockets of wind loaded slab overly weak surface facets in sheltered areas at tree line and above.
Some pockets of wind slab exist in sheltered alpine features at ridge line. No natural activity was observed today but with more snow and strong SW winds we expect the hazard to increase through Saturday night and Sunday.
New windslabs are forming and adding to the load on lee aspects, primarily East facing terrain. Small windslabs may trigger deeper persistent slabs and increase the consequence of involvement.
Recent Southwest winds have created new windslabs.  Caution is warranted with crossloaded gully features.
Recent southerly winds have created new windslabs. Caution is warranted with lee and crossloaded features.
Caution on East aspects above treeline especially at ridgecrest transitions. Field patrol in Maligne area triggered size 2 of this nature where wind has firmed the recent storm snow into a windslab overlying previous layer of facets and surface hoar.
Lee aspects of ridgetops and terrain features should be carefully evaluated for windslabs.
Where ever the wind has buffed the surface into a slab should be carefully evaluated particularly ridgetop transitions. Pockets of slab have also been created by valley bottom winds and have been found in exposed locations at treeline and below.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-surface facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
Evaluate ridge top transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on this suspect layer 30cm to 45cm down.
At higher elevations wind slabs will be more abundant and thicker, similarly in cross winded valleys existing glacial terrain. The Feb 10th weakness has recently been found down 20-70cm between 2,200m-2,400m, but is hard to trigger.
Carefully evaluate ridge top transitions and start zones where the winds have pressed the surface into a slab. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
Moderate north winds have begun to load and stiffen up the surface slabs in open areas. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
Moderate north winds have stiffen up the surface slabs in open areas. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
Steady snowfall and light to moderate winds may produce new windslabs in exposed areas.
Although winds are expected to remain relatively light, there have been several wind events in the past 48 hours with shifting gusty winds in the moderate to strong range that may have produced new windslabs at upper elevations.
This avalanche problem remains a concern and may become more sensitive to triggering as temperatures rise and penetrate into the snowpack.
This problem has yet to materialize in full force, but with rising temperatures and forecast winds we expect this surface condition to become quite touchy over the weekend.&nbsp;
Open areas at tree line and above are beginning to show signs of wind effect and slab development.
Wind slabs more prevalent in the Ice Fields area where moderate SW winds and mild temps have created touchy slab properties in all open areas.
We have had very limited observations in the alpine due to visibility. Be especially cautious as you approach open areas and ridge crests with visible wind effect.&nbsp;
Recent winds have created a slab condition in the alpine. Cornices are growing and we observed two cornice triggered avalanches today.&nbsp;
Recent winds have created a slab condition in the alpine. Cornices are growing and we observed two cornice triggered avalanches yesterday.
The avalanche cycle in the alpine has eased from earlier in the week but we will see it ramp up with more snow on Saturday night. This loading pattern is looking perfect for increasing the size&nbsp; and instability of existing cornices.
The avalanche cycle in the alpine has eased off but we expect this to ramp up with the onset of heavy snow and strong winds on Saturday night.
Wind slabs can be found on sheltered lee aspects in the alpine and if triggered could step down and release a larger slide.
With lots of new snow available for transport, new windslabs will be forming in exposed areas as the winds increase in the next couple of days.
With lots of snow available for transport, we suspect recent windslab formation in the alpine in exposed areas.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas below lee ridgelines at treeline and above.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above and cross-loaded gulley features.
Windslabs continue to form and be covered by intermittent snowfall. Pay attention to wind affected terrain above treeline.
Wind slabs continue to form and be covered by intermittent snowfall. Pay attention to wind affected terrain above treeline.
Ever present in the forecast area, expect slabs in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above and cross-loaded gulley features.
Expect to find new slabs in wind prone areas on lee ridges at treeline and above and in cross-loaded gulley features. Loading continues in these open areas and can overload the slope quickly.
Expect slabs in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above and cross-loaded gulley features.&nbsp;
Wind slabs in immediate lee areas have the potential to step down and create large full depth avalanches.
Expect slabs in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above and cross-loaded gulley features.
Expect slabs in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and cross-loaded gulley features in the alpine.
Expect slabs in wind prone areas like lee ridges at treeline and cross-loaded gulley features in the alpine.
Moderate SW winds in the Icefields are creating windslab conditions along alpine ridgelines cross-loaded features.
Southwest winds are creating windslabs along alpine ridgelines and cross-loaded features. Their thickness and interface is variable depending on aspect, elevation, and localized weather influences.
Windslabs have developed along ridgelines and crossloaded features. Their thickness and interface is variable depending on aspect, elevation, and localized weather influences. It may be present on S aspects over slippery sun crust. Evaluate for this.
Windslabs have developed along ridgelines and crossloaded features. Their thickness and interface is variable depending on aspect, elevation, and localized weather influences. Incoming winds and snow Tuesday afternoon will add to this condition.
Strong SW winds on Tuesday have created slab conditions. SE aspects where buried sun crusts may provide a sliding surface should be approached with caution. Thin slabs will likely step down to the basal weaknesses near ground producing large slides.
Strong South and Westerly winds are transporting the 10-15cm of new snow from the 8th. Rain fell below 1,800m. Field tests at 2,300m produced an easy shear above an old sun crust on the 9th. At lower elevations the slab is less well developed.
Strong to extreme southerly winds continue to form slabs dating from early April. Slab activity stepping to ground quickly. Buried sun crust can present a sliding layer as seen at 2300m near Marmot. Sheltered snow can be found at treeline and below.
Gusty moderate SW winds continue to form slabs dating from early April. Sheltered snow does exist at treeline and below.
Fat windslabs are present below ridgelines and on cross-loaded features. The bond between these slabs and the snow beneath is uncertain, however, warm temps and solar exposure will weaken them.
Windslabs are present below ridgelines and on cross-loaded features.  No avalanche activity has been observed on these slabs but field teams have not tested bonding.
Snow flurries on Tuesday will add to the danger near ridge tops and into the alpine. Good skiing will likely exist in sheltered locations at lower elevations.
This condition is most prevalent in the alpine near ridges and open bowl features. Near treeline the slabs are most threatening when sitting over buried sun crust on southerly facing slopes.
These slabs are found on exposed slopes and produced moderate to hard test results with failures in the facet layer near the bottom of the pack.
These slabs are found on exposed slopes and produced moderate to hard test results with failures in the facet layer near the bottom of the snowpack.
These slabs are found on exposed slopes and produced moderate to hard test results with failures in the facet layer near the bottom of the snowpack.
These slabs are found in sheltered locations, predominantly in high alpine locations.
Recent wind loading has produced new touchy wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features in exposed areas. Some new natural avalanche activity, one skier accidental, and sudden planar compression tests were all observed today.
Recent wind loading has produced new touchy wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features in sheltered areas.
Recent wind loading has produced new touchy wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features.
Continued wind loading has produced very touchy wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features.
Loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features still producing touchy slabs.
Approach loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features with caution.
Approach loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features with caution.
Approach loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features with caution.
Approach loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features with caution.
Approach loaded, cross-loaded and re-loaded lee features with caution.
Light snowfall and moderate SW through into Sunday will lead to the development of wind slabs on sheltered aspects. Any significant accumulations that overly existing surface hoar crystals could produce touchy conditions in a few isolated areas.
Wind loading producing wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features predominately below alpine ridge lines.
Wind loading producing slabs on lee and cross loaded features predominately below alpine ridge lines.
Wind loading producing slabs on lee and cross loaded features at all elevations. Field teams today experienced cracking and whumphing in the new wind slab.
Wind loading producing&nbsp; soft slabs on lee features at and above treeline. A field team on the 24th found a generally stable snowpack with hard and moderate shears in the upper snowpack at&nbsp; alpine elevations. Good skiing in sheltered spots.
Wind loading producing soft slabs on lee features at and above treeline.&nbsp;
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features. Previous wind slab from SW winds appear to be well bonded to snow below.
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features. Previous wind slab from SW winds appear to be well bonded to snow below.
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.
Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.
Continued development expected to occur as winds shift and pick up from the west.
Continued slab development expected to occur on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features primarily in the alpine.
Light to moderate variable winds are producing soft slabs on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features primarily in the alpine.
Light to moderate variable winds are producing soft slabs on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features.
Westerly winds are leading to a build up of wind slab on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features.
Stiff wind slabs observed in open areas at TL and above. These are sitting on a weak facetted bond will slide with skiers weight. Consider the consequences and chose your adventure carefully.
Windslabs are easy to spot with no new snow as they appear&nbsp; hard and are often convoluted.
Strong South Westerly winds are redistributing existing snow as slab onto sheltered aspects and cross loaded features.
Strong South Westerly winds are redistributing existing snow as slab onto sheltered aspects and cross loaded features.
Moderate to strong winds continue to redistribute snow creating wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features.
Moderate winds continue to redistribute snow creating wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features.
Moderate winds have redistributed snow creating wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features.
Strong SW winds have have scoured open slopes on solar aspects and redistributed that snow into wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features. This extra load combined with a skier could be sufficient to initiate an avalanche
Windslabs on lee features will continue to develop throughout the storm. Continued moderate temperatures will help build windslabs and cornices over steeper features.
Windslabs have developed on lee and cross loaded features at alpine elevations. The debris of four size 2 slab avalanches that initiated in cross loaded terrain in the alpine was observed by our field team in the Icefields area on Tuesday
Intense loading continues with a new input of snow on lee and cross loaded features at all elevations.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have led to the development of windslabs on lee and cross loaded features.
Caution in shallow and unsupported areas where wind slabs have formed.
Caution in shallow and unsupported areas where wind slabs have formed.
Caution in shallow and unsupported areas where wind slabs have formed.
Caution in shallow and unsupported areas where wind slabs have formed.
Entrances or convexities with obvious wind effect are likely areas where you may find a shallow wind slab.
Entrances or convexities with obvious wind effect are likely areas where you may find a shallow wind slab.
Up to 15cm of recent snowfall and winds from the north have created reverse loading in the alpine.
Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Moderate SW winds continue to  redistribute the snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Previous moderate SW winds have created slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Strong winds at treeline at above have created a new series of windslabs in lee features. Despite warm temperatures, these new windslabs will likely need a few days to bond to older snow surfaces.
Soft slab conditions on lee alpine aspects appear to have bonded well in most locations. At 2400m a graupel layer marks the interface and may be below 65cm of wind blown snow from last week. This sheared with moderate force during field tests (18th)
Soft slab conditions on lee alpine aspects appear to have bonded well in most locations. At 2400m a graupel layer marks the interface and may be below 65cm of wind blown snow from last week. This sheared with moderate force during field tests (18th)
These soft slabs have bonded well in most locations. Slab depths range from 25 to 65cm. Slabs sit on a graupel layer around Marmot and a facet layer elsewhere. Moderate shear tests have been found on this interface.
These soft slabs have bonded well in most locations. Slab depths range from 25 to 65cm. Slabs sit on a graupel layer around Marmot and a facet layer elsewhere. Moderate shear tests have been found on this interface.
Recent snowfall with moderate winds and rapid settlement from continued warm temperatures will make soft slab and windslab releases likely from lee features in the alpine and at treeline.
Recent snowfall with moderate winds and rapid settlement from continued warm temperatures will create soft slabs and windslabs in lee features in the alpine and at treeline.
Quite variable but generally well bonded soft slabs and windslabs in lee features in the alpine and at treeline. Not likely to see much in natural activity but may be possible to trigger underfoot.
Quite variable but generally well bonded soft slabs and windslabs in lee features in the alpine and at treeline. Not likely to see much in natural activity but may be possible to trigger underfoot.
Fresh wind slabs are likely on lee aspects in the alpine.  Older slabs are likely on northerly aspects at treeline.
Fresh wind slabs are likely on lee aspects and cross loaded features in high alpine locations.
Fresh wind slabs are likely on lee aspects and cross loaded features in high alpine locations.
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.&nbsp;
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.
20 cm of snow possible with strong East winds will create a reverse loading condition in the Alpine.
Pockets of wind pressed snow and  windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.
Pockets of wind pressed snow and windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.
Soft slabs are forming on lee slopes and cross loaded features in the high alpine.
Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.
Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.
Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.
Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.
Previous winds had formed wind slabs on isolated terrain like contained gulley features in upper elevations at TL and above. They are proving to be fairly stubborn with little if any propagation.
The recent storm snow has been blown around by gusty winds, primarily from the SW. Cross loaded gully features in the alpine should be avoided during the next few days.
A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine.
A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine.
A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine following last weeks storm.
A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine following last weeks storm.
A 10 to 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine following last weeks storm.
A thin windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine following last weeks storm.
A thin windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine. Several natural avalanches started with this slab and then stepped down to full depth releases in the alpine following last weeks storm.
New (and previously) building windslab will be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine.
New (and previously) building windslab will be found in lee areas at treeline and into the alpine.
Steady Southwest winds and light precipitation expected to build new soft slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline.
Steady Southwest winds and light precipitation expected to build new soft slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine on cross winded and NE facing terrain.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine on cross winded and NE facing terrain.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine on cross loaded and NE facing terrain.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine with some redistribution and reverse-loading to happen as the winds shift 180 degrees.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine and open tree-line ridge tops.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine and open tree-line ridge tops.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine and open tree-line ridge tops.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine and open tree-line ridge tops.
Wind slabs can be expected to be most developed in the alpine and open tree-line ridge tops.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above treeline.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above treeline.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above treeline.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above treeline.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.
Previous SW winds have created pockets wind slab at treeline and above.  These slabs are sitting above a weak facet layer and may be triggered in steep terrain. 
