In the past 3 days 40 cm of loose dry snow has fallen.  Expect this snow to move when traveling on steep slopes.  Be aware of other parties above and below you and manage your travel accordingly.
Recent storm snow is settling yet the potential for sluffing to catch a skier off guard remains our main concern. Caution skiing over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies in steep terrain where the consequences of a small stuff are magnified.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is a concern where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs will gain mass into avalanches.
It's looking sunny out there this morning. Expect small, loose avalanches from steep solar aspects today.
Some sluffing in steep terrain could knock a skier over.?  Ski tracks down Cheops West produced some sluffing in gullies, but stopped near the top of the track.
Surface sluffing remains likely in steep terrain.  Volumes may be greater today, due to a skiff of new snow over a layer of surface hoar, most notable at treeline.
You will likely trigger fast moving sluffs in steep terrain today. Even small sluffs can turn into a greater hazard in steep terrain, especially to parties below you.
Sluffs and loose avalanches will be easily triggered in sufficiently steep terrain today, be careful exposing yourself over terrain traps like cliffs or gullies.
Sluffs and loose avalanches are still the main concern today in sufficiently steep terrain. They can be skier triggered or triggered naturally from solar radiation. Caution below rocky outcroppings on south and west aspects.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. So far, these have produced small (size 1) skier and naturally triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. Riders are reporting these running fast and far. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these will gain mass and become larger.  Manage your travel accordingly.
Up to 70 cm of loose storm snow is easily triggered by riders in steep terrain.  Watch for fast sluffing especially in steep open glades where a surface hoar layer makes for easy sliding. Manage your travel accordingly.
Cold temperatures is keeping the surface snow loose, especially on slopes sheltered from the wind. On steep slopes, this surface snow will sluff. On steep confined features (ie gullies) they may gain mass.
Mild alpine temperatures and clear skies will increase the hazard on sun affected slopes. Be mindful of overhead hazards like cornices that may fail with heat and rocky outcroppings where loose avalanches originate.
Mild alpine temperatures and sunshine will weaken the upper snowpack on steep solar aspects. Moist snow is a good indicator of this.  Watch for overhead hazards like cornices and rocky outcroppings where loose avalanches originate.
Up to 10 cm of light snow overnight will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
40 to 50cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Use caution on solar facing terrain when the sun is out. Especially this afternoon.&nbsp; Watch for loose avalanches triggered from hot spots, like trees and rocks.
20cm of low density snow over the last 48hrs will produce fast sluffing is sufficiently steep terrain. With enough mass this may trigger the deeper instability.
Solar radiation from forecast sunny breaks may trigger loose avalanches. Caution below rocky outcroppings and watch the overhead cornice hazard. With enough mass these may trigger the deeper instability.
Strong sunshine will trigger loose avalanches and make skier triggering more likely on solar aspects today. Solar triggered avalanches may step down to deeper layers, triggering large slab avalanches.
It may take a while for temps to warm up today, but when they do loose avalanches are possible due to strong solar. This is especially likely on steep solar aspects and around cliff and rocky outcrops. Loose avalanches may trigger deeper slabs.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain today and watch for terrain traps where a small avalanche can result in big consequences.
Loose snow sluffs can gain mass in steeper terrain catching a rider off guard today. Be mindful of terrain traps (e.g. gullies, cliffs) where small avalanches can be more serious.
Loose snow sluffs can gain mass in steeper terrain catching a rider off guard today. Be mindful of terrain traps (e.g. gullies, cliffs) where small avalanches can be more serious.
25cm of new snow sits over a newly buried surface hoar layer down low and wind slabs up high. Riders should&nbsp; expect sluffing in steep terrain that could reach down into deeper unconsolidated layers and gain mass.
The new, low density snow overlies a loose, facetted upper snowpack. Skiers and riders should expect fast sluffing in steeper terrain, which may gain mass if it entrains the underlying facets.
Surface snow has been seen to be sluffing fast and entraining the underlying loose facets. Heads-up in gullies and above cliffs.
Temperatures are warmer up high today due to an inversion. Caution on and under steep solar aspects when the sun is shining on them. Loose avalanches will most likely originate from cliffs.
A little bit of new snow has buried a large surface hoar layer. This sits on a smooth bed surface; windslabs or suncrusts. This is likely to be triggerable on steep terrain. In addition, loose avalanches are expected to be triggered by strong solar.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5 cm of snow is reactive to skier-triggering. Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain.
New snow over a variety of surfaces will sluff easily in steep terrain.
