The likelihood of triggering the weak crust/surface hoar layer down 40-70cm is decreasing with colder temperatures but may still be triggered with heavy triggers like cornice falls or smaller avalanches stepping down.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3D0464D1">New and old wind slabs are lurking on many alpine and treeline slopes.</span><span class="s_1681A555"> </span><span class="s_AA239
The snowpack appears to be gaining strength and we are gradually gaining confidence in bigger terrain in the alpine with cautious analysis of snowpack depth and distribution. Essentially, we encourage the avoidance of steep, rocky &amp; shallow areas
Windslabs from last week are bonding well but there may slabs overlying weaker facetted crystals or atop crusts from early February in isolated locations at treeline and above.
Low likelihood, high consequence.
Low likelihood, high consequence.
This is still a layer to keep in mind, as an avalanche on this layer could be large and destructive.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds and new snow will form fresh slabs through the day, especially in steep and/or lee features in the alpine and at treeline features
Hard wind slabs may be difficult to spot once buried below new snow.
Remember small avalanches can have severe consequence in terrain with high fall hazard.
Sustained snowfall means that storm slabs are expected to be reactive through the forecast period, especially in unsupported or wind loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Several buried weak layers remain a concern depending on where you are in the region. In thin snowpack areas large avalanches can be triggered from thin spots or by heavy loads such as a cornice release or smaller avalanche.
Thin new wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwesterly winds. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
The likelihood of triggering the weak crust/surface hoar layer down 40-70cm is decreasing with colder temperatures but may still be triggered with heavy triggers like cornice falls or smaller avalanches stepping down.
Fresh wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwesterly winds. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
The likelihood of triggering the weak crust/surface hoar layer down 50-90cm is decreasing with colder temperatures. In the Monashees, a patchy layer of surface hoar down 30-40cm may still be reactive to skier triggering.
Large fragile cornices could become weak during afternoon sunny breaks. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715"> Wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treeline.
Fresh wind slabs should continue to develop on Sunday. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Fresh wind slabs may develop with forecast snowfall and moderate southwest winds on Sunday. An underlying sun crust or surface hoar layer may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
The likelihood of triggering the weak crust/surface hoar layer down 50-90cm is decreasing with cooler temperatures. In the Monashees, a patchy layer of surface hoar down 30-40cm may still be reactive to skier triggering.
Cornices should gain some strength under cooler and cloudier conditions on Sunday; however, continue to treat them with respect and avoid exposing yourself to this somewhat unpredictable hazard.
Use small slopes with low consequence to test stability of storm snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758">Moderate winds and new snow have formed fresh slabs, especially in steep and/or lee features in the alpine and at treeline features&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds and new snow have formed fresh slabs, especially in steep lee features in the alpine and at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Given the recent snowfall and winds I suspect that you can find reactive soft slabs in steep unsupported terrain at most elevations and in wind loaded features in the alpine and at treeline. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Buried weak layers remain a concern depending on where you are in the region.  In thin snowpack areas, large avalanches can still be triggered from thin spots or by heavy loads such as a cornice collapse or smaller avalanche.</span><span class="s_AA239
Localized convective flurries with the help of the wind will form thin wind slabs at ridge top features in the alpine and treeline.  If the suns pops out from the clouds, the solar radiation will make these new wind slabs more reactive to skiers.
Large triggers such as cornice failures and big solar heat input will make this layer re-emerge.  It is buried 60-80cm deep in the snowpack.  It is also possible to trigger this layer with lighter loads in isolated thin snowpack areas in the alpine.
Thin fresh wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain and may be touchy where they're sitting on a crust or recently buried surface hoar layer.
Smaller sluffs or wind slabs, cornice falls, or a ride/group of riders in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer that is buried an average of 60 cm deep. 
Fresh storm slabs are developing and overlie a crust and/or recently buried surface hoar. Triggering these fresh soft slabs is more likely in steep terrain that has been loaded by NW-SW winds.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Smaller sluffs or storm slabs, cornice falls, or a rider/group of riders in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer that is buried an average of 80 cm deep. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh storm slabs are developing and overlie a crust and/or recently buried surface hoar. Triggering these fresh soft slabs is more likely in steep terrain that has been loaded by NW-SW winds. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Smaller sluffs or wind slabs, cornice falls, or a ride/group of riders in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer that is buried an average of 100 cm deep. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New storm slabs may be susceptible to rider triggering, especially in terrain loaded by strong NW-SW winds and on steep convex rolls.
Expect a sharp increase in hazard where Sunday's precipitation fell in the form of snow.
Expect new snow to be very reactive to human triggers once it settles into a cohesive slab.
This is still a layer to keep in mind, as an avalanche on this layer could be large and destructive.
Expect wind slabs to be very reactive to human triggers.
Expect small avalanches to run far and fast where new snow sit on top of a crust.
This is still a layer to keep in mind, as an avalanche on this layer could be large and destructive.
The snowfall was accompanied by strong winds, so the loading will be variable in exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs are likely in exposed terrain and may be touchy where they're sitting on a crust or recently buried surface hoar layer.
Smaller sluffs or slabs, cornice falls, or a rider/group of riders in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer that is buried an average of 60 cm deep. 
Fresh storm slabs are developing and may be slow to bond to and underlying crust and/or recently buried surface hoar layer. Triggering is more likely in steep wind-loaded terrain (N-SE aspects).
Fresh storm slabs overlying a crust and/or recently buried surface hoar layer are developing. Triggering is more likely in steep lee and cross-loaded terrain (N-SE aspects).&nbsp;
Smaller sluffs or wind slabs, cornice falls, or a rider/group of riders in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer that is buried an average of 100 cm deep.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs overlying a crust and/or recently buried surface hoar layer are developing. Triggering is more likely in steep lee and cross-loaded terrain (N-SE aspects). </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The winds will keep these slabs limited to immediate lee areas. This includes cross loaded gullies.&nbsp;
These are lingering at upper treeline and alpine elevations. Steep terrain is still concerning.
These remain on the list of problems to look for because of the variability within the snowpack. Probing and digging is the best tool to find and assess this layer.
Rain will rapidly settle new snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and strong wind will trigger a natural avalanche cycle. Human triggered avalanche will become increasing likely on steep unsupported slopes or in wind loaded features through the day. </span><span class="s_AA239
Heavy snow and wind will trigger a natural avalanche cycle. Human triggered avalanche will become increasing likely on steep unsupported slopes or in wind loaded features through the day.
Solar radiation will increase the reactivity of these new wind slabs.
Storm snow is sitting on weak surface hoar crystals or slippery crusts depending on aspect and elevation.
Smaller storm slab avalanches may step down and awaken this sleeping dragon.
="s_3FE45715">Given the recent and forecast snowfall and winds I suspect that you can find reactive soft slabs in steep unsupported terrain at most elevations and in wind loaded features in the alpine and at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Buried weak layers remain a concern in the north of the region where large avalanches can still be triggered from thin spots or by heavy loads such as a cornice collapse or smaller avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stiff wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and treelike.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Storm snow is sitting on weak surface hoar crystals or slippery crusts depending on aspect and elevation.</span><span class="s_AA239
Smaller storm slab avalanches may step down and awaken this sleeping dragon in areas where mid February surface hoar layer is still present.
Watch out for isolated wind slabs.
The new storm slab is a soft slab which overlies the recently buried Feb 27th meltfreeze / suncrust.  Tonight we are expecting 10cm of new snow and strong winds from the southwest.  This crust interface will be very touchy to a skier's weight.
As previously discussed, windslabs are going to be primary issue and we are expecting an avalanche cycle with the new snow and strong winds.  These windslabs will be highly reactive, especially in the immediate lee at treeline and alpine ridges.
Forecasters today investigated the Jan 6th Facet layer and in a deep tap test, a sudden collapse result was found. This layer although showing signs of deteriorating and becoming dormant, it is still responsible for the odd large (size 3) avalanche.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Heavy snow and wind are resulting in a prolonged natural avalanche cycle. Human triggered avalanches are likely on steep unsupported slopes and in wind loaded features.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Heavy snow and wind are resulting in a prolonged natural avalanche cycle. Human triggered avalanches are likely on steep unsupported slopes and in wind loaded features. Watch out for overhead hazards like cornices.</span><span class="s_9387
="s_3FE45715">Given the recent variable winds I suspect that you can find wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Given the recent strong winds I suspect that you can find wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and at treeline.  Some recent avalanches have run on a buried crust around a meter down.</span><span class="s_AA239
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around 60cm.
  Practice safe travel and group management techniques only exposing one person at a time.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Human triggered avalanches are likely on steep or unsupported slopes. Natural avalanches are possible in wind loaded features.</span><span class="s_9387
Loose wet sluffing may be possible from steep slopes, especially when it is raining or the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Avalanches are likely on steep, unsupported, or wind loaded features.  Watch for signs of instability like blowing snow, shooting cracks or natural avalanche activity.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Given the recent strong winds I suspect that you can find widespread wind effect in the alpine and at treeline. Reactive fresh soft slabs and older more stubborn hard slabs are possible on all aspects.  </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Stiff wind slabs may be found in the lee of exposed features in the alpine and at treeline.
Recently formed storm slabs overlie a touchy weak layer and are primed for human-triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs have formed in leeward features from recent strong SW winds.
An old weak layer down 80-100cm has been dormant recently but could wake up with substantial warming, sun, or new load. Heavy triggers such as cornice falls or smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a 60cm.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Recently formed storm slabs may overlie a weak layer and are expected to remain sensitive to human-triggering on Thursday. Recently wind loaded features are the biggest concern.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering on Thursday. In deeper snowfall areas in the northwest, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Practice safe travel and group management techniques only exposing one person at a time
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Wind slabs 15 and 30cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features. These slabs sit on the Feb 27th interface which is a crust in many locations. Snowpack tests are variable at this interface.
The Jan 6th interface (buried 60 to 110cm) is giving variable test results in snowpack stability tests. This problem has a low probability of triggering, but has high consequences. Forecasters triggered a size 2.5 avalanche on this layer yesterday.
Sluffing is occurring on lee slopes in the Alpine and Treeline.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a metre.
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and possible sunny breaks are all factors that could weaken large droopy cornices.&nbsp;
Fresh storm slabs are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features and in cross loaded gullies.
Heavier triggers such as cornice falls, groups of people, or smaller avalanches stepping down, or lighter triggers (such as a person) in the wrong spot may be enough load to trigger a crust and/or surface hoar layer down around a 60cm.
Recently formed storm slabs overlie a touchy weak layer and are primed for human-triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs have formed in leeward features from recent strong SW winds.
An old weak layer down 80-100cm has been dormant recently but could wake up with substantial warming, sun, or new load. Heavy triggers such as cornice falls or smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
Recently formed storm slabs may overlie a weak layer and are expected to remain sensitive to human-triggering on Thursday, especially in wind loaded areas and steep, unsupported slopes.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing winds will continue to load leeward features. In deeper snowfall areas in the northwest, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Natural sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
If freezing levels are low enough and precipitation falls as snow on Friday, storm slab avalanches may be possible in high elevation lee terrain.
New snow and extreme winds will form new wind slabs on Friday morning, but a juicy storm forecast for Friday night will dramatically increase the avalanche danger. Conservative terrain selection will become increasingly important throughout the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds will form new wind slabs on Friday morning, but a juicy storm forecast for Friday night will dramatically increase the avalanche danger. Conservative terrain selection will become increasingly important throughout the day.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.</span><span class="s_1681A
Don't get caught trying to travel during today's storm. Extreme winds are expected to affect well down into treeline terrain.
Lots of snow available for transport right now. Lee and crossloaded areas near ridge crests will likely have this problem. If the winds pick up this problem will extend into low elevation terrain.&nbsp;
Where the Feb 11th is a crust, we can expect a more pronounced problem. On non-solar aspects expect a more stubborn slab, but it is suggested to dig and do some research on how touchy it is.
These are waking up. We are finding thin areas to&nbsp; more and more suspect as the load increases. Big terrain should be treated with extreme caution while the internal snowpack adjustment takes place. Large triggers are also concerning.
This layer includes old and new/developing windslabs. Watch for fresh windloading on lee aspects and expect the possibility of buried wind slabs on south aspects.
Transitional terrain in the alpine is a likely place to find this layer within the human triggering depth range.
If freezing levels are low enough and precipitation falls as snow Friday overnight, storm slabs may develop at higher elevations. Extra caution is required in wind loaded leeward terrain features due to the forecast strong SW winds.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing strong SW winds will continue to load leeward features.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Deep and destructive storm slabs are forecast to develop on Friday night. Don't let sunny breaks lure you into aggressive terrain as you may get surprised with nasty consequences.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
Warming and solar radiation on Saturday afternoon will likely trigger loose wet avalanches in steep, sun-exposed terrain.
Storm slabs continue to build on Saturday and are primed for human triggering. Particularly touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests, behind terrain features, and in cross loaded gullies.
An old weak layer down 80-100cm has been dormant recently but could wake up this weekend with substantial warming and storm loading. Heavy triggers such as cornice falls or smaller avalanches in motion have the potential to step down to this layer.
Storm slabs continue to develop with new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar, a crust, or a crust/surface hoar layer that allows for easy triggering.
The February 10th surface hoar layer is buried down about 60 cm in most areas. High freezing levels and continued loading from new snow and wind may increase the likelihood of triggering this persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive new storm slabs are forecast to develop on Friday night. Don't let sunny breaks lure you into aggressive terrain as you may get surprised with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests and watch your overhead hazard, especially with warming forecast for Saturday afternoon.
="s_3FE45715"> Warming and solar radiation on Saturday will likely trigger loose wet avalanches in steep, sun-exposed terrain.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to continue to develop storm slabs at all elevations. Storm slab avalanches in motion may trigger persistent weak layers.
There are two buried surface hoar layers of concern. The February 27th layer is down 40-60 cm and the February 10th layer is generally 15-30 cm deeper in the snowpack. Buried surface hoar may be associated with a crust that allows for wide fractures.
Watch for deep pocket of wind transported snow
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a crust or crust/surface hoar combination down 40-60 cm that is easy to trigger and may result in wide fracture propagations.
The February 10th buried surface hoar layer may be down about one metre in most areas. Heavy loading from new snow and wind, as well as high freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering this deeply buried weak layer.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Storm slabs continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a weak buried surface hoar layer that allows for remote triggering and wide fracture propagations.
The February 10th buried surface hoar layer is now down more than a metre in most areas. Heavy loading from new snow and wind, combined with high freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering this weak layer.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
New snow and wind will create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
New snow and wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Forecast new snow and wind may continue to develop storm slabs at all elevations. Pockets of wind transported snow may release naturally or be easy to trigger.
Buried surface hoar and/or a crust may be down 40-60 cm and easy to trigger with light additional loads or from travelling on adjacent terrain.
The winds overnight and through today have developed windslabs which will be touchy with the high freezing levels.
Caution in the alpine elevation band in shallow snowpack areas or where the winds have scoured the snowpack to the rocks.
New storm slabs may develop if the freezing level drops before the precipitation ends. Forecast strong winds may transport new snow into deep pockets of wind slab.
Storm slabs continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a weak buried surface hoar layer that allows for remote triggering and wide fracture propagations.
The February 10th buried surface hoar layer is now down more than a metre in most areas. Heavy loading from new snow and wind, combined with high freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering this weak layer.
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.
Storm slabs continue to develop with new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar, a crust, or a crust/surface hoar layer that allows for easy triggering.
The February 10th surface hoar layer is buried down about 60 cm in most areas. High freezing levels and continued loading from new snow and wind may increase the likelihood of triggering this persistent weak layer.
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a crust or crust/surface hoar combination down 40-60 cm that is easy to trigger and may result in wide fracture propagations.
The February 10th buried surface hoar layer may be down about one metre in most areas. Heavy loading from new snow and wind, as well as high freezing levels may increase the likelihood of triggering this deeply buried weak layer.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are large and fragile. Continued loading from new snow and wind may result in natural cornice falls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Potentially heavy snowfall and strong winds will form fresh and reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Newly formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering in higher elevation lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
New snow and wind have create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow or rain, and wind. Storm slabs may be sitting on a crust or crust/surface hoar combination down 30-50 cm that is easy to trigger and may result in wide fracture propagations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
An old weak layer down 80-100cm has been dormant recently but could wake up this weekend with substantial warming and storm loading. High freezing levels and rain may result in persistent weak layers &quot;waking up.&quot; </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New snow and wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Continued stormy weather on Sunday will promote ongoing storm slab activity. Forecast extreme winds will encourage hard slab formation and wide propagations.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued stormy weather on Sunday will promote ongoing storm slab activity. Forecast extreme winds will encourage hard slab formation and wide propagations.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard as a cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
There has been some settlement in the recent storm snow but expect to find new slabs that have developed overnight.&nbsp; A surface slab in motion could dig down into a deeper layer.&nbsp;
Ongoing snowfall and extreme winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Ongoing snowfall and extreme winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239
The storm has ended, but recently formed storm slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine. If the sun comes out on Monday, loose wet avalanches may also occur on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The stormy weather has ended, but new storm slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">If the sun comes out on Monday, loose wet avalanches may also occur on solar aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
New storm slabs or pockets of wind transported snow may be found at or near ridgetops.