Previous SW winds have created pockets wind slab at treeline and above. These slabs are sitting above a weak facet layer and may be triggered in steep terrain.
Previous SW winds have created pockets wind slab at treeline and above. These slabs are sitting above a weak facet layer and may be triggered in steep terrain.
Moderate Southwest winds are transporting the recent 10cm of snow and forming touchy new windslabs in the alpine, particularly in lee and crossloaded terrain features.
Moderate Southwest winds are transporting the recent 10cm of snow and forming touchy new windslabs in the alpine, particularly in lee and crossloaded terrain features.
Moderate Southwest wind and new snow will continue to create windslabs in the alpine and at treeline over the course of the week.
Significant wind event (Strong SW) transporting available snow to produce touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine.
Significant wind event (Strong SW) transporting available snow to produce touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
A significant SW wind event produced touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain at tree line and above.
A SW wind event produced touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain at tree line and above.
Previously buried windslabs will likely get overloaded quickly in any area where transport is happening in realtime. Users have to be very cautious with overhead hazards when traveling in or near avalanche terrain.
Previously buried windslabs will likely get overloaded quickly in any area where transport is happening in realtime. Users have to be very cautious with overhead hazards when traveling in or near avalanche terrain.
Windslabs will continue to grow with expected storm input. Some may be reaching critical mass if this storm input arrives. Skiers should be cautious to assess overhead hazards and slope stability next few days.
Triggering is likely in steep terrain. Thursdays' new snow added to this problem in many locations.
Although this problem seems to be improving, triggering is still likely in steep terrain.
New soft windslab forming on lee and cross loaded terrain. This is in addition to windslabs up to 80cm thick formed during the storm at the end of last week.
Wind slab forming on lee and cross-loaded terrain. This is in addition to wind slabs up to 80cm thick formed during the storm at the end of last week.
New wind slab forming on lee and cross-loaded terrain. This is in addition to wind slabs up to 80cm thick formed during the storm at the end of last week.
New wind slab forming on lee and cross-loaded terrain. This is in addition to wind slabs found up to 30cm thick formed during the storm at the end of last week.
New wind slab formed on lee and cross-loaded terrain. This is in addition to previous slabs found up to 30cm thick formed during the storm at the end of last week and sitting on a weak facetted interface.
Windslabs will persist on lee aspects and crossloaded features. Triggering one has potential to initiate a deep release. May be pockets of decomposed surface hoar lurking 30-60cm down.
Windslabs are building in isolated below treeline locations. Alpine is experiencing some intense transport as well. Caution on cross loaded gullies and steep lee aspects.
Windslabs are building in isolated below treeline locations. Alpine is experiencing some intense transport as well. Caution on cross loaded gullies and steep lee aspects.
Strong winds have redistributed storm snow and wind slab can be found at all elevations. Caution on cross loaded gullies and lee aspects.
Strong winds have redistributed storm snow and wind slab can be found at all elevations. Caution on cross loaded gullies and lee aspects.
Strong winds have redistributed storm snow and wind slab can be found at all elevations. Caution on cross loaded gullies and lee aspects.
Expect poorly bonded wind slab below ridge lines and cross-loaded features on open slopes.
Windslabs appear to be bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
Windslabs appear to be bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
Windslabs appear to be bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
Wind slabs are bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
Wind slabs are bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
Wind slabs are bonding well, however caution is still warranted in immediate lees and cross loaded terrain above treeline.
The new snow will becoming in warm with good transport winds from the SW.&nbsp; Excellent slab forming conditions on lee slopes.&nbsp; Bonding should be good but best to avoid steep terrain.
The new snow will becoming in warm with consistent transport winds from the SW. Excellent slab forming conditions on lee slopes. Bonding should be good but best to progress cautiously into steep terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be suspect, progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be good but progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be good but progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be good but progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features. Bonding should be good but progress cautiously into steeper terrain.
Expect slab development immediate to lee ridge lines and cross loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.&nbsp;
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
Uniform wind slab has formed on most lee alpine and tree line slopes and cross-loaded features.
The concern is mainly for steep, shallow terrain where faceting is likely above the crust.&nbsp;
Open lee slopes featuring new and possibly very reactive wind-slabs. Best to avoid traveling through these features.
This condition would be found mainly on open lee slopes or cross-loaded gullies. Avoid traveling through or underneath these features.
This condition would be found mainly on open lee slopes or cross-loaded gullies. Avoid traveling through or underneath these features.
This condition would be found mainly on open lee slopes or cross-loaded gullies. At lower elevations use caution on classic trouble spots like moraine features, and larger open slopes with convexities.&nbsp;
Found mainly on open lee slopes and cross-loaded gullies. At lower elevations use caution on classic trouble spots like moraine features and larger open slopes with convexities.
Report of a remotely triggered size 1.5 windslab and extensive scouring in the alpine. Intense ridgetop transport observed on field trip today in the Columbia Icefield area likely producing some new windslabs in the alpine.
Report of a remotely triggered size 1.5 windslab from Monday. Intense ridgetop transport and scouring from North winds observed on Tuesday's field trip in the Icefield area likely producing some new windslabs in the alpine.
It's windy. So, expect to find windslab developing in the immediate Lee of slopes and ridge tops.
48 hours of intense ridgetop transport due to strong SW winds has created new windslabs, reactive to skier traffic. Numerous natural avalanches were observed from a variety of aspects, particularly alpine gulley features and planar NE slopes.
72 hours of intense ridgetop transport due to strong SW winds has created windslabs. Numerous natural avalanches were observed from a variety of aspects, particularly alpine gulley features and planar NE slopes.
Intense ridgetop transport due to strong SW winds has created windslabs. Numerous natural avalanches were observed from a variety of aspects, particularly alpine gulley features and planar NE slopes.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their triggering sensitivity requiring each slope to be carefully evaluated. The only rule of thumb to keep in mind is caution is advised.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their triggering sensitivity requiring each slope to be carefully evaluated. The only rule of thumb to keep in mind is caution is advised.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their triggering sensitivity requiring each slope to be evaluated carefully.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their triggering sensitivity requiring each slope to be evaluated carefully.
Previous strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their sensitivity to triggering and requiring each slope to be evaluated carefully.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their sensitivity to triggering and requiring each slope to be evaluated carefully.
Strong winds have created a mosaic of snow depths across the landscape. These slabs will vary greatly in their sensitivity to triggering and requiring each slope to be evaluated carefully.
Windslabs will vary in sensitivity to triggering.  Evaluate each slope carefully.
Hard slab conditions make triggering less likely.
Hard slab conditions make triggering less likely.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely.&nbsp; Triggering from shallow spots a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots or in loaded gullies remains a possibility.
Cold temperatures and hard slab conditions make triggering less likely. Triggering from shallow spots or in loaded gullies remains a possibility. Winds shifting from the North will develop new slabs on Southerly slopes.
Various wind directions over the past 72hrs have created windslab on most aspects Treeline and above and rests upon a weak, faceted snowpack. Recent natural activity observed in steep cross loaded gullies.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Various wind directions over the past 72hrs have created windslab on most aspects at treeline and above and rests upon a weak, faceted snowpack. Recent natural activity observed in steep cross loaded gullies.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Variable winds have created a complex situation of cross and, reverse loaded features through the region. Stripped ribs, ridge-tops, and open features threaten to push users into areas where the snow is over-loaded and created layered wind-slabs.&nbsp;
Variable winds have created a complex situation of cross and, reverse loaded features through the region. Stripped ribs, ridge-tops, and open features threaten to push users into areas where the snow is over-loaded and created layered wind-slabs.
Variable winds have created a complex situation of cross and, reverse loaded features through the region. Stripped ribs, ridge-tops, and open features threaten to push users into areas where the snow is over-loaded and created layered wind-slabs.
Variable winds have created a situation of cross and, reverse loaded features through the region. Stripped ribs, ridge-tops, and open features threaten to push users into areas where the snow has formed new windslabs.
The interface between the new and old slabs could be touchy.
Cross-loaded gullies and ridgeline features will be especially sensitive to human triggering.
Any loaded alpine features will be especially sensitive to human triggering.
Any loaded alpine features will be especially sensitive to human triggering.
Main concern is for cross loaded gully features and steep rocky convexities on lee aspects where fresh windslabs are present.
Main concern is for cross loaded gully features and steep rocky convexities on lee aspects where fresh windslabs are present.
Main concern is for cross loaded gully features and steep rocky convexities on lee aspects where fresh windslabs are present.
Main concern is for cross loaded gully features and steep rocky convexities on lee aspects where fresh windslabs are present.
Big open alpine features, especially with a solar aspect, should be avoided.  Recent natural avalanche activity on these slopes is expected to continue. 
Big open alpine features, especially with a solar aspect, should be avoided. Recent natural avalanche activity on these slopes is expected to continue.
Big open features should be avoided. Recent natural avalanche activity on these slopes is expected to continue.
Big open features and climbs with significant overhead hazard should be avoided as the weak bond between layers strengthens.
Big open features and climbs with significant overhead hazard should be avoided until the weak bond between layers strengthens.
Big open features and climbs with significant overhead hazard should be avoided until the weak bond between layers strengthens.
Big open features, cross-loaded gulleys and ice climbs below significant overhead hazard should be avoided as the weak bond between layers strengthens.
Big open features, cross-loaded gulleys and ice climbs below significant overhead hazard should be treated cautiously.
New snow is reverse loading on weak surface facets or surface hoar. These new slabs will bond poorly.&nbsp; Last week's slab from M to S winds are still suspect.&nbsp; Big open features and cross-loaded gulleys should be avoided until storm passes.
New snow is reverse loading on weak surface facets or surface hoar. These new slabs will bond poorly. Last week's slab from M to S winds are still suspect. Big open features and cross-loaded gulleys should be avoided until storm passes.
Moderate NE winds have transported 10cm of storm snow onto south westerly slopes building windslab. These new slabs will bond poorly. Last week's slab from M to S winds are still suspect. Big open features and cross-loaded gulleys should be avoided.
Moderate NE winds have transported 10cm of storm snow onto south westerly slopes building windslab. These new slabs will bond poorly. Last week's slab from M to S winds are still suspect. Big open features and cross-loaded gulleys should be avoided.
Strong SW winds building windslab with recent storm snow and expected to bond poorly.
Moderate SW winds building windslab with recent storm snow and expected to bond poorly.
Moderate to strong SW winds building windslab with recent storm snow and expected to bond poorly.
Strong SW winds building windslab with recent storm snow.&nbsp; Avalanche cycle continues on alpine lee slopes.
Extreme SW winds building windslab with recent storm snow.
Hard touchy windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features showing very serious potential for wide propagation in connected features.
Hard touchy windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features showing very serious potential for wide propagation in connected features.
Hard touchy windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features showing very serious potential for wide propagation in connected features.
The new snow has buried and is adding to last weekend's windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features.&nbsp; These slabs are showing the potential for wide propagation in connected features.
The new snow has buried and is adding to last weekend's windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features.
25cm HST and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
25cm HST and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
25cm HST and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
Previous 25cm snow and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
Previous 25cm snow and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
Previous 25cm snow and moderate SW winds have added to the windslab problem in the alpine and open tree-line features.
Windslabs have developed and will persist as the weather remains static. Potentially overlying buried surface hoar from Feb 10 so be vigilant particularly in the alpine and open tree-line features.
Thin windslabs are building on lee aspects.
Windslabs are building on lee aspects and will increase in reactively throughout the day on Friday.
SE winds are creating slab on lee aspects and firming it up on windward aspects. March 3rds 45cm of low density snow is available for transport. It may be overtop a decomposed SH layer on CR 30cm down on South TL aspects.&nbsp;
S-ly winds are creating slab on lee aspects and firming it up on windward aspects. Trigger and you're very likely to initiate deeper instabilities and really wreak your day.
SW winds creating slabs on lee and pressing snow on windward aspects. May be overtop decomposed SH layer on CR 30cm down on South TL aspects.
SW winds creating slabs on lee and pressing snow on windward aspects. May be overtop decomposed SH layer on CR 30cm down on South TL aspects.
SW winds creating slabs on lee and pressing snow on windward aspects. May be overtop decomposed SH layer on CR 30cm down on South TL aspects.
Up to 20cm has fallen in the past 24hrs and is bonding poorly to last weeks snow. Soft slabs up to size 2 have been running to the valley bottom and in some cases are believed to trigger deeper releases.
40cm of storm snow over the week has formed a dangerous windslab. Wide crowns up to 2m deep have been seen from Maligne to Parkers area. Strong to extreme SW winds and warm temps will keep this layer very active.
40cm of storm snow over the week has formed a dangerous windslab. Wide crowns up to 2m deep have been seen from Maligne to Parkers area. Strong to extreme SW winds and warm temps will keep this layer very active.
50+cm of storm snow over the week has formed a dangerous windslab. Wide crowns up to 2m deep have been seen from Maligne to Parkers area. Moderate to strong SW winds and warm temps will keep this layer very active.
60cm of storm snow over the week has formed a dangerous windslab. Wide crowns up to 2m and a km long have been seen across the range. In shallow areas several of these stepped to ground. All are running a long way into the valley.
60cm of storm snow over the past week has formed a dangerous windslab. Wide crowns up to 2m and a km long have been seen across the range. In shallow areas several of these stepped to ground. All are running a long way into the valley.
60cm of storm snow over the past week has formed a dangerous and unpredictable windslab. Crowns up to 2m deep and a km long have been seen. Several of these stepped to ground and ran into the valley.
Significant snow is available for transport at treeline and above as witnessed at the Icefields today.&nbsp; Avalanche to size 2.5 have been observed and may step down to deeper layers&nbsp; running far into the valley below. Bonding appears to be improving.