10-20cm of new snow will be quite reactive on a buried surface hoar layer, especially in steep terrain. Expect natural and skier triggered sluffing. Watch out for slab formation when warm temperatures, strong winds and additional snow arrive.
30 cm of low density storm snow is likely to move fast in sufficiently steep terrain. Be aware of your sluff as it could pick up mass and push you around.
Sluffing can be expected in steeper features at and below treeline in non-wind affected locations.  keep an eye out for people traveling below you in open terrain and stay out of terrain traps where sluffs can have larger consequences.
10-15cm of new snow sits on top of the January 15 surface hoar layer.  Expect loose avalanches and sluffing in steep terrain.  Although winds have remained light, they are expected to increase. Watch for developing slabs on lee features later today.
Expect widespread sluffing on the crust. Watch for pockets of slab over this layer especially from last nights SW winds .
There is plenty of loose, unconsolidated snow available to sluff around you. Be aware that it can easily accumulate to a critical load and trigger underlying slabs, especially the Dec 2 surface hoar / crust layer.
Above ~1800m temps remained cool and in areas sheltered from the wind there will be lots of loose snow available to sluff. Be aware that it can easily accumulate and trigger underlying slabs, especially the Dec 2 surface hoar / crust layer.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
With 45cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
Expect loose snow sluffing in steep to extreme terrain. Plan to regroup in safe locations and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of recent storm snow expect sluffing in steep to extreme terrain.  Avoid terrain trap features and be aware where people are above and below you.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
All that loose, dry snow means great skiing, but expect it to sluff in steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps, where your sluff can accumulate and become deeper.
The sun sure feels good but it also packs a punch into the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially if there are exposed rocks and cliffs baking in the sun. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
With Alpine temps forecasted to reach zero today, the sun will have a greater effect on the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
With Alpine temps forecasted to reach zero today, the sun will have a greater effect on the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
Warm temperatures above 1900m and strong solar input have created touchy conditions in isolated terrain. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes as you descend.
With a return to cooler temperatures, the likelihood of this problem is decreasing. With strong solar input, loose avalanches are still a problem especially around rocky outcrops.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain.  This will be more pronounced given strong solar input.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Watch for sluffing on steep slopes where the loose facetted snow moves easily. Be cautious where gullies may funnel the sluff, making it bigger, or in areas where a sluff could knock you over a cliff.
Loose dry weak faceted surface snow may be prone to sluffing in steep to very steep terrain.  Terrain features such as gullies can focus the volume of sluffs making it a potential problem for riders and skiers.
Sluffing of the weak facetted surface snow can be expected out of steep terrain.  This is more of a concern in locations where features concentrate the volume of sluffs such as gully features.  Use caution where sluffs have higher consequence.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This is a concern around features like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. Be wary of terrain traps lingering below you.
We are expecting up to 30cm of snow by Sunday. This will add to ~20cm of powder sitting on the surface. Expect sluffing and loose avalanches to be triggered when skiing steep slopes. The loose snow also hides tree wells; buddy up!
20cm of storm snow so far with another 10cm expected by Sunday. This is in addition to the 20cm of soft snow on the old snow surface. Loose snow avalanches can be expected in steeper terrain.
Upwards of 60cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs may overload storm and windslabs given the right location.
Upwards of 80cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain trap.
Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain traps. With the recent arrival of 80cm of loose dry snow, sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you.
Cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow. In sheltered steep terrain this light facetted snow has potential move quickly and knock a rider off their feet. Plan your run accordingly in steep, exposed spots or above terrain traps.
Cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow. In sheltered steep terrain this light facetted snow has potential move quickly and knock a rider off their feet. Plan your run accordingly in steep, exposed spots or above terrain traps.
Sunday afternoon we were already observing loose dry snow sluffing as the weak old snow surface was overloaded.  Add another 30cm overnight and these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. Add another 10cm of new snow today and in steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Plenty of unconsolidated powder lies on the snow surface. On steeper terrain, it has been observed to be moving fast and could push a person over a cliff.
In areas sheltered from the wind there is a lot of amazing, low density powder. Expect sluffing when skiing steeper pitches. With all the loose, light snow a small avalanche may pick up mass especially in more confined gully type terrain features.
With 15cm of new snow overnight and 18cm on the way today, expect to see loose dry avalanches occurring naturally from steep terrain. Even steep open lines below tree line will require some sluff management today.
45cm storm snow in last 48hrs and another 5cm on the way.  Expect to see loose dry avalanches occurring naturally in steep terrain.  Even steep open lines below treeline will require some sluff management today.
Steep solar aspects are waking up today with thin surface point releases already being observed in Grizzly Bowl.  A good day to minimize exposure to solar aspects.
