="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated since Monday. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose snow avalanches may fail with human or natural triggers at alpine elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A human could trigger loose snow avalanches in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">New snow will likely move easily, as it is falling on a recently buried weak layer and/or a crust.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
New snow sitting on a hard crust will very likely create loose dry avalanches in steep terrain where the new snow has not yet settled into a cohesive slab.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow will release easily in loose dry avalanches on Saturday. This will occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow may continue to release easily in loose dry avalanches on Sunday. This may occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
In areas sheltered from the wind, loose sluffing is expected to be a concern in steep terrain features.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Manage your sluff appropriately in steep terrain at higher elevations, particularly in the north of the region (Duffey Lake zone).
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated over the past few days, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated over the past few days and it hasn't all settled into a slab. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose snow avalanches may fail with human or solar triggers at alpine elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A human could trigger loose snow avalanches in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">New snow will likely move easily, as it is falling on a recently buried weak layer and/or a crust.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated this week. Loose dry avalanches are a risk in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.
Loose dry avalanches may affect you on steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A human could trigger loose snow avalanches in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will likely move easily, as it is falling on a recently buried weak layer and/or a crust.</span><span class="s_3FE45
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
="s_3FE45715">New snow Friday night and Saturday is expected to come in with very little wind and land on surface hoar and/or a crust. While it's unlikely for storm slabs to develop, small loose dry &quot;sluff&quot; avalanches are possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with southwest winds have created thin wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent snow may be hiding stubborn old wind slabs, especially near ridgecrest.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Recent storm snow is either loose or has become effected by the wind.
Some wind effect might be found on all aspects near ridgetop.
Loose dry avalanches can easily run far and fast over an ice climb so be mindful of overhead terrain before you commit. Winds increasing over the next 24hrs will likely trigger these avalanches in steeper terrain.
Very strong winds have increased the frequency and magnitude of loose dry avalanches. Numerous slides were observed today up to size 2.0. This trend will continue Monday with incoming snow and strong winds.
We expect to have received up to 20cm of snow by Tuesday afternoon. This new snow along with strong winds will increase the frequency and size of loose dry avalanches.
Still a concern given our mainly facetted snow pack. Gully features should be avoided. Ice climbers should be very aware of this concern.
Still a concern given our mainly facetted snow pack. Gully features should be avoided. Ice climbers should be very aware of this concern.
Loose dry avalanches were quickly occurring with only a small input of wind on Friday.&nbsp; Watch for large sluffs possibly triggering slabs on underlying slopes.
Loose dry avalanches up to sz 2 have been observed over the past 2 days.  These slabs were running down into skiable terrain.
These are ongoing in very steep, high alpine terrain. Climbers should take note! They may run into skiable terrain and they may become more frequent as the winds pick up.
Steep terrain is where you'll find this. Climbers should limit exposure to overhead gully features and skiers should avoid being under large cliffs. If the wind picks up, expect an immediate increase in activity.
Sluffing is expected in steep terrain, potentially on all aspect Significant entrainment could occur given the weak nature of the existing snowpack.
Loose dry slides may trigger storm slabs on underlying slopes.
Large amounts of new snow is producing widespread sluffing.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects and at all elevations.
Large sluffs continue to occur, many of which are running long distances and/or triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Expect heavy sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects if the forecasted storm comes true.
Ice climbers use caution with sluffs raining down on you from above.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.  Ice climbers should avoid climbs with overhead hazard.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines.&nbsp; Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines. Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Lots of recent snow is leading to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations. Some of these slides are running surprisingly far. Ice climbers should be particularly cautious with this problem.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Sluffs are running far and fast, and may be more likely to be triggered from steep shallow solar aspects when the rocks heat up.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Increased solar input and warm temperatures will lead to more frequent sluffing on solar aspects. Ice climbers need to be aware of overhead terrain and how it impacts their route.
These continue to stay on our radar in bigger terrain, or terrain traps. They are slowly getting better with the warmer temps.
These were running mid path today and were starting is steep, yet skiable terrain. Avoid gully features for the next while.
Running far and fast up to sz 2.&nbsp; From steep unskiable areas.&nbsp; Ice climbers be aware
Running far and fast up to sz 2. From steep unskiable areas. Ice climbers be aware. Expect spindrift on lee slopes.
Loose dry slides out of steep unskiable terrain.&nbsp;  These slides may trigger slabs on udnerlying slopes.
Ice climbers, don't climb in gully features right now! Skiers, expect sluffing in steep terrain. These avalanches could also act as a trigger for deeper layers. This is why it is the first problem.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies.&nbsp; Expect sluffing in steeper terrain.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies. Expect sluffing in steeper terrain. Some sluffs are triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Not a problem on their own unless you are in a confined gully. But as a trigger for other layers they should be a concern.
Most notable in gullies.
Ice climbers be alert for overhead hazard
This will be more of an issue in areas that has a frozen crust underneath. They could run far and fast.
The loose dry problem should moderate somewhat by Tuesday, but any time there is intense solar radiation watch for loose wet avalanches out of solar aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects. If the cold continues, expect these to run further and faster than expected.
="s_3FE45715">In areas protected from the wind, fast-moving sluff could knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Steep sheltered slopes are sluffing readily with human-triggers. Although generally small, these avalanches can easily knock you down and take you for a ride.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered on steep terrain in the wake of new snowfall on Thursday night.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may still be easily triggered on steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
Loose dry snow is expected to continue to sluff out of steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in extreme terrain.&nbsp; This is of particular concern to ice climbers.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in extreme terrain where the snow has become weak and facetted (sugary). A few small solar induced slides were observed on Saturday in extreme terrain. 
The volume of sluffing has increased with the new storm snow. I expect this problem to evolve into a storm slab as the new snow builds; expect a more cohesive slab if you find more than 20cm of new snow.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in extreme terrain as the new snow sits on a weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This is of particular concern to ice climbers.
Steep terrain on all aspects are producing loose dry avalanches up to size 2.0. Occasionally these slides are also triggering small slabs. This is of particular concern in terrain traps. Ice climbers and skiers should be aware of overhead terrain.
Steep terrain on all aspects are producing loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. Occasionally these slides are also triggering small slabs. This is of particular concern in terrain traps. Ice climbers and skiers should be aware of overhead terrain.
Steep terrain has recently produced loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. These dry avalanches may produce larger storm slab avalanches on underlying slopes so be sure to minimize your exposure to overhead hazard.
Steep terrain continues to produced loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. These dry avalanches may produce larger storm slab avalanches on underlying slopes so be sure to minimize your exposure to overhead hazard.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Steep un-skiable terrain in Alpine areas, especially on more northern aspects.
More of a potential problem for ice climbers on the less traveled routes right now.
Solar triggered sluffing is possible if sunny skies return on Monday. Steep rocky terrain and cornices are features of concern. Avoid terrain traps, such as gully features on ice climbs.
Recent low density snow will sluff easily especially on solar aspects if the sun breaks through on Tuesday.
Sluffing from steep terrain could occur on Wednesday if the forecasted winds and snow arrive. Be cautious in and below steep lee and cross-loaded terrain, especially below ridge-crests.
Recent snow and wind is causing sluffing from very steep terrain on lee aspects. It is possible that a sluff could cause a slab avalanche on the underlying slopes.
Lots of activity within the storm snow. Widespread sluffing with the occasional slab pulling out in steep unsupported slopes. Sizes were mostly 1-1.5.
Winds are increasing out of the SW which will create more concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Loose snow avalanches running surprisingly far have been observed in the recent new snow, particularly in the east of the region.
Light snow through Tuesday night will increase the concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Loose snow avalanches running surprisingly far have been observed in the recent new snow, particularly in southeast parts of the region.
A few loose dry avalanches up to size 1 from steep unskiable terrain on northern aspects 
Numerous loose dry sluffs up to size 1 were observed on lee aspects throughout the day on Thursday.
Numerous loose dry sluffs up to size 1 were observed on lee aspects throughout the day again on Friday due to wind action.
Forecasted heavy snowfall and moderate winds will lead to sluffing from steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
New snow may have a poor bond to old surfaces, especially where a crust exists.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has led to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.  This pattern is continuing with steady light snowfalls expected to continue until Friday AM.
New snow is not bonding well to the old surfaces.
Loose dry avalanches are running far and fast, entraining a surprising amount of snow.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has led to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.  This pattern is continuing with steady light snowfalls expected to continue until Friday AM.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
I expect active sluffing to remain a problem on wind sheltered slopes.  Be sure you know where your sluff is in relation to yourself and others.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Sluffing is occurring in steep Alpine terrain.
Recent low density new snow has been reported sloughing in steep terrain. This interface may become problematic when the recent storm snow begins to bond into a slab. As well, large sloughs may trigger deeper instabilities.
New low density snow on the surface hoar or facetted old surface has been reported sloughing in steep terrain. A large slough could trigger deeper instabilities.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
Very steep areas will be more susceptible to this problem. Pay attention to your overhead exposure.
Loose dry avalanches are being observed in steeper terrain on all aspects in the Alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Some sluffs may pull out storm slabs on underlying slopes.
The lack of wind is keeping this problem on the radar. In particular, gullies and steep cliffs are a concern. Ice climbers be aware of your position in the terrain and how it may effect you.
Be especially cautious of sluffing in steeper terrain, especially on more northern aspects
Loose dry sluffing from steep terrain will&nbsp; increase in likelihood due to strong westerly flow.
This problem becoming less widespread&nbsp; but&nbsp; still a concern but still in gullied features or terrain traps.&nbsp; A potential trigger for slabs on lower slopes.
This intense storm will quickly drop 25cm's of new snow by noon tomorrow. Any sluffing will entrain existing snow, making for significant sized avalanches. Avoid terrain traps and give overhead cliffs a wide berth.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
The faceted powder is sluffing easily with human-triggers on steep sheltered slopes.
Rapid snow loading will lead to sluffing in steep terrain.
Recent low density storm snow is sluffing on steep slopes on all aspects at all elevations. Solar triggering is also a concern during sunny periods.
Becoming loose moist on steep solar aspects in PM.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Steep terrain especially on solar aspects.
Loose dry avalanches are likely from steeper terrain features at higher elevations. Lower elevations below treeline where precipitation falls as rain, you can expect to see some loose wet avalanche activity.
Loose dry avalanches are likely from steep, rocky terrain features. Below treeline where surface snow may become moist due to rain and/ or warming smaller loose wet avalanches may occur.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and may sluff off in steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and may sluff off in steep terrain.