New snow may not be bonding well to a thin crust that developed between storm pulses over the weekend. The 40-60 cm storm slab may not be well bonded to an earlier crust or crust/surface hoar layer buried on February 27th.
Cooling temperatures and dropping freezing levels may decrease the likelihood of triggering this deeply buried surface hoar layer. This is becoming a low likelihood but high consequence scenario.
New cornice growth is large and may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline due to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures. Wind slabs may be sitting on the buried surface hoar layer from February 27th.
Persistent weak layers of buried surface hoar may continue to be triggered by large loads like cornice falls or a large group of sledders re-grouping. Avoid un-supported terrain and shallow wind effected slopes adjacent to large alpine slopes.
Storm slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads at treeline and in the alpine. Dropping freezing levels may develop a crust at lower elevations where the surface was moist or wet.
The persistent weak layer of surface hoar may continue to be triggered by large loads like re-grouping or cornice falls.
New snow and/or storm snow may continue to be triggered by light additional loads like skiers or riders. Dropping freezing levels may develop a new crust at lower elevations where the surface was moist or wet.
The deeply buried persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar is now down over a metre in most areas. This weak layer is expected to become more difficult to trigger as temperatures and freezing levels drop.
Large new cornice growth may fall off naturally due to daytime warming.
Storm slab avalanche may continue to be triggered by light additional loads at higher elevations where there was more snow than rain in the last storm.
The deeply buried persistent weak layer of surface hoar may be less likely to trigger after the warm storm and subsequent cooling trend. Avoid un-supported slopes and shallow wind effected terrain adjacent to large alpine features.
="s_3FE45715">The storm has ended but recently formed dense wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine
="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The stormy weather has ended but recently formed dense wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs. I'd remain cautious of wind-loaded terrain at treeline and in the alpine</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering. Ongoing winds will continue to load leeward features.
Cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
New snowfall on Tuesday will be sitting on a crust which may increase the reactivity of storm slabs as they build.  Leeward aspects are the biggest concern.
With the recent heating, its expected that these slabs will tighten up considerably as it cools down overnight. These will be more problematic at higher elevations.
Snowpack depth is a critical consideration with this layer. Deeper areas are generally harder to trigger.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
The late-Feb crust/surface hoar layer down 40-70cm remains reactive to human-triggering where it still exists. North aspects between 1900 and 2200m seem to be most reactive.
Fresh storm slabs could form on Tuesday, particularly in wind loaded terrain near ridge crests (predominantly NW-E aspects). Older storm snow weaknesses in the top 100 cm may also be susceptible to triggering.
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Touchy storm slabs may exist, particulary in wind-loaded (NW-E aspects) terrain at treeline and in the alpine. Triggering remains likely in steep unsupported features.&nbsp;
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridgecrests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks.
Wind slabs continue to develop at higher elevations where there is snow available for transport. Watch for cross loaded slopes.
A weak layer of surface that was buried on February 27th may be down 20-40 cm. This weak layer may be associated with a crust on solar aspects. The February 11th surface hoar layer is now down 50-60 cm and continues to be a concern.
Wind slabs may be lingering where the recent storm snow was transported into deep pockets in the lee of southerly winds.
The February 27th surface hoar and sun crust combination may continue to be triggered by large loads like cornice falls or wind slab avalanches in motion.
Recent storm snow has been transported into pockets of windslab in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slab avalanches in motion may trigger deeper persistent slabs resulting in large avalanches.
The weak layer of surface hoar that was buried on February 27th is now down 50-90 cm and may continue to be triggered by human activity. Wide fracture propagations are possible where this weak layer is associated with a sun crust.
Wind slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads at treeline and in the alpine.
The recent storm snow may be sitting on a weak layer of buried surface hoar that is down 50-80 cm.
The recent storm snow may be reactive to human triggering in some areas.&nbsp; Slabs may exist in wind loaded terrain and sluffing is possible from steep slopes.
The late-Feb crust/surface hoar layer down 40-70cm remains reactive to human-triggering where it still exists. North aspects between 1900 and 2200m seem to be most reactive.
Lingering wind slabs in the alpine may remain reactive to human-triggers, especially on steep, unsupported features.
Large cornices are expected to be fragile and may fail naturally with daytime warming and sun exposure. Not only are they a hazard in themselves, but also a heavy trigger for slabs on the slope below.
Watch for thin soft slabs on the steep transitions slopes below head wall features and also at or near ridge top features, especially in steep start zones.
Shallow snowpack areas at ridge top where the winds have scoured thin to thick snowpack depths are to be avoided - it is possible to trigger very large, full depth avalanches on the January 6th facets.
Expect lingering storm snow instabilities and touchy pockets of wind slab in steep lee terrain. This problem will increase with the storm arriving late on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Cornices are reported to be huge and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
Touchy storm slabs may exist, particulary in wind-loaded (NW-E aspects) terrain at treeline and in the alpine. This problem will increase heading into Thursday with the arrival of the next strong weather system.
Cornices are reported to be very large and weak. Stay well back from ridge crests, and watch your overhead hazard.
This ongoing windy and stormy period has led to widespread hard and soft wind slab development in lee and cross-loaded terrain. The wind direction has been variable, meaning all aspects are suspect.
Weaknesses may exist within or at the base of the recent storm snow. In some areas up to 60 cm of fresh snow sits on a weak surface hoar layer. Look for this in sheltered terrain near treeline.&nbsp;
Ongoing snowfall and strong winds continue to create fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for triggering in the lee of ridge crests and terrain breaks.
Recent wind slabs may be triggered by skiers and riders in the immediate lee of alpine features and treeline ridges.
The weak surface hoar layer that was buried on February 27th is now down 30-50 cm and continues to allow for long fracture propagations. Wind slabs in motion or cornice falls may step down to this persistent weak layer.
Wind slabs may continue to be easy to trigger with light additional loads. Wind slab avalanches in motion may step down to the deeply buried persistent weak layer of surface hoar from February 27th.
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar may be most likely to trigger on north thru northeast aspects above 2100 metres. Remote triggering and long fracture propagations continue to be a concern.
Wind slabs continue to be touchy and easy to trigger with light additional loads like a single skier or rider.
The recent storm slab continues to be triggered naturally and remotely from adjacent terrain where it is sitting on the persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar from February 27th. Northerly aspects above 2100 metres are the most likely suspects.
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be triggered by human activity at ridge tops and in the lee of alpine features.
The late February buried surface hoar may continue to be triggered by large loads like cornice falls, or wind slabs in motion.
New slabs will be building with the forecast new snow and strong winds.
The Jan 6th layer continues to give forecasters low confidence in bigger terrain and snowpack. Be very cautious in variable snowpack areas.
Forecast snowfall and very strong winds will combine to create deep and dense wind slabs on a variety of aspects well below ridge crests. This new loading could overload weaknesses in the upper snowpack creating large slabs.
New snow combined with very strong and shifting winds will create deep and dense wind slabs in exposed terrain on a variety of aspects.
It's going to be a stormy and ugly day on Thursday! Your best bet is to avoid all avalanche terrain during the storm, then give the new snow a couple days to settle and strengthen before pushing out.
We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">It's going to be a stormy and ugly day on Thursday! Your best bet is to avoid all avalanche terrain during the storm, then give the new snow a couple days to settle and strengthen before pushing out.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">We should see some pretty significant cornice growth during this next storm. It could be enough to have large chunks pop off naturally, potentially triggering deep wind slabs below. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Heavy rain will likely saturate recent storm snow and cause it to sluff off the underlying crust. Although not expected to be large, the ensuing avalanche could have enough mass to knock you off your feet and take you for a ride.
Heavy loading from snow, wind and rain is expected to result in widespread natural storm and wind slab avalanches.
Deeply buried surface hoar will likely produce large natural avalanches with heavy loading from snow, wind and rain, as well as shallower slab avalanches stepping down.
Heavy loading from snow wind and rain is expected to result in widespread natural storm and wind slab avalanche activity.
Moderate to heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to result in natural storm and wind slab avalanche activity.
Storm and wind-slab avalanches are expected to run in response to new snow and wind, particularly on north through east aspects.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 60 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during stormy weather and produce large avalanches.
Avalanches are expected to run in response to loading from new snow and wind, especially on north through east aspects.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during stormy weather and produce large avalanches.
Avalanches are expected to run in response to new snow and wind on steep slopes, particularly on north through east aspects.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during stormy weather and produce large avalanches.
Storm and wind slabs conditions are expected to develop in response to new snow and wind, particularly on north through east aspects.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 60 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during stormy weather and produce large avalanches.
Widespread in Alpine areas and more isolated at TL areas.
Large avalanches being triggerred from thin snowpack areas have occurred over the past week. Be cautious in wind affected and variable terrain.
Daily light to moderate snowfall combined with moderate or strong ridge winds have built deep and touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Triggering deep fresh storm slabs remains a concern on Friday. Winds are also forecast to remain fairly strong resulting in further wind loading on northerly aspects, and the potential for natural releases.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain near ridge crests and terrain breaks. Older hard wind slabs may also be lurking below the surface. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Triggering deep fresh storm slabs remains a concern on Friday. Winds are also forecast to remain fairly strong resulting in further wind loading on northerly aspects, and the potential for natural releases.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers on Friday. Strong winds have encouraged hard slab formation and wide propagations are possible. If the sun comes out on Friday, large loose wet avalanches will be likely.
="s_3FE45715">A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 60 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during periods of solar radiation and produce large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers on Friday. Strong winds have encouraged hard slab formation and wide propagations are possible. If the sun comes out on Friday, large loose wet avalanches will be likely.
="s_3FE45715">A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during periods of solar radiation and produce large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers on Friday. Strong winds have encouraged hard slab formation and wide propagations are possible. If the sun comes out on Friday, large loose wet avalanches will be likely.
="s_3FE45715">A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during periods of solar radiation and produce large avalanches.
Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers on Friday. Strong winds have encouraged hard slab formation and wide propagations are possible. If the sun comes out on Friday, large loose wet avalanches will be likely.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer could also avalanche naturally during periods of solar radiation and produce large avalanches.
Particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations. Expect increased sensitivity to triggering with sun-exposure.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations. Expect increased sensitivity to triggering with sun-exposure.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations. Expect increased sensitivity to triggering with sun-exposure.
Direct sun-exposure is expected to weaken large droopy cornices. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations. Expect increased sensitivity to triggering with any sun-exposure.
Widespread storm slabs are expected to be very reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail during stormy periods or during brief sunny breaks.
Widespread storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Daily light to moderate snowfall combined with moderate or strong ridge winds have built deep and touchy wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain.
A layer of buried surface hoar down 70-100cm has recently been reactive around Stewart and north.&nbsp; An old weak crust layer down over 1m may still be lingering in the south of the region
New snow combined with moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in lee terrain near ridge crests and terrain breaks. Older hard wind slabs may also be lurking below the surface.
Recent storm snow is bonding poorly to a buried crust and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness buried late-February, is now down close to a metre in places and remains sensitive to triggers.
Recent storm snow is bonding poorly to a buried crust and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Recent storm snow is bonding poorly to a buried crust and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Any fresh snow is likely bonding poorly to an underlying crust, and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few persistent weaknesses lie buried in the top metre of the snowpack. These layers are variably reactive throughout the region, but they have the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness lies buried up to 90cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.</span><span class="s_AA239
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 80cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
A crust/surface hoar layer buried approximately 70 cm below the surface is triggerable by people on sleds or on skis. This layer has the potential to produce large avalanches and should be treated with respect.
Widespread storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Cornices are reported to be massive and weak. These could pop off at any time, but are more likely to fail with continued growth or during brief sunny breaks.
Assuming it snows above 800 m Saturday night and Sunday, any fresh snow will likely bond poorly to the underlying crust. Storm slabs may be particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded features at higher elevations.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
Persistent weaknesses lie buried in the top 90cm of the snowpack. Although these layers are slowly becoming less likely to trigger, they have the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Storm slabs are bonding poorly to a buried crust and are expected to be particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness buried late-February, is now down close to a metre deep in places and remains sensitive to triggers.
Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday night. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 90cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Watch for new wind slab development on Saturday night. Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain, so pay close attention to how much snow falls in your area, and choose terrain accordingly.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 90cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Slabs may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
New snow and wind will form new wind slabs in upper elevation lee terrain. The new snow may also be hiding older, larger wind slabs which formed on Thursday.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 90cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Lingering wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain may still be reactive to human triggering on Sunday.  Slabs may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
A layer of buried surface hoar down 70-100cm has recently been reactive around Stewart and north.  An old weak crust layer down over 1m may still be lingering in the south of the region.
Recent storm snow is bonding poorly to a buried crust and may be particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Widespread storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Recent storm snow is bonding poorly to a buried crust and may be particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
Continued warm temperatures and wind-loading will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Windslabs are building in the alpine and tree line elevations and can be found in and around the lee of ridge crests and in cross wind affected terrain.
The January 6th interface is still a big concern and although evidence from test profiles indicate improvement, we still have little trust in this layer.&nbsp; Shallow snowpack areas around moraine features or near ridge top where the winds have scoured.
With the warm temperatures and winds, cornices will be tender and prone to failure for the remainder of the weekend.
New windslabs up to 40cm thick are building in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th FC interface are likely to be triggerred from thinner snowpack areas.
Ongoing snowfall combined with strong winds have created slabs resting on a slippery rain crust. These slabs may be quite deep and sensitive to human triggering, especially immediately lee of ridge crest and mid slope terrain features.
Fresh slabs formed by recent snow and wind rest on one or potentially two slippery rain crusts which should allow these slabs to remain sensitive to human triggering for the next few days.
The late-February persistent weakness is now down around 100 cm below the surface. Cornice fall, a surface avalanche in motion or even a rider in a thin spot could initiate an avalanche on this interface.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall, and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A persistent weak layer continues to produce intermittent large avalanches. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent storm snow may be bonding poorly to a buried crust.  Storm slabs are expected to be most problematic on wind loaded slopes at upper elevations.
Continued mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may be bonding poorly to a buried crust.  Storm slabs are expected to be most problematic on wind loaded slopes at upper elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Mild day time temperatures and continued winds will keep large droopy cornices weak. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
More snow and wind means that widespread storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid lingering under overhead hazard or venturing close to ridge edges.
Widespread storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Cornices are large and fragile, avoid overhead hazard and venturing to close to ridge crests.
New wind slabs are expected to form through the day on Monday and may become more reactive with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
A layer of buried surface hoar or facets down 70-100cm has recently been reactive around Stewart and north.  An old weak crust layer down over 1m is still a concern in the south of the region.
New snow will add load to lingering wind slabs that are still reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A persistent weak layer continues to produce intermittent large avalanches. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Snowfall amounts are uncertain for Sunday night. Spring &quot;power flurries&quot; may produce significant snowfall and moderate winds may shift these accumulations into deep wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.
A persistent weak layer continues to produce intermittent large avalanches. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Generally light snowfall on Sunday night and Monday will form new soft slabs at treeline and in the alpine.  Watch for triggering in the lee of ridgecrests and terrain breaks
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 90cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, but they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below.
Slab density will be variable.&nbsp; Watch for deeper pockets of wind affected snow.
Lingering storm slabs may be reactive to human-triggering on Tuesday, especially in wind loaded terrain.
Southerly winds have formed fresh wind slabs in lee terrain that are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Reactive soft slabs may be triggered in steep unsupported features and lee terrain where they might also hide stubborn old wind slabs.
We have been spared the usual howling winds after a new dump of snow but nonetheless, windslabs up to 40-50 cm thick will be lurking with some of the wind effect we have had, especially in the alpine.
We may sound like a broken record but its critical you probe with your pole in the alpine making sure you can discern shallow and rocky snowpack areas where triggering the facets from January in a big alpine terrain feature is still very possible.
New snow will settle into increasing reactive soft slabs in steep unsupported slopes and lee slopes through the day.
A layer of buried surface hoar or facets down 70-100cm has recently been reactive around Stewart and north. An old weak crust layer down over 1m remains a concern in the south of the region.
A persistent weak layer continues to produce intermittent large avalanches. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Forecast winds and new snow may continue to develop new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
Rapid new cornice growth may be fragile and fall off naturally.
Strong southwest winds and new snow have combined to develop new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slab avalanches may propagate wide fractures where they are sitting on a crust.
Cornices are large and fragile. Rapid new cornice growth may release naturally or be easily triggered by travelling near ridges.
New snow will hide lingering wind slabs that may still be reactive to human triggering.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 100cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
New snow has added to the recent storm slabs. Storm slabs may be easy to trigger where they are sitting on a crust. Storm slabs in motion may step down and release deeper persistent weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Recent storm snow has added to the load above the buried surface hoar layer from February 27th. This deeply buried weak layer continues to be a concern for triggering very large avalanches.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 110cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it has the potential to surprise with nasty consequences. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
A persistent weakness lies buried up to 100cm below the surface. Although this layer is slowly becoming less likely to trigger, it continues to catch people by surprise. I'd continue riding with a conservative mind set.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain sensitive to light inputs in higher elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of solar radiation may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes.