New low density snow is sluffing fast in steep unsupported terrain. It has the potential to knock a rider off their feet or push them into a terrain trap.
Sluffing in top 10-20cm, specific to steep terrain 35-40deg+
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Plenty of unconsolidated powder is available for sluffing in steep terrain. The deeper the sluff, the more power it contains to push a person into a terrain trap or over cliffs.
Up to 10cm of new snow on Nov 9 fell onto surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
10-15cm of snow on the Nov 9 surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
10-15cm of snow on the Nov 9 surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
50cm of low density storm snow has delivered excellent riding conditions. For the most part sluff accumulation is manageable but use caution if you are stepping out into steeper, committing terrain.
1681A555">Solar warming today could trigger loose dry avalanches on steep solar aspects. This avalanche problem will peak on Thursday and Friday, with freezing levels forecasted to reach 3000m!
Solar input and rising freezing levels are expected to result in loose dry slides on steeper solar aspects today. This problem will peak on Thursday and Friday with freezing levels reaching mountain top.
A temperature inversion continues to bring above zero temps to the alpine. The warm temps, with a nudge from strong solar input, can cause loose avalanches on steep S and W aspects. Rock outcrops will heat up fastest with the sun's rays.
Limited daytime heating and solar input today will minimize the likelihood of natural avalanches. Watch your sluff in steep unsupported terrain, and above terrain traps.
After a long dry spell, 10cm of new snow has fallen on a crust on solar aspects and widespread surface hoar. The surface hoar layer will be reactive today around treeline where buried crystals are large. Small skier triggered slides are very likely.
After a long dry spell, 10cm of new snow has fallen on a crust on solar aspects and widespread surface hoar. Small skier triggered slides are very likely today and will run fast &amp; far!
With 20cm of new cold dry powder, natural and human triggered avalanches are expected in steep terrain. It is possible for small loose avalanches to trigger deeper instabilities, especially near ridge lines or where Dec 15 surface hoar is preserved.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on steep solar aspects today, with solar radiation and an inversion. The combination of a loose sluff, plus a skier or rider could be the load for a step-down slab avalanche to the Dec 15th persistent weak layer.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on steep solar aspects if the sun does come out today.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on higher elevation steep solar aspects if the sun does come out today. These may be triggered naturally or from skier traffic.
Rapid snowfall on top of the 20cm+ already received this week will prime the surface for sluffing. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
Rapid snowfall, with 40cm of low density overnight will be easy to get moving in steep terrain. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
In steep terrain expect surface power sluffing, which can be an issue in terrain traps such as gully features. Stay situationally aware as to people above and below you.
In the past 3 days 40 cm of loose dry snow has fallen.  Expect this snow to move when traveling on steep slopes.  Be aware of other parties above and below you and manage your travel accordingly.
Recent storm snow is settling yet the potential for sluffing to catch a skier off guard remains our main concern. Caution skiing over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies in steep terrain where the consequences of a small stuff are magnified.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is a concern where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs will gain mass into avalanches.
It's looking sunny out there this morning. Expect small, loose avalanches from steep solar aspects today.
Some sluffing in steep terrain could knock a skier over.?  Ski tracks down Cheops West produced some sluffing in gullies, but stopped near the top of the track.
Surface sluffing remains likely in steep terrain.  Volumes may be greater today, due to a skiff of new snow over a layer of surface hoar, most notable at treeline.
You will likely trigger fast moving sluffs in steep terrain today. Even small sluffs can turn into a greater hazard in steep terrain, especially to parties below you.
Sluffs and loose avalanches will be easily triggered in sufficiently steep terrain today, be careful exposing yourself over terrain traps like cliffs or gullies.
Sluffs and loose avalanches are still the main concern today in sufficiently steep terrain. They can be skier triggered or triggered naturally from solar radiation. Caution below rocky outcroppings on south and west aspects.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. So far, these have produced small (size 1) skier and naturally triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. Riders are reporting these running fast and far. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these will gain mass and become larger.  Manage your travel accordingly.
Up to 70 cm of loose storm snow is easily triggered by riders in steep terrain.  Watch for fast sluffing especially in steep open glades where a surface hoar layer makes for easy sliding. Manage your travel accordingly.
Up to 70 cm of loose storm snow is easily triggered by riders in steep terrain. Watch for fast sluffing especially in steep open glades where a surface hoar layer makes for easy sliding. Manage your travel accordingly.
Cold temperatures is keeping the surface snow loose, especially on slopes sheltered from the wind. On steep slopes, this surface snow will sluff. On steep confined features (ie gullies) they may gain mass.