New snow is likely to sluff readily above a crust on steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Small loose snow avalanches are expected as the new snow comes to rest on the hard crust/surface hoar interface that was buried on Jan. 31.
If we do get the forecasted amounts we can expect sluffing to be an issue. The present surface is slippery, making for a tough bond with new, low density snow.
Sluffing can be expected in steep terrain as heavy snowfalls continue.
In many areas this new snow will sit on a crust. Initial bonding will be poor. Steep gullies will be especially problematic.
Steeper terrain features
New snow loads and strong winds will lead to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent wind and snowfalls are causing sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain at Treeline and above.
Recent wind and snowfall has led to sluffing in steep terrain in the Alpine. These slides could pick up significant mass in confined terrain features.
Sluffing has been observed in steep Alpine terrain over the last 2 days, some with enough mass to be of concern in exposed terrain or in terrain traps. Some of these slides have been observed to run a significant distance.
Loose dry avalanches are still possible in steep, rocky terrain features.
Loose dry avalanches are still possible in steep, rocky terrain features.
Loose dry avalanches are still possible in steep, rocky terrain features.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep terrain features during the storm.
Cold temperatures are faceting the snow surface which is leading to a small loose snow avalanche problem.
516F31">The volume of loose dry snow could push you around in steep terrain.
The volume of loose dry snow could push you around if it gets moving in steep terrain.
The 10 to 15cm of snow that fell over the weekend is expected to sluff easily, especially in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">The volume of loose dry snow could push you around in steep terrain. </span><span class="s_AA239
The kiss of the sun may spark a new round of loose avalanche activity. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
So far these have limited to steep cliffs and gullies. Climbers should avoid these terrain features. Solar triggers are possible with the weather forecast for tomorrow.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
="s_69982360">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect have set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_69982360">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect have set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_7D940460">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_3FE45715">Another day of relatively warm alpine temps and sunshine may initiate natural dry, moist and possibly even wet loose avalanches, especially on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Another day of relatively warm alpine temps and sunshine may initiate natural dry, moist and wet loose avalanches, especially on solar aspects.
Even though it is early January the solar radiation has been intense on steep aspects at higher elevations. Be wary of these slopes later in the day, and keep in mind what terrain is overhead.
Although alpine temperatures may be cooling down, be on the lookout for sluffing out of steep terrain.. Some sluffs have recently been reported up to size 2.5, large enough to bury a rider.
Steep, northern aspects may still produce sluffs up to size 2. Definitely large enough to bury a rider !
Loose dry avalanches up to size 2 may be encountered on all aspects in steep terrain.
This problem should cease to exist on solar aspects by Sunday morning. It will persist on North aspects for a while longer.
Loose dry avalanche activity may still be observed on high north facing alpine slopes.
There may still be solar triggered activity on steep south facing slopes, as well as the possibility of loose dry avalanches on steep northern aspects.
Loose dry avalanches are still a concern on northerly aspects in steep terrain.
The loose-dry problem should now be confined to steep northerly aspects, although some big south slopes may still unload given the right amount of warming. A large dry sluff could definitely do some damage!
Gully features are likely areas to encounter this problem. Climbers should be aware of this problem when considering climbs. South aspects are more prone to the problem because of the crust underneath.
Loose dry avalanches are especially likely on steep, shady slopes. They can gather enough mass to knock you around or bury you.
Persistent winds continue to move snow around which has led to sluffing in steep terrain over the past 72hrs.
Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
The new snow will likely have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
These are still lingering. The wind is moving enough snow reload steep, lee alpine features. Caution in steep gully features.
&quot;facalanches&quot; are the best way to describe this problem. Steep, untracked areas at treeline and steep alpine gullies are likely places to see this problem.
These &quot;facalanches&quot; continue to run out of steep terrain. So far most of the action has been in the alpine, however we may start to see this problem creep down to treeline as the drought continues.&nbsp;
The steepness of a slope will dictate the likelihood of this problem. Avoid steep, gully features and expect the majority of the snowpack to sluff if an avalanche is triggered.
Loose dry facetlanches have the ability to run far and fast.&nbsp;
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.&nbsp;
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff easily in steep terrain.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Sluffing is occurring on lee slopes in the Alpine and Treeline.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.&nbsp; This is especially a concern for ice climbers.
Watch for sloughing in very steep, shallow terrain where the snow has lost all cohesion due to facetting.
Steep gully features with shallow snow packs are the likely areas to run into this problem.
Steep gully features with shallow snow packs are the likely areas to run into this problem. This problem is most prominent in ice climbing terrain where a small new snow sluff could entrain the facets and push a climber off their feet.
Recent low density snow has buried surface wind slabs. Although they are hard to trigger at the moment, they are hidden. Keep this in mind when exploring steeper alpine features. Also, ski conditions in the alpine today resembled dust on 'sastrugie'.
Steeper slopes and gullies in the alpine will slough easily with any new snow load and wind over the already present facets.  Ice climbers should monitor this closely.
Expect sloughing in steep gully terrain.  Ice climbers should monitor this closely.
Expect sloughing in steep gully terrain. A field team in Kootenay noted large enough sloughs to knock a person around. Ice climbers should monitor this closely.
At higher elevations, expect all gully features and exposed terrain to slough with the increased winds and new snow.  Steep terrain below treeline may slough far and fast.
Increased winds today caused numerous loose dry avalanches in steep alpine terrain. Forecasted new snow, winds and warming temps will increase activity in this terrain. This is of particular concern for climbers or skiiers entering steep couloirs.
Increased winds today caused numerous loose dry avalanches in steep alpine terrain. Forecasted new snow, winds and warming temps will increase activity in this terrain. This is of particular concern for climbers or skiers entering steep couloirs.
Fast sluffing of the storm snow on underlying crusts was reported in the Sunshine area today. This is a definite concern for skiers and climbers in gully/couloir features.
Loose snow avalanches involving the storm snow running underlying crusts can be expected to accompany snowfall and increase in winds forecasted for tonight and tomorrow.  This is a definite concern for skiers and climbers in gully/couloir features.
Loose snow avalanches involving the storm snow running underlying crusts can be expected to accompany snowfall and increase in winds forecasted for tonight and tomorrow.? This is a definite concern for skiers and climbers in gully/couloir features.
Easterly wind (reverse from the usual) and light snow fall amounts will load 'low snow' areas and create a condition for dry loose snow avalanches. This is mostly a concern for riders and climbers in gully/couloir features in the alpine.
Areas that do receive significant precipitation in the next 24 hours will see sluffing in steep alpine terrain.&nbsp; This will likely be limited to the Eastern slopes and mostly a concern for ice climbers.
Light new snow coupled with gusty N-NE wind has caused some sluffing in steep terrain in the Eastern part of the region.&nbsp; It's mainly a problem for ice climbers.&nbsp; Winds expected to be moderate again on Tuesday.
Facet avalanches are possible in steep terrain. Extra caution to ice climbers in steep gullied terrain where there is no cohesion in the snowpack.
Loose snow can quickly pick up speed and mass in gullied terrain.
The 20-30 cm of new snow can be expected to slough with any wind that occurs over the next 24 hours. Ice climbers should especially watch for sloughing in steep gully features and terrain traps.
Any new snow or wind slabs will be sitting on a mix of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. This has potential to create a good sliding layer. Watch for sluffing in steep terrain starting Tuesday, and deeper storm slabs failures by Wednesday.
Several loose snow avalanches were observed pouring over cliffs today to size 1.5.&nbsp; Winds will continue to be gusty for the next 2 days. Pay attention to terrain over head.
Loose dry sluffs are running easily and gaining mass as they progress down the slope. Generally only small slides are anticipated, but watch your exposure to cliffs and trees as these can easily knock you off your feet.
Watch out for sluffs, as several big ones have been noted today and yesterday - particulary on steep, south facing terrain where a firm suncrust underlies this new snow. Check your exposure and make sure you don't get pushed into any obstacles.
More sluffs observed today on South and North aspects, up to size 2. Watch your exposure to steep terrain overhead, especially if the wind gusts pick up.
New snow and high winds will increase the hazard in open lee areas.
Up to 20+cm accumulated overnight into Sunday will bring sluffing in steep terrain, especially if the sun pokes through.&nbsp; It will also sluff easily on any harder crust layers. The amount of sluffing will depend highly on any associated wind.
Ice climbers and skiers be mindful of loose snow avalanches to size 2 in steep solar terrain. Several avalanches have been observed with warming temperatures and sun affect.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered out of steep terrain.  The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a skier or boarder.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and surface facetting. The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and surface facetting. The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder in confined features.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and weak, faceted surface layers . These can run far and easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder especially in confined features.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and weak, faceted surface layers . These can run far and easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder especially in confined features.
The snow feels old. It is dry and becoming very facetted, meaning it has little in the way cohesion and sluffs easy. For people riding steep slopes, remember your sluff management, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet.
Forecasters could easily trigger the new surface snow in steep features today below treeline. The new snow entrained old facets. Skiers remember to manage sluffs and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain as a result of small human or natural triggers. These sluffs can run until the slope angle decreases and may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain.
Expect increased natural activity with forecast of wind, warming temperatures, and light snow. New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees) and run far. Avoid exposure to steep overhead or gullied terrain.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run a surprising distance in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run powerfully in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
The new snow and wind will cause loose dry avalanches to occur in alpine areas. These loose dry sluffs have potential to trigger larger avalanches below. Ice climbers in particular should avoid areas exposed to sluffing over the next couple of days.
Weakening of the surface snow has allowed the wind to easily trigger these sluffs in the lee of alpine ridges in very steep terrain. Climbers and skiers that are pushing into terrain that could be affected by these events should keep them in mind.
New snow and wind will mean spindrift in the short term, especially for ice climbers in gullies.
30 cm of light, dry snow will be sluffing and creating much unpleasant spindrift for ice climbers.
30 cm of light, dry snow will be sluffing and creating much unpleasant spindrift for ice climbers. This problem will become less of a concern as the storm snow settles and the cold temperatures set in.
Lots of loose storm snow available to release out of steep gully's and head walls. The slightest winds can trigger this problem.
As the surface snow rots with the cold temperatures, natural and human triggered sluffs are becoming more likely and have the ability to run quite far in steep terrain. Climbers and skiers in confined features such as gullies should beware.
As the surface snow rots with the cold temperatures, natural and human triggered sluffs are becoming more likely and have the ability to run quite far in steep terrain. Climbers and skiers in confined features such as gullies should be wary of this.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in large sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in large sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is facetted and weak, resulting in large sluffs in steep terrain. Sluffs are picking up mass and running fairly far. Pay attention to terrain traps where snow can accumulate into deeper deposits.