Snow is being transported at treeline and above. Slabs exist near ridge tops and open treeline spots. Avalanches to size 2.5 have been observed. Lower elevation features such as glacial moraines have slid to size 2 in isolated areas.
Windslabs exist at treeline and above on lee aspects. No recent natural activity has been observed however human triggering is possible.
Windslabs building at treeline and above on lee aspects and while thin on Sunday afternoon, it is sensitive to triggering.
Building windslab at tree line and above on lee aspects. It's a continuous problem that requires constant attention in order to ensure your safety and/or riding quality. 
Building windslab at tree line and above on lee aspects. It's a continuous problem that requires constant attention in order to ensure your safety and riding quality.
Building windslab at tree line and above on lee aspects. It's a continuous problem that requires constant attention in order to ensure your safety and riding quality.
Strong&nbsp; SW winds in the alpine have produced wind slabs from recent snow fall. These will be most reactive at upper elevations near ridge features. If triggered they may step down to deep basal weakness.
New windslab formed by recent SW winds could be reactive and if triggered, could step down to the deep persistent slab.
New windslab formed by recent SW winds could be reactive and if triggered, could step down to the deep persistent slab.
Expect wind-slab formation by current strong SW winds particularly off alpine ridges and cross-loaded gullies. If triggered, could step down to the deep persistent slab.
15 cm of new snow with moderate SW winds will create reactive alpine windslab on lee slopes.&nbsp; If triggered, these could step down to the deep persistent slab resulting in very large avalanches.
Mod SW winds has reactive alpine windslab on lee slopes. If triggered, these could step down to the deep persistent slab resulting in very large avalanches.
Winds picked up yesterday, and there is lots of new snow available for transport. S-SW winds loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes. Strong forcast winds will enhance this problem.
Strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes. Strong forcast winds will enhance this problem.
Strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, cornice development, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
Strong S-SW winds have deposited wind packed snow on various terrain features.  Buried wind slabs have been observed in the park, use your pole to feel for these as transitioning into open terrain.
Strong S-SW winds have deposited wind packed snow on various terrain features.  Buried wind slabs have been observed in the park, use your ski pole to feel for these when transitioning into open terrain.
Winds associated with the incoming front are forecast to be NW&nbsp; 50 to 80km/hr at mountain top levels today which reverses typical loading patterns. Buried windslab from previous storms still linger.
Overnight winds picked up to ideal transport values to form wind slab.  Wind direction has varied from S-SW at treeline to W-NW it mountain top. Lee slopes lower down may not be the same up high.
Sustained overnight winds with an additional load have made conditions more susceptible to windslab. This adds to the heavy snow load we have received in the past week.
Near ridge line, steady moderate to strong winds have created pockets of wind slab, which may be easily triggered by skiers.  Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
Near ridge line, pockets of wind slab persist, and may be triggered by riders. Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
Near ridge line, pockets of wind slab persist, and may be hidden by a covering of storm snow. These slabs can be triggered by riders. Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
Isolated pockets of windslab have been buried in the immediate lees of ridgecrests; likely in places where even a small avalanche would have high consequences. Winds will increase through the day and over the weekend and may form new windslabs.
Isolated windslabs and windloaded pockets have been buried in the immediate lees of ridgecrests. They are more likely in places where even a small avalanche would have high consequences; steep, complex terrain.
Yesterday, avalanche technicians found thin, touchy windslabs above 2300m that were easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. They are of most concern where even a small avalanche would have high consequences; steep, complex terrain.
Strong winds overnight and lots of storm snow have created touchy windslabs above 2300m that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft slabs at treeline and above, near ridgelines.
Strong winds early this week, combined with 40cm of storm snow have created touchy windslabs at treeline and alpine elevations that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft slabs at or near ridgelines.
Strong winds early this week, combined with 40cm of storm snow have created touchy softslabs at treeline and alpine elevations that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft wind slabs at or near ridgelines.
Spikes in wind speeds in the last 24hrs have created fresh windslabs. Hard slabs exist right at ridgecrests, with soft slabs in the lees. Where they exist, these slabs may be triggered by skiers or riders.
Hard slabs exist right at ridgecrests, with soft slabs in the lees of ridges and ribs of terrain above treeline. These slabs are now shallowly buried and are most likely to be triggered on convex, unsupported terrain features.&nbsp;
The storm snow is forming very soft slabs on lee and crossloaded features. These were easily triggered yesterday on steep slopes, and are now 10cm deeper with overnight snow. These slabs may be more reactive due to a period of strong wind overnight.
Instabilities may linger down 30 to 40cm in the snowpack that were reactive to skier triggering. They are located near ridge tops and on cross loaded terrain features.
Isolated pockets of wind slab were noted yesterday at and above treeline on wind exposed areas.  A 10cm wind skin overlies a 35 cm thick wind slab.  Cross loaded and windward areas should be treated with caution.
Isolated pockets of wind slab were noted yesterday at and above treeline on wind exposed areas.? A 10cm wind skin overlies a 35 cm thick wind slab.? Cross loaded and windward areas should be treated with caution.  Watch for reverse loading.
Isolated pockets of wind slab can still be found in specific locations near ridge crests and gully features.
Isolated pockets of wind slab can still be found in specific locations near ridge crests and gully features.
Winds picked up last night and are still on the rise. Be aware of&nbsp; the changing snow conditions as you enter more wind exposed terrain.
Steady overnight winds have created wind slabs in wind exposed areas and will react easily to skier triggering.   
Higher elevations saw strong overnight winds creating wind slabs over buried weak layers. 
Higher elevations saw strong overnight winds (up to 70 kph) creating wind slabs over buried weak layers.
Upper level winds from the N have created windslabs on S-SE slopes in the high alpine. Winds around 2000m are from the south, loading N-NE slopes. Watch for windslabs in the alpine; if triggered they may step down to the persistent slab.
Upper level winds from the N have created wind slabs on S-SE slopes in the alpine. Winds around 2000m are from the south, loading N-NE slopes. Watch for windslabs in the alpine; if triggered they may step down to the persistent slab.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees over night at 2000m) are contributing to wind slab development.  Lee and cross-winded features (NE aspects) will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees at 2000m for 2 days) are contributing to wind slab development.? Lee and cross-winded features (NE aspects) will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees at 2000m for 2 days) are contributing to wind slab development. Lee and cross-loaded features will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
Sustained southerly winds have been loading lee and cross-loaded slopes and creating touchy windslabs. They have been human triggered, often fracturing above the skier. Be especially cautious approaching breaks in terrain and convex roles.
Sustained southerly winds have been loading lee and cross-loaded slopes and creating touchy windslabs. They have been human triggered, often fracturing above the skier. Be especially cautious approaching breaks in terrain and convex rolls.
South winds from earlier in the week had affected much of the tree line and alpine. Wind slabs may still react to skier triggering and may be weakened with warming temperatures.
Evidence of wind slabs still lingers in the alpine. Caution at ridge crests and on cross loaded features.
Evidence of wind slabs still lingers in the alpine. Caution at ridge crests and on cross loaded features.
Over 24 hours of strong winds at treeline and in the alpine have formed easy to trigger windslabs. Be cautious near ridges or other areas where the wind may have formed slabs. Watch for shooting cracks as a sign for soft slabs.
Moderate to strong winds over consecutive nights have produced wind slabs at higher elevations. Pay close attention to changing snow conditions as you travel from sheltered to more exposed areas.
Strong south winds have come with new snow and are remaining steady. Caution on lee slopes. Previous wind slab is newly buried as is a sun crust on solar aspects.
Reports of wind slab, 20 to 45cm deep, reactive to rider testing yesterday from sustained moderate to strong south winds for the past 3 days. Caution on lee and cross loaded slopes.
Wind loading of storm snow over the past 48 hours has created 20-40 cm thick slabs at and above treeline.  These are thicker on lee aspects, but are also a problem on solar (windward) aspects where they overly a crust.
Winds tapered off overnight, but the slabs that formed previously remain a concern.  Expect pockets of slab in lee features and near ridge crests.  Slabs will be thicker on lee aspects, but persist on solar (S + W) aspects over the Feb. 3 sun crust.
Winds are back in the loading range, and the slabs that formed previously remain a concern. Expect pockets of slab in lee features and near ridge crests. These slabs may sit on a sun crust on S+W aspects.
Steady SW winds have been transporting snow and triggering natural avalanches from steep lee slopes. Isolated pockets of wind slab will have formed immediately below ridgecrests.
Steady SW winds continue to transport snow and trigger natural avalanches from steep lee slopes. Isolated pockets of wind slab will have formed immediately below ridgecrests; most likely in serious terrain where a ride would have severe consequences.
Steady winds continue to transport snow and trigger natural avalanches from steep lee slopes. Isolated pockets of wind slab will have formed immediately below ridgecrests; most likely in serious terrain where a ride would have severe consequences.
Winds have remained in the moderate range and are forecast to increase with this incoming storm.
High to extreme S. winds have redistributed new snow onto lee slopes, creating hard and soft slabs in all wind affected areas.  At treeline, these slabs rest on a newly formed surface hoar layer (February 12). 
The presence of hard wind slabs in the alpine is likely based on the high to extreme winds that affected the area in the past few days.&nbsp; While the nature and extent of these slabs is uncertain, it is wise to watch for them in wind exposed areas.
The presence of wind slabs in the alpine is likely based on the high to extreme winds that affected the area in the past few days.  Expect to find them in wind exposed areas at treeline and in the alpine.
Soft windslabs formed on lee slopes above treeline last week from southerly winds. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Soft windslabs formed on lee slopes above treeline last week from southerly winds. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Soft windslabs formed on the immediate lees of ridges above treeline. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Soft windslabs formed on the immediate lees of ridges above treeline. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs.  These have the potential to step down to the Feb 12 PWL, creating larger avalanches in specific terrain features.
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs.  These have the potential to step down to the Feb 12 PWL, creating larger avalanches in specific terrain features.
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs. Strong winds today will rapidly change conditions in the alpine and open areas at treeline today.
Moderate to strong overnight winds with new snow available to be moved by it has created wind slab at the higher elevations. Evidence of wind affect was also seen in open areas below tree line.
New snow has buried previous wind slab in the alpine. Look for a stiffer slab beneath the fresh at higher elevations. Winds are forecast to pick up creating new slabs.
Moderate to strong southerly winds continue to transport snow. This is loading lee slopes, overloading the snowpack and triggering large avalanches, as well as forming windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
Moderate to strong southerly winds continue to transport snow. This is loading lee slopes, overloading the snowpack and triggering large avalanches, as well as forming windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
Moderate to strong southerly winds shifted to NE overnight. Winds have loaded lee slopes, triggered avalanches, built large cornices and formed fat pockets and windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
Wind slabs and large cornices have formed in the alpine.  Cornices are huge and should be given a wide berth.
Sustained southerly winds overnight and 10-15cm of new snow have created wind slabs at higher elevations. Caution to the immediate lee of ridge features.
Sustained S-SW winds have been forming windslabs on lee terrain above treeline. In these areas, deeper pockets of loaded snow will be more easily triggered.
Sustained S-SW winds have been forming windslabs on lee terrain above treeline. In these areas, deeper pockets of loaded snow will be more easily triggered.
Moderate south winds and new snow available for transport mean that you could expect windslabs on lee terrain above treeline.
Moderate south winds and new snow available for transport mean that you could expect windslabs on lee terrain above treeline.  Cornices are growing larger.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests surprised a few skiers yesterday.  These failures could break down to deeper instabilities.  Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers.  These failures could break down to deeper instabilities.  Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These failures could break down to deeper instabilities. Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These failures could break down to deeper instabilities. Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These likely exist in steep, aggressive terrain where even a small avalanche could have severe consequences.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These likely exist in steep, aggressive terrain where even a small avalanche could have severe consequences.
Moderate to strong N-NE winds overnight will have loaded slopes that are typically on the windward side. 
Wind slabs have been observed at upper elevations and may catch a rider off guard. N-NE winds have prevailed in the last 48hrs loading slopes that are typically on the windward side.
Hard and Soft Slabs were observed in the alpine, near ridge crests and on convexities, all aspects.  Additional snow and wind today will add to this problem
40-50cm of storm snow is being transported by variable winds. N'ly winds have reverse loaded solar aspects and may bond poorly where buried sun crusts exist. The wind is also building large, unsupported cornices.
The winds have picked up from the passage of yesterdays storm from the east and the north. Expect south and west aspects to be wind loaded which is not typical of what we normally see in this area.
Surface slabs have stiffened with wind-effect and cooler temperatures. These slabs appear to be touchy and are well within the range of skier-triggering. Northerly winds have reverse-loaded alpine and tree-line lee areas.
Strong southerly winds earlier this week, shifted to strong northerly before dropping off.&nbsp; Widespread wind transport created windslabs on all aspects. They likely exist in unusual areas due to the reverse loading and may catch you by surprise.
Strong southerly winds earlier this week, shifted to strong northerly before dropping off. Widespread wind transport created windslabs on all aspects. They likely exist in unusual areas due to the reverse loading and may catch you by surprise.
Strong southerly and northerly winds transported snow to many aspects earlier this week. Watch for windslabs in unusual areas due to reverse loading.
Variable wind slabs in hardness and thickness are now buried under the new snow and will be more difficult to identify. These were observed throughout the park in exposed areas.
Variable hard and soft wind slabs from last week are now buried down 25cm.
Variable soft and hard wind slabs are buried 25-30cm below the surface.
With winds from the SW picking up today and a large amount of light snow to transport, we expect soft slabs to develop in lee features at and above tree-line.