Up to 10 cm of light snow overnight will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
40 to 50cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Use caution on solar facing terrain when the sun is out. Especially this afternoon.&nbsp; Watch for loose avalanches triggered from hot spots, like trees and rocks.
20cm of low density snow over the last 48hrs will produce fast sluffing is sufficiently steep terrain. With enough mass this may trigger the deeper instability.
Solar radiation from forecast sunny breaks may trigger loose avalanches. Caution below rocky outcroppings and watch the overhead cornice hazard. With enough mass these may trigger the deeper instability.
Strong sunshine will trigger loose avalanches and make skier triggering more likely on solar aspects today. Solar triggered avalanches may step down to deeper layers, triggering large slab avalanches.
It may take a while for temps to warm up today, but when they do loose avalanches are possible due to strong solar. This is especially likely on steep solar aspects and around cliff and rocky outcrops. Loose avalanches may trigger deeper slabs.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain today and watch for terrain traps where a small avalanche can result in big consequences.
Loose snow sluffs can gain mass in steeper terrain catching a rider off guard today. Be mindful of terrain traps (e.g. gullies, cliffs) where small avalanches can be more serious.
Loose snow sluffs can gain mass in steeper terrain catching a rider off guard today. Be mindful of terrain traps (e.g. gullies, cliffs) where small avalanches can be more serious.
Very cold temperatures from the past few days have made the upper snowpack unconsolidated and riders should expect fast sluffing on steep slopes in areas that were not wind affected.
25cm of new snow sits over a newly buried surface hoar layer down low and wind slabs up high. Riders should&nbsp; expect sluffing in steep terrain that could reach down into deeper unconsolidated layers and gain mass.
The new, low density snow overlies a loose, facetted upper snowpack. Skiers and riders should expect fast sluffing in steeper terrain, which may gain mass if it entrains the underlying facets.
Surface snow has been seen to be sluffing fast and entraining the underlying loose facets. Heads-up in gullies and above cliffs.
Temperatures are warmer up high today due to an inversion. Caution on and under steep solar aspects when the sun is shining on them. Loose avalanches will most likely originate from cliffs.
A little bit of new snow has buried a large surface hoar layer. This sits on a smooth bed surface; windslabs or suncrusts. This is likely to be triggerable on steep terrain. In addition, loose avalanches are expected to be triggered by strong solar.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5 cm of snow is reactive to skier-triggering. Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain.
New snow over a variety of surfaces will sluff easily in steep terrain.
Large sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. They are likely to gain mass and move quickly. Take extra care above and below terrain traps.
The low density fluff that sits in protected tree-line and below tree-line elevations is sluffing fast in steep terrain. Expect it to gain mass and accelerate as it moves downhill. Take care above and around terrain traps.
Sluffing from steep terrain will gain mass and speed. Given the new amounts of snow, sluffing is a certainty, so use caution above terrain traps. Stop periodically and move to the side, allowing that freight-train of pow to pass you by.
Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain today capable of gaining mass. Exercise good group management such that people aren't riding below or above one another
The low density snow from the past 2 days will sluff fast and gain mass in steep terrain. Practice good group management and avoid knocking your buddies, or yourself, over by your sluffs.
Fast-moving sluffs triggered by riders continue to be reported. These sluffs have been gaining mass in steep terrain, and could easily bowl you or your buddies over.
Plenty of new, loose snow is available for sluffing in steep terrain. Practice good terrain and group management, and avoid getting pile-driven into terrain traps by the snow you just skied.
10-20cm of new snow will be quite reactive on a buried surface hoar layer, especially in steep terrain. Expect natural and skier triggered sluffing. Watch out for slab formation when warm temperatures, strong winds and additional snow arrive.
30 cm of low density storm snow is likely to move fast in sufficiently steep terrain. Be aware of your sluff as it could pick up mass and push you around.
50 cm of storm snow is likely to move fast in sufficiently steep terrain. Be aware of your sluff as it could pick up mass and turn into an avalanche.
70cm of storm snow since the New Year with continued snowfall today. The surface snow is likely to sluff rapidly in steeper terrain and effect anything down slope of your location ie other skiers and riders.
Sluffing can be expected in steeper features at and below treeline in non-wind affected locations.  keep an eye out for people traveling below you in open terrain and stay out of terrain traps where sluffs can have larger consequences.
Sluffing in steep terrain should still be considered in your route planning as you travel today. Avoid exposure to groups above you in steeper confined terrain below treeline.
10-15cm of new snow sits on top of the January 15 surface hoar layer.  Expect loose avalanches and sluffing in steep terrain.  Although winds have remained light, they are expected to increase. Watch for developing slabs on lee features later today.