The surface snow is facetted and weak, resulting in large sluffs in steep terrain. Sluffs are picking up mass and running fairly far. Pay attention to terrain traps where snow can accumulate into deeper deposits.
The surface snow is facetted and weak allowing for wind triggered large sluffs in steep terrain. These sluffs are picking up mass and running far. Pay attention to terrain traps where snow can accumulate into deeper deposits.
Combinations of new snow and loose facets are contributing to this problem, expect sluffing out of steep alpine slopes and gullies. These sluffs are picking up mass and running far.
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
ICE CLIMBERS - watch out for large sluff in gullied routes as there is a lot of loose snow being blow around by the wind.
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 24 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. Ice climbers in particular should avoid any climbs in avalanche terrain until this activity dies down.
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 48 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. This problem will remain Sunday as wind speeds stay elevated.
In the short term, expect heavy sloughing in alpine gullies and avoid overhead hazard.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
In the short term with this much snow hanging around sluffing in steep terrain and gullies will be occurring. 
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
This problem should decrease as the winds die down, but climbers especially should watch wind transport above their climbs in alpine terrain. There is still lots of available snow for transport.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. Manage your sluffs if skiing steep terrain and heads up for big spindrift if climbing in gullies.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated can travel far.&nbsp; Manage your sluffs if skiing steep terrain and heads up for big spindrift if climbing in gullies.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
Loose snow will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out a bit.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better. Additionally, we have small amounts of new low density snow adding to the problem.
10-20 cm of storm snow has fallen with little wind. In many places this sits over loose facets from the last cold snap and with any increase in wind, or skier triggering, we will see small sluffs traveling a long ways in steep terrain.
This problem will be more pronounced in the parts of the forecast region that received more storm snow. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined areas.
This problem is more pronounced in the Southern parts of the forecast region that received more storm snow. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
This problem is mainly for the Kootenay region that received more storm snow this pasty weekend. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
Loose dry sluffs from steep terrain were noted Wednesday. Although small in nature, it will be a concern in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
Loose dry sluffs from steep terrain were noted Wednesday. Although small in nature, it will be a concern in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
The sun is strong right now and with this clear weather, it is destabilizing the snow on solar aspects in the afternoon. Generally these avalanches are running as loose wet and not stepping down to deeper layers, but the possibility remains.
20-30 cm of snow in the last 24hrs has been sluffing naturally in steep terrain and is reactive to skiers. Wind, warm temps or sunny breaks will also increase the likelihood of this. Avoid steep confined terrain until the new snow settles and bonds.
Numerous natural loose dry avalanches were observed in the Columbia Icefield Area today. These slides originated from steep, rocky terrain in the alpine, as well as steep alpine gully features that are in the sun during the heat of the day.
Numerous natural loose dry avalanches were observed in the past 48 hours. These slides originated from steep, rocky terrain in the alpine, as well as steep alpine gully features that are in the sun during the heat of the day.
Numerous natural loose dry avalanches were observed in the past 48 hours. These slides originated from steep, rocky terrain in the alpine, as well as steep alpine gully features that are in the sun during the heat of the day.
High overcast clouds have decreased the loose snow avalanche activity. With increased sunny periods, this avalanche activity will occur in the afternoon. Consider the overhead snow hazard on the steep rocky terrain above when selecting your ice climb
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Although these avalanches are possible on all aspects, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Loose snow avalanches are possible on all aspects, however, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features. 
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may  knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
Winds have left the 30cm of storm snow from Wednesday relatively untouched &quot;so far&quot;. It remains low density which causes sluffing and picking up significant mass in some cases to be a concern especially if terrain traps are involved. 
Where the wind has not affected the snow, 30cm of unconsolidated storm snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They can pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They have been observed to pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain.  Solar input and warming temps are expected to increase the frequency of these natural avalanches.
Wind transported snow is triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
Quantities of loose snow plasters steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
There will be 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above ice climbs.  This snow will be susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches.  Quantities will be large enough to knock climbers off their route. 
There remains 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs.  This snow is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass.  Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their route. 
There remains unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs. It is is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass. Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their line.
Recent snowfall came in warm and stuck to steep rock and ice.  This terrain will shed this snow with daytime heating.
New low density storm snow is shedding from steep terrain in the alpine and may have enough mass to ruin your day.  Expect sluffing on steeper slopes at all elevations.
Steep alpine faces are sluffing regularly as new snow accumulates.
Little wind has accompanied the new snow of the past two days. Sluffing out of steep terrain may be of concern, particularly for ice climbers.
Sluffing out of steep terrain is a concern, particularly for ice climbers. Loose slides are overloading the snowpack in the alpine and have triggered slabs below.
The 35cm of snow that fell in the last day has been observed to travel far and fast when it fails. Loose snow slides are likely with any solar affect particularly at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The new snow that has fallen on the recent temperature crust has the propensity to power slough on steep slopes in alpine and treeline locations.
Recent storm snow plastered to steep rocky terrain will want to shed, particularly on solar aspects below 1500m.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain.  May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain. May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features. This is a condition of the snowpack being facets.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain. Thursdays' new snow added to this problem in many locations.
Several loose slides were observed out of steep rocky terrain, primarily on solar aspects in the alpine. These avalanches entrained mass, especially where confined by terrain such as gullies and drainages.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack causing it to loose internal cohesion. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Snow clinging to the mountain sides continues to shed from the steep terrain and sluffing and entrainment should be expected.
Although there has been extensive scouring, the weak facets will likely continue to shed from steep rocky terrain.
Although there has been extensive scouring, the weak facets will likely continue to shed from steep rocky terrain.
Arctic temperatures faceting the surface snow causing it to loose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Some have enough mass to be concern particularly to ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Arctic temperatures faceting the surface snow causing it to loose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Arctic temperatures faceting the surface snow causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Arctic temperatures faceting the surface snow causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Arctic temperatures faceting the surface snow causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Faceting the surface snow causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep alpine rocky terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain.&nbsp; The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack has little cohesion producing loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Faceted snow may be triggered on steep solar aspects.
Faceted snow is easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow.
Faceted snow&nbsp; on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Faceted snow on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Forecasted storm snow (~30cm) will fall over a poorly bonded, weak snow pack. Small sluffs have potential to entrain a lot of mass and grow in size quickly.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
Avoid terrain traps or steep SW overhead terrain where sun could initiate an avalanche. Likely a short lived afternoon problem being days are short and sun is relatively weak.
Avoid terrain traps or steep SW overhead terrain where sun, if it comes out, could initiate an avalanche. Likely a short lived afternoon problem being days are short and sun is relatively weak.
The 25cm of new snow is enough to create loose avalanches in steep terrain or gullies. Extra heads up for ice climbers.
Solar triggering of loose dry avalanches is occurring in steep terrain. The entraining snow may have the volume to knock ice climbers off their stances. 
Solar triggering of loose avalanches is occurring in steep terrain. The entraining snow has enough volume to knock ice climbers off or bury you in a terrain trap. Reactivity increases with afternoon sun.
Solar triggering of loose avalanches may occur in steep terrain. The entraining snow may have enough volume to knock ice climbers off or bury you in a terrain trap. Reactivity increases with afternoon sun.
Incoming new snow and wind will initially cause small sluffs out of steep terrain.
Expect point release sluffing from steep terrain, particularly mid-afternoon.
Expect point release sluffing from steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.
="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted and weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Consider the potential for these small sluffs to trigger slabs TL and above.
Natural point release avalanches continued on Monday - loose dry on NE aspects and loose wet on solar aspects. This natural activity is expected to continue on Tuesday.
Natural point release avalanches remain a concern particularly in terrain traps or confined gullies. Surface snow remains loosely consolidated and ripe for entraining snow if initiated. New snow next few days will add to this concern.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain.
widespread from rapid loading of new snow with warm temps and quick settlement.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
The new snow that fell Saturday and Sunday has triggered a few slabs as it has sluffed off of rock faces or steep terrain. Consider the potential for this if you enter steep or confined terrain.
Shaded aspects and elevations above the freezing level.
More shaded aspects and elevations above the freezing level.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surface sluffing on slopes over 35 degrees. Manage this carefully within the group by not skiing above other skiers and avoiding terrain traps and gullies or confined terrain. This should decrease with settling over the next few days.
Skiers in steep terrain should expect sluffing: slow but gain mass fast. This can be more serious where the old snow surface is very hard and it is difficult to hold an edge. Avoid confined features, pull off to the side, and do not ski above others.
Sluffing occurs easily given terrain over 40 degrees. This will diminish as the storm snow settles and is likely to occur only on  shaded slopes following the solar heating on Feb 18. Manage your sluff and your group carefully.
The new snow sluffs easily in steep terrain and will run fast and far over buried crusts. This will likely decrease over the next few days as it settles but in the meantime manage your group carefully especially in confined terrain.
With more snow the potential for loose dry avalanches in steep terrain will increase.  Manage your sluffs carefully especially in confined terrain.  With warming temperatures these may quickly turn into more serious storm slabs.
New snow from recent and incoming storms will fail easily in steep terrain with skier traffic and naturally from extreme terrain. With underlying crusts these events may travel  a long distance and gain mass. Manage your group carefully.
Only on very steep slopes will there still be any sluffing.
The recent snow fails easily in steep terrain up to 25cm deep. Expect this to dissipate as the wind moves in.
In terrain over 40 degrees skiers may easily sluff the Surface Snow which will continue to gouge out a trough until it hits lower angled terrain. These events occur naturally in very steep terrain. Expect this to get worse with more snow.
&nbsp; 60cm of new snow over the past week with transport tapering off the past 5 days. Loose dry concerns could step down to the weak faceted layer.
New snow is sluffing off of very steep terrain and moving with skiers on steep slopes. Manage your group carefully and be aware of your sluff. Avoid confined terrain features such as gullies where these small slides could focus and gain more energy.
The new snow fails easily on steep slopes: Manage you group carefully and avoid confined features such as gullies.
The new snow moves naturally and with skier traffic above the surface crust. Use caution in confined terrain such as gullies or in high consequence terrain such as above cliffs.
The new snow will be very sensitive to skier traffic in steep terrain. Remember that there are some serious slabs lurking beneath the surface that could be triggered by these sluffs.
With up to 40cm of low density new snow over the last week, any steep slope could see sluffing. These may not be big enough to bury a person but could knock you over and have serious consequences in the wrong place.
Skiers in steep terrain can expect the surface snow to sluff. Manage yourself and your group carefully to avoid getting caught by these small avalanches. Avoid terrain where a sluff could trigger a more significant storm slab.
Watch for sloughs running fast and far where previous crusts are near the surface.