Watch for soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line. Large amounts of light snow will be transported by SW winds.
Watch of soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line.  Large amounts of light snow will be transported by SW winds.
Watch for soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line.  Large amounts of snow are being transported by moderate to strong SW winds.
Strong to extreme SW'ly winds will be forming windslabs and cornices at treeline and above.
We have had strong winds during yesterdays storm leaving us with wind slabs at higher elevations.
Strong winds throughout the storm, with lots of snow available for transport, have loaded lee slopes and formed windslabs at treeline and above.
Strong winds throughout the storm, with lots of snow available for transport, have loaded lee slopes and formed wind slabs at treeline and above. Wind slabs may be triggerable; watch for signs like cracking or hollow sounding snow.
Previous strong winds have created wind slabs in lee slopes at treeline and above. Watch for signs of weakness, like cracking and hollow-sounding snow.
Firm, wind deposited snow has formed slabs in exposed terrain.&nbsp; Use caution in lee areas at treeline and above.&nbsp;
Firm, wind deposited snow has formed slabs in exposed terrain. These slabs are now covered by 15 cm of new snow. Use caution in lee areas at treeline and above.
Winds have picked up overnight with lots of snow available for transport. Use extra caution on lee and cross loaded terrain particularly near ridge crests
SW winds yesterday have lots of loose snow available to load onto lee slopes and form soft windslabs above treeline. Pockets of windslab have been reactive to skiers. Use extra caution on lee and cross loaded terrain particularly near ridge crests
Strong SW winds are expected today. They will intensify the rate of loading onto lee slopes and form new windslabs. The new snow will also bury pockets of windslab that have been reactive to skiers in lee and crossloaded terrain.
Conditions are ideal for slab formation; strong SW winds, with mild temperatures are forecast. The strong winds will intensify the rate of loading onto lee slopes, and form new windslabs on lee slopes.&nbsp;
Recent moderate/strong SW winds have loaded lee features at treeline and in the alpine. Stay off wind loaded areas until the slope has had a chance to stabilize.
Strong winds are expected today with lots of snow available to be deposited onto adjacent slopes.
Winds have been steady in the moderate to strong range for the past 24hrs.
Winds associated with this recent snowfall have been strong enough to create wind slabs at higher elevations and in exposed areas below tree line.
Winds associated with the recent snowfall have been strong enough to create slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at and below tree-line. These slabs are concealed by the incremental snowfall of the last few days.
Wind slabs are still reactive to rider triggering in the upper snowpack. Large planar or unsupported slopes should be treated with respect.
Older wind slabs buried on various weak layers linger below all the new snow. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
Older wind slabs are buried on various weak layers below new storm snow. Use your pole to feel for this firm, wind-deposited snow in exposed areas. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
Older wind slabs are buried on various weak layers below new storm snow. Use your pole to feel for this firm, wind-deposited snow in exposed areas. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
Wind slabs at ridge crests and in the alpine from the strong winds during the last storm may still catch a rider off guard.
Be cautious on the lee of ridge crests or on cross loaded terrain where previous wind slabs may still linger.
With lots of loose snow available to be transported, and sustained moderate winds above treeline, new windslabs are forming. In addition, cornices are becoming large and may fail triggering the slopes below.
Strong southerly winds created touchy wind slabs on lee slopes yesterday. Expect further wind slab development today as the winds pick up this afternoon.
Strong southerly winds over the last two days has created touchy wind slabs.
Winds in the past 24hrs have been strong to extreme with gusts to 130km/h on Mt Macdonald.
The winds associated with the storm yesterday were strong throughout the park at all elevations. Slopes near ridge crests should be treated with caution.  Wind slabs may exists in open areas below tree line above where there's a melt freeze crust.
Strong winds have formed windslabs in open areas at all elevations. In many areas they have formed over lower density snow, which may be triggerable.
Strong winds have formed windslabs in open areas at all elevations. In many areas they formed over lower density snow, which may be triggerable. Be especially cautious in places where even small avalanches can have high consequences, ie over cliffs.
Strong winds formed windslabs at all elevations and on all aspects. These windslabs sit on a low density layer and can be triggered by light loads. Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences, ie over cliffs.
Strong winds formed wind slabs is exposed terrain at all aspects.  These wind slabs sit on a low density layer.  This layer could possibly be human triggered.  Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences.
Wind slabs have formed from moderate to strong winds.&nbsp; It is possible a rider could trigger these hard, dense snow deposits.&nbsp; Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences, i.e. around cliffs.
Wind slabs have been observed throughout the Park at higher elevations. It has been unreactive to snow sliding traffic but there is doubt that this may be the case everywhere. Small pockets may catch you by surprise.
Last weeks storm left us with widespread winds slabs up high. They have been largely unreactive to rider testing however areas they could be triggered are on steep unsupported slopes, slopes nearing ridge crests or on convex rolls.
There may still be a few lingering slab pockets in steeper, unsupported features that could surprise a person. This being said, there has been little activity observed on the surface windslabs,
Thin soft slabs now hide either hard windslab or suncrust. They may not be bonded well, and could be a concern in steep terrain where a slip/fall has a significant consequence (ie cliffs).
Park staff were able to ski-cut small, hard wind slabs in steeper alpine and tree-line terrain yesterday. These pockets moved quickly on the underlying hard surface, and would be a concern in &quot;no-fall&quot; terrain, as they could sweep you over cliffs.
Moderate winds, from variable directions, will transport the new snow, forming slightly deeper soft slabs along ridge crest and breaks in terrain. These soft slabs will bond poorly to the surfaces below. On exposed alpine slopes they bury hardslabs.
Slightly deeper soft slabs may exist along ridge crest and breaks in terrain due to yesterdays winds. These soft slabs will bond poorly to the surfaces below. On exposed alpine slopes they bury hardslabs.
Variable wind slabs are present beneath new snow. Use caution along ridge crests and breaks in terrain. In exposed alpine terrain hard slabs are present.
Old and new variable wind slabs are present at alpine and tree line elevations. It is possible to trigger isolated pockets of wind affected snow on steep roll overs.
Winds have redistributed some of the new snow creating a soft slab that was seen to react to rider triggering. Watch for this are on steep convex rolls with a buried sun crust. Shooting cracks from your ski tips is an indicator of this instability.
Expect to see some wind loading on south and west aspects, not typical of this area. The new snow has not bonded well to the old surfaces and was reactive early this week to rider traffic. People could expect the same but with a stiffer windslab.
Expect to see some thin slabs on S and W aspects in the alpine and exposed tree-line elevations, due to cold Arctic winds blowing from the N and E. These slabs will be stiffer with the cold weather, and have not bonded well to the older surfaces.
Riders are still able to ski-cut thin (5-10cm), hard slabs in lee features. With the reverse loading of N and E winds, slabs can be found on all aspects. While the slabs are likely too thin to bury a person, they could push one over steep terrain.
Thin wind slabs exist in exposed tree-line and alpine lee features on all aspects. It is possible for riders to trigger isolated pockets.
Thin pockets of wind slab are present on exposed treeline and alpine lee features. North and east winds have created reverse loading conditions.
Thin pockets of wind slab are present on exposed treeline and alpine lee features.&nbsp; North and east winds have created reverse loading conditions.
Isolated pockets of windslab to watch out for in exposed areas. Winds were predominantly from the East and the North until yesterday morning, loading south and west slopes near ridge tops.
Winds have picked up with lots of light snow available to be pushed around. Expect wind slabs to continue to form at higher elevations as the day progresses.
Winds have picked up from the W/SW and there is 50-60cm of new snow available for transport. Expect wind slabs to continue forming in lee areas at all elevations.
Wind slabs continue to develop in lee features at alpine and tree-line elevations. There is plenty of new snow to feed the wind slab development, so if winds pick up in the area you are skiing, expect the danger level to bump up a notch.
Strong winds in the alpine have redistributed the copious amounts of new snow into very touchy wind slabs. Expect to find extensive cracking and whumphing under your boards where the wind has affected the surface.
Exposed terrain will have wind deposited snow forming slabs.&nbsp; Moderate to strong winds this AM are rapidly loading avalanche start zones.
Winds from the current weather pattern have been steadily in the moderate to strong range. Expect to see more slabby conditions at higher elevations reactive to human triggering.
We had strong winds yesterday morning and there's a concern the associated instabilities still exist up high.
Strong winds overnight from the S-SW will have created surface wind slabs in the alpine and tree-line.
Fresh wind slabs from the previous couple days are evident in open alpine and tree-line elevations. Cracking and whumphing indicate that you have found them!
Winds during the last week have transported the new snow, loading lee slopes and forming cohesive wind slabs. In areas where the snow is more cohesive, triggering of these slabs is likely. If triggered these slabs will likely step down deeper.
Use caution as you transition into exposed terrain.&nbsp; Triggerable wind slabs may be present on lee features.&nbsp; If triggered these slabs may step down to trigger deeper instabilities.
Use caution as you transition into exposed terrain.&nbsp; Triggerable wind slabs may be present on lee features.&nbsp; If triggered these slabs may step down to trigger deeper instabilities.
Strong winds, including reverse loading from northerly winds have created pockets of wind slab. Feel for these deposits of firm, wind packed snow that will be getting buried by new snow today.
The recent wind slabs from the latest storm are settling out, but they will be stressed by today's sun and rapid warming. The first couple of hours of intense sun will likely bring activity to this layer.
The surface slabs are settling out and bonding to the older interface, but if the temperatures rise more than forecasted, expect touchy conditions on south and west aspects.
The recent storm snow has been redistributed by winds. The resulting soft slabs sit atop various old surfaces, including crusts on solar aspects and small surface hoar on northerly aspects. The slabs will remain reactive for a couple more days.
Thin, variable slab is present in the alpine and tree-line. It appears to be bonding with the underlying interface, but some pockets in lee features may surprise a person.
Winds have been steady in the 40-50km/h range from the north overnight. There's lots of snow available to move around to form slabs on lee features which is on south and west aspects.
Winds have been steady in the 40-50km/h range from the north for the past 48 hours. With lots of snow available to transport, expect windslabs on lee features. A size 2 windslab was triggered by skiers yesterday (see details tab).
Sustained moderate to strong winds shifted from the north to the south yesterday. With lots of snow available to transport, expect widespread and touchy windslabs. A size 2 windslab was triggered by skiers on Monday (see details tab).
New snow was exposed to strong overnight winds. In addition to a developing storm slab, expect a thicker wind slab on leeward micro features and N-NE aspects.&nbsp; These newly formed slabs need time to bond to the old snow surface and will be reactive.
Strong southerly winds during the storm, with lots of low density snow available for transport, will have formed windslabs in lee areas. These deep pockets of windslab may overlie the touchy surface hoar layer.
Strong southerly winds during the storm, with lots of low density snow available for transport, will have formed windslabs in lee areas. These deep pockets of windslab may overlie the touchy surface hoar layer.
Strong and steady overnight winds heave caused wind slab development on lee features. If triggered, winds slabs may propagate larger than expected on a buried crust up to 2200m. Fragile cornice growth at ridge line will be touchy today.
Strong and steady winds heave caused soft slab development on all aspects. If triggered, wind slabs may propagate larger than expected on a buried crust up to 2200m. Fragile cornice growth at ridge line will continue to be touchy.
Winds slabs have gained critical cohesion and can be triggered by human loads.  Wind slabs may propagate larger than expected on a buried crust up to 2200m. Fragile cornice growth at ridge line will continue to be touchy.
Variable winds have resulted in wind slabs on exposed slopes. Wind slabs up to 50cm thick could propagate on a buried crust or surface hoar. Cornices are becoming more touchy and have triggered deep slabs recently.
Recent new snow was just enough to make it harder to spot wind loaded pockets.&nbsp; Isolated pockets of wind slab are still reactive to skiers given the right location on steep lee features.&nbsp; Keep this in mind if committing to steep exposed terrain.
Northerly winds early this week created isolated windslabs in unusual places. Small pockets of wind slab have been reactive on steep lee features. These are of most concern on steep, aggressive terrain where the consequences of a fall are severe.
Northerly winds early this week created isolated wind-slabs in unusual places. Small pockets of wind-slab have been reactive on steep lee features. These are of most concern on steep, aggressive terrain where the consequences of a fall are severe.
SW winds continue to form wind slabs.  Expect wind effected snow on all aspects. Small pockets of wind slab have been reactive to skiers.  Extra caution should be used in steep terrain where a small slab could result in a big fall.
Strong winds continue to form touchy slabs. Small pockets of wind slab have been reactive to skiers. On south aspects, wind slabs overlie a crust. Caution should be used in steep and exposed terrain where a small slab could result in a big fall.
Strong winds have formed touchy slabs. Small pockets have been reactive to skiers at or near ridge crests. Winds have come from all directions over the last week so lee slopes include all aspects.
Strong winds have formed touchy slabs. Small pockets have been reactive to skiers at or near ridge crests. Winds have come from all directions over the last week so lee slopes include all aspects.
Pockets of reactive windslab exist on all aspects due to variable wind directions. These pockets have been reactive to skiers at or near ridge crests, and are increasingly reactive with warm temperatures or when receiving solar radiation.
Pockets of reactive windslab exist on all aspects due to variable wind directions. These pockets have been reactive to skiers at or near ridge crests and are increasingly reactive with warm temperatures.
New moist snow, with strong southerly winds are forming new windslabs in the alpine. They may bond poorly in areas where they overly crusts, or may be hiding deeper old windslabs. Continued warm temps are making the old windslabs more reactive.
New moist snow with strong southerly winds have formed new wind slabs in the alpine. They may bond poorly in areas where they overly crusts, or may be hiding deeper old wind slabs. Continued warm temps are making the old wind slabs more reactive.