Large cornices loom over open bowls and alpine faces. Not only are massive cornice falls a hazard in themselves, they can also act as a heavy trigger for slab avalanches on the slope below, especially during periods of solar warming.
Even a small sluff can be hazardous in challenging terrain
New soft slabs in motion may trigger a deeper release within the underlying storm snow layers in some isolated areas.
There are fresh, alpine windslabs forming at the moment. The snow temps are perfect for wind slabs and wind &quot;pressing&quot;. Beneath these new slabs are a variety of older slabs that extend down to treeline. Probing will help indicate where they are.
This layer is starting to get our attention again. As the new treeline snow settles, the burial depth is staying relatively constant at 1m. Keep an eye on where thin spots may be present and avoid shallow areas at all elevations.
Lingering storm slabs may remain reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded areas. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Lingering storm slabs may remain reactive to human-triggering, especially in wind loaded areas. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Loose sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Lingering storm instabilities are expected to be reactive to human triggering.  This includes slabs in wind loaded terrain and sluffing in steep terrain.  Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of these problems.
A layer of buried surface hoar down 70-100cm has recently been reactive around Stewart and north. An old weak crust layer down over 1m remains an isolated concern in the south of the region.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human-triggering. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.
Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">When the sun comes out surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Wind slabs are expected to continue to linger in the lee of terrain features that have been exposed to southwest winds over the past few days.
Cornices are large and may be fragile due to new growth. Daytime warming and strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Forecast new snow and the recent storm snow are expected to settle and bond to the old surface of buried crust. Some pockets of storm slab or wind transported snow may continue to be triggered by light loads like individual skiers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
Storm slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Strong solar radiation over the next few days may increase the likelihood of triggering. Storm slab avalanches may step down to deeply buried weak layers.
The deeply buried late February surface hoar may continue to allow for human triggering with large loads like a group of skiers or a snowmobile. Cornice falls or storm slab avalanches in motion may step down to the deeply buried persistent weak layer
Pockets of wind slab may continue to be triggered by human activity. Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and alpine terrain features.
Cornices may continue to release naturally due to daytime warming and strong solar radiation.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Be alert to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Caution solar aspects.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline. Some reverse wind-loading has occurred due to northerly winds. Overall, wind slab conditions are widely variable.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th interface are possible to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas. Several recent naturally triggered avalanches have failed to ground.
Recent storm slabs have remained cool over the past few days with low freezing levels and a cooler northwest flow. Shaded aspects may continue to be cold and dry, and storm slabs may be triggered near ridge crests.
Strong solar radiation and daytime warming may result in loose wet avalanches. Expect loose moist or wet snow to release naturally from steep rocky terrain and gully walls.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">We could see some fresh wind loading in immediate lee terrain from northeasterly winds on Thursday. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Loose wet sluffing is likely in steep sun-exposed terrain during the day.&nbsp;
Recent storm slabs and cornice growth continue to be a concern for human triggering. Forecast strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering large avalanches.
Deeply buried surface hoar down about one metre continues to be triggered by light additional loads like a single skier or rider. Forecast strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures are expected to increase the likelihood of triggering.
Forecast strong solar radiation may result in loose wet snow releasing naturally from steep terrain or easily triggered by skiers and riders. Loose wet avalanches may step down to a buried crust or a deeper persistent weak layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">We could see fresh wind slabs form in immediate lee terrain from moderate northeasterly winds on Thursday. Sun and afternoon warming may increase the sensitivity of triggering a slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Loose wet sluffing is likely in steep sun-exposed terrain during the day.&nbsp;
We could some reverse loading and fresh wind slab formation from moderate East-Northeast winds on Thursday. Loose wet sluffing is also likely on steep sunny slopes.
A layer of buried surface hoar, down 70-100 cm, has recently been reactive around Stewart and north. An old weak crust layer down over 1m remains an isolated concern in the south of the region.
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below
Thin new windslabs may be triggered by skiers and riders in the alpine and at treeline.
Cornices have been reported to be large and fragile. Expect natural cornice falls during periods of strong solar radiation.
Strong solar radiation and warm temperatures may result in loose wet or moist snow releasing in steep terrain
Recent wind slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads like individual skiers or riders.
Cornices are large and fragile, and may fall off naturally during periods of strong solar radiation.
Forecast strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures may result in loose wet or moist snow releasing from steep terrain.
Expect surface instabilities to develop later this morning on steep solar aspects.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline. Some reverse wind-loading due to recent northerly winds.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th FC interface are likely to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Light to moderate outflow winds (from the north) may have reverse loaded slopes near ridge crests creating touchy pockets of wind slab on southerly aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">These loose wet sluffs can gain significant mass and have the potential to drag you places you might not want to go. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Light to moderate outflow winds (from the north) may have reverse loaded slopes near ridge crests creating touchy pockets of wind slab on southerly aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">These loose wet sluffs can gain significant mass and have the potential to drag you places you might not want to go. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
Lingering persistent weaknesses can still be found in the top 100 cm of the snowpack in parts of the region. Triggering is more likely with a heavy load (cornice fall) or warming and solar radiation (expected).&nbsp;
Variable and shifting winds may have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Sun and warming could increase the sensitivity of triggering this problem.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Storm snow is sitting on weak surface hoar crystals or slippery crusts depending on aspect and elevation.
Smaller storm slab avalanches may step down and awaken this sleeping dragon in areas where mid February surface hoar layer is still present.
Tuesday night's snow may be enough to create reactive storm slabs.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.</span><span class="s_AA239
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Avoid freshly wind loaded features.Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Use small slopes with low consequence to test reactivity of new snow.
Smaller storm slab avalanches may step down and awaken this sleeping dragon in areas where mid February surface hoar layer is still present.
These wind slabs are probably starting to grow old and tired, but they may still be sensitive to rider triggering in wind exposed alpine terrain.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.
Forecast strong solar radiation and warming daytime temperatures may result in loose wet or moist snow releasing from steep terrain.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Strong solar radiation and daytime warming may result in loose wet avalanches. Expect loose moist or wet snow to release naturally from steep rocky terrain and gully walls.
Recently formed thin wind slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering in wind exposed terrain features at and above treeline.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are likely teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider or a bit of strong sun could easily induce natural collapse.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong solar radiation and warming daytime temperatures may result in loose wet or moist snow releasing from steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Recent storm slabs and cornice growth continue to be a concern for human triggering. Forecast strong solar radiation may increase the likelihood of triggering large avalanches.
Deeply buried surface hoar down about one metre continues to be triggered by light additional loads like a single skier or rider. Forecast strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures are expected to increase the likelihood of triggering.
Forecast strong solar radiation may result in loose wet snow releasing naturally from steep terrain or easily triggered by skiers and riders. Loose wet avalanches may step down to a buried crust or a deeper persistent weak layer.
Watch for moist sluffs on solar aspects
Persistent slabs up to 50cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline. Solar aspects where these slabs are overlying a crust will be a concern with solar radiation.
Heat from over the next few days may awaken some of the deeper layers.&nbsp; Stability will be quick to deteriorate on solar especially in thin rocky areas.&nbsp;
Winds have been generally light but wind loading has been observed in some areas (particularly downslope from glaciers). Warm temperatures could also promote rider-triggered loose wet sluffs in steep terrain on all aspects.
Strong easterly winds have created dense wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain (be cautious near morraines and downslope from glaciers). Warm temperatures could make these more sensitive to rider triggering.&nbsp;
Recently easterly outflow winds may have created fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain.&nbsp;
Persistent weaknesses have recently been reacting to cornice triggers in the northern part of the region. Keep these in mind if you're riding near Bear Pass or Ningunsaw Pass.&nbsp;
Wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Also, watch for pockets of wind slab in cross-loaded gullies.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent storm slabs and cornice growth continue to be a concern for human triggering. Forecast strong solar radiation may increase the reactivity of the slab and the likelihood of triggering large destructive avalanches.
Surface hoar buried down about one metre has been recently triggered by light loads like a single skier or rider. Strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering.
Strong solar radiation and warm temperatures may result in loose wet snow releasing naturally from steep terrain. A skier or rider may also trigger a loose wet avalanche that could affect buried weak layers and trigger a large destructive avalanche.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and I'd be increasingly cautious as solar radiation comes into play.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and be increasingly cautious as freezing levels increase.</span><span class="s_AA239
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Daytime warming and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
The late February layer is becoming less likely to trigger, but it continues to surprise riders with large avalanches. I'd aim for well-supported slopes without convexities, and be increasingly cautious as freezing levels increase.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A touch of wind out of the northeast has likely created fresh thin wind slabs in upper elevation terrain which may fail naturally as the temperature rapidly rises on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong solar radiation and warming daytime temperatures will likely result in loose wet avalanches releasing from steep terrain.
A touch of wind out of the northeast has likely created fresh thin wind slabs in upper elevation terrain which may fail naturally as the temperature rapidly rises on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, rising temperatures or direct sun could easily induce collapse.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong solar radiation and warming daytime temperatures will likely result in loose wet avalanches releasing from steep terrain.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline.
Thin snowpack areas are places where you may be able to awaken the deeper basal instabilities.  Choose routes that avoid these areas especially in steeper snowpack areas.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small loose wet avalanches and failing cornices triggering slab avalanches on the late February layer would be on the forefront of my mind as I travel through the mountains this weekend.</span><span class="s_AA239
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Small loose wet avalanches and failing cornices triggering slab avalanches on the late February layer would be on the forefront of my mind as I travel through the mountains this weekend.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Small loose wet avalanches and failing cornices triggering slab avalanches on the late February layer would be on the forefront of my mind as I travel through the mountains this weekend.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will promote large cornice failures which could, in turn, trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Small loose wet avalanches and failing cornices triggering slab avalanches on the late February layer would be on the forefront of my mind as I travel through the mountains this weekend.
As the sun comes out, surface avalanche conditions will include a mix of wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain, and pushy loose wet activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Loose wet avalanches may also trigger deep and destructive slab avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall and wind on Sunday will form new wind slabs at higher elevations. Watch for an increasing hazard throughout the day.</span><span class="s_AA239
Snowfall and wind on Sunday will form new wind slabs at higher elevations. The hazard is expected to increase throughout the day.
Recent storm slabs and cornice growth continue to be a concern for human triggering. Strong solar radiation and warming air temperatures may increase the reactivity of the slab and the likelihood of triggering large destructive avalanches.
Buried surface hoar about one metre down might be triggered by light loads like a single skier or rider especially on north aspects. Strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering on south aspects.
Strong solar radiation and warm temperatures may result in loose wet snow releasing naturally from steep terrain. A skier or rider may also trigger a loose wet avalanche that could affect buried weak layers and trigger a large destructive avalanche
Recent winds from the northeast have contributed to building wind slabs on lee ( southeast and southwest) features at treeline and above
Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders.  As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
Forecast strong solar radiation and warming daytime temperatures will likely result in loose wet avalanches releasing from steep terrain, especially on south facing slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds from the northeast have contributed to building wind slabs on lee ( southeast and southwest) features at treeline and above.  These wind slabs may be easily triggered by a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Large cornices have formed on high ridge features in many places. These cornices present a real danger to skiers and riders. As temperatures warm up, cornices become weak and may fail, potentially triggering a large, destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Strong solar radiation and warm temperatures may result in loose wet snow releasing naturally from steep terrain. A skier or rider may also trigger a loose wet avalanche that could affect buried weak layers and trigger a large destructive avalanche
Recently easterly outflow winds may have created fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Persistent weaknesses have recently been reacting to cornice triggers in the northern part of the region. Keep these in mind if you're riding near Bear Pass or Ningunsaw Pass.
Wind slabs may still be lurking on a variety of aspects in exposed terrain. Also, watch for pockets of wind slab in cross-loaded gullies.&nbsp;
Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.
Expect loose sluffing on all aspects today.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th FC interface are likely to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and southwest winds will form new wind slabs at treeline and above. New wind slabs will be most reactive at higher elevations where temperatures have remained colder.
New snow and southwest winds will form new wind slabs at treeline and above. New wind slabs will be most reactive at higher elevations where temperatures have remained colder.
South west winds have created reactive wind slabs on north east ( lee ) features
Cornices are now quite large in the region and may be sensitive to loading by a rider or machine
Steep south facing slopes may still warm up and produce loose wet avalanches
New snow and wind on Monday may form fresh wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. New snow accumulations will also be hiding older wind slabs.
Persistent weaknesses have recently been reacting to cornice triggers in the northern part of the region. Keep these in mind if you're riding near Bear Pass or Ningunsaw Pass.
Wind slabs may still be reactive on high north east facing terrain.
Cornices and run-outs below cornices should still be treated with great respect and caution.
Use caution on south facing slopes, especially in steep terrain
New snow and wind on Monday may form fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. New snow will also hide older wind slabs.
Three buried weaknesses remain a concern, mainly in the north of the region (see snowpack discussion for details). Isolated very large avalanches remain a possibility, especially with a heavy trigger like a falling cornice.
The storm slab should be bonding now, but may still be triggered in select locations.
This weak layer has shown recently that large triggers ( cornice failure ) can make it reactive.
Still possible on steep south facing slopes as the day warms up.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.  The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">There are a few different persistent weak layers in the snowpack that are capable of producing large destructive avalanches.  While these interfaces are likely getting harder to trigger, they remain problematic.
="s_3FE45715">Sunday night's storm should produce 1 to 5 cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong southwest winds.  Watch for fresh slab formation in wind exposed features at and above treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
The late February weak layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.
Sunday night's storm should produce 5 to 10 cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong southwest winds. Watch for fresh slab formation in wind exposed features at and above treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure. The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
="s_3FE45715">The late weak February layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.
="s_3FE45715">Sunday night's storm should produce 5 to 10 cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong southwest winds. Watch for fresh slab formation in wind exposed features at and above treeline.
Large unstable cornices overhang countless ridge lines and many of these cornices are teetering on the brink of failure.&nbsp; The weight of an approaching rider, a bit of wind or a period of sunshine could easily induce natural collapse.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The late February weak layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches.&nbsp; Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Sunday night's storm should produce 5 to 10 cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong southwest winds.&nbsp; Watch for fresh slab formation in wind exposed features at and above treeline.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm snow may not be well bonded to the old surface. If the sun comes out, loose wet snow in motion may trigger storm slabs where they are sitting on a crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
The late February weak layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deeply buried weak layers on slopes below resulting in very large avalanches.
The late weak February layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger persistent weak layers on slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow may not be well bonded to the old surface. If the sun comes out, loose wet snow in motion may trigger storm slabs where they are sitting on a crust.
The late February weak layer is becoming less sensitive to triggers, but it has not gone away and it continues to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to seek out conservative terrain as you plan your day in the mountains.
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger buried persistent weak layers on the slopes below, resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow may not be well bonded to the old surface. If the sun comes out, loose wet snow in motion may trigger storm slabs where they are sitting on a crust.
The storm slab has settled well and is not expected to be a problem soon.&nbsp; It might still be triggered in high north facing terrain.
This weak layer might again become reactive with additional loading.&nbsp; A cornice failure might provide the load needed to trigger it.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A9A7295C">A loose-wet&nbsp; surface avalanche might trigger deeply buried instabilities and produce a large destructive avalanche</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Use caution on north facing terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may still be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.
Warm temperatures weaken cornices,..and it is definitely warm these days!
This may be a problem in the afternoon with warming temperatures and solar input.
There have been a few skier remote triggered avalanches from solar aspects in the alpine on this persistent weak layer in the north of the region. This layer continues to be tricky to forecast with respect to distribution and likelihood.
Cornices may be very large and fragile. Natural cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
New storm snow may not be well bonded to the old surface. If the sun comes out, loose wet snow in motion may trigger storm slabs where they are sitting on a crust.
Now confined to high elevation north east aspects above 1800m.
Cornice failures produce enormous loads on the slopes below, potentially triggering deeply buried week layers.
A loose-wet surface slide could easily push a rider into a dangerous situation.
="s_3FE45715">Snow accumulations from Sunday are expected to strengthen rather quickly. That said, wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain. In the Coquihalla area, ongoing storm loading is possible on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Brief periods of solar radiation are possible on Tuesday. If this happens, pushy loose wet avalanches will become a concern in sun-exposed terrain.
Brief periods of solar radiation are possible on Tuesday. If this happens, pushy loose wet avalanches will become a concern in sun-exposed terrain.
New snow accumulations from Sunday night are expected to strengthen rather quickly. That said, new wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
Strong southeast winds have formed hard and potentially reactive wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of sunny weather may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on sun-exposed slopes
A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong southeast winds have continued to form potentially reactive wind slabs in high elevation lee terrain. Brief periods of sunny weather may also promote loose wet avalanche activity on sun-exposed slopes</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid and lower snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.</span><span class="s_AA239
Loose wet avalanches can be expected whenever the sun hits steep slopes. I expect these to remain fairly small with broken clouds and temperatures remaining fairly cool.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation at treeline and in the alpine. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
If temperatures cool enough during Wednesday's storm, a new storm slab could develop near ridge top.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation at treeline and in the alpine. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
Large cornices threaten alpine slopes.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and other terrain breaks.