Wind effect will make this problem less widespread, however sluffing will remain a concern in steep sheltered terrain
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs.
Extra caution is advised if forecast snowfall amounts are exceeded.
Soft surface snow will readily sluff from any steep terrain not already scoured by wind. Wind gusts or skier traffic may trigger these.
Small loose dry avalanches are running naturally out of steep terrain.
The potential to trigger fast moving sluffs will persist on shaded aspects for a day or two.
Expect natural Loose Dry avalanches from cliffy terrain lee to NE winds during the storm. Human triggered sluffing in more sheltered steep terrain will remain likely throughout the forecast period.
This will mainly be a problem on Sunday as wind moves low-density snow around.
This problem is most widespread in the alpine, where new snow totals are highest; but has also been noted in steep ice climbing areas Below Treeline. Skiers, use caution in steep terrain; Climbers, use caution around gullies, and avoid during wind.
Incoming new snow will not likely bond well to previous surfaces.&nbsp; Watch for fast running sluffs in steep terrain if snowfall amounts exceed 10cm.
Loose Dry avalanches will fail naturally in steep areas.
Primarily a concern in steep sheltered terrain.
Dry snow persists on north aspects at upper elevations, watch for loose dry avalanches in steep north facing terrain.
Deep surface snow with little cohesion is draped across the park.  A puff of wind, spike of sun, or your own wading could be enough to set it in motion.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated since Monday. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
New snow sitting on a hard crust will very likely create loose dry avalanches in steep terrain where the new snow has not yet settled into a cohesive slab.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow will release easily in loose dry avalanches on Saturday. This will occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow may continue to release easily in loose dry avalanches on Sunday. This may occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
In areas sheltered from the wind, loose sluffing is expected to be a concern in steep terrain features.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Manage your sluff appropriately in steep terrain at higher elevations, particularly in the north of the region (Duffey Lake zone).
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated over the past few days, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated over the past few days and it hasn't all settled into a slab. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated this week. Loose dry avalanches are a risk in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.
Loose dry avalanches may affect you on steep terrain.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
="s_3FE45715">New snow Friday night and Saturday is expected to come in with very little wind and land on surface hoar and/or a crust. While it's unlikely for storm slabs to develop, small loose dry &quot;sluff&quot; avalanches are possible.
Recent storm snow is either loose or has become effected by the wind.
Some wind effect might be found on all aspects near ridgetop.
Very strong winds have increased the frequency and magnitude of loose dry avalanches. Numerous slides were observed today up to size 2.0. This trend will continue Monday with incoming snow and strong winds.
We expect to have received up to 20cm of snow by Tuesday afternoon. This new snow along with strong winds will increase the frequency and size of loose dry avalanches.
Still a concern given our mainly facetted snow pack. Gully features should be avoided. Ice climbers should be very aware of this concern.
Sluffing is expected in steep terrain, potentially on all aspect Significant entrainment could occur given the weak nature of the existing snowpack.
Large amounts of new snow is producing widespread sluffing.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects and at all elevations.
Large sluffs continue to occur, many of which are running long distances and/or triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Expect heavy sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects if the forecasted storm comes true.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.  Ice climbers should avoid climbs with overhead hazard.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines.&nbsp; Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines. Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Lots of recent snow is leading to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations. Some of these slides are running surprisingly far. Ice climbers should be particularly cautious with this problem.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Sluffs are running far and fast, and may be more likely to be triggered from steep shallow solar aspects when the rocks heat up.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Increased solar input and warm temperatures will lead to more frequent sluffing on solar aspects. Ice climbers need to be aware of overhead terrain and how it impacts their route.
These continue to stay on our radar in bigger terrain, or terrain traps. They are slowly getting better with the warmer temps.
Running far and fast up to sz 2.&nbsp; From steep unskiable areas.&nbsp; Ice climbers be aware
Running far and fast up to sz 2. From steep unskiable areas. Ice climbers be aware. Expect spindrift on lee slopes.
Ice climbers, don't climb in gully features right now! Skiers, expect sluffing in steep terrain. These avalanches could also act as a trigger for deeper layers. This is why it is the first problem.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies.&nbsp; Expect sluffing in steeper terrain.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies. Expect sluffing in steeper terrain. Some sluffs are triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Most notable in gullies.
Ice climbers be alert for overhead hazard
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects. If the cold continues, expect these to run further and faster than expected.
Loose snow sluffing is likely on steep slopes that have not been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">In areas protected from the wind, fast-moving sluff could knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
="s_3FE45715">In areas protected from the wind, fast-moving sluff could knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Deep dry snow failing as a loose dry avalanche can trip you up or push you into a terrain trap. Take care in any steep terrain.
Steep sheltered slopes are sluffing readily with human-triggers. Although generally small, these avalanches can easily knock you down and take you for a ride.
Steep sheltered slopes are sluffing readily with human-triggers.  I suspect this activity will persist through Thursday in wind sheltered terrain. Although generally small, these avalanches can easily knock you down and take you for a ride.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Deep dry snow failing as a loose dry avalanche can trip you up or push you into a terrain trap. Take care in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered on steep terrain in the wake of new snowfall on Thursday night.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may still be easily triggered on steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
Loose dry snow is expected to continue to sluff out of steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
The volume of sluffing has increased with the new storm snow. I expect this problem to evolve into a storm slab as the new snow builds; expect a more cohesive slab if you find more than 20cm of new snow.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in extreme terrain as the new snow sits on a weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This is of particular concern to ice climbers.
Steep terrain on all aspects are producing loose dry avalanches up to size 2.0. Occasionally these slides are also triggering small slabs. This is of particular concern in terrain traps. Ice climbers and skiers should be aware of overhead terrain.
Steep terrain on all aspects are producing loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. Occasionally these slides are also triggering small slabs. This is of particular concern in terrain traps. Ice climbers and skiers should be aware of overhead terrain.
Steep terrain has recently produced loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. These dry avalanches may produce larger storm slab avalanches on underlying slopes so be sure to minimize your exposure to overhead hazard.
Steep terrain continues to produced loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. These dry avalanches may produce larger storm slab avalanches on underlying slopes so be sure to minimize your exposure to overhead hazard.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow can knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Solar triggered sluffing is possible if sunny skies return on Monday. Steep rocky terrain and cornices are features of concern. Avoid terrain traps, such as gully features on ice climbs.
Recent low density snow will sluff easily especially on solar aspects if the sun breaks through on Tuesday.
Recent snow and wind is causing sluffing from very steep terrain on lee aspects. It is possible that a sluff could cause a slab avalanche on the underlying slopes.
Lots of activity within the storm snow. Widespread sluffing with the occasional slab pulling out in steep unsupported slopes. Sizes were mostly 1-1.5.
Winds are increasing out of the SW which will create more concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Loose snow avalanches running surprisingly far have been observed in the recent new snow, particularly in the east of the region.
Light snow through Tuesday night will increase the concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Loose snow avalanches running surprisingly far have been observed in the recent new snow, particularly in southeast parts of the region.
A few loose dry avalanches up to size 1 from steep unskiable terrain on northern aspects 
Numerous loose dry sluffs up to size 1 were observed on lee aspects throughout the day on Thursday.
Numerous loose dry sluffs up to size 1 were observed on lee aspects throughout the day again on Friday due to wind action.
Forecasted heavy snowfall and moderate winds will lead to sluffing from steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
New snow may have a poor bond to old surfaces, especially where a crust exists.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has led to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.  This pattern is continuing with steady light snowfalls expected to continue until Friday AM.
New snow is not bonding well to the old surfaces.
Loose dry avalanches are running far and fast, entraining a surprising amount of snow.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has led to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.  This pattern is continuing with steady light snowfalls expected to continue until Friday AM.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
I expect active sluffing to remain a problem on wind sheltered slopes.  Be sure you know where your sluff is in relation to yourself and others.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Recent low density new snow has been reported sloughing in steep terrain. This interface may become problematic when the recent storm snow begins to bond into a slab. As well, large sloughs may trigger deeper instabilities.
New low density snow on the surface hoar or facetted old surface has been reported sloughing in steep terrain. A large slough could trigger deeper instabilities.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
Very steep areas will be more susceptible to this problem. Pay attention to your overhead exposure.
Loose dry avalanches are being observed in steeper terrain on all aspects in the Alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Some sluffs may pull out storm slabs on underlying slopes.
The lack of wind is keeping this problem on the radar. In particular, gullies and steep cliffs are a concern. Ice climbers be aware of your position in the terrain and how it may effect you.
This intense storm will quickly drop 25cm's of new snow by noon tomorrow. Any sluffing will entrain existing snow, making for significant sized avalanches. Avoid terrain traps and give overhead cliffs a wide berth.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
The faceted powder is sluffing easily with human-triggers on steep sheltered slopes.
Rapid snow loading will lead to sluffing in steep terrain.
Recent low density storm snow is sluffing on steep slopes on all aspects at all elevations. Solar triggering is also a concern during sunny periods.
Becoming loose moist on steep solar aspects in PM.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Steep terrain especially on solar aspects.
Loose dry avalanches are likely from steeper terrain features at higher elevations. Lower elevations below treeline where precipitation falls as rain, you can expect to see some loose wet avalanche activity.
Loose dry avalanches are likely from steep, rocky terrain features. Below treeline where surface snow may become moist due to rain and/ or warming smaller loose wet avalanches may occur.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and may sluff off in steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and may sluff off in steep terrain.
New snow is likely to sluff readily above a crust on steep terrain.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow will form a poor bond with the crust/surface hoar interface and fast sluffing is expected from steep terrain. Watch for early stages of wind slab development in the alpine.
Dry surface snow is poorly bonded to the underlying hard crust and sluffing off in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Small loose snow avalanches are expected as the new snow comes to rest on the hard crust/surface hoar interface that was buried on Jan. 31.
If we do get the forecasted amounts we can expect sluffing to be an issue. The present surface is slippery, making for a tough bond with new, low density snow.
Sluffing can be expected in steep terrain as heavy snowfalls continue.
In many areas this new snow will sit on a crust. Initial bonding will be poor. Steep gullies will be especially problematic.
Steeper terrain features
New snow loads and strong winds will lead to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent wind and snowfalls are causing sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain at Treeline and above.
Loose snow may slide easily on buried wind crust and or surface hoar.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep terrain features during the storm.
Cold temperatures are faceting the snow surface which is leading to a small loose snow avalanche problem.
516F31">The volume of loose dry snow could push you around in steep terrain.
The volume of loose dry snow could push you around if it gets moving in steep terrain.