Expect widespread sluffing on the crust. Watch for pockets of slab over this layer especially from last nights SW winds .
There is plenty of loose, unconsolidated snow available to sluff around you. Be aware that it can easily accumulate to a critical load and trigger underlying slabs, especially the Dec 2 surface hoar / crust layer.
Above ~1800m temps remained cool and in areas sheltered from the wind there will be lots of loose snow available to sluff. Be aware that it can easily accumulate and trigger underlying slabs, especially the Dec 2 surface hoar / crust layer.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
With 45cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
Expect loose snow sluffing in steep to extreme terrain. Plan to regroup in safe locations and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of recent storm snow expect sluffing in steep to extreme terrain.  Avoid terrain trap features and be aware where people are above and below you.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
All that loose, dry snow means great skiing, but expect it to sluff in steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps, where your sluff can accumulate and become deeper.
The sun sure feels good but it also packs a punch into the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially if there are exposed rocks and cliffs baking in the sun. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
With Alpine temps forecasted to reach zero today, the sun will have a greater effect on the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
With Alpine temps forecasted to reach zero today, the sun will have a greater effect on the snowpack. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes on your descent.
Warm temperatures above 1900m and strong solar input have created touchy conditions in isolated terrain. Expect solar triggered avalanches from steep solar aspects, especially around rocks and cliffs. Expect sluffing from steep slopes as you descend.
With a return to cooler temperatures, the likelihood of this problem is decreasing. With strong solar input, loose avalanches are still a problem especially around rocky outcrops.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain.  This will be more pronounced given strong solar input.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep rocky terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Loose sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. Gullies can focus the force of moving snow, causing these innocent-looking masses to pack a punch.
Watch for sluffing on steep slopes where the loose facetted snow moves easily. Be cautious where gullies may funnel the sluff, making it bigger, or in areas where a sluff could knock you over a cliff.
Loose dry weak faceted surface snow may be prone to sluffing in steep to very steep terrain.  Terrain features such as gullies can focus the volume of sluffs making it a potential problem for riders and skiers.
Sluffing of the weak facetted surface snow can be expected out of steep terrain.  This is more of a concern in locations where features concentrate the volume of sluffs such as gully features.  Use caution where sluffs have higher consequence.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This is a concern around features like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. Be wary of terrain traps lingering below you.
We are expecting up to 30cm of snow by Sunday. This will add to ~20cm of powder sitting on the surface. Expect sluffing and loose avalanches to be triggered when skiing steep slopes. The loose snow also hides tree wells; buddy up!
20cm of storm snow so far with another 10cm expected by Sunday. This is in addition to the 20cm of soft snow on the old snow surface. Loose snow avalanches can be expected in steeper terrain.
Upwards of 60cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs may overload storm and windslabs given the right location.
Upwards of 80cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain trap.
Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain traps. With the recent arrival of 80cm of loose dry snow, sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you.
Sunday afternoon we were already observing loose dry snow sluffing as the weak old snow surface was overloaded.  Add another 30cm overnight and these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. Add another 10cm of new snow today and in steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Plenty of unconsolidated powder lies on the snow surface. On steeper terrain, it has been observed to be moving fast and could push a person over a cliff.
In areas sheltered from the wind there is a lot of amazing, low density powder. Expect sluffing when skiing steeper pitches. With all the loose, light snow a small avalanche may pick up mass especially in more confined gully type terrain features.
Watch for solar inputs today on southerly aspects, most likely present on steep rocky unsupported terrain.
With 15cm of new snow overnight and 18cm on the way today, expect to see loose dry avalanches occurring naturally from steep terrain. Even steep open lines below tree line will require some sluff management today.
45cm storm snow in last 48hrs and another 5cm on the way.  Expect to see loose dry avalanches occurring naturally in steep terrain.  Even steep open lines below treeline will require some sluff management today.
Steep solar aspects are waking up today with thin surface point releases already being observed in Grizzly Bowl.  A good day to minimize exposure to solar aspects.
New low density snow is sluffing fast in steep unsupported terrain. It has the potential to knock a rider off their feet or push them into a terrain trap.
Sluffing in top 10-20cm, specific to steep terrain 35-40deg+
At low elevations the new snow is adding to loose, facetted snow sitting on a crust. Yesterday, fast sluffing while skiing steep pitches was reported. With the additional new snow these loose avalanches may gain enough mass to push you around.
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Plenty of unconsolidated powder is available for sluffing in steep terrain. The deeper the sluff, the more power it contains to push a person into a terrain trap or over cliffs.