New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation in exposed high elevation terrain. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.
It is important to remember that this layer presents itself as either a crust, or a density change. Pay close attention to all of the current crust problems and keep tabs on them as you travel.
This interface is the one to watch these days. Triggering this layer will almost certainly result in a very large destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds forecast for Wednesday will promote new wind slab formation in exposed high elevation terrain. New wind slabs are expected to increase in size and reactivity throughout the day.
A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid and lower snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
A new storm slab may develop, especially on features in the lee of the wind.
While becoming unlikely, a persistent slab could still fail with a large trigger like a cornice fall, or from a thin snowpack area.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.
Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may still be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs. New snow may not bond well to hard crusts on solar aspects. Some loose wet releases may continue due to daytime warming.
The late February surface hoar/crust persistent weak layer is down close to a metre in most areas, and continues to give sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggesting&nbsp; wide fracture propagations are possible.
Cornices may be large and fragile. Forecast snow and wind may trigger weak cornice structures. Avoid slopes beneath cornices.
Forecast new snow and wind is expected to develop new storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New snow may not bond well to hard crusts on solar aspects.
Persistent slab avalanche releases have become less frequent over the past two days. However, a natural size 2.5 was reported on Tuesday from a SW aspect in the alpine, where buried surface hoar was sitting on a sun crust.
Forecast snow and wind may add a new load to large and fragile cornices. Avoid slopes below cornices, and corniced entrances to chutes.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to create a developing hazard. Snowfall amounts are uncertain.
Sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggest that triggering this layer may result in wide fracture propagations and large avalanches. Avoid convex un-supported terrain features.
Large cornices may be triggered from new loading by wind and snow, or by daytime heating.
The late February persistent weak layer has been remotely triggered as recently as Monday March 21st on a southeast aspect in the alpine. This problem may be more likely in the north of the region.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs at all elevations. New snow may release as loose wet avalanches due to daytime heating.
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
Moderate to locally heavy snowfall and strong southwest winds are expected to form reactive new storm slabs on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation leeward terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to locally heavy snowfall and strong southwest winds are expected to form reactive new storm slabs on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation leeward terrain.
New snow and wind are likely to create storm slabs, which could be triggered by the weight of a person.
New snow and wind are likely to create storm slabs which could be triggered by the weight of a person.
Large cornices are threatening many slopes.
While becoming unlikely, a persistent slab could still fail with a large trigger like a cornice fall, or from a thin snowpack area.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194"> Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.</span><span class="s_3D046
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs at all elevations. Moist snow below treeline may release as loose wet avalanches during daytime heating.</span><span class="s_AA239
Persistent slab avalanche releases have become less frequent over the past few days. However, a natural size 2.5 was reported on Tuesday from a SW aspect in the alpine, where buried surface hoar was sitting on a sun crust.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194"> Use caution on wind loaded terrain in the alpine and at treeline. There may be reactive wind slabs waiting for the unsuspecting rider.</span><span class="s_3D046
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs at all elevations. Moist snow below treeline may release as loose wet avalanches during daytime heating.
The late February surface hoar/crust persistent weak layer is down close to a metre in most areas, and continues to give sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggesting wide fracture propagations are possible.
="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs at all elevations. Moist snow below treeline may release as loose wet avalanches during daytime heating. </span><span class="s_AA239
Sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggest that triggering this layer may result in wide fracture propagations and large avalanches. Avoid convex un-supported terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.</span><span class="s_AA239
The late February persistent weak layer has been remotely triggered as recently as Monday March 21st on a southeast aspect in the alpine. This problem may be more likely in the north of the region.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs at all elevations. Moist snow below treeline may release as loose wet avalanches during daytime heating.
Cloud cover and reduced solar may reduce likelihood, but forecast new snow and wind may increase the load on fragile cornice structures. Avoid slopes below cornices and chutes with corniced entrances.
Continued light snowfall and strong southwest wind are forecast to form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.
A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.
="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and strong southwest wind are forecast to form new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be especially reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.
There are multiple melt form crusts in the upper to midpack and are producing variable results in snowpack tests. In spite of bonding interfaces, watch the warming inputs such as solar and increasing freezing levels on wind slabs over these crusts
Shallow snowpack areas need to be monitored  and avoided as you travel through treeline and alpine terrain.  Really good idea to stay well away from large scale alpine features, especially in the presence of  looming cornices
New storm slabs may be lurking on steep slopes at alpine and treeline elevations. Pay careful attention in the lee of ridges, where wind slabs may have formed.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggest that triggering this layer may result in wide fracture propagations and large avalanches. Avoid convex un-supported terrain features.
Thin new storm slabs may be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person. Be on the lookout in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded features.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> Storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person. Be on the lookout in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715"> Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person. Be on the lookout in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_17AE1194">While becoming unlikely, a persistent slab could still fail with a large trigger like a cornice fall, or from a thin snowpack area.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs may be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs may be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs may be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
10 to 20 cm combined with moderate southwest winds has created storm slabs at and above treeline. These slabs will likely remain sensitive to human triggering Friday. The appearance of the sun Friday may initiate some natural activity too.
Thursday's storm snow will be exposed to the strong spring sun and a rising freezing level Friday which is expected to initiate a round of loose wet activity at and below treeline. This activity may creep into south facing alpine terrain too.
="s_3FE45715">15 to 25 cm combined with moderate southwest winds have created storm slabs at and above treeline. These slabs will likely remain sensitive to human triggering Friday. The appearance of the sun Friday may initiate some natural activity too.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday's storm snow will be exposed to the strong spring sun and a rising freezing level Friday which is expected to initiate a round of loose wet activity at and below treeline. This activity may creep into south facing alpine terrain too.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and moderate southwest wind will likely continue to build fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall and moderate southwest wind will likely continue to build fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Wind slabs may be particularly reactive due to underlying hard surfaces.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A few persistent weaknesses exist in the mid snowpack (see snowpack description). These potentially destructive layers may become reactive with spring warming or with a large trigger such as a cornice fall.</span><span class="s_AA239
This layer has an additional load, and possibly fresh windslabs on top of it. It may become more reactive as it adjusts to the new snow and/or windloading. It also has the potential to step down to the deeper layers.
Despite being a widespread problem, this layer is variable in terms of its sensitivity. Until this layer flushes itself out, consider all big terrain to be touchy and primed for large avalanches. Avoid any large avalanche terrain!
Natural activity has stopped on this layer. The almost spring conditions are helping it to bond, however watch the non-polar aspects as it may be a bit slower to improve. With the new snow, this layer is down 30-50cm.
This is the layer that is responsible for the recent large avalanches. It will likely take the rest of the season for it to go away completely. This layer appears to be worse in the north part of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person. Be on the lookout in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded features. Sunshine may increase the sensitivity of storm slabs, or cause loose wet activity on steep sunny slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_EB2EB
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">The kiss of the sun can spark loose wet avalanches on steep, sun-baked slopes.
Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed by variable winds into slabs on many features at alpine and treeline elevations. The sun may make storm slabs more reactive on sunny aspects, or cause loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person. Be on the lookout in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded features.
The kiss of the sun can spark a cycle of loose wet avalanches in steep, sunny terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Storm slabs may continue to be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Storm slabs may continue to be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.</span><span class="s_AA239
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
Storm slabs may continue to be easy to trigger on shaded aspects. Storm snow may release as loose wet avalanches on solar aspects during periods of clear and sunny weather.
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem. Choose well supported terrain without convexities.
15 to 20 cm of recent storm snow sitting on a variety of old surfaces. Melt-freeze crust on southerly aspects, and temperature crusts on some northerly aspects.
Be cautious of southerly aspects, especially at lower elevations and during the heat of the day.
Sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggest that triggering this layer may result in wide fracture propagations and large avalanches. Avoid convex un-supported terrain features.
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Loose wet avalanches may release naturally from steep sun exposed slopes. Heavy moist or wet snow can pile up and push you into a terrain trap.
Recent storm snow will take time to settle and bond, be cautious of all recently loaded  terrain
South facing terrain may become quite moist with daytime heating.  A small loose-wet avalanche might affect deeply buried instabilities and trigger a large destructive avalanche.
Recent storm snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have formed wind slabs on lee slopes at treeline and above.
This slab may be hard to trigger, but a large shock like a cornice could produce a very large, destructive avalanche
Small amounts of new snow with moderate winds will build wind slabs on lee slopes at treeline and in the alpine.
Rapid warming and/or a large trigger could wake up deeply buried instabilities.
New wind slabs out of the recent storm snow can be found at ridgelines, and in gullied features.&nbsp;
Basal facets and the Jan 6th interface are likely to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas.&nbsp;  The sun is also waking up these deeper basal layers on solar aspects.
Loose wet slides up to sz 1.5 on solar aspects as temperatures warm up.
At higher elevations where Saturday night's precipitation falls as snow, storm slabs may be reactive to the weight of a rider. I'd be extra cautious in steep, wind-exposed terrain.
If the sun makes an appearance on Sunday, loose wet avalanches will become likely in steep, sun-exposed terrain.
Storm snow from a few days ago may still be reactive to the weight of a rider. I'd be increasingly cautious in higher elevation lee terrain. If Sunday night's precipitation arrives early, new storm slabs may also form.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs from a few days ago may still be reactive to the weight of a rider. I'd be increasingly cautious in higher elevation lee terrain. If Sunday night's precipitation arrives early, new wind slabs may also form.
Snow and wind on Sunday will form new storm slabs which should be touchiest in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain. New storm slabs should increase with size and reactivity throughout the day.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Fresh storm slabs may be sensitive to rider triggering, especially in steep wind-loaded terrain.
Cornices are an ongoing concern and should be treated with respect. Failing cornices have potential to trigger stubborn persistent weaknesses.
The persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem.
Sudden planar results in snowpack tests suggest that triggering this layer may result in wide fracture propagations and large avalanches. Avoid convex un-supported terrain features.
Cornices are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
The storm slab is reported to be touchy right now from1600 to 2700 m range and mostly on north and east aspects.
Natural cornice failures are happening now. With warming temperatures, cornices will become weak and may fail. You definitely don't want to be under or on top of one of them when it fails !
As temperatures rise, loose-wet avalanches will become more of a problem. On many aspects, the new snow is resting on sun and temperature crusts from previous warm days. Pay close attention to rising temperatures and aspect.
Moderate SW winds have produced wind slabs in lee terrain, mostly north and northeast at tree line and above.
Loose wet avalanches may move slow, but they have a lot of force and can seriously injure a rider.
Lingering storm slabs and thin fresh wind slabs could be sensitive to rider triggering on Sunday, mainly in exposed alpine terrain.&nbsp;
Natural cornice falls are an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
A persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem.
New snow with moderate west winds will build wind slabs in lee terrain at tree line and above.
Still on everyone's radar in the Northwest Coastal region.&nbsp; A large trigger such as a cornice might reawaken this sleeping beast..
Storm slabs are lingering, and a bit of new snow and wind on Sunday could lead to fresh wind slab development in exposed lee terrain.
Cornices remain an ongoing concern. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
A persistent weak layer of buried surface hoar, facets, and crusts is buried down close to a metre. This has become a low probability of triggering, but high consequence of large avalanche problem.&nbsp;
Incoming storm with snow and wind will most produce wind slabs at tree line and above,
No recent activity, but rapidly rising temperatures may make these deeply buried layers more reactive.
Persistent slabs have been forming from the new over the past week. These slabs are overlying the 0321 melt freeze crust on solar aspects and previous windslabs on northern aspects.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th interface are likely to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas.
Snow and wind on Sunday night will form new storm slabs which should be touchiest in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain. If the sun makes an appearance, loose wet avalanches will also become a concern in sun-exposed terrain.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Sunny skies will encourage loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Pay attention to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.
New snow accumulations are expected to gain strength quickly, although I'd remain cautious of triggering recently formed storm slabs in wind-exposed terrain near ridgetop.
New snow and variable winds on Sunday night and Monday are expected to form new storm slabs. There's good chance we'll see heavy precipitation in some areas so I'd be heading out with a conservative mind set.
Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and variable winds on Sunday night and Monday are expected to form potent new storm slabs. There's good chance we'll see heavy precipitation in some areas so I'd be heading out with a conservative mind set.
="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will promote ongoing cornice development. Large fragile cornices currently threaten many slopes, and could be the large trigger required to awaken deeper weak layers.
Forecast strong northerly winds could create new wind slabs on solar aspects, which could become very touchy if the sun makes an afternoon appearance.
A buried persistent weakness, around 60-100 cm deep, could reactivate with strong spring sunshine and climbing temperatures this week.
Cornices are large and weak and could fail easily during periods of sun and from daytime warming.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A buried persistent weakness, around 50-90 cm deep, could reactivate with strong spring sunshine and climbing temperatures this week.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong northerly winds could create new wind slabs on solar aspects, which could become very touchy if the sun makes an afternoon appearance.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A buried persistent weakness, around 60-100 cm deep, could reactivate with strong spring sunshine and climbing temperatures this week.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong northerly winds could create new wind slabs on solar aspects, which could become very touchy if the sun makes an afternoon appearance.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A buried persistent weakness, around 60-100 cm deep, could reactivate with strong spring sunshine and climbing temperatures this week.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Natural cornice falls are likely during periods of strong solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures. Cornice falls may trigger deeply lurking persistent weak layers.
The storm slab from the recent precipitation event is not, in itself, a great hazard, but where it may have been redistributed by by winds during the storm, it will be a problem until things settle out and bond.
Cornices continue to grow and will become weak and potentially quite dangerous with warming temperatures.
Pay close attention to aspect, elevation and solar input as things heat up.
Recent storms have likely built wind slabs on the north and east sides of ridges at tree line and above.  These may be reactive and touchy for a few days.&nbsp; As the high pressure moves into the area wind slabs may form on south slopes below ridge tops.
Warm temperatures and solar radiation will keep loose-wet avalanches in the forecast for some time.  Pay close attention to temperatures and solar input.
Wind slabs overlying surface hoar in some locations, and be aware of the potential for reverse wind loading as the high pressure system moves into the region. Approach potentially wind loaded areas with great caution.
Deeply buried weak layers may be hard to trigger, but a large event, such as a cornice failure might wake it up. Rapid warming make makes weak layers easier to trigger.  The snow pack doesn't like rapid change.
Wind slabs may become reactive as the temperature rises.
Rising temperatures make make these layers reactive.&nbsp; The snowpack does not tolerate rapid change very well.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new wind slabs in the lee of strong southwest winds. Watch for freezing levels rising and creating a rain on snow event. Strong solar on Thursday may weaken wind slab bonds to old surfaces.
Rapidly rising temperatures on Thursday combined with strong solar radiation is expected to result in loose wet avalanches on sun exposed terrain. Loose wet avalanches may scour down to the ground in shallow weak snowpack areas.
Expect cornices to become very touchy as freezing levels rise and the sun comes out later in the week. Cornices may release naturally or be easily triggered by human activity.
Wind slabs up to 40cm thick are present in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine areas and in very specific locations at treeline.
Basal facets and the Jan 6th interface are likely to be triggered from thinner snowpack areas. Recent avalanche activity has also stepped down to this layer producing very large avalanches.
Wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded features and remain possible to trigger by skier traffic. Despite the MODERATE hazard rating caution is advised in large terrain features.
The weak Jan 6th layer and basal facets are possible to trigger from shallow snowpack areas or from large triggers such as falling cornices. Occasional large avalanches continue to occur throughout the Rockies associated with this problem.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong sunshine and warming could make recent storm slabs sensitive to triggering, particularly on southerly aspects where new snow overlies a solid crust and recent wind-loading may have occurred.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Expect loose wet slides on steep sunny slopes in the afternoon. A wet sluff in motion could trigger deeper weaknesses creating large destructive slabs.
Strong sunshine and warming could make recent storm slabs sensitive to triggering, particularly on southerly aspects where new snow overlies a solid crust and recent wind-loading may have occurred.
Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.
Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong sunshine and warming could make recent storm slabs sensitive to triggering, particularly on southerly aspects where new snow overlies a solid crust and recent wind-loading may have occurred.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Tread cautiously near large overhanging cornices. Weak cornices could pop off naturally, potentially triggering large slabs on the underlying slope.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.  They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Wind slabs should be expected in immediate leeward features on all aspects in exposed terrain.  Wind loading was from the south over the weekend but switched to north on Monday causing reverse loading. 
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.  Rising freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing. 
Sunny skies will encourage loose wet avalanche activity on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Pay attention to conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of new snow, buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Snow and wind on Sunday night have formed new storm slabs which should be touchiest in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain. Storm slabs may remain reactive due to underlying surface hoar.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Recently strong southerly winds have loaded leeward features in exposed terrain around ridge crests.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">On Monday heavy snowfall</span><span class="s_6A269DDD"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">was noted in areas east of the divide. Potentially extreme northeast winds will have redistributed the new snow creating hard slabs on solar aspects. Solar radiation may add to the reactivity of the new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of new snow, buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate snowfall occurred on Monday although heavier accumulations may exist in the east of the region. Northerly winds may redistribute the new snow creating hard slabs on solar aspects. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation may add to the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of new snow, buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon.&nbsp; They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Wind slabs should be expected in immediate leeward features on all aspects in exposed terrain.&nbsp; Wind loading was from the south over the weekend but switched to north on Monday causing reverse loading.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.&nbsp; Rising freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Recently strong southerly winds have loaded leeward features in exposed terrain around ridge crests.