The 10 to 15cm of snow that fell over the weekend is expected to sluff easily, especially in steep terrain.
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The kiss of the sun may spark a new round of loose avalanche activity. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
As the temperatures in the alpine continue to rise, the sun will pack more punch. Loose avalanche activity is expected to continue from steep, rocky, sun-exposed slopes. The volume of dry snow could push you around.
="s_69982360">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect have set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_69982360">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect have set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_7D940460">Warm upper elevation temperatures combined with strong solar effect set the stage for loose sluffs out of steep terrain. These could be big enough to injure or bury a rider.
="s_3FE45715">Another day of relatively warm alpine temps and sunshine may initiate natural dry, moist and possibly even wet loose avalanches, especially on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Another day of relatively warm alpine temps and sunshine may initiate natural dry, moist and wet loose avalanches, especially on solar aspects.
Although alpine temperatures may be cooling down, be on the lookout for sluffing out of steep terrain.. Some sluffs have recently been reported up to size 2.5, large enough to bury a rider.
Steep, northern aspects may still produce sluffs up to size 2. Definitely large enough to bury a rider !
Loose dry avalanches up to size 2 may be encountered on all aspects in steep terrain.
This problem should cease to exist on solar aspects by Sunday morning. It will persist on North aspects for a while longer.
Loose dry avalanche activity may still be observed on high north facing alpine slopes.
There may still be solar triggered activity on steep south facing slopes, as well as the possibility of loose dry avalanches on steep northern aspects.
Loose dry avalanches are still a concern on northerly aspects in steep terrain.
The loose-dry problem should now be confined to steep northerly aspects, although some big south slopes may still unload given the right amount of warming. A large dry sluff could definitely do some damage!
Loose dry avalanches are especially likely on steep, shady slopes. They can gather enough mass to knock you around or bury you.
Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
The new snow will likely have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
&quot;facalanches&quot; are the best way to describe this problem. Steep, untracked areas at treeline and steep alpine gullies are likely places to see this problem.
These &quot;facalanches&quot; continue to run out of steep terrain. So far most of the action has been in the alpine, however we may start to see this problem creep down to treeline as the drought continues.&nbsp;
The steepness of a slope will dictate the likelihood of this problem. Avoid steep, gully features and expect the majority of the snowpack to sluff if an avalanche is triggered.
Loose dry facetlanches have the ability to run far and fast.&nbsp;
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.&nbsp;
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff easily in steep terrain.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Sluffing is occurring on lee slopes in the Alpine and Treeline.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.&nbsp; This is especially a concern for ice climbers.
Watch for sloughing in very steep, shallow terrain where the snow has lost all cohesion due to facetting.
Steep gully features with shallow snow packs are the likely areas to run into this problem.
Steep gully features with shallow snow packs are the likely areas to run into this problem. This problem is most prominent in ice climbing terrain where a small new snow sluff could entrain the facets and push a climber off their feet.
At higher elevations, expect all gully features and exposed terrain to slough with the increased winds and new snow.  Steep terrain below treeline may slough far and fast.
Facet avalanches are possible in steep terrain. Extra caution to ice climbers in steep gullied terrain where there is no cohesion in the snowpack.
Loose snow can quickly pick up speed and mass in gullied terrain.
The 20-30 cm of new snow can be expected to slough with any wind that occurs over the next 24 hours. Ice climbers should especially watch for sloughing in steep gully features and terrain traps.
Any new snow or wind slabs will be sitting on a mix of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. This has potential to create a good sliding layer. Watch for sluffing in steep terrain starting Tuesday, and deeper storm slabs failures by Wednesday.
Several loose snow avalanches were observed pouring over cliffs today to size 1.5.&nbsp; Winds will continue to be gusty for the next 2 days. Pay attention to terrain over head.
Loose dry sluffs are running easily and gaining mass as they progress down the slope. Generally only small slides are anticipated, but watch your exposure to cliffs and trees as these can easily knock you off your feet.
Watch out for sluffs, as several big ones have been noted today and yesterday - particulary on steep, south facing terrain where a firm suncrust underlies this new snow. Check your exposure and make sure you don't get pushed into any obstacles.
New snow and high winds will increase the hazard in open lee areas.
Up to 20+cm accumulated overnight into Sunday will bring sluffing in steep terrain, especially if the sun pokes through.&nbsp; It will also sluff easily on any harder crust layers. The amount of sluffing will depend highly on any associated wind.
Ice climbers and skiers be mindful of loose snow avalanches to size 2 in steep solar terrain. Several avalanches have been observed with warming temperatures and sun affect.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered out of steep terrain.  The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a skier or boarder.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and surface facetting. The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and surface facetting. The sluffs are running far and can easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder in confined features.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and weak, faceted surface layers . These can run far and easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder especially in confined features.
Loose dry sluffs can be triggered in steep terrain due to the combination of recent snow and weak, faceted surface layers . These can run far and easily gain enough mass to affect a climber, skier or boarder especially in confined features.
The snow feels old. It is dry and becoming very facetted, meaning it has little in the way cohesion and sluffs easy. For people riding steep slopes, remember your sluff management, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet.
Forecasters could easily trigger the new surface snow in steep features today below treeline. The new snow entrained old facets. Skiers remember to manage sluffs and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain as a result of small human or natural triggers. These sluffs can run until the slope angle decreases and may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain. Manage your exposure closely in order to control your risk.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Manage your exposure closely in order to control your risk.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain.
Expect increased natural activity with forecast of wind, warming temperatures, and light snow. New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees) and run far.. Avoid exposure to steep overhead or gullied terrain.
Expect increased natural activity with forecast of wind, warming temperatures, and light snow. New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees) and run far. Avoid exposure to steep overhead or gullied terrain.
With forecasted weather, natural loose snow avalanches may subside, but expect it still to be a problem in steep terrain for skiers/climbers. Touchy cornices developed through the storm are new trigger to consider when assessing overhead terrain.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run a surprising distance in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run powerfully in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
30 cm of light, dry snow will be sluffing and creating much unpleasant spindrift for ice climbers.
30 cm of light, dry snow will be sluffing and creating much unpleasant spindrift for ice climbers. This problem will become less of a concern as the storm snow settles and the cold temperatures set in.
As the surface snow rots with the cold temperatures, natural and human triggered sluffs are becoming more likely and have the ability to run quite far in steep terrain. Climbers and skiers in confined features such as gullies should beware.
As the surface snow rots with the cold temperatures, natural and human triggered sluffs are becoming more likely and have the ability to run quite far in steep terrain. Climbers and skiers in confined features such as gullies should be wary of this.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in large sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in large sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is faceting rapidly and becoming weak, resulting in sluffs developing in steep and/or confined terrain. Be very wary of your exposure above and below, and remember to ski off fall line to manage any sluffs growing behind you.
The surface snow is facetted and weak, resulting in large sluffs in steep terrain. Sluffs are picking up mass and running fairly far. Pay attention to terrain traps where snow can accumulate into deeper deposits.
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
ICE CLIMBERS - watch out for large sluff in gullied routes as there is a lot of loose snow being blow around by the wind.
Loose dry avalanches observed out of steep solar aspects at lower elevations, this loose snow has the potential to entrain the very faceted snowpack and gain mass quickly. Main terrain concern is when traveling in gully features while ice climbing.
Weak surface snow found at sheltered locations at lower elevations can fail easily in steep terrain. This loose snow has the potential to entrain more faceted snow and gain mass quickly particularly in confined terrain features like ice climbs
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 24 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. Ice climbers in particular should avoid any climbs in avalanche terrain until this activity dies down.
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 48 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. This problem will remain Sunday as wind speeds stay elevated.
In the short term, expect heavy sloughing in alpine gullies and avoid overhead hazard.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
In the short term with this much snow hanging around sluffing in steep terrain and gullies will be occurring. 
Another 5-10cm of snow is forecast for Tuesday so we expect to see sluffing out of steep alpine and tree line terrain as this new snow arrives. We may also see a few small wind slabs near ridge crests so enter lee loaded terrain with caution.
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. So far they are still very small, but stay aware of this in confined gullies or when skiing steep terrain.
The cold temperatures are facetting the surface snow and allowing loose dry avalanches to run further than expected in steep terrain. Manage your sluffs if skiing steep terrain and heads up for big spindrift if climbing in gullies.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated can travel far.&nbsp; Manage your sluffs if skiing steep terrain and heads up for big spindrift if climbing in gullies.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated these sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. A heads up for big sluffs if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and once initiated sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
Loose snow will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out a bit.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better. Additionally, we have small amounts of new low density snow adding to the problem.
10-20 cm of storm snow has fallen with little wind. In many places this sits over loose facets from the last cold snap and with any increase in wind, or skier triggering, we will see small sluffs traveling a long ways in steep terrain.
This problem will be more pronounced in the parts of the forecast region that received more storm snow. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined areas.
This problem is more pronounced in the Southern parts of the forecast region that received more storm snow. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
This problem is mainly for the Kootenay region that received more storm snow this pasty weekend. It will be particularly prevalent in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
Loose dry sluffs from steep terrain were noted Wednesday. Although small in nature, it will be a concern in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
Loose dry sluffs from steep terrain were noted Wednesday. Although small in nature, it will be a concern in steep confined gullies, and/or where the old snow below the storm snow is weak and facetted.
The sun is strong right now and with this clear weather, it is destabilizing the snow on solar aspects in the afternoon. Generally these avalanches are running as loose wet and not stepping down to deeper layers, but the possibility remains.
20-30 cm of snow in the last 24hrs has been sluffing naturally in steep terrain and is reactive to skiers. Wind, warm temps or sunny breaks will also increase the likelihood of this. Avoid steep confined terrain until the new snow settles and bonds.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Although these avalanches are possible on all aspects, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Loose snow avalanches are possible on all aspects, however, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features. 
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may  knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
30 cm of unconsolidated storm snow is sitting on 30-60 cm of weak sugary facets in most areas below tree line.  Numerous loose avalanches have been observed that have involved the entire snowpack. 
30 cm of storm low density snow sits over unconsolidated facets mainly at lower elevations. Avalanches of this nature pick up enough mass to be a concern.&nbsp;
Winds have left the 30cm of storm snow from Wednesday relatively untouched &quot;so far&quot;. It remains low density which causes sluffing and picking up significant mass in some cases to be a concern especially if terrain traps are involved. 
Where the wind has not affected the snow, 30cm of unconsolidated storm snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They can pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They have been observed to pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain.  Solar input and warming temps are expected to increase the frequency of these natural avalanches.