Wind slabs were reactive to skiers triggers yesterday.  Continued warm temperatures and a new precipitation will keep this problem primed today.  Widespread wind slabs at higher elevations may now be concealed by 10cm of new snow. 
Sustained strong to extreme overnight winds. Wind slabs were reactive to human triggering prior to this last storm.
Wind slabs created a few days ago remain a concern particularly combined with the warming and solar radiation that we are expected to get today. This is when they tend to become more reactive to human triggering.
Touchy windslabs continue to be reactive to human triggering. They are most likely to be triggered from a convexity and may propagate widely. Recent winds have also added to cornices, which are fragile and if they fail provide a large trigger.
Touchy windslabs continue to be reactive to human triggering. They are most likely to be triggered from a convexity and may propagate widely. The buried windslabs will be harder to identify, and new slabs are forming with the new snow and wind.
Moderate, but gusty, winds have been shifting from the SW to the NW forming pockets of wind slab in the alpine. Due to the variable wind direction they may exist in unusual places.
Moderate winds have been shifting from the SW to the NW forming pockets of wind slab on lee alpine features. Due to the variable wind direction they may exist in unusual places.
Distribution of winds slabs has been spotty but has been found on southerly aspects. Use caution when transitioning into exposed terrain at tree line and in the alpine.
Distribution of winds slabs has been spotty but has been found on southerly aspects. Use caution when transitioning into exposed terrain at tree line and in the alpine.
Strong southerly winds are transporting storm snow and forming wind slabs in exposed areas. When triggered, cohesive wind slabs have the potential for wide propagation where they overlay the Dec 2nd surface hoar.
Expect windslabs on northerly aspects due to the multi hour strong south wind transport. If triggered these slabs have potential for wide propagation on the Dec 2nd SH layer.
Windloading has formed windslabs on alpine and treeline northerly aspects.  In some locations these slabs will be resting on the Dec 2nd surface hoar layer and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Strong S winds formed wind slabs on N aspects in the alpine and tree-line. In some locations these slabs will be resting on the Dec 2nd surface hoar layer and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Strong S winds formed wind slabs on N aspects in the alpine and tree-line. In some locations these slabs will be resting on the Dec 2nd surface hoar layer and will be sensitive to human triggering.
With ~1m of new snow available for transport, strong S winds have formed wind slabs on N aspects in the alpine and tree-line. These pockets of windslab have been reported to be reactive to triggering.
With ~1m of new snow available for transport, strong S winds have formed wind slabs on N aspects in the alpine and tree-line. These pockets of windslab have been reported to be reactive to triggering.
Watch for a developing wind slab in exposed areas as strong westerly winds transport recently fallen snow. Significant loading from wind transport can be expected in lee areas and may be easily triggered by riders.
Watch for a developing wind slab in exposed areas as moderate south westerly winds transport recently fallen snow. Significant loading from wind transport can be expected in lee areas and may be easily triggered by riders.
Moderate S-SW winds are forecast by mid morning this morning. Expect freshly formed windslab on alpine lee features and treeline ridges as moderate winds transport low density storm snow.
Recent winds have been shifting from the S to the N, creating pockets of soft windslab in lee features. Be especially cautious in steep terrain where the consequences of a fall caused by a small pocket of windslab would be serious.
Recent winds have been shifting directions. Pockets of windslab may be lurking in unusual places. Be especially cautious in steep terrain where the consequences of a fall caused by a small pocket of windslab would be serious.
Wind speed and direction have been variable. Pockets of soft slab may be found in unexpected locations. Edge into higher consequence steep terrain with caution.
Winds picked up yesterday out of the south redistributing the low density storm snow onto alpine immediate lee features. Be cautious as you transition into wind effected terrain and assess before committing to it.
Periods of moderate south through south-west winds have formed soft slabs along the immediate lee of alpine features.
Periods of moderate south through south-west winds have formed soft to very soft slabs along the immediate lee of alpine features.
Winds have been relatively light, but periods of moderate S through N winds have created pockets of very soft slab along the immediate lee of alpine features. Where they exist, these pockets have been triggered by skiers.
Thin windslabs exist in immediate lee of some alpine features. Keep them in mind if you venture into more aggressive terrain where getting pushed around by a small slide could have serious consequences.
Thin windslabs exist in immediate lee of some alpine features. Keep them in mind if you venture into more aggressive terrain where getting pushed around by a small slide could have serious consequences.
Thin windslabs exist in immediate lee of some alpine features. Keep them in mind if you venture into more aggressive terrain where getting pushed around by a small slide could have serious consequences.
Thin windslabs exist in the immediate lee of some alpine features. Keep them in mind if you venture into more aggressive terrain where getting pushed around by a small slide could have serious consequences.
Widespread wind effect observed in the alpine formed by moderate southerly winds Jan 22. Triggerable windslab may be found along alpine and treeline lee features.
Wind effect from the moderate-strong SW winds during the weekend has loaded up lee features in the alpine and tree-line. The sensitivity of these slabs is uncertain without many observations yesterday.
Yesterday's snowfall with moderate SW winds has created soft slabs in the alpine and at tree-line. These hide underlying wind slabs as well. The sensitivity of these slabs is uncertain, but try to avoid lee features that have been freshly loaded.
The new snow hides soft windslabs in the alpine and at tree-line. Yesterday, strong winds triggered windslab avalanches. Winds are expected to increase again today, and with lots of snow available for transport the old windslabs may be overloaded.
The recent storm slab is gaining strength. The exception is in Alpine or at treeline where mod S-SW winds may have created a soft windslab. On lee and exposed features the cohesive slab could be 60cm thick. Slides may step down to deeper weak layers.
The recent storm slab is gaining strength. The exception is Alpine or at treeline where moderate S-SW winds may have created a soft windslab and fresh cornices. On lee and exposed features the cohesive slab could be 60cm thick.
Windslabs exist in some alpine areas, although they may now be hidden by the new snow. Be curious if you are venturing into the alpine; use your pole to probe into the snow and feel for windslabs and look for clues of wind-loading like drifts.
Windslabs exist in some alpine areas, although they may now be hidden by the new snow. Be curious if you are venturing into the alpine; use your pole to probe into the snow and feel for windslabs and look for clues of wind-loading like drifts.
Freshly formed windslabs should be expected on alpine and treeline lee slopes. These slabs will be fragile and sensitive to human and natural triggers. 
Extensive wind effect expected at and above treeline forming widespread wind slab over the low density snow of earlier last week.  These slabs should be suspect and reactive to human triggering.
Thin, touchy wind slabs are likely lurking in the alpine and at tree-line elevations. These will be easier to initiate if sitting on the crust from Tuesday's warm-up.
Widespread wind slabs were observed in the alpine and at tree-line elevations yesterday. These will be easier to trigger if sitting on the crust from Tuesday's warm-up.
20cm of new snow and moderate to strong southerly winds have contributed to loading on lee features. The new snow has also concealed previously developed wind slabs that are easily triggered.
20cm of new snow and moderate to strong southerly winds have contributed to loading on lee features. The new snow has also concealed previously developed wind slabs that are easily triggered.
Strong winds have created windslabs in alpine and treeline areas. Keep your eyes open for windslab.
Strong winds have created windslabs in alpine and treeline areas. Keep your eyes open for windslab.
Consistently moderate to strong winds have created windslabs in alpine and tree-line areas.
Wind slabs were formed during and after the past week's storm. They are starting to gain strength to the underlying surfaces, but are shallow enough to be triggered by skiers/boarders.
Mod to strong S winds Friday night formed windslab on lee features at treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs may be sensitive to triggering and add extra load to storm slab weak layers.
Touchy windslab in the immediate lee of ridgelines and crossloaded features. formed by Friday night's strong S winds.  Sunday's skier triggered slide on Sifton col is a good example.
Touchy windslab in the immediate lee of ridgelines and crossloaded features formed Fri from mod S winds (the skier triggered slide on Sifton col is a good example). This older wind slab is now buried under a new soft Wsl from yesterdays snow and wind
Touchy windslab in the immediate lee of ridgelines and crossloaded features formed Fri from mod S winds (the skier triggered slide on Sifton col is a good example). This older wind slab is now buried under a new soft Wsl from mondays snow and wind
Soft windslab can be found in immediate lee features in the alpine and at tree-line. These slabs are also present on exposed alpine features, like large convex rolls.
Soft windslab can be found in immediate lee features in the alpine and at tree-line. These slabs are also present on exposed alpine features, like large convex rolls. They are becoming more stubborn to trigger.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate gusting to extreme S winds blew for the last 24 hrs have created </span><span class="s_2823317B">windslabs on all aspects at TL and above</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">. This slab has the potential to run far on a supportive crust below and/or if the Feb 27 SH gets involved. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Monitor cornices closely</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterdays moderate, gusting to extreme S winds created </span><span class="s_2823317B">windslabs on all aspects at TL and above</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">. This slab has the potential to run far on a supportive crust below and/or if the Feb 27 SH gets involved. Cornices are ripe aswell, give them wide berth
New snow overnight with mod winds have created soft windslabs on alpine features.&nbsp; If it were to step down this slab has the potential to run far on a supportive crust or if the Feb 27 SH gets involved. Cornices are ripe aswell, give them wide berth
There is lots of new snow available for the sustained S'ly winds to transport. Lee slopes will have deep wind-loaded pockets that may be easily triggered, and if they are have the potential to entrain significant mass with the reactive storm slab.
Ongoing strong southerly winds have created reactive slabs on lee features.&nbsp; Likely locations for these slabs are northerly aspects near ridge line and crossloaded ribs in valleys that channel the winds.
Ongoing strong southerly winds have created reactive slabs on lee features. Likely locations for these slabs are northerly aspects near ridge line and crossloaded ribs in valleys that channel the winds.
Strong southerly winds have formed reactive slabs on lee features. Expect to find these slabs on northerly aspects near ridgline and crossloaded features.
Strong southerly winds have formed sensitive windslab on alpine and treeline lee slopes and crossloaded features.  These remain a concern for human triggering.
Strong southerly winds have formed sensitive windslab on alpine and treeline lee slopes and crossloaded features. These remain a concern for human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous southerly winds created windslab on lee slopes and crossloaded features. While these slabs are gaining strength they still remain a concern for human triggering. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Cornices are large right now</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> and could easily fail from sun or riders weight
Previous southerly winds created windslab on lee slopes and cross-loaded features. While these slabs are gaining strength they still remain a concern for human triggering.
Previous southerly winds created windslab on lee slopes and cross-loaded features. While these slabs are gaining strength they still remain a concern for human triggering.
Wind slabs are widespread and reactive in the alpine and treeline. A skier was partially buried yesterday after triggering a wind slab on a relatively small feature. When triggered in open slopes, wind slabs may step down to deeper persistent layers.
Wind slabs are widespread and reactive in the alpine and treeline. A skier was partially buried on Friday after triggering a wind slab on a relatively small feature. When triggered on open slopes, wind slabs may step down to deeper persistent layers.
Windslabs are widespread and continue to be reactive to human triggering given the right terrain feature. 3 size 1.5 slides were triggered at Balu Pass yesterday.
Windslabs are widespread in the upper alpine and continue to be reactive to human triggering given the right terrain feature. Ripe cornices have been failing over the past several days. Avoid exposure to this overhead hazard.
Windslabs are widespread in the upper alpine and continue to be reactive to human triggering given the right terrain feature. Ripe cornices have been failing over the past several days. Avoid exposure to this overhead hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_2823317B">Southwest winds</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> have picked up this morning </span><span class="s_2823317B">gusting to 51 kph</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">. This will be actively creating </span><span class="s_2823317B">windslab </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">with the 7cm of new snow and promoting </span><span class="s_2823317B">rapid cornice growth </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">which could trigger </span><span class="s_2823317B">natural cornice fall</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Avoid slopes below these overhead hazards
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous SW winds have created soft slabs</span><span class="s_2823317B"> </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">in the alpine</span><span class="s_2823317B"> </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">and promoted </span><span class="s_2823317B">rapid cornice growth. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornice failure has the potential to trigger deeper layers in the snowpack. Avoid spending time underneath these beasts &amp; give a wide berth on ridges.
At ridgecrests and on lee features, pockets of windslab are hidden by 10-20cm of powder. These wind slabs may be triggered by skiers and snowboarders.
Pockets of windslab at ridgecrests and on lee features are buried under low density snow and may be hard to identify.
Fresh windslab has formed with reports of cracking, whumphing and remote triggering possible in surface layers at and above treeline. Human triggering is occurring. Loose dry sluffing will also be an issue to contend with.
Variable gusting winds have created windslab in the alpine. Expect cornices and crossloaded features lower on slopes to be reactive aswell.&nbsp;  Stay observant&nbsp; and approach wind loaded areas carefully.
Variable gusting winds have created windslab at ridge top in exposed areas. Expect cornices and crossloaded features lower on slopes to be reactive aswell. Stay observant and approach wind loaded areas carefully.
Variable gusting winds have created hard wind slabs at ridge top, in exposed areas, and on all aspects. Expect cornices and cross-loaded features lower on slopes to be reactive. Stay observant and approach wind loaded areas carefully.
Moderate to strong winds have created hard windslabs in exposed areas at and above treeline, and on all aspects. Cornices, unsupported features and steep cross-loaded terrain should be avoided. Evaluate wind loaded terrain before committing to it.
Widespread wind slabs formed last week during the transition to arctic air.  The bond of these slabs continues to improve with field tests giving resistant results.  Steeper cross loaded and unsupported terrain features should be avoided.&nbsp;
Thin, fresh, soft windslab resides on top of hard slab formed when arctic air moved in. Depending on location the hard slab may be just at ridge top or extend further down slope.