Slabs averaging 50cm thick are still found in lee and cross-loaded terrain in the Alpine. If triggered, these could step down to a deeper layer. There is also concern on solar aspects for a slab to fail on one of the numerous buried crust interfaces.
Intense solar radiation and warm temperatures will lead to loose wet avalanches beginning on SE slopes in the morning and moving to S and W aspects through the day.
The current snowpack structure of dense mid-pack overlying as much as 80cm of weak facets is a recipe for full depth avalanches. Triggering from shallow snowpack areas is a particular concern.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">High daytime temperatures and strong solar radiation may result in natural loose wet avalanches at all elevations. Avoid sun exposed slopes if the snow is moist or wet.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_7D940460">Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of buried crusts and solar radiation may make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.</span><span class="s_AA239
On Monday, heavy storm loading was noted in areas east of divide (and south of the Crowsnest Hwy). Although warming has promoted strengthening within the new snow, I'd remain cautious in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">High daytime temperatures and strong solar radiation may result in natural loose wet avalanches at all elevations. Avoid sun exposed slopes if the snow is moist or wet.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_7D940460">Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the mid and upper snowpack. Avalanches at these interfaces would be surprisingly large and destructive.
Forecast high freezing levels, very warm daytime temperatures, and strong solar radiation are expected to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls in motion may release deeply buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">High daytime temperatures and strong solar radiation may result in natural loose wet avalanches at all elevations. Avoid sun exposed slopes if the snow is moist or wet.
Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.
Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack.
Cornices may release naturally during periods of strong solar radiation and very warm daytime temperatures.
High daytime temperatures and strong solar radiation may result in natural loose wet avalanches at all elevations. Avoid sun exposed slopes if the snow is moist or wet.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.  Rising freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. The combination of buried crusts and solar radiation will make conditions extra touchy on sun-exposed slopes.
Avalanche danger will increase on steep rocky solar aspects
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.  Rising freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Expect the loose wet problem to accelerate when the sun comes out and depending on what kind of freeze materializes overnight.
North and east aspects at treeline and alpine will continue to be suspect with the recent warming. Avoid big avalanche path runouts and give the big terrain a miss until a substantial cool down happens.
This is a time when the snowpack has taken a great deal of heat and if temperatures and/or solar impact hits the steeper slopes, the heat in the snowpack will likely induce large destructive avalanches.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very high freezing levels may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
There is concern that buried weak layers may wake-up with the warming this week, especially in the northern half of the region. Pros are tracking a crust down 40cm and a facet layer down 120cm.&nbsp; Very large avalanche may be possible in isolated areas.
Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. Plan your route so you are off steep slopes before the snowpack heats up.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Intense spring sun and rising temperatures could reactivate buried persistent weaknesses in the mid and upper snowpack. Avalanches at these interfaces could be surprisingly large, so watch your overhead hazard and avoid slopes threatened by cornices.
Warming will promote pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. Multiple crust layers exist on solar aspects making destructive wet slab avalanches a concern as well.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. Loose wet avalanches may be surprisingly large in areas east of the divide where recent storm totals were the greatest.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations throughout the forecast period. Plan your route so you are off steep slopes before the snowpack heats up.
Travel on solar aspects early in the day before the surface crust breaks down.
The current snowpack structure of dense mid-pack overlying as much as 80cm of weak facets is a recipe for full depth avalanches. Triggering from shallow snowpack areas is a particular concern.&nbsp; Warm temps also seem to awakening these basal layers.
Loose wet slides are occurring on steeper solar aspects.&nbsp; A loose wet slide may grow to a size big enough to trigger a slab on the underlying slopes.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Where old storm snow overlies a buried crust, wet slab avalanches may be possible.
Plan your route so you are off steep slopes before the snowpack heats up.
Deeply buried weak layers which have been dormant recently are expected to wake up this week with the substantial warming and sun exposure. Very large avalanches are expected this week.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and could trigger large avalanches on slopes below.
Persistent slabs may wake up with the prolonged warming, or be triggered by cornice fall.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large overhanging cornices threaten to trigger avalanches on slopes below.
Watch for pushy loose wet avalanches at all elevations. Plan your route so you are off steep slopes before the snowpack heats up.
Large cornices are expected to get weak with warming and sun exposure, and natural cornice releases are possible in the afternoon. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
There is concern that buried weak layers may wake-up with the warming this week, especially in the northern half of the region. Pros are tracking a crust down 40cm and a facet layer down 120cm.  Very large avalanche may be possible in isolated areas.
Loose wet avalanches may be surprisingly large in areas east of the divide where recent storm totals were the greatest.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes and will become increasingly touchy with solar radiation. A cornice fall could be the large trigger required to awaken destructive buried weak layers.
Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.
Travel on solar aspects early in the day before the surface crust breaks down.
The heat being pushed into the snowpack is waking up the deep basal layers triggerring some larger avalanches that are failing at the ground.
All aspects and elevations except pure north aspects above 2400m.
Loose wet avalanches are possible on solar aspects if the sun pokes out during the day, especially if there is a bit of fresh snow sitting on a crust on Saturday morning.
Deep persistent weaknesses became active during the warm period and are now expected to go inactive with the cooling. However, it may take a couple days for the snowpack to fully lock up these old layers. A cornice trigger remains my primary concern.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible on all steep slopes, especially those getting direct sun.
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to wake-up persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3D0464D1">Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures are very likely to result in natural cornice falls. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued warm and sunny weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to “wake-up” persistent weak layers buried in the snowpack. Rapid warming of the winter snowpack can result in deeply buried weak layers propagating very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Persistent slabs may wake up with the prolonged warming, or be triggered by cornice fall.
Loose wet avalanches are likely on any steep terrain when the temperatures are high.
="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.</span><span class="s_AA239
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is possible on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Deep persistent weaknesses became active during the warm period and are now expected to go inactive with the cooling. However, it may take a couple days for the snowpack to fully lock up these old layers. A cornice trigger remains my primary concern.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Loose wet sluffing is possible on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
There is concern that buried weak layers may wake-up with the warming this week, especially in the northern half of the region. Pros are tracking a facet layer down over 1m.&nbsp; Very large avalanche may be possible in isolated areas.
An increase in cloud cover today accompanied by a gradual lowering of the freezing level should keep the loose instabilities at bay for most of the day.&nbsp; If high cloud cover persists watch for greenhouse effect on north aspects above 2000m.
A few deep full depth avalanches were observed on saturday on all aspects and at treeline and in the alpine.
Widespread loose wet slides on all aspects and all elevations up to sz 1.5
Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Persistent slabs may wake up with the prolonged warming, or be triggered by cornice fall.</span><span class="s_3D046
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.</span><span class="s_1681A555">
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely on all steep slopes, especially those getting baked by the sun. Wet slabs are possible too.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">As temperatures drop and cloudy skies develop, loose wet avalanches will become less likely. If the sun makes an appearance on Sunday, use extra caution in sun-exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
There is concern that buried weak layers may wake-up with the warming this week, especially in the northern half of the region. Pros are tracking a facet layer down over 1m.&nbsp; Very large avalanche may be possible in isolated areas.
Lingering cornices are not expected to fail naturally once the temperature drops but may remain reactive to human-triggering. Use extra caution around cornices until the region sees substantial cooling and refreeze.
As temperatures drop and cloudy skies develop, loose wet avalanches will become less likely. If the sun makes an appearance on Sunday, use extra caution in sun-exposed terrain.
Deep persistent weaknesses became active during the warm period and are now expected to go inactive with the cooling. However, it may take a couple days for the snowpack to fully lock up these old layers. A cornice trigger remains my primary concern.
Deep persistent weaknesses became active during the warm period and are now expected to go inactive with the cooling. However, it may take a couple days for the snowpack to fully lock up these old layers. A cornice trigger remains my primary concern.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
="s_3FE45715">Continued warm weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to wake-up deeply buried persistent weak layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches which have the potential to run full path.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to wake-up deeply buried persistent weak layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches which have the potential to run full path.</span><span class="s_AA239
Continued high freezing levels and warm daytime temperatures Sunday are very likely to result in natural cornice failure. Large cornice falls may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and very warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
Continued warm weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to wake-up deeply buried persistent weak layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches which have the potential to run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Continued high freezing levels and warm temperatures are expected on Sunday, which means that natural cornice failure remains a serious problem. Large cornice fall may trigger buried weak layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Forecast high freezing levels and warm daytime temperatures may break down surface crusts early and result in loose wet avalanches from steep solar aspects. Wet slab avalanches are possible if loose snow propagates on a buried crust.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Continued warm weather may add enough heat to the snowpack to wake-up deeply buried persistent weak layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches which have the potential to run full path.</span><span class="s_AA239
Good crust recovery overnight.  Solar induced instabilities are expected to be less widespread today.  Be aware of possible greenhouse conditions this afternoon.
The heat being pushed into the snowpack is waking up the deep basal layers triggering larger avalanches that are failing at the ground.&nbsp; The snowpack is in its most stable state early in the morning when its frozen the decreases throughout the day.
Loose wet slides are running far, some slides are triggering slabs on underlying slopes.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Prolonged warming has reawakened deeply buried weak layers, as well as causing glide slabs to release at the ground. The result is some surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Prolonged warming may cause deeply buried persistent weak layers to wake up, causing very large avalanches. Glide slabs are also possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Up to 20 cm of snow is expected at upper elevations Monday which may fall on surface hoar on high elevation north facing terrain. Strong winds first out of the southwest switching to northwest in the afternoon will add to the complexity.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Cooling temperatures Monday should put the lid on the persistent slab problem for the day, but there may still may be isolated natural failures from extreme terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue.  You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Cooling temperatures Monday should put the lid on the persistent slab problem for the day, but there may still may be isolated natural failures from extreme terrain.
Up to 10 cm of snow is expected at upper elevations Monday with strong winds first out of the southwest switching to northwest in the afternoon. The new snow should bond well to the old slop, but wind slabs could be problematic at upper elevations.
Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
Cooling temperatures Monday should put the lid on the persistent slab problem for the day, but there may still may be isolated natural failures from extreme terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 20 cm of snow is expected at upper elevations Monday which may fall on surface hoar on high elevation north facing terrain. Strong winds first out of the southwest switching to northwest in the afternoon will add to the complexity.
="s_3FE45715">Monday is expected to dawn warm, and then cool throughout the day, so cornice failure remains an issue. You should feel scared if you have to travel below one of these, even if it's hundreds of feet above you.
="s_3FE45715">Cooling temperatures Monday should put the lid on the persistent slab problem for the day, but there may still may be isolated natural failures from extreme terrain.
New snow and variable winds may build new storm slabs.
Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could wake up a persistent weak layer and trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Rain on snow may lead to loose wet avalanches, especially at low elevations.
Rain may initially weaken surface snow layers and lead to loose wet avalanches in steep terrain.
New snow and wind may create storm slabs at high elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Light to locally moderate snowfall and strong winds will form dense new storm slabs which will be most reactive in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain. If the sun comes out, loose wet avalanches will become a concern on sun-exposed slopes</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to locally heavy snowfall and strong winds will form dense new storm slabs which will be most reactive in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out, loose wet avalanches will become a concern on sun-exposed slopes</span><span class="s_AA239
Stormy weather will encourage new cornice growth, and newly formed cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
="s_3FE45715">Wind speeds and snowfall amounts are uncertain for Monday. I'd be on the look-out for developing wind slabs, especially in wind-loaded terrain. If the sun comes out, loose wet avalanches will be a concern on sun-exposed slopes
Wind speeds and snowfall amounts are uncertain for Monday. I'd be on the look-out for developing storm slabs, especially in wind-loaded terrain. If the sun comes out, loose wet avalanches will be a concern on sun-exposed slopes
The freeze overnight will likely provide for decent recovery and strong crust development thus improving the strength of the snowpack.&nbsp; Having said this, any solar radiation will quickly deteriorate the snowpack stability and hazard.
A bit of fresh snow and a chance of sunny breaks could lead to renewed loose wet activity on sun-exposed slopes.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Brief and slight cooling on Tuesday could make buried persistent weaknesses less sensitive to triggering, but keep this problem on your radar for later in the week when the heat and sun return.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Brief and slight cooling on Tuesday could make this problem less sensitive to triggering, but keep this on your radar for later in the week when the heat and sun return.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all.
Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth.
Brief and slight cooling on Tuesday could make this problem less sensitive to triggering, but keep this on your radar for later in the week when the heat and sun return.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds on Monday could combine to build fresh and touchy wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out at all. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cooler temperatures and more cloud might make cornices less likely to fail naturally, but I would still give droopy overhanging cornices a wide berth. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Brief and slight cooling on Tuesday could make this problem less sensitive to triggering, but keep this on your radar for later in the week when the heat and sun return.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast snowfall amounts are highly variable for Tuesday, although some areas may get up to 15cm of new snow. Strong to extreme southwest winds will shift the new snow into fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
Forecast snowfall amounts are highly variable for Tuesday, although some areas may get up to 15cm of new snow. Strong to extreme southwest winds will shift the new snow into fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine.
New snow and wind will encourage ongoing cornice growth, and fresh cornice tabs will be weak. If the sun makes an appearance, larger more destructive cornice falls will be possible.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
Prolonged warming has reawakened deeply buried weak layers, as well as causing glide slabs to release at the ground. The result has been some surprisingly large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> With limited overnight freezing and a moisture-laden snowpack, loose wet avalanches are likely, especially on any slopes in direct sun.</span><span class="s_AA239
Heavy storm loading on Tuesday will form deep and dense storm slabs which should be most reactive in high elevation lee terrain. In addition to creating potent new storm slabs, the mix of rain and snow will test deeper more destructive layers.
Rain at lower elevations should promote ongoing loose wet avalanches in steep terrain. Destructive wet slab avalanches are also possible, especially in areas where rain-soaked snow overlies a hard crust.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm loading on Tuesday will form deep and dense storm slabs which should be most reactive in high elevation lee terrain. In addition to creating potent new storm slabs, the mix of rain and snow will test deeper more destructive layers.
="s_3FE45715">Rain at lower elevations should promote ongoing loose wet avalanches in steep terrain. Destructive wet slab avalanches are also possible, especially in areas where rain-soaked snow overlies a hard crust.
New storm slabs are expected to form this week. These slabs will sit on a crust which may increase the likelihood of triggering and slab reactivity. Slabs will initially form in wind loaded areas on Tuesday and may be widespread by Thursday.
Sluffing is expected on steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong. Rainfall at lower elevations during the storms may also result in sluffing from steep features.
Snow may have been shifted by strong winds into wind slabs at high elevations.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
If the sun peeks out, loose wet avalanches are possible on steep, sunny terrain.
="s_17AE1194">Prolonged warming has reawakened deeply buried weak layers, as well as causing glide slabs to release at the ground. The result has been some surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_17AE1194">Large fragile cornices threaten many slopes. A cornice fall could trigger a large avalanche on the slope below.
="s_3FE45715">With limited overnight freezing and a moisture-laden snowpack, loose wet avalanches are likely, especially on any slopes in direct sun.
="s_3FE45715">With limited overnight freezing and a moisture-laden snowpack, loose wet avalanches may occur, especially on any slopes in direct sun.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The chance of slabs failing on buried persistent weaknesses will be on the rise this week. Extra caution is necessary if the snow becomes wet and slushy.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.&nbsp;
The chance of slabs failing on buried persistent weaknesses will be on the rise this week. Extra caution is necessary if the snow becomes wet and slushy.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong westerly winds have combined to build fresh wind slabs in exposed leeward terrain. Expect any new snow to sluff off easily if the sun pokes out in the afternoon.   </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The chance of slabs failing on buried persistent weaknesses will be on the rise this week. Extra caution is necessary if the snow becomes wet and slushy.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices are large and weak and could pop off naturally as temperatures rise and the sunshine returns.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The chance of slabs failing on buried persistent weaknesses will be on the rise this week. Extra caution is necessary if the snow becomes wet and slushy.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Rising freezing levels on Wednesday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep sun-exposed terrain. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to gain strength relatively quickly. I'd still approach high elevation leeward slopes with caution as human triggering is still possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rising freezing levels on Wednesday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep sun-exposed terrain. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to gain strength relatively quickly. I'd still approach high elevation leeward slopes with caution as human triggering is still possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Rapid warming commonly awakens dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds have formed dense storm slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Although they may have gained some strength, they have the potential for wide propagations and may remain sensitive to human triggering.