Wind transported snow is triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
If the sun peaks out, loose avalanches with significant mass may occur. They are initiating out of steep West or South facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
Quantities of loose snow plasters steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
There will be 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above ice climbs.  This snow will be susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches.  Quantities will be large enough to knock climbers off their route. 
There remains 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs.  This snow is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass.  Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their route. 
There remains unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs. It is is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass. Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their line.
Recent snowfall came in warm and stuck to steep rock and ice.  This terrain will shed this snow with daytime heating.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) over the next week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) over the next week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) this week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
New low density storm snow is shedding from steep terrain in the alpine and may have enough mass to ruin your day.  Expect sluffing on steeper slopes at all elevations.
Steep alpine faces are sluffing regularly as new snow accumulates.
Little wind has accompanied the new snow of the past two days. Sluffing out of steep terrain may be of concern, particularly for ice climbers.
Sluffing out of steep terrain is a concern, particularly for ice climbers. Loose slides are overloading the snowpack in the alpine and have triggered slabs below.
The 35cm of snow that fell in the last day has been observed to travel far and fast when it fails. Loose snow slides are likely with any solar affect particularly at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The 35cm of snow that fell in the last day has been observed to travel far and fast when it fails. Loose snow slides are likely with any solar affect particularly at lower elevations.
Two avalanches were triggered by the sun today.
Spring sun is gaining in intensity. Expect solar aspects to shed snow during the heat of the day, especially when the skies are clear.
Intermittent breaks in the cloudy weather is consistently producing loose dry sloughing to size 2 as the sun hits recent storm snow.
Intermittent breaks in the cloudy weather is consistently producing loose slides to size 2 as the sun hits recent storm snow.
Dry loose snow avalanches are still possible in steep rocky and unsupported terrain.&nbsp; Solar triggering is likely with forecasted sunny skies.
Caution in steeper and rocky terrain especially on ice climbing terrain.
The new snow that has fallen on the recent temperature crust has the propensity to power slough on steep slopes in alpine and treeline locations.
Recent storm snow plastered to steep rocky terrain will want to shed, particularly on solar aspects below 1500m.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain.  May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain. May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features. This is a condition of the snowpack being facets.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain. Thursdays' new snow added to this problem in many locations.
Several loose slides were observed out of steep rocky terrain, primarily on solar aspects in the alpine. These avalanches entrained mass, especially where confined by terrain such as gullies and drainages.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack causing it to loose internal cohesion. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Cold temps have weakened the snow clinging to steep terrain, and as a result shedding and sluffing should be expected.
Snow clinging to the mountain sides continues to shed from the steep terrain and sluffing and entrainment should be expected.
Although there has been extensive scouring, the weak facets will likely continue to shed from steep rocky terrain.
Although there has been extensive scouring, the weak facets will likely continue to shed from steep rocky terrain.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain.&nbsp; The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack has little cohesion producing loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Faceted snow may be triggered on steep solar aspects.
Faceted snow is easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow.
Faceted snow&nbsp; on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Faceted snow on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Forecasted storm snow (~30cm) will fall over a poorly bonded, weak snow pack. Small sluffs have potential to entrain a lot of mass and grow in size quickly.
Forecasted storm snow (~30cm) will fall over a poorly bonded, weak snow pack. Small sluffs have potential to entrain a lot of mass and grow in size quickly.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
Avoid terrain traps or steep SW overhead terrain where sun could initiate an avalanche. Likely a short lived afternoon problem being days are short and sun is relatively weak.
Avoid terrain traps or steep SW overhead terrain where sun, if it comes out, could initiate an avalanche. Likely a short lived afternoon problem being days are short and sun is relatively weak.
The 25cm of new snow is enough to create loose avalanches in steep terrain or gullies. Extra heads up for ice climbers.
Solar triggering of loose dry avalanches is occurring in steep terrain. The entraining snow may have the volume to knock ice climbers off their stances. 
Solar triggering of loose avalanches is occurring in steep terrain. The entraining snow has enough volume to knock ice climbers off or bury you in a terrain trap. Reactivity increases with afternoon sun.
Solar triggering of loose avalanches may occur in steep terrain. The entraining snow may have enough volume to knock ice climbers off or bury you in a terrain trap. Reactivity increases with afternoon sun.
Incoming new snow and wind will initially cause small sluffs out of steep terrain.
Expect point release sluffing from steep terrain, particularly mid-afternoon.
Expect point release sluffing from steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.
="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.
="s_3FE45715">The upper layers of the snowpack have become weak in sheltered areas at TL while the entire snowpack has become weak BTL where it remains shallow. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">The upper layers of the snowpack have become weak in sheltered areas at TL while the entire snowpack has become weak BTL where it remains shallow. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted and weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Consider the potential for these small sluffs to trigger slabs TL and above.
Natural point release avalanches continued on Monday - loose dry on NE aspects and loose wet on solar aspects. This natural activity is expected to continue on Tuesday.
Natural point release avalanches remain a concern particularly in terrain traps or confined gullies. Surface snow remains loosely consolidated and ripe for entraining snow if initiated. New snow next few days will add to this concern.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain.
widespread from rapid loading of new snow with warm temps and quick settlement.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
The new snow that fell Saturday and Sunday has triggered a few slabs as it has sluffed off of rock faces or steep terrain. Consider the potential for this if you enter steep or confined terrain.
Late afternoon problem in steep, solar rocky terrain. Found to be entraining the surrounding, facetted snowpack and will build up volume quickly.
Late afternoon problem in steep, solar rocky terrain. Found to be entraining the surrounding, facetted snowpack and will build up volume quickly.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Surface sluffing on slopes over 35 degrees. Manage this carefully within the group by not skiing above other skiers and avoiding terrain traps and gullies or confined terrain. This should decrease with settling over the next few days.
Skiers in steep terrain should expect sluffing: slow but gain mass fast. This can be more serious where the old snow surface is very hard and it is difficult to hold an edge. Avoid confined features, pull off to the side, and do not ski above others.
Sluffing occurs easily given terrain over 40 degrees. This will diminish as the storm snow settles and is likely to occur only on  shaded slopes following the solar heating on Feb 18. Manage your sluff and your group carefully.
The new snow sluffs easily in steep terrain and will run fast and far over buried crusts. This will likely decrease over the next few days as it settles but in the meantime manage your group carefully especially in confined terrain.
With more snow the potential for loose dry avalanches in steep terrain will increase.  Manage your sluffs carefully especially in confined terrain.  With warming temperatures these may quickly turn into more serious storm slabs.
New snow from recent and incoming storms will fail easily in steep terrain with skier traffic and naturally from extreme terrain. With underlying crusts these events may travel  a long distance and gain mass. Manage your group carefully.
Only on very steep slopes will there still be any sluffing.
The recent snow fails easily in steep terrain up to 25cm deep. Expect this to dissipate as the wind moves in.
In terrain over 40 degrees skiers may easily sluff the Surface Snow which will continue to gouge out a trough until it hits lower angled terrain. These events occur naturally in very steep terrain. Expect this to get worse with more snow.
&nbsp; 60cm of new snow over the past week with transport tapering off the past 5 days. Loose dry concerns could step down to the weak faceted layer.
New snow is sluffing off of very steep terrain and moving with skiers on steep slopes. Manage your group carefully and be aware of your sluff. Avoid confined terrain features such as gullies where these small slides could focus and gain more energy.
The new snow fails easily on steep slopes: Manage you group carefully and avoid confined features such as gullies.
The new snow moves naturally and with skier traffic above the surface crust. Use caution in confined terrain such as gullies or in high consequence terrain such as above cliffs.
The new snow will be very sensitive to skier traffic in steep terrain. Remember that there are some serious slabs lurking beneath the surface that could be triggered by these sluffs.
With up to 40cm of low density new snow over the last week, any steep slope could see sluffing. These may not be big enough to bury a person but could knock you over and have serious consequences in the wrong place.
Watch for sloughs running fast and far where previous crusts are near the surface.
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Wind effect will make this problem less widespread, however sluffing will remain a concern in steep sheltered terrain
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs.
Extra caution is advised if forecast snowfall amounts are exceeded.
Soft surface snow will readily sluff from any steep terrain not already scoured by wind. Wind gusts or skier traffic may trigger these.
Small loose dry avalanches are running naturally out of steep terrain.
Expect natural Loose Dry avalanches from cliffy terrain lee to NE winds during the storm. Human triggered sluffing in more sheltered steep terrain will remain likely throughout the forecast period.
This will mainly be a problem on Sunday as wind moves low-density snow around.
This problem is most widespread in the alpine, where new snow totals are highest; but has also been noted in steep ice climbing areas Below Treeline. Skiers, use caution in steep terrain; Climbers, use caution around gullies, and avoid during wind.
Incoming new snow will not likely bond well to previous surfaces.&nbsp; Watch for fast running sluffs in steep terrain if snowfall amounts exceed 10cm.
Loose Dry avalanches will fail naturally in steep sheltered area. These will grow in size by Monday. Avoid extended time in features like gullies Below Treeline, where you will be exposed to overhead hazard, and avoid skiing above your partner.
Loose Dry avalanches will fail naturally in steep areas.
Primarily a concern in steep sheltered terrain.
These will be a problem in areas sheltered from the wind, especially in confined features like gullys. The problem will grow in proportion to new snow amounts.
These will be a problem in areas sheltered from the wind, especially in confined features, like gullys.
Dry snow persists on north aspects at upper elevations, watch for loose dry avalanches in steep north facing terrain.
Deep surface snow with little cohesion is draped across the park.  A puff of wind, spike of sun, or your own wading could be enough to set it in motion.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated since Monday. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
Loose snow has been very reactive to human triggering and has the potential to generate dangerous flows in steep terrain. Riding in confined terrain will amplify this hazard.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow will release easily in loose dry avalanches on Saturday. This will occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
Deep accumulations of new low density snow may continue to release easily in loose dry avalanches on Sunday. This may occur naturally in steep terrain, as well as with human triggers. Watch for terrain traps where sluffs can form deep deposits.
In areas sheltered from the wind, loose sluffing is expected to be a concern in steep terrain features.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Dry new snow is likely to sluff easily in steep terrain, especially where it overlies a hard crust.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715"> With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated over the past few days, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated over the past few days and it hasn't all settled into a slab. Be on the lookout for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
A lot of unconsolidated low-density snow has accumulated this week. Loose dry avalanches are a risk in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Slab avalanches aren't the only danger out there. Expect loose dry avalanches to trigger easily and entrain lots of snow in gullies and other steep features that are sheltered from the wind.
Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.