Thin, stubborn windslabs on the surface hide the hard windslabs formed by the cold Arctic air moving in. The hard slabs are prevalent near ridge tops or further downslope in valleys that acted as a wind funnel for the cold air flow.
Hard wind slabs are prevalent near ridge-crests or in alpine cross-loaded features. The biggest concern with these hard slabs would be cutting a small pocket and riding it over steep, unforgiving terrain.
Hard wind slabs are prevalent near ridge-crests or in alpine cross-loaded features. The biggest concern with these hard slabs would be cutting a small pocket and riding it over steep, unforgiving terrain.
Fresh wind slabs are prevalent near ridge-crests or in alpine cross-loaded features and reactive where unsupported.&nbsp; The biggest concern with these would be cutting a small pocket and riding it over steep, unforgiving terrain.
Fresh wind slabs are prevalent near ridge-crests or in alpine cross-loaded features and reactive where unsupported. The biggest concern with these would be cutting a small pocket and riding it over steep, unforgiving terrain.
Freshly formed windslabs brought on by moderate S'ly winds and light snowfall should be watched for in the immediate lee of ridges and alpine terrain features.  These slabs will hide hard slabs formed during the arctic high pressure.
With ~80cm of light new snow available for transport, sustained SW winds will have loaded lee slopes.  In windloaded areas, deeper slabs are expected to bond poorly to the facetted snow beneath it. Avoid slopes that have been loaded by wind.
Lots of light new snow and sustained SW winds will have loaded lee slopes forming stiffer slabs. Wind slabs are poorly bonded to facetted snow below. A field team confirmed that these slabs were touchy around ridges and in areas of cornice growth.
Strong SW winds during the last storm loaded lee slops and formed stiffer slabs. Wind slabs are poorly bonded to facetted snow below. A field team confirmed that these slabs were touchy around ridges and in areas of cornice growth.
Moderate to strong SW winds during this past week's storm formed soft slabs on lee features.  Field tests Thursday confirmed the slabs were reactive to skier loads around ridges.  These slabs may be hidden by Friday's snowfall.
Strong SW wind during last week's storm formed windslab in the immediate lee of ridges and cross loaded features. Field tests Thursday confirmed the slabs could be reactive to skier loads around ridges.These slabs may be hidden by Friday's snowfall.
Up to 30cm of snow fell in the last 24hrs at treeline with another 15-25 expected today &amp; tonight. This new snow combined with mod gusting strong S winds has built a fresh reactive windslab in the Alpine that has potential to propagate widely.
50cm of storm snow in 48hrs. The snowfall has been accompanied by moderate gusting to strong S winds has built a fresh reactive windslab in the alpine that has potential for wide propagation.
Moderate to strong winds have created wind slabs on all aspects, most reactive in the Alpine. These hidden slabs could be hiding under the new storm snow and have the potential to step down to deeper storm slabs
Moderate to strong winds, first from the S Friday and now from the N-NE, have redistributed 60cm+ of recent storm snow. Dec18 Facet interface down 80cm  is a major feature of the snowpack and should not be discounted in your evaluation.
Christmas holiday storm snow has been redistributed first by strong S'ly winds last week now by N-E mod-strong winds. Watch for reverse loading on exposed terrain in the alpine and at treeline. Look for the Dec 18th layer and stay off convexities.
">Widespread windslabs exist in exposed areas. These windslabs exist in unusual areas due to reverse loading by strong N'ly winds. Be especially cautious in areas where the consequences of even a small avalanche would be serious, such as over cliffs.
">Widespread, touchy windslabs exist in exposed areas. These windslabs exist in unusual areas due to reverse loading by strong N'ly winds. Be especially cautious where the consequences of even a small avalanche would be serious, such as over cliffs.
">Widespread, touchy wind slabs exist in exposed areas. These wind slabs exist in unusual areas due to reverse loading by strong N winds. Be especially cautious where the consequences of even a small avalanche would be serious, such as over cliffs.
">Previous reverse loading has left behind wind slabs and firm wind pressed snow in the Alpine and at Tree line. Most of the skier triggered avalanches reported have been on Southerly aspects in shallow areas of the Alpine.
Reverse loading has left behind windslab and wind pressed snow in the alpine and at treeline.  Most of the skier triggered avalanches have been on Southerly aspects in shallow areas in the alpine.
Windslab and wind effected snow is widespread from reverse loading winds over Christmas holidays. Pockets of slab reside on the Dec 26th surface hoar layer. Most recent skier triggered slides have been on S'ly aspects in shallow areas in the alpine.
Overnight winds will have whipped the new snow around and created reactive soft slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. These new slabs sit on old, widespread windslabs, which hide spotty surface hoar.
Stubborn windslabs are present in alpine lee features (ridge-crests, cross-loading gullies). These new slabs sit on old, widespread windslabs, which hide spotty surface hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Stubborn windslabs are present on alpine features (ridge-crests, cross-loading gullies). These new slabs are variable in distribution so assess each slope independently. They will be most reactive on convex rolls and in unsupported terrain.
Stubborn windslabs exist on alpine features(ridge-crests, cross-loading gullies) from mod SW winds. These slabs are variable in distribution so assess each slope independently. They will be most reactive on convex rolls and in unsupported terrain.
Stubborn windslabs exist on alpine features(ridge-crests, cross-loading gullies) from mod SW winds. These slabs are variable in distribution so assess each slope independently. They will be most reactive on convex rolls and in unsupported terrain.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Thin stiff windslabs exist along ridge crests and cross loaded features formed by moderate SW winds. These slabs are variable in distribution so take time to assess slopes independently. Avoid convex rolls and unsupported terrain.
Thin stiff windslabs exist along ridge crests and cross loaded features formed by moderate SW winds. These slabs are variable in distribution so take time to assess slopes independently. Avoid convex rolls and unsupported terrain.
This new snow buries, potentially hiding, an old variable windslab that can still be reactive. These slabs are variable in distribution so take time to assess slopes independently.
Wind slabs are present at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine features. They overlay a variety of old surfaces, from facets to surface hoar to old wind slabs. They are most reactive in shallow, thin snowpack areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs exist at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine features. They overlay a variety of surfaces, and are of most concern on steep terrain where the consequences of even a small avalanche are high, such as over cliffs and terrain traps.
Wind slabs exist at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine features. They overlie a variety of surfaces, and are of most concern on steep terrain where the consequences of even a small avalanche are high, such as over cliffs and terrain traps.
Wind slabs exist at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine features. They overlie a variety of surfaces, and are of most concern on steep terrain where the consequences of even a small avalanche are high, such as over cliffs and terrain traps.
Wind slabs exist at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine features. They sit atop a variety of surfaces and are most concerning on steep terrain where the consequences of even a small avalanche are high.
Wind slabs exist at ridge-top and on cross-loaded alpine and treeline features.  Given the right location they may be triggered by skiers.  They are of most concern in high consequence locations such as steep terrain.
Recent windloading has created windslab on all aspects in the alpine. On south and west aspects the windslab will become easier to trigger with solar warming. Evidence of this windslab is widespread, obvious &amp; it will take more time to become stable
Recent windloading has created windslab and fragile cornices in the alpine. The wind slab will be most reactive on convex or unsupported rolls. On south and west aspects the windslab will become easier to trigger with solar warming.
Previous strong to extreme winds left behind a variety of surface conditions, from hard wind slabs to complete scouring near ridge crests. Wind slabs will be most reactive on lee terrain features or cross loaded areas.
Expect widespread sensitive windslab in exposed terrain at and above treeline. The slab will be hidden by last night's storm snow making it harder to detect. These slabs reside on a variety of weak surfaces and are susceptible to human triggering.
Wind and storm slabs have produced many avalanches of late, up to size 3.5! Storm slabs were hair triggered yesterday on the west end of the park averaging size 1.5 at and below TL. Saturday a wind slab was triggered on a solar asp sliding on a crust 
N'ly winds at ridgetop, and downflow winds in valley bottoms and drainages have changed the landscape, forming drifts and windslabs in unusual places. Be especially cautious on S'ly aspects where reverse loading has formed windslabs on a suncrust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
N'ly winds at ridgetop, and downflow winds in drainages have changed the landscape, forming windslabs in unusual places. Be especially cautious on S'ly aspects where reverse loading has formed windslabs on a suncrust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Moderate S-SW winds were moving snow along alpine ridges yesterday. Expect fresh windslab along the immediate lee of alpine wind exposed features.
Moderate S-SW winds continue to load lee slopes in the alpine. They are most likely to exist on N'ly aspects in the alpine where you might be hunting for dry snow. Watch for touchy windslabs along the immediate lee of alpine wind exposed features.
Strong southerly winds (up to 84km/h) blew throughout the overnight period creating touchy wind slabs on northerly aspects and exposed areas above tree line.
Strong southerly winds (up to 84km/h) blew yesterday creating touchy wind slabs on northerly aspects and exposed areas above tree line.
Strong southerly winds from 2 days ago created wind slabs on northerly aspects and exposed areas above tree line. These are settling and bonding to the upper snowpack, but need careful consideration as you first enter the slope at the top.
Strong S winds from several days ago left wind slabs at ridge-top and on exposed alpine features. These are bonding to the upper snowpack but are still reactive on unsupported features. Brief sunny breaks may wake up these slabs on the buried crusts.
Last week's strong S winds have left wind slabs at ridge top and on wind exposed terrain. The slabs appear to be bonding to the upper snowpack but may still be reactive on unsupported features. These slabs will be hidden by recent snowfall.
Freshly formed soft windslab can be expected along the immediate lee of ridge lines and alpine cross winded features.
Freshly formed soft wind slabs can be expected along the immediate lee of ridge lines and alpine cross winded features.
Soft wind slabs can be expected along the immediate lee of ridge lines and alpine cross winded features.
Visible wind transport observed this morning from an overnight spike in winds has created fresh windslab along the immediate lee of ridge lines and alpine cross loaded features.
Moderate winds from the South yesterday have switched to more Northerly this morning.  Expect windslab to be present on both aspects and use caution as you transition to ridge top or mid slope lee features.
Recent winds have been shifting from S'ly to N'ly, forming pockets of windslab in unusual places. If triggered they are likely to be small, but occur in the type of terrain where a fall caused by even a small avalanche could have high consequences.
New snow and continued wind-transport have added to the wind slab problem. There have been close calls recently, and although likely to be small, wind slabs are most likely in terrain where a fall caused by an avalanche could have high consequences.
Strong South winds during the storm creating widespread wind slab in the alpine and fresh cornices at ridgetop.  Exercise caution as you approach ridgetop or convex rolls and be aware of any other groups above you.
Strong S winds during the storm created widespread wind slab in the alpine and fresh cornice at ridge top. Be vigilant when approaching ridgelines and avoid convex features.
Moderate to strong S winds have continued to transport snow at upper elevations forming soft slabs along the immediate lee of ridges and cross winded features.  These may be sensitive to human triggering.
Moderate to strong S winds transported snow at upper elevations forming soft slabs along the immediate lee of ridges and cross winded features. Skiers were able to trigger wind slabs on immediate lee features yesterday.
With a lot of new snow available for transport and winds shifting directions, expect wind-slabs to have formed in many areas. If triggered they may step down to deeper layers. Overloaded cornices have been failing and triggering very large avalanches
Strong winds overnight have continued to transport new snow to lee features above treeline. Newly formed wind slabs may be poorly bonded to last week's storm snow and may step down to deeper layers if triggered. 
Recent winds overnight have formed isolated wind slabs on lee features above treeline. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to last week's storm snow and may step down to deeper layers if triggered.
Moderate winds and 10-15 cm of new snow have formed isolated wind slabs on lee features above treeline. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to last week's storm snow and may step down to deeper layers if triggered.
Moderate winds and 10-15 cm of new snow have formed isolated wind slabs on lee features in the alpine. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to last week's storm snow and may step down to deeper layers if triggered.
The weekend's storm snow has been redistributed into widespread wind slabs in the alpine and open tree-line features. These slabs were reactive to light loads yesterday and will need time to bond to the underlying interface.
Last weekend's storm snow has been redistributed into widespread soft windslab in the alpine down to treeline. These slabs need time to bond to the old snow surface. They may prove more reactive with prolonged solar input.
SW winds continue to redistribute snow onto alpine lee slopes forming soft slab. Look for soft slab in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded features. Light surface wind effect is widespread above treeline.
Moderate gusting to strong winds from the NE this morning and last night are building wind slabs in the alpine and at the upper end of treeline. Winds are forecast to switch today to the SW and stay in the moderate range.
Winds have switched around to the SW and are building and redistributing surface wind slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. These slabs may be quite sensitive to trigger if they sit upon a firm sun or temperature crust.
Winds have switched around to the SW and are redistributing snow and building wind slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. These slabs may be quite sensitive to trigger if they sit upon a firm sun or temperature crust.
Recent storms have left a lot of snow available for transport. Watch for slabs in loaded areas especially gullies and ridge lines. Cornices are also growing with these conditions and should be considered as possible triggers.
Slabs developing in open lee areas with W and SW winds. Below 1950m these will be sitting on a crust. Above 1950m there is a chance that surface hoar exists in protected areas. There is a large amount of snow now available for transport.
There is certainly potential for skier triggered wind slab avalanches at treeline and in the alpine.  Watch for steep wind loaded terrain or thin areas which may be weaker than the surrounding snowpack.
New snow and moderate SW winds are creating thin and spotty surface slabs. These now hide buried windslabs that are quite developed from strong winds in the last few days. Use your poles to help detect these hidden slabs.