As temperatures rise on Wednesday, loose wet avalanches should be on your radar. If the sun makes an appearance, they will become very likely.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snowfall and extreme winds have formed dense storm slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Although they may have gained some strength, they have the potential for wide propagations and may remain sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">As temperatures rise on Wednesday, loose wet avalanches should be on your radar. If the sun makes an appearance, they will become very likely.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715"> This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Rapid warming commonly awakens dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
Fresh wind slabs will become very touchy with solar radiation.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
Warm temperatures with little or no overnight freeze will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially on slopes in direct sun.
Loose wet slides will be occurring as temperatures warm up on all aspects. South aspects will be the most likely areas to be concerned about. Some loose wet slides may pull out slabs on underlying slopes.
Solar radiation is triggerring some deeper slabs failing at ground and running to the end of their normal runouts.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Rapid warming commonly awakens dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
Fresh snow followed by rapid warming and strong spring sunshine are a perfect recipe for a fairly widespread loose wet avalanche cycle.
Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.&nbsp;
Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Rapid warming commonly awakens dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh snow followed by rapid warming and strong spring sunshine are a perfect recipe for a fairly widespread loose wet avalanche cycle.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rapid warming and strong spring sunshine are a perfect recipe for loose wet avalanche activity in steep terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh snow followed by rapid warming and strong spring sunshine are a perfect recipe for a fairly widespread loose wet avalanche cycle.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Wind slabs become more reactive when heated by the sun for the first time.
This time of year the strength of cornices deteriorates rapidly with solar radiation.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
="s_3FE45715">Rising freezing levels on Thursday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep terrain when new snow is exposed to direct solar radiation for the first time. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
="s_3FE45715">Rising freezing levels on Thursday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep terrain when new snow is exposed to direct solar radiation for the first time. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail.
Rising freezing levels on Thursday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep sun-exposed terrain. Loose wet avalanches can entrain mass quickly and run long distances. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">In high elevation lee terrain hard storm slabs may remain reactive to light loads with the potential for wide propagations. In areas more affected by heat and sun, the new snow may react as a wet slab.
Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Rising freezing levels on Thursday will promote loose wet avalanche activity, especially in steep sun-exposed terrain. Loose wet avalanches can entrain mass quickly and run long distances. Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">In high elevation lee terrain hard storm slabs may remain reactive to light loads with the potential for wide propagations. In areas more affected by heat and sun, the new snow may react as a wet slab.
="s_3FE45715">Some cornices are the size of a bus. As temperatures rise and sunny weather makes a come-back, these monsters will become more likely to fail. A large cornice fall may be the trigger required to initiate destructive persistent slab avalanches.
The temperature increase will weaken the overlying layers. Expect the problem to ramp up as the daytime heating increases. Wet slabs may be encountered as well.
These will start to become a problem as soon as the sun hits the slopes, or the temperatures rise.
Watch for loose wet sluffing in steep sun-exposed terrain during the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day thanks to soaring temperatures and strong sunshine.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Watch for loose wet sluffing in steep sun-exposed terrain during the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Watch for loose wet sluffing in steep sun-exposed terrain during the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh snow followed by rapid warming and strong spring sunshine are a perfect recipe for a fairly widespread loose wet avalanche cycle.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
Natural sluffing is possible during periods of rainfall or if the sun makes an appearance. Skier triggering is possible on steep slopes where wet snow overlies a crust.
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
New snow and strong winds on Friday may build thin new wind slabs. Old wind slabs may also still be lingering and reactive to human-triggering.
Lingering cornices are expected to be weak and may be easily human-triggered. Natural cornice release may occur during storm loading. They can be destructive by themselves, and could become the trigger for a large slab avalanche on the slope below.
Natural sluffing is possible during periods of rainfall or if the sun makes an appearance. Skier triggering is possible on steep slopes where wet snow overlies a crust.
Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Avoid steep slopes with an isothermal snowpack during the heat of the day.  </span><span class="s_AA239
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Avoid steep slopes with an isothermal snowpack during the heat of the day. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Changes can be rapid, sometimes significant change is possible in a matter of minutes, certainly within an hour or two.
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing, and wet slabs could also be possible.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses creating a destructive wet slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent snow is likely to have been shifted into wind slabs on various aspects. These may be lurking behind ridges, ribs and other terrain breaks. Cornice fall can also trigger wind slabs on slopes below.
If the sun comes out this weekend, choose terrain that is not getting sun-baked.
Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses creating a destructive wet slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger lurking deep weaknesses creating a destructive wet slab.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Loose wet sluffs are possible if the sun appears in the afternoon. Strong northwesterly winds could also create isolated pockets of wind slab near ridge tops. 
Slight cooling and a bit of cloud should reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls; however, I would continue to tread cautiously around large overhanging beasts.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_7D940460">Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_7D940460"> Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing, and wet slabs could also be possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Very warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing, and wet slabs could also be possible.
Large cornices may become weak with afternoon warming and sun exposure. They can be destructive by themselves, and may also become the trigger for a slab avalanche on the slope below.
There is concern that a buried weak layer may wake-up with the warming this weekend in the northern half of the region. Very large avalanche may be possible in isolated areas.
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Warm conditions may increase the size and run length of natural sluffing, and wet slabs could also be possible.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to settle and gain strength with the warm conditions but for the short term I'd remain extra cautious of steep, wind-loaded pockets in the high alpine.
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes with sunshine or warm afternoon temperatures. Increased warmth may increase the size and length; wet slabs are also possible.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes with sunshine or warm afternoon temperatures. Increased warmth may increase the size and length; wet slabs are also possible.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears.  </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Intense solar radiation, a heavy wet surface sluff, or a cornice fall could be enough to trigger a wet destructive slab failing on lurking deep weaknesses.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices could fail easily during the day when temperatures soar and the sun reappears. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze. 
Ongoing sunny weather and warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight refreeze. 
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet activity should continue, particularly on solar aspects during the day.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
Ongoing sunny weather and warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Ongoing sunny weather and warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Natural cornice falls continue to be a concern during periods of strong solar and high freezing levels.
Loose wet avalanche activity may continue on slopes that are exposed to strong solar radiation. Below treeline all aspects are suspect during periods of high freezing levels, the likelihood will increase if we get some rain.
The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.
Loose wet sluffing is likely on sun exposed slopes with sunshine or warm afternoon temperatures. The intensity of the sun and warmth directly effects he size and length; wet slabs are also possible, especially at lower elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet sluffing is possible on sun exposed slopes with sunshine or warm afternoon temperatures. The intensity of the sun and warmth directly effects he size and length; wet slabs are also possible, especially at lower elevations.</span><span class="s_AA239
If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Ongoing sunny weather and warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Ongoing sunny weather and warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls continue to be a concern during periods of strong solar and high freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity may continue on slopes that are exposed to strong solar radiation. Below treeline all aspects are suspect during periods of high freezing levels, the likelihood will increase if we get some rain.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Increased caution in shallow snowpack areas with daytime heating.
Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Rapid warm ups can awaken dormant weak layers deep in the snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity may continue on slopes that are exposed to strong solar radiation. Below treeline all aspects are suspect during periods of high freezing levels, the likelihood will increase if we get some rain.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls continue to be a concern during periods of strong solar and high freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity may continue on slopes that are exposed to strong solar radiation. Below treeline all aspects are suspect during periods of high freezing levels, the likelihood will increase if we get some rain.
="s_17AE1194">The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity may continue on slopes that are exposed to strong solar radiation. Below treeline all aspects are suspect during periods of high freezing levels, the likelihood will increase if we get some rain.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Natural cornice falls continue to be a concern during periods of strong solar and high freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">The potential exists for large and destructive wet slabs when the sun is strong and temperatures are high, especially if there was little or no overnight refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of natural cornice falls will drop as the cloud cover increases and the freezing levels drop.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wet slab avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Cornices have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Wet sluffing is expected when the sunshine returns on Wednesday.&nbsp; The new snow overlies a crust which may increase the reactivity and run distance of these sluffs.&nbsp;
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of natural cornice falls will drop as the cloud cover increases and the freezing levels drop.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wet slab avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
ont-weight: normal;font-size: 13.3333333333333px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of natural cornice falls will drop as the cloud cover increases and the freezing levels drop.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wet slab avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
ont-weight: normal;font-size: 13.3333333333333px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wet slab avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of natural cornice falls will drop as the cloud cover increases and the freezing levels drop.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wet slab avalanche activity is expected to decrease with forecast cloud cover and descending freezing levels. Watch for slopes that do not re-freeze overnight.</span><span class="s_AA239
Loose wet sluffing is possible on steep slopes during periods of rain. Wet slabs are also possible, especially at lower elevations.
Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface crust.
Forecast cloud, light snow, and cooler temperatures may reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface crust.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast cloud, light snow, and cooler temperatures may reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
Forecast cooler temperatures and cloud cover should reduce the likelihood of loose wet avalanches. Lower elevations may be reactive during the heat of the day.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on steep slopes when the sun is out. The recent snowfall will be sliding on a firm crust which will likely increase the distance sluffs can travel.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface crust.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast cloud, light snow, and cooler temperatures may reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast cooler temperatures and cloud cover should reduce the likelihood of loose wet avalanches. Lower elevations may be reactive during the heat of the day.
New snow and wind is adding weight to the large and looming cornices in the alpine.
When the new snow in the alpine is warmed by the sun for the first time natural loose wet avalanches will be soon to follow.
Loose wet sluffing is expected on steep slopes when the sun is out. The recent snowfall will be sliding on a firm crust which will likely increase the distance sluffs can travel.
New snowfall and strong southerly winds likely formed thin new wind slabs in the alpine on Tuesday. These slabs will overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Forecast cloud, light snow, and cooler temperatures may reduce the likelihood of natural cornice falls.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop new wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. New wind slabs may not bond well to the old surface crust.</span><span class="s_AA239
Cornices have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
When the new snow in the alpine is warmed by the sun for the first time natural loose wet avalanches will be soon to follow.
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may be easy to trigger when they are exposed to strong solar radiation. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to the old surface crust.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may be easy to trigger when they are exposed to strong solar radiation. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to the old surface crust.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may be easy to trigger when they are exposed to strong solar radiation. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to the old surface crust.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs may be easy to trigger when they are exposed to strong solar radiation. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to the old surface crust.
Loose wet sluffing should be expected on steep slopes when the sun is out. The recent snowfall will be sliding on a firm crust which will likely increase the distance sluffs can travel.
Loose wet sluffing should be expected on steep slopes when the sun is out. The recent snowfall will be sliding on a firm crust which will likely increase the distance sluffs can travel.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human-triggering in leeward alpine terrain. These slabs likely overlie a firm melt-freeze crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
ont-weight: normal;font-size: 13.3333333333333px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
ont-weight: normal;font-size: 13.3333333333333px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
wet moist surface instabilities may slide easily on the underlying crust
="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_17AE1194">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">If the sun comes out, it won’t take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent wind slabs may continue to be reactive to human triggers. If the sun comes out, these wind slabs may release naturally where they are sitting on a hard crust.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_17AE1194">If the sun comes out, it won’t take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.</span><span class="s_AA239
Recent wind slabs may continue to be human triggered on sheltered north aspects in the high alpine. If the sun comes out, wind slabs may release naturally where they are not well bonded to the old crust.
="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_17AE1194">Loose wet avalanche activity is expected to increase with exposure to strong solar radiation and climbing freezing levels.
="s_17AE1194">If the sun comes out, it wont take long for solar aspects to heat up and result in natural cornice falls.
New storm snow combined with strong southwest winds are expected to generate fresh storm slabs Friday. These storm slabs rest on a crust in many locations which will likely make them quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.
Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures could lead to destructive wet slabs, especially if there is little or no overnight surface refreeze.</span><span class="s_AA239
tyle: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 13px;color: #000000; } 
</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Solar radiation in the spring can rapidly change the hazard from low to high. Plan ahead and monitor the effect of solar radiation carefully.</span><span class="s_AA239
Caution on solar aspects if the sun makes any expended appearances today, particularly if there is any greenhouse effect.
Sluffing is possible on steep sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.  Loose dry sluffing is also possible during stormy conditions on Monday.
Wind slabs are expected to form once a storm reaches the region on Sunday. New snow with strong southerly wind will load leeward features. This snow will be overlying a crust which may increase the slab reactivity and likelihood of triggering.
New storm snow combined with strong southwest wind is expected to continue to generate fresh storm slabs Saturday. These storm slabs rest on a crust in many locations which will likely make them quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast sunny skies and high freezing levels may rapidly weaken the surface snow on solar aspects. Shaded aspects in the alpine may warm up enough to release as loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong solar radiation and high freezing levels will be another test for remaining cornices in the alpine and at treeline. Avoid travelling beneath corniced ridges.
="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of wet slab avalanches will increase over the next few days due to forecast high freezing levels and strong solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast sunny skies and high freezing levels may rapidly weaken the surface snow on solar aspects. Shaded aspects in the alpine may warm up enough to release as loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong solar radiation and high freezing levels will be another test for remaining cornices in the alpine and at treeline. Avoid travelling beneath corniced ridges.
="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of wet slab avalanches will increase over the next few days due to forecast high freezing levels and strong solar radiation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast sunny skies and high freezing levels may rapidly weaken the surface snow on solar aspects. Shaded aspects in the alpine may warm up enough to release as loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong solar radiation and high freezing levels will be another test for remaining cornices in the alpine and at treeline. Avoid travelling beneath corniced ridges.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of wet slab avalanches will increase over the next few days due to forecast high freezing levels and strong solar radiation.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Forecast sunny skies and high freezing levels may rapidly weaken the surface snow on solar aspects. Shaded aspects in the alpine may warm up enough to release as loose wet avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of wet slab avalanches will increase over the next few days due to forecast high freezing levels and strong solar radiation.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Forecast sunny skies and high freezing levels may rapidly weaken the surface snow on solar aspects. Shaded aspects in the alpine may warm up enough to release as loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong solar radiation and high freezing levels will be another test for remaining cornices in the alpine and at treeline. Avoid travelling beneath corniced ridges.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The likelihood of wet slab avalanches will increase over the next few days due to forecast high freezing levels and strong solar radiation.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rising temperatures and periods of direct sunshine on Saturday will likely initiate a fresh round of loose wet activity.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rapidly warming temperatures and little to no overnight recovery this weekend will increase the potential for deep wet slab release.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rising temperatures and periods of direct sunshine on Saturday will likely initiate a fresh round of loose wet activity.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Rapidly warming temperatures and little to no overnight recovery this weekend will increase the potential for deep wet slab release.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
Rising temperatures and periods of direct sunshine on Saturday will likely initiate a fresh round of loose wet activity as the storm snow from earlier this week looses cohesion.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
Rapidly warming temperatures and little to no overnight recovery this weekend will increase the potential for deep wet slab release.
="s_3FE45715">Rising temperatures and periods of direct sunshine on Saturday will likely initiate a fresh round of loose wet activity as the storm snow from earlier this week looses cohesion.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is shining, cornices present a significant hazard. Even if they don't trigger a slab avalanche when they fall onto a slope, they have a nasty habit of running surprisingly long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Rapidly warming temperatures and little to no overnight recovery this weekend will increase the potential for deep wet slab release.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine areas and exposed Treeline features. Human triggering is possible in steep and/or unsupported terrain.
Watch for wind slabs at higher elevations and immediately below ridge crests. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected snow.
30-50 cm of new snow with extreme winds will form very touchy storm slabs.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-80 cm deep throughout the region, and will likely become reactive under the load of the new snow.
Watch for wind slabs at higher elevations and immediately below ridge crests. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected snow.
Strong winds will form wind slabs in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
Watch for new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected snow.
1681A555">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine.
Storm slabs will build and likely be reactive during this next storm. Strong SW winds will load lee slopes and terrain features.
The early November crust is now buried between 30-200 cm deep. The bond between the crust and the storm slab from last week is variable. Avoid convex slopes where the storm slab may be able to propagate wide and deep fractures above the crust.
Wind slabs remain a problem to be managed with careful routefinding and continuous observation. Forecast snow and wind will cause wind slabs to grow larger and more reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine.
While existing storm slabs are quickly strengthening, forecast snow and wind from an incoming storm will create a fresh storm slab avalanche problem at higher elevations.
1681A555">Strong winds and light snow may create fresh wind slabs in the alpine.
1681A555">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine.
Windslab distribution is changing as the winds move snow. Expect slabs in gullies and cross loaded areas to have become thicker and likely stiffer.
Strong winds will form wind slabs in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
1681A555">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine and open treeline areas. Safe travel techniques and conservative decision making will be essential this weekend.
New snow accompanied by strong winds are building fresh storm slabs at upper elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds are building fresh storm slabs at upper elevations. </span><span class="s_AA239
Watch for wind slabs at higher elevations and immediately below ridge crests. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow and strong winds are causing wind slabs to grow larger and more reactive. Wind slabs may overlie a weak layer in the upper snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
Touchy storm slabs continue to build with new snow and strong winds.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-100 cm deep throughout the region, and will likely become reactive under the load of the new snow.
1681A555">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine and open treeline areas. Safe travel techniques and conservative decision making will be essential this weekend.