Loose dry avalanches may affect you on steep terrain.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
With all the unconsolidated low-density snow that has accumulated, I'd be on the look-out for loose dry avalanches in gullies and other steep features that were sheltered from the wind.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
Although generally harmless, loose snow sluffs have the potential to take you for a ride, which could have dire consequences if terrain traps are in the runout.
="s_3FE45715">New snow Friday night and Saturday is expected to come in with very little wind and land on surface hoar and/or a crust. While it's unlikely for storm slabs to develop, small loose dry &quot;sluff&quot; avalanches are possible.
Sluffing is expected in steep terrain, potentially on all aspect Significant entrainment could occur given the weak nature of the existing snowpack.
Large amounts of new snow is producing widespread sluffing.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects and at all elevations.
Large sluffs continue to occur, many of which are running long distances and/or triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Expect heavy sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects if the forecasted storm comes true.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.  Ice climbers should avoid climbs with overhead hazard.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines.&nbsp; Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines. Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
Lots of recent snow is leading to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations. Some of these slides are running surprisingly far. Ice climbers should be particularly cautious with this problem.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Sluffs are running far and fast, and may be more likely to be triggered from steep shallow solar aspects when the rocks heat up.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Increased solar input and warm temperatures will lead to more frequent sluffing on solar aspects. Ice climbers need to be aware of overhead terrain and how it impacts their route.
Ice climbers, don't climb in gully features right now! Skiers, expect sluffing in steep terrain. These avalanches could also act as a trigger for deeper layers. This is why it is the first problem.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies.&nbsp; Expect sluffing in steeper terrain.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies. Expect sluffing in steeper terrain. Some sluffs are triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Weak surface facets from the prolonged cold period are found in sheltered northerly aspects at lower elevations. In steep terrain it is possible to trigger small sluffs that could have consequences in terrain traps or above cliffs.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects.
Loose dry avalanches from steep unskiable terrain on all aspects, but more prominent on lee aspects. If the cold continues, expect these to run further and faster than expected.
Loose snow sluffing is likely on steep slopes that have not been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">In areas protected from the wind, fast-moving sluff could knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
="s_3FE45715">In areas protected from the wind, fast-moving sluff could knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Deep dry snow failing as a loose dry avalanche can trip you up or push you into a terrain trap. Take care in any steep terrain.
Steep sheltered slopes are sluffing readily with human-triggers. Although generally small, these avalanches can easily knock you down and take you for a ride.
Steep sheltered slopes are sluffing readily with human-triggers.  I suspect this activity will persist through Thursday in wind sheltered terrain. Although generally small, these avalanches can easily knock you down and take you for a ride.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Deep dry snow failing as a loose dry avalanche can trip you up or push you into a terrain trap. Take care in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in terrain that is protected from the wind. There is a lot of new snow; sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a skier/rider.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
="s_3FE45715">The volume of loose dry snow could knock you over or carry you into a terrain trap. Be cautious in any steep terrain.
Loose dry snow remains unconsolidated in areas that is protected from the wind. Sluffing may entrain enough snow to bury a rider, or push you into a consequential terrain trap.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect the unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered on steep terrain in the wake of new snowfall on Thursday night.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches may still be easily triggered on steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
Loose dry snow is expected to continue to sluff out of steep terrain.
Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry avalanches will be easily triggered on steep terrain and in sheltered areas.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in extreme terrain as the new snow sits on a weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This is of particular concern to ice climbers.
Steep terrain on all aspects are producing loose dry avalanches up to size 2.0. Occasionally these slides are also triggering small slabs. This is of particular concern in terrain traps. Ice climbers and skiers should be aware of overhead terrain.
Steep terrain continues to produced loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. These dry avalanches may produce larger storm slab avalanches on underlying slopes so be sure to minimize your exposure to overhead hazard.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow can knock you off your feet or carry you into a terrain trap.
Loose dry snow is running fast and far in steep terrain.
Lots of activity within the storm snow. Widespread sluffing with the occasional slab pulling out in steep unsupported slopes. Sizes were mostly 1-1.5.
Winds are increasing out of the SW which will create more concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Light snow through Tuesday night will increase the concern for sluffing on steep lee features. In addition, solar aspects will see avalanche activity during times of intense solar radiation. Be aware of overhead terrain.
Forecasted heavy snowfall and moderate winds will lead to sluffing from steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen  little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and on slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
Recent snowfall and moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Recent snowfall and light/moderate winds has lead to sluffing from steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
New snow may have a poor bond to old surfaces, especially where a crust exists.
New low density storm snow may have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may occur, especially from steeper terrain features and slopes that have seen little wind effect.
New snow is not bonding well to the old surfaces.
Loose dry avalanches are running far and fast, entraining a surprising amount of snow.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
New snow is likely to slide easily on a buried crust. It may have enough force to trip you up or carry you into a terrain trap.
I expect active sluffing to remain a problem on wind sheltered slopes.  Be sure you know where your sluff is in relation to yourself and others.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
In steep, wind-sheltered terrain expect the recent low density snow to sluff with the potential to run far and fast.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
Thursdays light density snow will likely continue to produce active sluffing, especially in steep terrain.
The faceted powder is sluffing easily with human-triggers on steep sheltered slopes.
Recent low density storm snow is sluffing on steep slopes on all aspects at all elevations. Solar triggering is also a concern during sunny periods.
Becoming loose moist on steep solar aspects in PM.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects at all elevations.
Steep terrain especially on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
The new snow sits on a layer of large surface hoar. Fast sluffing from steep terrain may run farther than normal.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Watch for loose dry avalanches in steep sheltered terrain. Loose dry avalanches can pick-up mass quickly in gullies and other confined terrain features.
Small loose snow avalanches are expected as the new snow comes to rest on the hard crust/surface hoar interface that was buried on Jan. 31.
In many areas this new snow will sit on a crust. Initial bonding will be poor. Steep gullies will be especially problematic.
New snow loads and strong winds will lead to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Recent wind and snowfalls are causing sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations.
Loose snow may slide easily on buried wind crust and or surface hoar.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep terrain features during the storm.
Cold temperatures are faceting the snow surface which is leading to a small loose snow avalanche problem.
516F31">The volume of loose dry snow could push you around in steep terrain.
The volume of loose dry snow could push you around if it gets moving in steep terrain.
The 10 to 15cm of snow that fell over the weekend is expected to sluff easily, especially in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_71516F31">The volume of loose dry snow could push you around in steep terrain. </span><span class="s_AA239
Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
The new snow will likely have a poor bond to current snow surfaces. Loose dry avalanches may have enough mass to push you off your feet and even bury you.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.&nbsp;
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain. Additionally, loose wet sluffs are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes if the sun pokes out.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Cold dry snow could sluff easily in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff in steep terrain.
Loose dry snow may sluff easily in steep terrain.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive, particularly as temps increase.
This problem exists mainly in thin snowpack areas E of the divide where the snowpack has completely facetted and lost all cohesion. Watch for sloughing in steep terrain where the snow is unsupportive.&nbsp; This is especially a concern for ice climbers.
Watch for sloughing in very steep, shallow terrain where the snow has lost all cohesion due to facetting.
At higher elevations, expect all gully features and exposed terrain to slough with the increased winds and new snow.  Steep terrain below treeline may slough far and fast.
Loose snow can quickly pick up speed and mass in gullied terrain.
The 20-30 cm of new snow can be expected to slough with any wind that occurs over the next 24 hours. Ice climbers should especially watch for sloughing in steep gully features and terrain traps.
Loose dry sluffs are running easily and gaining mass as they progress down the slope. Generally only small slides are anticipated, but watch your exposure to cliffs and trees as these can easily knock you off your feet.
Watch out for sluffs, as several big ones have been noted today and yesterday - particulary on steep, south facing terrain where a firm suncrust underlies this new snow. Check your exposure and make sure you don't get pushed into any obstacles.
Ice climbers and skiers be mindful of loose snow avalanches to size 2 in steep solar terrain. Several avalanches have been observed with warming temperatures and sun affect.
Forecasters could easily trigger the new surface snow in steep features today below treeline. The new snow entrained old facets. Skiers remember to manage sluffs and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. Skiers remember to manage the sluffs, and ice climbers watch you don't get knocked off your feet. Below treeline facet sluffs will be most prevalent in steep areas such as Kootenay.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain as a result of small human or natural triggers. These sluffs can run until the slope angle decreases and may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in very steep terrain. These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain.
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain. Manage your exposure closely in order to control your risk.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Manage your exposure closely in order to control your risk.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees). These sluffs may have high consequence for skiers or climbers in large or confined terrain.
Expect increased natural activity with forecast of wind, warming temperatures, and light snow. New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees) and run far.. Avoid exposure to steep overhead or gullied terrain.
Expect increased natural activity with forecast of wind, warming temperatures, and light snow. New snow and surface facets will sluff easily in steep terrain (40+ degrees) and run far. Avoid exposure to steep overhead or gullied terrain.
With forecasted weather, natural loose snow avalanches may subside, but expect it still to be a problem in steep terrain for skiers/climbers. Touchy cornices developed through the storm are new trigger to consider when assessing overhead terrain.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run a surprising distance in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
The new surface snow and underlying sugary facets continue to produce impressive sluff avalanches that run powerfully in steep terrain. Avoid large or confined terrain features where these events can gather mass and speed.
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
New snow amounts have slowly piled up, especially in Eastern areas with the influence of an up-slope flow. The weak Dec 19 facets do not provide much support for this snow and once a sluff is initiated in steep terrain, it can run a long distance
Loose dry avalanches observed out of steep solar aspects at lower elevations, this loose snow has the potential to entrain the very faceted snowpack and gain mass quickly. Main terrain concern is when traveling in gully features while ice climbing.
Weak surface snow found at sheltered locations at lower elevations can fail easily in steep terrain. This loose snow has the potential to entrain more faceted snow and gain mass quickly particularly in confined terrain features like ice climbs
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 24 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. Ice climbers in particular should avoid any climbs in avalanche terrain until this activity dies down.
Wind loading has resulted in numerous loose dry avalanches over the last 48 hours out of steep cliffs and gullies. This problem will remain Sunday as wind speeds stay elevated.
In the short term, expect heavy sloughing in alpine gullies and avoid overhead hazard.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs.
Watch for the new snow to fail easily in steep terrain. Use caution in confined features and around terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
In the short term with this much snow hanging around sluffing in steep terrain and gullies will be occurring. 
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
Climbers in steep gullies be prepared for spindrift and loose snow running down the climb. Put in lots of ice screws. Any avalanches will likely be small, but could knock you off your feet.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
The cold temperatures have facetted the surface snow, and sluffs can pick up mass and travel far. Big sluffs are possible if you are climbing in gullies with steep terrain above, or skiing steep lines. Heads up on solar aspects in particular.