Moderate W winds and new snow are developing 10-30cm thick soft slabs over previously widespread hard slabs. Step out of the track and get a feel for the density of the snow you are traveling in.  Use your poles to feel for buried slabs.
Wind slabs forming near ridge crests and open areas due to strong SW winds over the last couple of days.&nbsp; Use your poles and skis to probe/feel for wind slabs.&nbsp;
Caution for new wind loading near ridge crests and for buried windslabs formed just prior to the storm.
Light winds are creating soft slabs near ridge crests which should be considered if entering steep terrain.&nbsp; Also be aware of previous wind slabs now covered with the recent storm snow.
Wind slabs forming with increasing NW winds and lots of recent storm snow available for transport.&nbsp; The hazard will slowly increase over the next several days.
A few cm of recent snow now hides windslabs that were created by SW winds. These slabs are variable and recent activity has shown that they are quite large in some areas and may be triggered by light loads. Use your poles to  help feel for these.
Recent West winds have created hard and soft slabs near ridge crests and in open areas at tree line and in the alpine.&nbsp; Use your poles to help feel for these and avoid steep wind loaded and cross loaded terrain.
W and NW winds have been creating slabs near ridge lines over the past few days. A few natural avalanches have been seen that are 10-30cm deep. Feel for changes in the upper snow pack as you enter open areas. A small slab may trigger a deeper one.
Use caution if you encounter wind slabs near ridge crests or in steep loaded terrain.  These are generally easy to spot at this time. 
Wind slabs are present in many areas at tree line and above. In most places these have bonded well to the underlying snow. Watch out for places where the wind slabs are sitting on a weak layer of soft snow by probing frequently with your poles.
New wind slabs will continue to form over the next few days with flurries and moderate to strong W winds.  Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep or unsupported terrain where wind slabs exist especially if they overlie sun crusts or facets.
Isolated windslabs can be found near exposed ridgecrests. These may be buried in places by a few cm. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep or unsupported terrain where wind slabs exist especially if they overlie sun crusts or facets.
Windslabs can be found near exposed ridgecrests and in alpine features such as gullies, bowls and fans. Watch for cracking around your skis and probe with your poles to detect these. Avoid steep or unsupported terrain where windslabs exist.
Wind slabs will continue to form with light snow fall and moderate to strong West winds over the next few days.  Probe for these with your poles and dig down to check the bond with previous surfaces before committing to steep terrain.
New wind slabs have formed in the last 48hrs. They seem to be bonding well but investigate them carefully before committing to steep terrain where the wind slabs are present, especially in areas with several layers of wind slabs from recent storms.
New wind slabs have formed in the last 48hrs. They were touchy yesterday with a couple of avalanches triggered by skiers immediately below the ridgecrests on N and E asp. Be cautious of lee slopes in steep terrain.
Currently the wind slabs appear to be bonding well but caution should be used in steep or unsupported terrain where these are present.  If the forecast snow arrives with gusty winds on Saturday, new wind slabs will form and the hazard will rise.
New slabs forming in exposed areas with SW winds. These are spotty and small right now but will grow in size and thickness with time. Monitor the texture of the snow as you move into open areas and avoid steep terrain where these slabs are present.
Slabs are continuing to form in exposed areas with SW winds. These are growing in size and thickness with continued precipitation. If the snow arrives Friday as forecast these slabs could build to 1m thick on north and east lee slopes in the alpine.
In steep wind loaded terrain it may be possible to trigger the recent wind slabs.  These are present near ridge crests at tree line and in open areas above tree line.  Assess these spots carefully and avoid them if in doubt.
With additional precipitation, warm temperatures, and moderate to strong SW winds we expect new wind slabs to form and the hazard to rise over the next couple of days.  We may also see increased cornice failures with the warm temperatures.
The warm, mild conditions with additional precipitation have increased the likelyhood of cornices failures and wind slab avalanches. These should start to stabilize with cooler temperatures on Sunday but should still be treated with caution.
With increasing W winds over the next few days we can expect more wind slabs near ridge crests and in open areas above tree line. Use caution when entering wind affected areas and evaluate the snowpack carefully before committing to steep terrain.
With warm temperatures, new snow and strong SW winds we expect to see wind slab and cornice development at tree line and above over the next few days.  These will be on a variety of crusts and storm snow interfaces and susceptible to skier triggering
At higher elevations on N aspects soft slabs are forming with continued moderate W winds.  We may see new slabs form over the next few days as freezing levels drop and new snow arrives.  Use caution when entering wind affected terrain.
Moderate to strong winds are building windslabs on N &amp; E aspects at treeline and above.  Tuesday might be a bit of a break but with more snow forecast for Wed windslabs will continue to be a concern. Use caution when entering wind affected terrain.
Moderate West winds are building windslabs on N &amp; E aspects near ridge crests in open areas treeline and above. These slabs are currently thin and spotty near treeline but will be more developed above. We would expect these to settle quickly and bond
Wind slabs may be present in isolated locations at tree line and above.  In most places these wind slabs are bonding well to the surfaces below but assess this bond carefully before entering steep or committing terrain.
Wind slabs have developed in most open areas tree line and above. In most places these wind slabs are bonding well to the surfaces below but assess this bond carefully before entering steep or committing terrain.
These slabs will be lurking in the areas that look appealing with the thin coverage: open areas on the lee of ridgelines and along the lee portions of lower elevation fan and gully features.
Northeast winds during the storm have build windslabs in unusual locations. If ridgetop winds increase on Sunday as forecast more windslabs will develop.
A week of windy weather has stiffened the skiable terrain. Triggering may still be possible. Watch for these conditions in appealing looking open areas.
There may be a number of windslabs on North and East slopes that have built during the wind events of the last week.
Recent strong SW winds have built windslabs at ridgelines and gully features. Warm temperatures have likely helped strengthen these slabs but triggering is still a possibility.
West winds have built wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded terrain such as gully features. Triggering may be possible on steeper or unsupported features.
Hard surface slabs are found near ridge crests and in gully features. These are highly variable at the moment with suspect pockets in steep and unsupported terrain.
Strong West winds made quick work of the 40 cm of snow that fell before the weekend. Thin, spotty wind slabs found behind exposed features well below treeline can be easily triggered by skiers. Expect these slabs to be more significant TL and above.
Strong winds with a continuation of new snow will keep building windslabs in open areas. These can be found well below treeline.
Open terrain near ridge crests are likely spots to find recent wind slabs. Use your poles and probe to help detect signs of instability.
Open terrain near ridge crests are likely spots to find recent wind slabs. Use your poles and probe to help detect signs of instability.
Strong west winds have created windslabs on lee slopes below ridgelines. These slabs can be found well down from the ridgetop and into open areas due to the intensity of the wind. Warm temperatures will increase the likelihood of triggering.
These old, hard slabs still deserve respect especially in steep or unsupported terrain. Remember that triggering these surface slabs may create enough load to pull out a larger deep persistent slab. Triggering may be easier in warmer periods.
The snow from Wednesday is starting to build new windslabs. These will be touchy for the next few days until the begin to settle. Previous windslabs are also a concern underneath this new snow. These could be triggered from the many thin areas.
<br />Northerly winds are expected. New wind slabs could form very quickly as there is a lot of snow available. Expect to find different distribution to these slabs compared with the prevailing Westerly winds.
Westerly winds picked up at ridge top on Tuesday building wind slabs in the Alpine. There is a lot of snow that remains available for transport: North and East winds forecast over the next few days may create slabs in unusual locations.
Variable winds have been actively creating windslabs over the last week. Now with more snow and moderate to strong SW winds in the forecast, expect to encounter slabs as you enter open terrain.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have been building windslabs on lee slopes below ridge crests in the alpine and at treeline. These will continue to build over the next few days. Expect to encounter slabs as you enter open terrain.
New snow Fri is starting to build windslabs on lee slopes. The storm snow forecast for Sun/Mon will build these deeper. These will need some time to settle.
Previous windslabs are lurking just under the surface and now there is a lot of snow available for transport to start building new ones.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Skiers looking for dry snow on the shaded aspects should frequently test the surface layers. A shear persists down about 30 cm with preserved stellars and surface hoar. Recent winds and new snow have contributed to the growth of these slabs.
West winds continue to transport snow at treeline and above on shaded aspects. Expect to find slabs to increase in their development as you ascend into the alpine
Isolated and thin windslabs have been built in open features and can be found poorly bonded to crusts. Watch for these to grow or to become hidden with incoming snow.
Thin windslabs can now be found at treeline and can also be seen at lower elevations around our ice climbs. Extensive wind transport is evident in the alpine areas.
Thin windslabs can now be found at treeline. This slabs are thin and very localized and are easy to stumble into as they appear mid slope in front of you. With the warmer temps expected these slabs may become more sensitive before they improve.
After a completely calm two days since the new snow fell, the wind is just now beginning to stir. Expect to find freshly formed windslabs in the days to come.
The SW winds have blown for two days to affect ridgelines at treeline and above. Expect to find small, thin, freshly formed windslabs lurking near ridgelines and in the lee of open features. We would expect these to be more developed in the alpine.
West and South slopes have largely been stripped of snow but expect to find these slabs in the lee areas of exposed features above treeline. Also watch for crossloaded features such as gullies and bear in mind that the small new cornices are weak.
The storm snow may now be hiding wind slabs in the lee areas of exposed features above treeline. New slabs will build with the 20-25cm of storm snow now available for transport. These will become larger and more easily triggered as the wind picks up.
Remember that previous West Winds had a strong effect on the current distribution of snowpack: fragile cornices and buried windslabs will complicate the picture and limit terrain choice as travelers look to avoid the persistent slabs
NW ridgetop winds over the last couple of days have built slabs, some in unusual locations for our area. At lower elevations and closer to the prairies, the winds have been more in a SW direction making the problem more complex.
Windslabs can easily be found in most open areas over low density snow. In isolated locations these are significant: hard and thick. Test these surface slabs often with your ski poles and modify your route to manage your exposure should they fail.
Windslabs can be found in most open areas over low density snow. In isolated locations these are hard and thick. Test these surface slabs often with your ski poles and modify your route to manage your exposure should they fail.
This avalanche problem constitutes winslabs up to 40cm thick on lee features in the alpine. The slabs rest on the Jan 16 layer which is a combo of crusts and surface hoar. Although they are less touchy now than on the weekend, approach with caution.
This avalanche problem constitutes winslabs up to 40cm thick on lee features in the alpine. The slabs rest on the Jan 16 layer which is a combo of crusts and surface hoar. Although they are less touchy now than on the weekend, approach with caution.
Windslabs up to 40cm thick are present on lee features at treeline and in the alpine but have started to settle. New slabs will be developing on Sat with strong West winds and will means windslabs will continue to be the main concern.
Now 20 to 40cm deep, these slabs have developed along with Cornices due to Westerly winds and appear to be quite obvious in open lee features. Although most developed at Treeline and above these slabs appear reactive at lower elevations as well.
10 to 30cm thick over an interface of weak, faceted snow, these old slabs linger and may still be triggered by skiers looking for dry snow in the high shaded alpine terrain.
New windslabs are quickly forming as the West winds push around what little snow has fallen. The bond to the hard crust below seems poor. Use caution: even a small avalanche could push you a long distance over the hard crusts that exist right now.
New windslabs are quickly forming as the West winds push around what little snow has fallen. The bond to the hard crust below seems poor. Use caution: even a small avalanche could push you a long distance over the hard crusts that exist right now.
At treeline and above expect to find superficial slabs formed by SW winds this week.
Although these old slabs have seen a lot of abuse from warm temperatures they do produce the only shears in the upper snowpack. Keep an eye on these if you are considering taking on serious terrain.
Moderate ridge top winds mainly from the West have developed thin new slabs at treeline and above these will continue to develop with the addition of new snow on Friday.
Fresh slabs can be found near ridgecrests at Treeline and in any lee features in the Alpine. Expect these to be sensitive to skier triggering especially while the temperatures remain warm Tuesday.
Buried windslabs are hiding under the recent low density snow at ridgecrests and lee features. New slabs will develop over Fri/Sat with NE winds and 20-30cm available for transport. This will be touchy until temperatures start to warm up next week.
New slabs have developed with the recent snow and NE winds, creating windslabs in places they may not usually be seen. As temperatures warm up and SW build more windslabs on Wed and Thur there will be a spike natural avalanche activity.
Steep, unsupported terrain is a likely trigger spot for these newly formed hard slabs that are found in all open areas at treeline and above.
These slabs are still a concern where the slope hasn't been sun effected. Steep, unsupported terrain is a likely trigger spot for these hard slabs that are found in shaded NE areas at treeline and above.
These slabs are a concern on shaded NE areas at treeline and above. Rain forecast for Sat will make these slabs more unstable and increase the avalanche danger. If these become rain soaked these could act as a wet slab avalanche.
Although thin in many areas, there are some significant slabs that have grown along the ridge crests. While warm temps limited growth at TL, be prepared for larger slabs above. New snow and continued west winds will continue to build these slabs.
Although thin in many areas, there are some significant slabs that have grown along the ridge crests. New snow and continued West winds will continue to build these. Do not get caught by these while pushing to ski dry snow.
Soft slabs up to 30cm deep have formed over the crusts with the recent snow. Although thin in many areas, there are some significant slabs that have grown along the ridge crests.
Widespread slabs up to 50cm deep formed over a crust early this week are likely to be found along ridge crests and in cross loaded features within a slope. Watch for these on the hunt for dry high elevation north facing snow.
New snow Tuesday will add to slabs that can be found in the highest north facing terrain.
Currently there are only wind slabs in pockets, but this problem will likely increase in potential size with more snow.
These may be hidden under light new snow by Tuesday.