Up to 10cm of new snow on Nov 9 fell onto surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
10-15cm of snow on the Nov 9 surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
10-15cm of snow on the Nov 9 surface hoar, reported up to 20mm at TL. Not expecting this to be an issue until it sees more load but felt it is worth noting, manage your sluff in steep terrain.
50cm of low density storm snow has delivered excellent riding conditions. For the most part sluff accumulation is manageable but use caution if you are stepping out into steeper, committing terrain.
1681A555">Solar warming today could trigger loose dry avalanches on steep solar aspects. This avalanche problem will peak on Thursday and Friday, with freezing levels forecasted to reach 3000m!
Solar input and rising freezing levels are expected to result in loose dry slides on steeper solar aspects today. This problem will peak on Thursday and Friday with freezing levels reaching mountain top.
A temperature inversion continues to bring above zero temps to the alpine. The warm temps, with a nudge from strong solar input, can cause loose avalanches on steep S and W aspects. Rock outcrops will heat up fastest with the sun's rays.
Limited daytime heating and solar input today will minimize the likelihood of natural avalanches. Watch your sluff in steep unsupported terrain, and above terrain traps.
After a long dry spell, 10cm of new snow has fallen on a crust on solar aspects and widespread surface hoar. The surface hoar layer will be reactive today around treeline where buried crystals are large. Small skier triggered slides are very likely.
After a long dry spell, 10cm of new snow has fallen on a crust on solar aspects and widespread surface hoar. Small skier triggered slides are very likely today and will run fast &amp; far!
With 20cm of new cold dry powder, natural and human triggered avalanches are expected in steep terrain. It is possible for small loose avalanches to trigger deeper instabilities, especially near ridge lines or where Dec 15 surface hoar is preserved.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on steep solar aspects today, with solar radiation and an inversion. The combination of a loose sluff, plus a skier or rider could be the load for a step-down slab avalanche to the Dec 15th persistent weak layer.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on steep solar aspects if the sun does come out today.
We may see a natural loose dry cycle on higher elevation steep solar aspects if the sun does come out today. These may be triggered naturally or from skier traffic.
Rapid snowfall on top of the 20cm+ already received this week will prime the surface for sluffing. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
Rapid snowfall, with 40cm of low density overnight will be easy to get moving in steep terrain. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
Storm snow is landing on a facetted old snow surface. In steeper terrain expect surface sluffing, which can be an issue in terrain traps such as gully features.
In steep terrain expect surface power sluffing, which can be an issue in terrain traps such as gully features. Stay situationally aware as to people above and below you.
In the past 3 days 40 cm of loose dry snow has fallen.  Expect this snow to move when traveling on steep slopes.  Be aware of other parties above and below you and manage your travel accordingly.
Recent storm snow is settling yet the potential for sluffing to catch a skier off guard remains our main concern. Caution skiing over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies in steep terrain where the consequences of a small stuff are magnified.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is a concern where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs will gain mass into avalanches.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is a concern where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs will gain mass into avalanches.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is possible where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs will gain mass into avalanches.
With an additional 10-15cm of very light snow, sluffing is possible where the wind has had no effect. Caution skiing in steep terrain and over terrain traps where sluffs can gain mass and turn into larger avalanches.
Some sluffing in steep terrain could knock a skier over.?  Ski tracks down Cheops West produced some sluffing in gullies, but stopped near the top of the track.
Surface sluffing remains likely in steep terrain.  Volumes may be greater today, due to a skiff of new snow over a layer of surface hoar, most notable at treeline.
You will likely trigger fast moving sluffs in steep terrain today. Even small sluffs can turn into a greater hazard in steep terrain, especially to parties below you.
Sluffs and loose avalanches will be easily triggered in sufficiently steep terrain today, be careful exposing yourself over terrain traps like cliffs or gullies.
Sluffs and loose avalanches are still the main concern today in sufficiently steep terrain. They can be skier triggered or triggered naturally from solar radiation. Caution below rocky outcroppings on south and west aspects.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. So far, these have produced small (size 1) skier and naturally triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on very steep slopes. So far, these have been small (size 1) skier and solar triggered loose avalanches. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these may gain mass and become larger.
The loose upper snow sluffs easily on steep slopes. Riders are reporting these running fast and far. On large steep slopes, particularly gully features, these will gain mass and become larger.  Manage your travel accordingly.
Up to 70 cm of loose storm snow is easily triggered by riders in steep terrain.  Watch for fast sluffing especially in steep open glades where a surface hoar layer makes for easy sliding. Manage your travel accordingly.