Loose snow will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out a bit.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better.
Loose dry surface snow avalanches will continue to be a problem in steep rocky areas and gullies until the facets round out and begin to bond better. Additionally, we have small amounts of new low density snow adding to the problem.
The sun is strong right now and with this clear weather, it is destabilizing the snow on solar aspects in the afternoon. Generally these avalanches are running as loose wet and not stepping down to deeper layers, but the possibility remains.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Although these avalanches are possible on all aspects, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features.  Loose snow avalanches are possible on all aspects, however, solar triggering is most likely.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features. 
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may  knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
Loose snow avalanches are possible in steep thin snowpack slopes and gully features as facetting process dominates. Solar triggering is most likely initiator but not solely responsible. They may knock you off a climb or bury you in a terrain trap.
30 cm of unconsolidated storm snow is sitting on 30-60 cm of weak sugary facets in most areas below tree line.  Numerous loose avalanches have been observed that have involved the entire snowpack. 
30 cm of storm low density snow sits over unconsolidated facets mainly at lower elevations. Avalanches of this nature pick up enough mass to be a concern.&nbsp;
Winds have left the 30cm of storm snow from Wednesday relatively untouched &quot;so far&quot;. It remains low density which causes sluffing and picking up significant mass in some cases to be a concern especially if terrain traps are involved. 
Where the wind has not affected the snow, 30cm of unconsolidated storm snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They can pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain. They have been observed to pick up enough mass to be a concern to skier and climbers particularly when terrain traps are involved.
Where wind has not affected the slope, 30cm of cold unconsolidated snow is sluffing out of steep terrain.  Solar input and warming temps are expected to increase the frequency of these natural avalanches.
Wind transported snow is triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
As the sun peaks out and warms up the day, loose avalanches with significant mass are occurring with increased frequency. They are initiating out of steep W or S facing high elevation rocks or gullies.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
Quantities of loose snow plaster steep cliffy terrain which is often encountered in and around ice climbs. With sufficient volume there currently to produce sizable avalanches, and more on the way, you would do well to avoid this terrain.
There will be 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above ice climbs.  This snow will be susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches.  Quantities will be large enough to knock climbers off their route. 
There remains 20-50 cm of unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs.  This snow is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass.  Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their route. 
There remains unconsolidated storm snow on and above local ice climbs. It is is susceptible to solar, wind and human triggering forming loose snow avalanches of significant mass. Enough to knock climbers or skiers off their line.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) over the next week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) over the next week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
There is lots of new snow plastered to steep rock and ice terrain. With the expected warming trend (and solar effect) this week, expect this terrain to shed this snow.
New low density storm snow is shedding from steep terrain in the alpine and may have enough mass to ruin your day.  Expect sluffing on steeper slopes at all elevations.
Steep alpine faces are sluffing regularly as new snow accumulates.
Little wind has accompanied the new snow of the past two days. Sluffing out of steep terrain may be of concern, particularly for ice climbers.
Sluffing out of steep terrain is a concern, particularly for ice climbers. Loose slides are overloading the snowpack in the alpine and have triggered slabs below.
The 35cm of snow that fell in the last day has been observed to travel far and fast when it fails. Loose snow slides are likely with any solar affect particularly at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The 35cm of snow that fell in the last day has been observed to travel far and fast when it fails. Loose snow slides are likely with any solar affect particularly at lower elevations.
Two avalanches were triggered by the sun today.
Spring sun is gaining in intensity. Expect solar aspects to shed snow during the heat of the day, especially when the skies are clear.
Intermittent breaks in the cloudy weather is consistently producing loose dry sloughing to size 2 as the sun hits recent storm snow.
Intermittent breaks in the cloudy weather is consistently producing loose slides to size 2 as the sun hits recent storm snow.
Dry loose snow avalanches are still possible in steep rocky and unsupported terrain.&nbsp; Solar triggering is likely with forecasted sunny skies.
Caution in steeper and rocky terrain especially on ice climbing terrain.
Recent storm snow plastered to steep rocky terrain will want to shed, particularly on solar aspects below 1500m.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Solar triggered sluffs entraining loose snow in steep solar facing gulleys.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain.  May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain. May entrain significant snow in gulley features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Small loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features.
Loose dry avalanches should be expected in steep terrain, and may entrain significant amounts of snow in gully features. This is a condition of the snowpack being facets.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain.
Triggering is very likely in steep terrain. Thursdays' new snow added to this problem in many locations.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. Particularly concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Faceting of the surface snow is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers in confined terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain.&nbsp; The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Cold temps have facetted the snowpack and is causing it to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. The 10-15cm of new snow will add to this problem. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack continues to lose cohesion and release loose dry avalanches from steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
The faceted snowpack has little cohesion producing loose dry avalanches in steep terrain. This is concerning for ice-climbers and skiers in confined/exposed terrain.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.
Faceted snow may be triggered on steep solar aspects.
Faceted snow is easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow.
Faceted snow&nbsp; on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Faceted snow on ledges and above ice climbs can be easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
10cm of storm snow over facets can be easily triggered and grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow especially in gulley features.
Forecasted storm snow (~30cm) will fall over a poorly bonded, weak snow pack. Small sluffs have potential to entrain a lot of mass and grow in size quickly.
Forecasted storm snow (~30cm) will fall over a poorly bonded, weak snow pack. Small sluffs have potential to entrain a lot of mass and grow in size quickly.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
Loose snow avalanche can be expected from all steep rocky features which may then channel into gulleys or trigger deeper avalanches from open slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.
="s_3FE45715">The upper layers of the snowpack have become weak in sheltered areas at TL while the entire snowpack has become weak BTL where it remains shallow. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">The upper layers of the snowpack have become weak in sheltered areas at TL while the entire snowpack has become weak BTL where it remains shallow. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted/weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Even light winds were triggering these events along alpine ridges Thursday.
="s_3FE45715">New snow covers a facetted and weak upper snowpack in sheltered areas. Be cautious in very steep terrain and in confined features where a small sluff could build mass. Consider the potential for these small sluffs to trigger slabs TL and above.
Natural point release avalanches continued on Monday - loose dry on NE aspects and loose wet on solar aspects. This natural activity is expected to continue on Tuesday.
Natural point release avalanches remain a concern particularly in terrain traps or confined gullies. Surface snow remains loosely consolidated and ripe for entraining snow if initiated. New snow next few days will add to this concern.
New snow landing on loose facets has the potential to entrain and create big sluffs.
Watch for sluffing in steep terrain.
widespread from rapid loading of new snow with warm temps and quick settlement.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
Point releases have the ability to entrain new snow and accumulate significant mass.
The new snow that fell Saturday and Sunday has triggered a few slabs as it has sluffed off of rock faces or steep terrain. Consider the potential for this if you enter steep or confined terrain.
Late afternoon problem in steep, solar rocky terrain. Found to be entraining the surrounding, facetted snowpack and will build up volume quickly.
Late afternoon problem in steep, solar rocky terrain. Found to be entraining the surrounding, facetted snowpack and will build up volume quickly.
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.
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.
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.
Surface sluffing on slopes over 35 degrees. Manage this carefully within the group by not skiing above other skiers and avoiding terrain traps and gullies or confined terrain. This should decrease with settling over the next few days.
Skiers in steep terrain should expect sluffing: slow but gain mass fast. This can be more serious where the old snow surface is very hard and it is difficult to hold an edge. Avoid confined features, pull off to the side, and do not ski above others.
The new snow sluffs easily in steep terrain and will run fast and far over buried crusts. This will likely decrease over the next few days as it settles but in the meantime manage your group carefully especially in confined terrain.
With more snow the potential for loose dry avalanches in steep terrain will increase.  Manage your sluffs carefully especially in confined terrain.  With warming temperatures these may quickly turn into more serious storm slabs.
Only on very steep slopes will there still be any sluffing.
The recent snow fails easily in steep terrain up to 25cm deep. Expect this to dissipate as the wind moves in.
In terrain over 40 degrees skiers may easily sluff the Surface Snow which will continue to gouge out a trough until it hits lower angled terrain. These events occur naturally in very steep terrain. Expect this to get worse with more snow.
&nbsp; 60cm of new snow over the past week with transport tapering off the past 5 days. Loose dry concerns could step down to the weak faceted layer.
The new snow fails easily on steep slopes: Manage you group carefully and avoid confined features such as gullies.
The new snow moves naturally and with skier traffic above the surface crust. Use caution in confined terrain such as gullies or in high consequence terrain such as above cliffs.
The new snow will be very sensitive to skier traffic in steep terrain. Remember that there are some serious slabs lurking beneath the surface that could be triggered by these sluffs.
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Wind effect will make this problem less widespread, however sluffing will remain a concern in steep sheltered terrain
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs
Small sluffs may trigger previous windslabs.
Extra caution is advised if forecast snowfall amounts are exceeded.
Soft surface snow will readily sluff from any steep terrain not already scoured by wind. Wind gusts or skier traffic may trigger these.
Small loose dry avalanches are running naturally out of steep terrain.
Expect natural Loose Dry avalanches from cliffy terrain lee to NE winds during the storm. Human triggered sluffing in more sheltered steep terrain will remain likely throughout the forecast period.
This will mainly be a problem on Sunday as wind moves low-density snow around.
This problem is most widespread in the alpine, where new snow totals are highest; but has also been noted in steep ice climbing areas Below Treeline. Skiers, use caution in steep terrain; Climbers, use caution around gullies, and avoid during wind.
Incoming new snow will not likely bond well to previous surfaces.&nbsp; Watch for fast running sluffs in steep terrain if snowfall amounts exceed 10cm.
Loose Dry avalanches will fail naturally in steep sheltered area. These will grow in size by Monday. Avoid extended time in features like gullies Below Treeline, where you will be exposed to overhead hazard, and avoid skiing above your partner.
Loose Dry avalanches will fail naturally in steep areas.
Low density surface snow produced numerous Loose dry avalanches on Thursday. New, cold snow falling with light winds on Sunday/Monday are likely to produce further natural Loose Dry avalanche activity. Watch for this anywhere the snow feels light.
Primarily a concern in steep sheltered terrain.
These will be a problem in areas sheltered from the wind, especially in confined features like gullys. The problem will grow in proportion to new snow amounts.
These will be a problem in areas sheltered from the wind, especially in confined features, like gullys.
Deep surface snow with little cohesion is draped across the park.  A puff of wind, spike of sun, or your own wading could be enough to set it in motion.