These are now hidden under the low density new snow.
The existing Wind Slabs are variable in size and distribution. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Watch for new wind slab development if forecast periods of Moderate Westerly winds eventuate.
Watch for new wind slab development with ongoing Moderate to Strong Westerly winds.  </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs may become buried with light snowfall later in the forecast period.
Recently formed windslabs are now being buried by light snowfall
Previously formed windslabs are now difficult to detect as they were buried by the recent new snow.
Small surface wind slabs are still visible in isolated locations, while older large wind slabs are buried under a skiff of recent snow.
Watch for new wind slabs lee to ridgetops. These may appear as smooth, harder surfaces, amongst more textured surrounding snow.
These may lie on a weak layer formed in dry weather during early January - suncrust on solar aspects, and facets / surface hoar all other aspects. Dig to see if this layer exists before committing to open slopes, as it may allow wide propagations.
These Wind Slabs are widespread, but generally stubborn at treeline. However, they may be touchy and propagate widely where they sit directly on a weak layer of suncrust/facets/surface hoar buried during early January. Avoid obviously loaded slopes.
These Wind Slabs are widespread in exposed areas, and may also be found in isolated locations below treeline. Avoid obviously loaded slopes.
Buried Wind Slabs are widespread in exposed areas, and are largest in the SW of the Park. These are hidden under recent snow, and touchier new Wind Slabs. Use extra caution on lee slopes - clues include cornices up above, and a deep snowpack.
While stubborn to trigger, windslabs have the potential step down to previously buried weak layers.
Buried wind slabs exist lee to previous SW winds. While stubborn, these wind slabs may propagate surprisingly far where they are hard, or sit on a hard surface. From Wednesday afternoon onwards, watch for for development of small new Wind Slabs.
Stubborn Wind Slabs exist lee to Westerly winds, and will increase in size and sensitivity by Saturday.
New snow and extreme Westerly winds have and built Wind Slabs in unusual areas: these may include lower than usual in start zones, and in typically wind-sheltered terrain.
Extreme Westerly winds over the weekend have and built Wind Slabs in unusual areas: these may be lower than usual in start zones, and in typically wind-sheltered terrain.
Flurries this weekend have the potential to be redistributed into fresh windslabs in isolated pockets in the alpine and at treeline.
At Treeline, wind slabs exist on the North and East sides of ridge crests. In open and Alpine terrain, their distribution is more random. Although the Wind Slabs feel stubborn to human triggers, be aware of a crust down 40cm that these could fail on.
Another layer of fresh windslab will be created by Friday nights storm.
New snow will be blown into lees on Sunday night, as temperatures drop. New Wind Slabs will probably be stubborn. However, evaluate lee slopes with care on Monday. Cornices overhead are a sign of big lee slopes, and may fail naturally at any time.
Strong SW winds have blown recent snowfall onto lee slopes, forming Wind Slabs. Expect these to grow in size on Tuesday / Wednesday, with more snow and Strong to Extreme winds forecast.
Moderate to strong SW winds continue to blow recent snowfall onto lee slopes, forming wind slabs.
Windslabs will likely begin to develop with Sundays wind.
Buried windslabs may still be triggerable. Expect fresh windslab development as winds increase Friday into Saturday.
This problem began developing on Saturday afternoon, and will increase during Sunday with forecast strong winds.  There is plenty of low-density snow available for transport.
Pay attention for stiffer feeling snow beneath your skis near changes in the terrain.  During Thursdays weather event, expect to see this problem switch to South &amp; West facing slopes, and to increase rapidly in size.
Wind slabs are currently a problem in the Alpine in Western Areas, and on all snowy slopes in Eastern areas.&nbsp; Watch for this problem to move to S and W facing slopes if we see moderate NE winds Thursday-Friday.
The low density snow that has made for great skiing lately is being blown to many places. With Extreme winds, watch for Wind Slabs in unusual places. New snowfall on Monday will increase this problem. These may be hidden by more snowfall on Tuesday.
These are more widespread than usual, existing on most aspects and elevations due to the intensity of previous winds. They will be hard to spot under new snowfall. New Wind Slabs will build with forecast Strong Westerlies on Monday.
These are more widespread than usual, existing on most aspects and elevations due to the intensity of previous winds. They will be hard to spot under new snowfall. New Wind Slabs will build with forecast Strong Westerlies on Monday.
These will be found on North and East aspects on Saturday, with lots of recent snow available as fetch. The main problem will move to immediate lees on South and West aspects on Sunday and Monday, as wind directions reverse to the North-East.
Old windslabs are likely to be encountered in many areas TL and above and deserve respect, especially if they overly facets. West winds are forming fresh slabs along TL ridgecrests and in lee areas of the alpine with the snow that fell last weekend.
Windslabs that formed in immediate lees from previous West winds are now buried but may still be triggerable.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">This problem will </span><span class="s_2823317B">replace </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">the Storm Slab problem as soon as winds arrive. Rising temperatures will accelerate slab development. Monitor winds closely, watch for signs of wind affect, and avoid lee slopes if snow is blowing.
Strong, gusty Westerly winds have caused variable distribution of hard Wind Slabs in open areas - pay attention on all aspects.  This problem also exists Below Treeline in the Front (Eastern) Ranges and near the Waterton Lakes.
Watch for fresh Wind Slabs to develop as winds increase later in the week.
Watch for fresh Wind Slab development as the winds increase in to the weekend.
Expect small pockets of fresh Wind Slab in lees.
Thin pockets of Wind Slab are expected to be hard and unreactive in wind exposed areas, but may be soft enough to trigger in typically sheltered areas. The problem may switch to S and W aspects if we get more snowfall than forecast with NE winds.
Strong Westerly winds have plenty of snow to move around at Treeline and above.  Combined with warm temperatures, wind slabs will be growing in size.  This problem will be most reactive on Saturday.&nbsp; These may be hard and stubborn in the alpine.
Strong-Extreme Westerly winds are depositing snow further down slope than one might expect. Be cautious as you transition into wind affected snow.
New snowfall accompanied by Strong SW wind on Thursday through Friday morning could build fresh wind slabs on lee slopes, 15-40cm thick, &amp; more likely to be reactive where they sit over a sun/temperature crust - most likely East &amp; South-East aspects.
Winds on Saturday will build Wind Slabs lee to Westerly winds. How quickly, and to what extent, is a question of how strong &amp; long the wind blows. There is plenty of snow available for transport - avalanches may be Large.
Winds mid-week will build fresh Slabs on East facing lees. There is plenty of snow available for transport - avalanches may be Large.
Now buried, previous soft Wind Slabs may be difficult to detect.
Large volumes of snow are being blown around on Friday as this is written.  Due to Extreme SW winds, the slabs this creates may be lower on the slope than you would usually expect. Don't be surprised! Transition carefully into any open terrain.
New snow may be hiding Wind Slabs formed by previous South West winds. Don't be surprised! Transition carefully into any open terrain.
Pockets of Wind Slab can be found in the Alpine and at Treeline. Due to Extreme, gusty winds these may be lower on the slope than you expect. New snow and wind on Friday night will hide the old windslabs, and create reactive new wind slabs.
Pockets of Wind Slab can be found in lee areas in the Alpine and at Treeline. Further wind slab development is expected on Wednesday, with wind and snow in the forecast.
Wind slabs which formed on Sunday will be difficult to detect. Expect new wind slab development later in the forecast period as temperatures warm and winds increase.
Expect fresh slab development with snow and wind forecast for Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions and a few more cm of new snow may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">If the winds pick-up on Monday, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs. The winds will be from the north, which means fresh wind slabs may exist on aspects where you normally don't find them.
="s_3FE45715">If the wind picks-up, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength and building new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. In the Monashees, where more snow is expected, you will likely find a more widespread storm slab problem.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 65 cm of new snow fell on Monday night and Tuesday. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs could potentially step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer in areas with thinner snowpacks.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs can still have big consequences if you are carried into terrain traps.
="s_3FE45715">Expect wind affected terrain to be significantly more reactive than sheltered areas. Watch for sings of instability such as whumphing, cracking, and recent avalanches.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into new wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and fresh wind slabs may be found on all aspects.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety o aspects and have been reactive naturally and easily reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.&nbsp; In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for developing wind slabs near ridge-top, behind ribs, and on cross-loaded slopes in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
Wind slabs are likely still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
1681A555">Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. Wind slabs are more likely to be found on shaded slopes in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds over the course of the recent stormy weather developed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Touchier slabs are likely to exist in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and wind-exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above that were reactive to human triggers on Saturday.</span><span class="s_DDF6C
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the wind picks-up, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will continue to build fresh and touchy wind slabs on leeward slopes. They will also hide hard slabs that formed over the past week.
="s_3FE45715">Hard wind slabs can peel back quite a way above you, even on relatively low angled terrain. Winds have been very strong and wind slabs are widespread.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. New wind slab avalanches may step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds forecast for Wednesday may redistribute loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering in exposed higher elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow coupled with strong winds on Thursday will form fresh wind slabs. Watch for new snow that feels stiff or slabby and be especially cautious in higher elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. In areas where recent winds remained light, new snow will mask buried slabs. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be expected on all aspects as winds will shift from the southwest to the northeast.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Reverse wind loading has formed wind slabs in unusual places. Southerly aspects are extra suspect thanks to northerly winds and sunny weather.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
="s_3FE45715">New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features.&nbsp; Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Expect to find them lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects at all elevations in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Continuing light snowfall will pair with strong high elevation winds to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming wind slabs that are likely to remain reactive on Saturday. Cornices are also large and may become weak with daytime warming or during stormy periods
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted between a variety of directions and new wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds shifted between a variety of directions and wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have formed on slopes in the lee of easterly winds at higher elevations. A forecast shift to westerly winds may result in some reverse loading. Watch for pockets of wind transported snow on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for sings of wind moving the snow around such as snow blowing off of ridges and deep pockets of snow on leeward slopes. Avoid slopes where the snow feels stiff or 'slabby'.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are reported to be reactive to triggering in exposed terrain. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
="s_3FE45715">Light to moderate winds may build fresh wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain.  Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and  winds have formed fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain. More snowfall on Tuesday will increase the size and reactivity of these slabs Where the new snow is unconsolidated, loose dry avalanches remain a concern in steep terrain.
Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs sit above a variety of sliding surfaces and remain possible to trigger. If triggered, wind slabs have the potential to step down to deeper layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as strong winds redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Strong southwest winds are reported to have formed new wind slabs on Friday night and Saturday. New snow and extreme northeasterly winds forecast for Sunday will reverse load many slopes adding to the complexity of the wind slab problem.
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Variable northerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwesterly winds will continue to redistribute surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Sunday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Monday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
Strong winds have been redistributing new snow at the surface into thin wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form fresh and touchy wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will likely form fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate south (westerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee side of ridges.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to the size and reactivity of existing wind slabs. The new snow buries a weak interface which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute the loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Extreme northeast winds are forecast to shift new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Watch for wind slabs in exposed terrain. The wind blew from the north and east so slabs are in &quot;unusual&quot; reverse loaded places. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
New snow and wind will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain and elevate avalanche danger on Monday. Be sure to look for both current and previous wind loading patterns as you navigate the maze of old and new slabs.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build  wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.  These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed fresh wind slabs. Wind slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed thin wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
Strong winds can be expected to create thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Saturday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Monday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds are forecast to create reactive new wind slabs on Thursday. Conditions are expected to intensify throughout the day, so be prepared to adjust your travel plans to more conservative terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Watch for conditions that change with elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and strong southwest winds are continuing to form touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are likely to remain reactive to human triggering. Slabs may also release naturally with solar effect and rising freezing levels on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will combine with intense winds to form touchy new wind slabs at high elevations on Saturday. Rain may fall as high as 1800 metres and promote loose wet avalanches. Both problems have the potential to trigger deep slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to old surface crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and light snow will form fresh wind slabs at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
New snow combined with recent southerly wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
Strong winds and new snow forecast for Saturday night will add to an ongoing wind slab problem. I expect high alpine terrain to get blasted by the wind, so the best and safest skiing may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
Strong to extreme winds over the past few days has formed extensive wind slabs at higher elevations. The best and safest riding may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features. With a recent shift to northerly winds, wind slabs are possible on any aspect.
Wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast over the past few days.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions.&nbsp; These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.&nbsp;
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind slabs remain an issue to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. New snow and strong winds will be piling on fresh slabs toward the end of the day on Monday.
New snow and strong winds have formed fresh wind slabs at higher elevations and in exposed areas.
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
New snowfall with strong wind is expected to build new wind slabs on Thursday. In deeper snowfall areas of the region, a more widespread storm slab problem could develop.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to recent extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. Be sure to evaluate each slope for patterns of wind loading and likely trigger points as you travel.
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. A light snowfall on Friday won't add much hazard, but will make slabs more difficult to see.
Strong northerly winds last week formed wind slabs behind exposed terrain features. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect the stability of slabs to deteriorate with loading from new snow/rain.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed north through easterly features near ridge crests, and cross-loaded southeasterly gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded gullies at treeline.
Watch for new wind slabs forming on lee and crossloaded features.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
With recent switching winds all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend throughout the storm has created a tricky condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Sunday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form new wind slabs on Monday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest wind on Tuesday night may form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy on Thursday.&nbsp; Cornices may also be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Additional snow overnight Friday into Saturday will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have built new wind slabs in alpine and tree line lee terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Expect to find fresh wind slabs below on lee features below ridgetops.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may have developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind slabs remain a problem to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slabs.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. Evaluate slopes carefully as you move through different aspects and elevations.
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.