Up to 70 cm of loose storm snow is easily triggered by riders in steep terrain. Watch for fast sluffing especially in steep open glades where a surface hoar layer makes for easy sliding. Manage your travel accordingly.
Cold temperatures is keeping the surface snow loose, especially on slopes sheltered from the wind. On steep slopes, this surface snow will sluff. On steep confined features (ie gullies) they may gain mass.
Up to 10 cm of light snow overnight will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
40 to 50cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
20cm of low density snow over the last 48hrs will produce fast sluffing is sufficiently steep terrain. With enough mass this may trigger the deeper instability.
Solar radiation from forecast sunny breaks may trigger loose avalanches. Caution below rocky outcroppings and watch the overhead cornice hazard. With enough mass these may trigger the deeper instability.
Strong sunshine will trigger loose avalanches and make skier triggering more likely on solar aspects today. Solar triggered avalanches may step down to deeper layers, triggering large slab avalanches.
It may take a while for temps to warm up today, but when they do loose avalanches are possible due to strong solar. This is especially likely on steep solar aspects and around cliff and rocky outcrops. Loose avalanches may trigger deeper slabs.
Very cold temperatures from the past few days have made the upper snowpack unconsolidated and riders should expect fast sluffing on steep slopes in areas that were not wind affected.
25cm of new snow sits over a newly buried surface hoar layer down low and wind slabs up high. Riders should&nbsp; expect sluffing in steep terrain that could reach down into deeper unconsolidated layers and gain mass.
The new, low density snow overlies a loose, facetted upper snowpack. Skiers and riders should expect fast sluffing in steeper terrain, which may gain mass if it entrains the underlying facets.
Surface snow has been seen to be sluffing fast and entraining the underlying loose facets. Heads-up in gullies and above cliffs.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5cm of snow will bond poorly to the various surfaces; sun crust and surface hoar; it has buried. Expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be cautious in terrain like confined gullies, where snow can accumulate deeper, or exposed areas over cliffs.
5 cm of snow is reactive to skier-triggering. Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain.
New snow over a variety of surfaces will sluff easily in steep terrain.
Large sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. They are likely to gain mass and move quickly. Take extra care above and below terrain traps.
Large sluffs can be expected in steep terrain. They are likely to gain mass and move quickly. Take extra care above and below terrain traps.
The low density fluff that sits in protected tree-line and below tree-line elevations is sluffing fast in steep terrain. Expect it to gain mass and accelerate as it moves downhill. Take care above and around terrain traps.
Sluffing from steep terrain will gain mass and speed. Given the new amounts of snow, sluffing is a certainty, so use caution above terrain traps. Stop periodically and move to the side, allowing that freight-train of pow to pass you by.
Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain today capable of gaining mass. Exercise good group management such that people aren't riding below or above one another
The low density snow from the past 2 days will sluff fast and gain mass in steep terrain. Practice good group management and avoid knocking your buddies, or yourself, over by your sluffs.
Fast-moving sluffs triggered by riders continue to be reported. These sluffs have been gaining mass in steep terrain, and could easily bowl you or your buddies over.
Plenty of new, loose snow is available for sluffing in steep terrain. Practice good terrain and group management, and avoid getting pile-driven into terrain traps by the snow you just skied.
10-20cm of new snow will be quite reactive on a buried surface hoar layer, especially in steep terrain. Expect natural and skier triggered sluffing. Watch out for slab formation when warm temperatures, strong winds and additional snow arrive.
30 cm of low density storm snow is likely to move fast in sufficiently steep terrain. Be aware of your sluff as it could pick up mass and push you around.
50 cm of storm snow is likely to move fast in sufficiently steep terrain. Be aware of your sluff as it could pick up mass and turn into an avalanche.
70cm of storm snow since the New Year with continued snowfall today. The surface snow is likely to sluff rapidly in steeper terrain and effect anything down slope of your location ie other skiers and riders.
Sluffing can be expected in steeper features at and below treeline in non-wind affected locations.  keep an eye out for people traveling below you in open terrain and stay out of terrain traps where sluffs can have larger consequences.
Sluffing in steep terrain should still be considered in your route planning as you travel today. Avoid exposure to groups above you in steeper confined terrain below treeline.
Expect widespread sluffing on the crust. Watch for pockets of slab over this layer especially from last nights SW winds .
There is plenty of loose, unconsolidated snow available to sluff around you. Be aware that it can easily accumulate to a critical load and trigger underlying slabs, especially the Dec 2 surface hoar / crust layer.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
Loose dry sloughing of storm snow can be expected in very steep terrain. This is more of a concern in steep confined gully features.
With 45cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of low density snow expect sluffing in steep terrain. Be aware of where other people are, regroup in safe spots, and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
Expect loose snow sluffing in steep to extreme terrain. Plan to regroup in safe locations and avoid exposure to terrain traps.
With 50cm of recent storm snow expect sluffing in steep to extreme terrain.  Avoid terrain trap features and be aware where people are above and below you.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
Loose dry snow sluffs can be expected in very steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps.
All that loose, dry snow means great skiing, but expect it to sluff in steep terrain. This could be an issue in steep gullies and terrain traps, where your sluff can accumulate and become deeper.
Watch for sluffing on steep slopes where the loose facetted snow moves easily. Be cautious where gullies may funnel the sluff, making it bigger, or in areas where a sluff could knock you over a cliff.
Loose dry weak faceted surface snow may be prone to sluffing in steep to very steep terrain.  Terrain features such as gullies can focus the volume of sluffs making it a potential problem for riders and skiers.
Sluffing of the weak facetted surface snow can be expected out of steep terrain.  This is more of a concern in locations where features concentrate the volume of sluffs such as gully features.  Use caution where sluffs have higher consequence.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 20cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer, expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This a concern around terrain traps like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. This is a concern around features like gullies or steep terrain where a fall could have consequences.
Up to 35cm of new snow overlies the weak facetted Jan 4 layer. Expect this new snow to sluff in steep terrain and run fast. Be wary of terrain traps lingering below you.
We are expecting up to 30cm of snow by Sunday. This will add to ~20cm of powder sitting on the surface. Expect sluffing and loose avalanches to be triggered when skiing steep slopes. The loose snow also hides tree wells; buddy up!
20cm of storm snow so far with another 10cm expected by Sunday. This is in addition to the 20cm of soft snow on the old snow surface. Loose snow avalanches can be expected in steeper terrain.
Upwards of 60cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs may overload storm and windslabs given the right location.
Upwards of 80cm of loose dry snow has fallen. Sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you. Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain trap.
Sluffs have the potential to push a rider into a tree well or other terrain traps. With the recent arrival of 80cm of loose dry snow, sluff management will be essential for safe travel. Watch for others above and below you.
Sunday afternoon we were already observing loose dry snow sluffing as the weak old snow surface was overloaded.  Add another 30cm overnight and these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. Add another 10cm of new snow today and in steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
Where the new snow is unconsolidated heavy sloughing is expected. In steep terrain these slides could entrain enough mass to be an issue for skiers and riders.
In areas sheltered from the wind there is a lot of amazing, low density powder. Expect sluffing when skiing steeper pitches. With all the loose, light snow a small avalanche may pick up mass especially in more confined gully type terrain features.
Watch for solar inputs today on southerly aspects, most likely present on steep rocky unsupported terrain.
45cm storm snow in last 48hrs and another 5cm on the way.  Expect to see loose dry avalanches occurring naturally in steep terrain.  Even steep open lines below treeline will require some sluff management today.
Steep solar aspects are waking up today with thin surface point releases already being observed in Grizzly Bowl.  A good day to minimize exposure to solar aspects.
Sluffing in top 10-20cm, specific to steep terrain 35-40deg+
At low elevations the new snow is adding to loose, facetted snow sitting on a crust. Yesterday, fast sluffing while skiing steep pitches was reported. With the additional new snow these loose avalanches may gain enough mass to push you around.
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Loose natural and skier triggered sluffs are almost certain today as snow and wind hammer Rogers Pass. The size, power and hazard posed by these slides depends directly on terrain characteristics like slope angle, terrain traps, and run out hazards.
Plenty of unconsolidated powder is available for sluffing in steep terrain. The deeper the sluff, the more power it contains to push a person into a terrain trap or over cliffs.
50cm of low density storm snow has delivered excellent riding conditions. For the most part sluff accumulation is manageable but use caution if you are stepping out into steeper, committing terrain.
With 20cm of new cold dry powder, natural and human triggered avalanches are expected in steep terrain. It is possible for small loose avalanches to trigger deeper instabilities, especially near ridge lines or where Dec 15 surface hoar is preserved.
Rapid snowfall on top of the 20cm+ already received this week will prime the surface for sluffing. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
Rapid snowfall, with 40cm of low density overnight will be easy to get moving in steep terrain. Both natural and skier triggered sluffing can be expected today.
Storm snow is landing on a facetted old snow surface. In steeper terrain expect surface sluffing, which can be an issue in terrain traps such as gully features.
In steep terrain expect surface power sluffing, which can be an issue in terrain traps such as gully features. Stay situationally aware as to people above and below you.