1681A555">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine and open treeline areas. Safe travel techniques and conservative decision making will be essential this weekend.
1681A555">This layer may become active as facets form on the crust and the snow load increases. Smaller avalanches may &quot;step-down&quot; to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow will create fresh storm slabs that will be especially reactive in the alpine and open treeline areas. Safe travel techniques and conservative decision making will be essential this weekend.
="s_3FE45715">This layer may become active as facets form on the crust and the snow load increases. Smaller avalanches may &quot;step-down&quot; to this layer.
New snow has created a fresh storm slab avalanche problem at higher elevations. Storm slab danger will increase with the depth and variable loading of new snow.
Storm slabs are growing larger and more reactive with new snow. Strong southwest winds have loaded lee slopes and terrain features.
The mid-November crust is now buried up to 200 cm deep. Storm loading may allow this layer to react where the snowpack is thin or variable. A large avalanche within the storm slab may also provide enough of a trigger to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering. Slabs are thickest and most reactive in wind loaded features. In some areas, storm slabs may sit over a layer of small surface hoar which will increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The mid-November crust is typically down 60-120cm. This appears to be a very isolated problem at the moment but could have major consequences if triggered. The biggest concerns are smaller avalanches stepping down or triggering from a thin area.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering. Slabs are thickest and most reactive in wind loaded features. In some areas, storm slabs may sit over a layer of small surface hoar which will increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The mid-November crust is typically down 80-150cm. This appears to be a very isolated problem at the moment but could have major consequences if triggered. The biggest concerns are smaller avalanches stepping down or triggering from a thin area.
New storm slabs will be building throughout the day on Sunday with the new snow and forecasted westerly winds.
Watch for wind slabs at higher elevations and immediately below ridge crests. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected and potentially unstable snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering. Slabs are thickest and most reactive in wind loaded features. </span><span class="s_1681A
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Not much is known about this layer in the Cariboos but it is a concern in the North Columbia.&nbsp; It is most likely a low probability, high consequence problem. The biggest concerns are smaller avalanches stepping down or triggering from a thin area.</span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">In deeper parts of the region, new storm slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering. Slabs are thickest and most reactive in wind loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow forecast for Saturday night will add to an ongoing storm slab problem. High alpine terrain will likely be wind-affected, so the best and safest riding may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and new snow forecast for Saturday night will add to an ongoing wind slab problem. I expect high alpine terrain to get blasted by the wind, so the best and safest skiing may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
New snow has created a fresh storm slab avalanche problem at higher elevations. Storm slabs are expected to be deepest and most reactive in high elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
Strong winds and new snow forecast for Saturday night will add to an ongoing wind slab problem. I expect high alpine terrain to get blasted by the wind, so the best and safest skiing may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds are building fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
Touchy storm slabs still exist especially on leeward slopes that see more loading from the winds.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-100 cm deep throughout the region, and will likely become reactive under the load of the new snow.
These buried wind slabs are present in the alpine and treeline.
Recent storm snow is either loose or has become effected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded features. In some areas, storm slabs may sit over a layer of small surface hoar which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Watch for wind slabs at higher elevations and immediately below ridge crests. Cracking and whumphing are indicators of wind affected and potentially unstable snow.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded features. In some areas, storm slabs may sit over a layer of small surface hoar which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Lingering storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded features. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong southwest winds have formed reactive wind slabs in leeward features. In some parts of the region that saw larger snowfall amounts, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds are building fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs have continued to grow with another 10-20 cm of new snow on Saturday night. High alpine terrain will likely be wind-affected, so the best and safest riding may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are very likely in the Coquihalla and other areas that received heavy snowfall on Saturday night. Strong winds blasted the alpine throughout the region, forming thicker storm slabs on wind-loaded features.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
New snow will create fresh storm slabs at higher elevations. Storm slabs are expected to be thickest and most reactive in steep wind-exposed terrain.
Touchy storm slabs still exist especially on leeward slopes that see more loading from the winds.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-100 cm deep throughout the region, and reportedly became reactive during the storm.
Strong to extreme winds over the past few days has formed extensive wind slabs at higher elevations. The best and safest riding may be in lower-elevation, sheltered terrain.
These buried wind slabs are present in the alpine and treeline and are found about 40cm below the surface..
Some wind effect might be found on all aspects near ridgetop.
20-35 cm of new storm snow fell over the weekend building fresh storm slabs at upper elevations. The new snow has buried old wind slabs that may be touchy to rider triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds have formed fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
Storm slabs still exist especially on leeward slopes that see more loading from the winds.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-100 cm deep throughout the region, and are currently reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are most likely on wind-loaded features and in parts of the region that received the heaviest snowfall over the weekend. In the Duffey area, storm slabs sit above buried surface hoar and have the potential for wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
30-45 cm of new snow has created very touchy storm slabs. Storm slabs will be most reactive in steep terrain and on leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
Buried wind slabs are present in the alpine and treeline and are found 40 to 60cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
Persistent weak layers with surface hoar, facets, and crust are buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, the surface hoar interface is currently reactive to human triggers.
Switching winds from the northeast may form new wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Watch for reverse loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
40-60 cm of recent storm snow sits above a widespread rain crust and is expected to be touchy to human triggers. Storm slabs will be extra thick and reactive on leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accompanied by strong winds have formed fresh and reactive storm slabs at upper elevations. Watch leeward slopes or terrain features that show signs of wind effect, like cracking and whumpfing below your feet.
Strong winds over the weekend formed variable surface conditions at high elevations, including hard wind slabs on lee features. With a recent shift to northerly winds, wind slabs are possible on any aspect.
20-35 cm of new storm snow fell Sunday/ Monday accompanied with strong winds. New wind slabs may be touchy to rider triggers. Changing wind directions may also reverse load opposite slopes and catch you by surprise.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features. Watch for pockets of windslab in the lee of alpine features and in the entrances to chutes immediately below ridgelines.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgetops and in places where surface hoar may be preserved. Wind slabs may exist on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
A persistent weak layer mostly comprising of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and is currently reactive to human triggers.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs from the weekend may still be reactive to human triggering in leeward and cross-loaded features. Wind slabs are possible on any aspect with winds recently shifting to the north.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds during and after the storm have developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
40-60 cm of recent storm snow sits above a widespread rain crust and is expected to be reactive to human triggers. The storm slab will become extra touchy when new snow arrives Thursday night into Friday.
Wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain, as winds have shifted from the southwest to the northeast over the past few days.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds during and after the storm have developed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Buried wind slabs may be present in the alpine and isolated areas treeline and are found 40 to 60cm below the surface.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop pockets of fresh wind slab on southerly aspects. Older stiff wind slab may be found on northerly aspects.
Storm slabs will build throughout the day with heavy snowfall and wind expected to start Thursday night. Very touchy storm slabs can be expected during periods of rapid loading.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline.
Wind slabs will become more reactive on Friday as the incoming storm brings strong winds and new snow.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
A persistent weak layer mostly comprising of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and is currently reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Increasing wind speeds and light flurries will continue to develop wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs are possible on any aspect, as winds have shifted from the south to the north.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop as the winds continue to shift and a few more cm of new snow is forecast.
Fresh storm slabs will build throughout the weekend. Storm snow is falling on weak and unsettled snow, which will make the storm slabs very reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop pockets of fresh wind slab on southerly aspects. Older stiff wind slab may be found on northerly aspects.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations over the next few days. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
Flurries with moderate winds create prime conditions for touchy wind slabs. Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Increasing wind speeds and light flurries will continue to develop wind slabs at higher elevations. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried wind slabs are possible on any aspect in exposed terrain.
Winds have switched from southeasterly, then northerly, now easterly. Outflow winds are blowing at low elevations as well as high. Touchy wind slabs exist on a wide variety of exposed slopes.
A persistent weak layer of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers. Smaller wind slabs may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
New wind slabs may exist in the alpine and on exposed features at treeline. Wind slabs may be touchy in areas with buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop as the winds continue to shift and a few more cm of new snow is forecast.
Heavy snowfall has created touchy storm slabs. In many areas, the storm snow likely sits over a weak layer, which will make the storm slabs very reactive to human triggers.&nbsp; Natural avalanches are expected during periods of heavy snowfall.
In the south of the region, forecast snowfall amounts are enough that widespread storm slab formation is possible on Sunday. The new snow sits on a layer of surface hoar. In the rest of the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs may develop due to forecast snow and wind overnight. Older wind slabs may continue to be triggered by skiers/riders at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions and a few more cm of new snow may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to light additional loads in isolated terrain features.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions.&nbsp; These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Cold temperatures and variable winds have preserved pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline. Some thin new wind slabs may develop due to forecast winds and light snow.
Shifting moderate winds and light snowfall may develop new wind slabs on various aspects at higher elevations. Wind slabs are expected to continue to be reactive to human triggering in isolated terrain features.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
A persistent weak layer of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers. Smaller wind slabs may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions. </span><span class="s_AA239
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may have developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Heavy snowfall has created touchy storm slabs which are expected to remain reactive to human triggering. In many areas, the storm snow likely sits over a weak layer which may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
A persistent weak layer of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers. Smaller wind slabs may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">If the winds pick-up on Monday, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs. The winds will be from the north, which means fresh wind slabs may exist on aspects where you normally don't find them.
Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggering in immediately leeward terrain features.&nbsp; There is also potential for additional wind loading on Monday with moderate winds from the northwest which could build new wind slabs.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the winds pick-up from the north on Monday, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
Fresh soft slabs will be most reactive in wind affected areas.
Winds slabs may be lingering on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. These wind slabs may be sitting over a weak layer which could increase their reactivity.
Heavy snowfall has created touchy wind slabs which are expected to remain reactive to human triggering. In many areas, the storm snow likely sits over a weak layer which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the wind picks-up, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. If the wind picks-up from the north, new reactive wind slabs may form in unsuspecting locations. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">If the wind picks-up, the light and unconsolidated surface snow will likely get redistributed into fresh wind slabs.
="s_D2E5851E">Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
A persistent weak layer of touchy surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers. Smaller wind slabs may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">The winds are the primary factor driving the avalanche danger currently. Currently storm slabs are not present in many areas but if the winds increase to moderate you may find storm slabs reactive to human triggers in wind affected terrain.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The winds are the primary factor driving the avalanche danger currently. </span><span class="s_1681A555">Currently storm slabs are not present in many areas</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> but if the winds increase to moderate you may find storm slabs reactive to human triggers in wind affected terrain.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may have developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
These slabs are on the surface at treeline. In the alpine we are finding 2 separate slabs. 1 on the surface and 1 buried by 15-20cm.
What was known as the Nov 24th is now lumped into the Nov 12th crust. The reason is we expect any avalanche to scrub down to the crust surface. Note today's avalanche observations as a preview of what is coming. Exposed areas at treeline are suspect.
Up to 75 cm of recent storm snow remains sensitive to human triggers. Avoid steep convex slopes and wind-loaded gullies until the snow has a chance to settle and stabilize.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations. Smaller wind slabs may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
Lingering wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_D2E5851E">Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days after the winds die down. Wind slabs may be present on many aspects and elevations due to very strong and highly variable wind directions.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for sings of wind moving the snow around such as snow blowing off of ridges and deep pockets of snow on leeward slopes. Avoid slopes where the snow feels stiff or 'slabby'.
If the winds increase and start to move snow around, thin wind slabs may form on the lee side of ridges.
These slabs are on the surface at treeline. The alpine is showing a more significant slab as the buried one becomes blended with the surface slab. Remember- its variable right now! Dig to prove what is happening where you are.
This refers to the Nov 12th crust. The facet layer above that is now rotten enough to make us believe that it will immediately scrub down to the 12th if an avalanche were to happen within the surface layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are reported to be reactive to triggering in exposed terrain. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Up to 75 cm of recent storm snow remains sensitive to human triggers. Avoid steep convex slopes and wind-loaded gullies until the snow has a chance to settle and stabilize.
Strong outflow wind on Thursday may form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations. Smaller avalanches may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong outflow wind on Thursday may form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Today's trip to Burstall Pass was a good indicator for how variable it is out there. The wind slabs were thin, and isolated. In contrast, yesterday's trip saw us avoiding steep slopes at treeline in favor of heavily treed areas.
Similar to the windslab issue, the crust is in various states of decay depending on where you are. Dig at an appropriate aspect/elevation (with respect to ski line) and inspect it before committing. It tends to fade away at about 2400-2500m.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Up to 75 cm of recent storm snow remains sensitive to human triggers and forecast winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are reported to exist at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
In the south of the region, snowfall accumulations are enough that storm slabs may developed. The new snow is expected to be bonding poorly to the old surface. Throughout the region, expect wind slabs on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">In areas that still have snow available for transport, strong winds may be forming new wind slabs in exposed terrain.
Strong winds may be forming new wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and above.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations. Smaller avalanches may step-down to this layer resulting in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Light to moderate winds may build fresh wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
For the most part cold is breaking these down, the exception is in wind prone areas. Watch for a lingering hard slab as you approach wind features.
This exists up to 2400-2500m. Probing will help travelers nail when the crust disappears. At that point it may be worth a dig to inspect it and look for the facet layer that was once the crust.
Recent strong outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs. On Saturday, strong winds from the opposite direction with new snowfall will form new wind slabs. Use caution on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar is buried 60-120 cm deep throughout the region, and may be reactive to human triggers in isolated locations. Watch for increasing reactivity of this layer as the storm progresses over the weekend.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs. On Saturday, strong winds from the opposite direction with new snowfall will likely form new wind slabs. Use caution on all aspects in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength over the weekend and may build new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain.  Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features are highly sensitive to human triggers. Expect to find these deep pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
Up to 75 cm of recent storm snow remains sensitive to human triggers and forecast winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to triggering in immediately leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow winds will continue to build these slabs. Watch for signs of recent wind transport and avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff.
Cold temps are breaking these down, the exception is in wind prone areas. Watch for a lingering hard slab as you approach wind features.  It is possible that these may step down to the 1112 crust down 50cm so be sure to pull out that shovel and dig. 
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds will quickly form widespread storm slabs in the deepest snowfall areas in the region. The new snow sits over a weak interface which is expected to increase the reactivity of these slabs.
A layer of surface hoar down 50-80cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of the heavy storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
Ongoing strong wind is expected to continue to develop wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for signs of wind loading and use extra caution in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds may build new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds will quickly build new wind slabs on Sunday. In the deeper snowfall areas to the south, there is the potential for a more widespread storm slab problem to develop by the end of the day.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will be building through the day. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation, especially on wind loaded slopes and terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast winds are increasing in strength and building new wind slabs. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs may build with forecast strong winds and new snow. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
Fresh soft and old hard winds slabs may be lurking on all aspects due to recent winds from a variety of directions. The recent storm snow may also have settled into a reactive slab on sun-exposed slopes.
Fresh soft and old hard wind slabs are lurking on all aspects below ridgecrests and behind terrain features. Forecast winds are expected to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy.
Up to 75 cm of recent storm snow remains sensitive to human triggers and forecast winds are expected to build new wind slabs.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features have formed. Expect to find these pillows of wind-transported snow in unusual places thanks to recent northerly winds.
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.
Wind slab distribution is highly variable across the terrain. These slabs seem to be more sensitive to human triggering today (several failures noted by field teams), and if triggered they could step down to the November crust layer.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and strong winds are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain on Monday. Older wind slabs may also still be lingering. The new snow buries a weak interface which may increase the reactivity of new slabs.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds have developed widespread storm slabs which are expected to be very touchy and fail naturally. The new snow sits over a weak interface which is expected to increase the reactivity of these slabs.
A layer of surface hoar down 50-80cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of the heavy storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist new snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds continue to build fresh storm slabs. Storm slabs are touchy due to the poor bond with the old snow surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will be building through the day. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation, especially on wind loaded slopes and terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds continue to build fresh storm slabs. Storm slabs are touchy due to the poor bond with the old snow surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds is expected to have developed new wind slabs throughout the region. In the deepest snowfall areas in the region, there is the potential for a more widespread storm slab problem to develop on Monday.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will continue to build fresh and touchy wind slabs on leeward slopes. They will also hide hard slabs that formed over the past week.
Fresh wind slabs on the downwind side of ridge crests and terrain features have formed.
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.
These slabs are continuing to grow with the consistent strong winds and will likely be more sensitive to human triggering and if triggered they could step down to the November crust layer.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to the size and reactivity of existing wind slabs. The new snow buries a weak interface which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
Continued new snow accumulation over the past 2 days combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Over 30cm of new snow has fallen in parts of the region combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall and  winds have formed fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain. More snowfall on Tuesday will increase the size and reactivity of these slabs Where the new snow is unconsolidated, loose dry avalanches remain a concern in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall with extreme alpine winds is expected to have developed new wind slabs throughout the region. In the deepest snowfall areas in the region, there is the potential for a more widespread wind slab problem to exist.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds continue to build fresh storm slabs. Storm slabs are reactive due to the poor bond with the old snow surfaces.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds continue to build fresh storm slabs. Storm slabs are reactive due to the poor bond with the old snow surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Moist new snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds have developed widespread storm slabs which may remain touchy and fail naturally. The new snow sits over a weak interface which is expected to increase the reactivity of these slabs.
A layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will be building through the day. Watch for conditions that change with aspect and elevation, especially on wind loaded slopes and terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will continue to build fresh storm slabs. They are reactive due to the poor bond with the old snow surfaces.
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
These tend to be in the higher, wind prone areas. Upper Treeline &amp; alpine are the likely areas to find these new slabs. Watch overhead exposure and treat any wind loaded slope with respect.
In the alpine, these slabs are now buried beneath the storm slabs. They will be harder to detect with the new snow texture. Use small terrain to find them and assess them often. Climbers!! Watch for pockets of hard slab on and around routes!
Still a concern given our mainly facetted snow pack. Gully features should be avoided. Ice climbers should be very aware of this concern.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Rider triggering is likely.
Loose dry avalanches/ sluffing are likely from steeper slopes and terrain features.
Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and storm slabs may be ripe for triggering. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds on Tuesday night are expected to add size and destructive potential to a developing storm slab. The new snow sits over a weak interface which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
A layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme alpine winds forecast for Tuesday night are expected to form new wind slabs throughout the region. New wind slabs are expected to be deeper and more destructive in the far southwest corner of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
Recent new snow sits on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
30-50cm of new snow sits on a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Loose dry avalanches from steeper slopes and terrain features may entrain enough mass to bury you.
20-40 cm of new snow sits on top of a variety of potential weak sliding surfaces
New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Moist new snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds have created slabs on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Various layers of wind slab are found in the Alpine and at Treeline. The most recent storm focussed on lee and cross-loaded features, but previously formed wind slabs are found on all aspects. Evaluate terrain carefully before committing to a slope.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Heavy snowfall and extreme winds on Tuesday night are expected to add size and destructive potential to a developing storm slab. The new snow sits over a weak interface which may prolong the reactivity of these slabs.
A layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm recent storm snow has fallen, accompanied by strong winds. Storm slabs are likely on steep terrain, particularly unsupported terrain; wind slabs are likely in exposed lee areas.
A substantial amount of new snow has loaded two layers of weak, faceted snow: one is buried around 50 cm and one near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and storm slabs may be ripe for triggering. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
30-50cm of new snow sits on a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds continue to create slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Additional new snow combined with moderate winds have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
Recent strong southwest winds have created touchy wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent new snow sits on top of a variety of potential weak sliding layers.
="s_3FE45715">Hard wind slabs can peel back quite a way above you, even on relatively low angled terrain. Winds have been very strong and wind slabs are widespread.
Upper level winds have been very strong. Hard wind slabs have formed behind many terrain features in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built fresh and reactive storm slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Rider triggering is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. In some cases, wind slabs have stepped down to deeper, more destructive layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Stiff windslabs should be expected in all alpine terrain and specific terrain such as gullies and ridgelines at treeline.&nbsp; Be aware of the potential for entire terrain features to be involved if an avalanche occurs. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Additional new snow combined with moderate winds have created new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow, and wind slabs may be ripe for triggering. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
In thin snowpack areas, a layer of weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack has been reactive recently in the southeast of the region. Triggering may be possible from thin snowpack areas, or smaller avalanches could step down to this layer.
Recent strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Moderate to strong southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Wind and warming have added cohesion to the recent storm snow. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds have built reactive slabs behind many exposed terrain features. Allow several days of calmer weather for these to stabilize.
A layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of storm loading. Storm slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
Moderate to strong southwest winds continue to create slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm recent storm snow has fallen, accompanied by strong winds. Storm slabs are likely on steep terrain, particularly unsupported terrain; wind slabs are likely in exposed lee areas.
A substantial amount of new snow has loaded two layers of weak, faceted snow: one is buried around 50 cm and one near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
Recent heavy storm snow amounts and strong southwest winds have built reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Human triggering remains a concern in all wind loaded terrain.
Skier triggerable windslabs are still being easily found in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline.&nbsp; Use smaller slopes that are not connected to a bigger overhead.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of storm snow from earlier this week was accompanied with strong winds. Storm slabs are likely on steep terrain, particularly unsupported terrain; wind slabs are likely in exposed lee areas.
A substantial amount of new snow has loaded two layers of weak, faceted snow: one is buried around 50 cm and one near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds have built reactive slabs behind many exposed terrain features. Winds slabs exist on all aspects, as recent winds have come from the northeast.
A layer of surface hoar down 80-120 cm and/or a weak crust layer near the bottom of the snowpack may wake-up as a result of wind loading. Wind slab avalanches may step down to these layers resulting in very large and destructive avalanches.
Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in exposed terrain. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs. Use extra caution in wind affected terrain on all aspects.
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Wind slabs recently formed in lee terrain may be masked by a thin layer of new snow. Potential exists for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
In thin snowpack areas, a layer of weak snow in the lower snowpack has been reactive recently in the southeast of the region. Triggering may be possible from thin snowpack areas, or smaller avalanches could step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs still require some careful evaluation. These are now covered by up to 15cm of new snow.
Wind slabs remain an issue to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
Wind slabs remain a problem to be managed with ongoing observation and careful evaluation. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slabs.
Recently buried triggerable slabs are still being easily found in the alpine and isolated areas at treeline. Use smaller slopes that are not connected to a bigger overhead terrain.
Large amounts of recent snow coupled with extreme winds built reactive slabs behind exposed terrain features. Winds slabs exist on all aspects, as recent winds have come from the northeast.
The early December cold snap has left several weak layers composed of surface hoar and facets buried about 1 metre deep. Additional loading from new snow and wind could potentially release large avalanches on these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
A substantial amount of recent snow has loaded two layers of weak, faceted snow: one is buried around 50 cm and the other near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering wind slabs remains possible in exposed lee areas, as last week's storm delivered up to 50 cm of new snow with strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Recently formed wind slabs have been masked by a thin layer of new snow. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Strong winds last week formed reactive wind slabs which may still be lingering beneath the new snow from Friday. In some areas these wind slabs may overlie a weak layer which could increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. In many areas these wind slabs overlie a weak layer which is increasing the reactivity of these slabs.
Fresh wind slabs sit above a variety of sliding surfaces and remain possible to trigger. If triggered, wind slabs have the potential to step down to deeper layers.
New snow adds to reactive wind slabs that sit over a variety of weak sliding layers. Use extra caution in steeper, wind-exposed terrain.
Weak snow in the lower snowpack has been reactive recently in the southeast of the region. Triggering may be possible from thin snowpack areas, or smaller avalanches could step down to this layer.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. A thin layer of new snow may be masking buried wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
Widespread storm slab avalanches are expected on Monday with heavy snowfall and extreme winds.
The additional load of storm snow will make it possible to trigger deeper weak layers that formed during the early December cold snap. These weak layer include facets and surface hoar that are buried over 1 metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh and touchy wind slabs to develop as the new snow arrives with extreme winds.
The new snow will load several layers of weak faceted snow including a layer buried 50 cm deep and another layer near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
Wind slabs will grow in size and reactivity with forecast wind and snow. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. New snow and strong winds will be piling on fresh slabs toward the end of the day on Monday.
Weak faceted snow exists in the lower snowpack and may be possible to trigger in thin snowpack areas or on wind-loaded slopes.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute the loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
This problem appears to be isolated to the Dogtooth range. The mid-December weak layer has recently been reactive to human triggering and may still be capable of producing large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for signs that new wind slabs are developing as winds increase on Monday afternoon. Old stubborn wind slabs may also still be lingering in leeward terrain features which resulted from strong winds at the end of last week.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
Thin pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee terrain and remain sensitive to human triggers. Evaluate slopes carefully as you move through different aspects and elevations.
These are growing with the wind transport lately. A lack of natural activity suggests we are still in the human triggering range. Avoid loaded areas near ridges and overhead terrain.
Expect increasing winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Weak faceted snow exists in the lower snowpack and may be possible to trigger in thin snowpack areas or on wind-loaded slopes.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form as strong winds redistribute loose snow. If triggered, wind slabs could potentially step down to deeper weak layers.
New snow and strong winds have formed fresh wind slabs at higher elevations and in exposed areas.
Fresh storm slabs are forming in the south of the region over Monday and Tuesday. In the north, expect the limited snowfall and strong winds to build a wind slab problem instead.
Fresh storm slabs are growing quickly and will take time to bond to the surface.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. New wind slab avalanches may step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
This problem appears to be isolated to the north of the region. The mid-December weak layer has recently been reactive to human triggering and may still be capable of producing large, destructive avalanches.
Touchy wind slabs will build under the influence of new snow and sustained winds. Potential exists for a wind slab avalanche to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain. In the Monashees, where more snow is expected, you will likely find a more widespread storm slab problem.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 75cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow terrain.
Storm slab avalanches will be widespread and touchy on Tuesday as new snow totals approach 30-50 cm and winds remain strong.
The additional load of storm snow may make it possible to trigger deeper weak layers that formed in isolated areas during the early December cold snap. These weak layers include facets and surface hoar that are buried over one metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain.  In the Monashees, where more snow is expected, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.
A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 75cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh and touchy wind slabs to develop as new snow arrives with strong westerly winds. Thicker wind slabs can be expected in parts of the region that receive more snowfall.
The new snow is loading several layers of weak faceted snow including a layer buried 50 cm deep and another layer near the base of the snowpack. Likely trigger points are unsupported (convex) slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind forecast for Monday night and Tuesday will form new wind slabs in exposed higher elevation terrain.
A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 70cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow terrain.
These wind slabs have been forming in the last three days and are expecting to grow with the forecast winds. These wind slabs are sensitive to human triggering and have the possibility to step down to the Dec 18 facets.
These slabs were formed before the Christmas snowfall and can be found buried below the most recent wind slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs as strong westerly winds redistribute the new snow. Wind slabs may also be burying a layer of surface hoar that could make them extra touchy.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. Triggering persistent slabs will become more likely with loading from new snow and wind. Likely trigger points are unsupported slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
New storm slabs are expected to reactive to human triggering on Wednesday.  Slabs will most touchy in wind loaded terrain as well as areas where a weak layer of surface hoar has been preserved. 
Storm slabs are 50-80 cm thick and growing with ongoing flurries and strong winds in the forecast. Storm slabs will be extra touchy in sheltered areas around treeline where they sit above preserved surface hoar.
The additional load of storm snow may make it possible to trigger deeper weak layers that formed in isolated areas during the early December cold snap. These weak layers include facets and surface hoar that are buried 100-150 cm deep.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 35 cm of new snow fell on Monday night. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 80cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow 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.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 65 cm of new snow fell on Monday night and Tuesday. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 90cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow terrain.
="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">Up to 65 cm of new snow fell on Monday night and Tuesday. In higher elevation terrain where the winds were stronger, these accumulations may have been shifted into much deeper and potentially reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried mid-December now lies up to 90cm below the surface and has the potential for large avalanches. It's a tricky one to manage as it's not a problem in all areas. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and to stick to mellow terrain.
="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.
New wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
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.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
Weak faceted snow exists in the lower snowpack and may be possible to trigger in thin snowpack areas and on wind-loaded slopes.
Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human triggering on Wednesday. Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.
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.
Recent avalanches show that persistent slabs are a concern in the north of the region. The mid-December weak layer has recently been reactive to human triggering and may still be capable of producing large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds forecast for Wednesday may redistribute loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs. Watch for triggering in exposed higher elevation terrain.
These continued to grow today. Whumphing and cracking was observed as forecasters approached windloaded areas at treeline. Thin to thick snowpack areas should be treated with caution.
Its thought that the windslabs are very likely to step down to this layer. Large avalanches are possible. Thin spots are now on our radar as trigger points for this layer.&nbsp;
Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and mild temperatures are expected to form widespread touchy storm slabs on Thursday.
Storm slabs are 50-80 cm thick and growing with ongoing flurries and strong winds in the forecast. Storm slabs will be extra touchy in sheltered areas around treeline where they sit above preserved surface hoar.
The additional load of storm snow may make it possible to trigger deeper weak layers that formed in isolated areas during the early December cold snap. These weak layers include facets and surface hoar that are buried 100-150 cm deep.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs as strong westerly winds redistribute the new snow. Wind slabs may also be burying a layer of surface hoar that could make them extra touchy.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. While not super deep, the facets in the lower half of the snowpack have lingered for a long time now. Likely trigger points are unsupported slopes in shallower snowpack areas.
In the deeper snowfall areas in the south of the region, a fairly widespread storm slab problem may develop on Thursday.  In the north, the problem is expected to be confined to wind loaded terrain features.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow.
Ongoing strong southerly winds have been loading leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.&nbsp; New snow and strong southwest winds on Thursday will add additional load to these wind slabs which are expected to be touchy.
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.
New snowfall with strong wind is expected to build new wind slabs on Thursday. In deeper snowfall areas of the region, a more widespread storm slab problem could develop.
In areas sheltered from the wind, loose sluffing is expected to be a concern in steep terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 75 cm of new snow has fallen since Monday night and more is on the way. Watch for signs like shooting cracks that tell you the storm snow is consolidating into a slab. Expect conditions to be touchier in wind-exposed areas.
="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">New snow coupled with strong winds on Thursday will form fresh wind slabs. Watch for new snow that feels stiff or slabby and be especially cautious in higher elevation terrain.
The potential for the mid-December layer to produce large avalanches has not yet been written off. Check for reactivity at this layer in areas that might harbour buried surface hoar or a thin snowpack.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
In many places there appears to be insufficient stiffness in the slab for persistent slabs to be a concern. However, where denser snow exists, the weak facets in the lower half of the snowpack pose a concern, particularly on convex slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 75cm of new snow has fallen since Monday night and more is on the way. Watch for signs like shooting cracks that tell you the storm snow is consolidating into a slab and be especially wary in areas exposed to 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.
A weak layer buried in mid-December has generated some isolated reports of large avalanches. Spotty patches of surface hoar have made it difficult to pinpoint where this layer might react but thin snowpack areas are the most likely.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60cm of new snow has fallen since Monday and more is on the way. Watch for signs like shooting cracks that tell you the storm snow is consolidating into a slab and expect conditions to be touchier in wind-exposed areas.
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.
A mid-December weak layer has generated some isolated reports of large avalanches in the Columbia mountains to the south. This layer exists in the Cariboos as well, and may be easier to trigger in thin snowpack areas on the eastern edge of the range.
Whumphing and cracking was observed as forecasters approached windloaded areas at treeline. Thin to thick snowpack areas should be treated with caution.
Its thought that the windslabs are very likely to step down to this layer. Large avalanches are possible. Thin spots are now on our radar as trigger points for this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Avalanche danger will increase as low-density storm snow settles into a slab. Watch for signs like cracks in the snow to tell you this is taking place and expect slab formation to be a step ahead of you in wind exposed areas.
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.
A mid-December weak layer has generated some isolated reports of large avalanches in the Columbia mountains to the south. This layer exists in the Cariboos as well, and may be easier to trigger in thin snowpack areas on the eastern edge of the range.
Storm slabs from Thursday may remain reactive to human triggering on Friday in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes.  Watch for sluffing of the storm snow from steep terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. In areas where recent winds remained light, new snow will mask buried slabs. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
The potential for the mid-December layer to produce large avalanches has not yet been written off. Check for reactivity at this layer in areas that might harbour buried surface hoar or a thin snowpack.
Storm slabs from Thursday may remain reactive to human triggering on Friday in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes.&nbsp; Watch for sluffing of the storm snow from steep terrain features.
Recent storms deposited thick storm slabs in this region that could still be triggered in steep terrain. They iare especially touchy where they have been blown by the wind into dense slabs.
The additional load of storm snow may make it possible to trigger deeper weak layers that formed in isolated areas during the early December cold snap. These weak layers include facets and surface hoar that are buried 100-150 cm deep.
="s_3FE45715">After a calmer day on Thursday, winds are expected to increase again, this time from the northwest. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
="s_3FE45715">Lots of new snow has piled up over the week and avalanche danger will increase as the new snow consolidates into a slab. Watch for signs like shooting cracks to alert you to slab formation and expect touchier conditions in wind-exposed areas.
="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.
="s_3FE45715"> Lots of new snow has piled up over the past week and avalanche danger will increase as it consolidates into a slab. Watch for signs like shooting cracks to alert you to slab formation and be especially wary in -and below- areas exposed to 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.
A weak layer buried in mid-December has generated some reports of large avalanches. Spotty patches of surface hoar have made it difficult to pinpoint where this layer might react but thin snowpack areas in the eastern Selkirks are the most likely.
Recent strong southwest winds have loaded leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain.  Wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Friday. Watch for reverse loading as winds shift to the North on Friday.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations as winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Storm slabs from Thursday may remain reactive to human triggering on Friday in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes.  Watch for sluffing of the storm snow from steep terrain features.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow below, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches.
Expect steady strong winds to redistribute loose snow and form touchy wind slabs. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
These slabs are buried and may be difficult to find until you are standing on them. Start to look for them as you approach open terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. A lack of natural activity suggests that these are prime for human triggering.
This layer will be further stressed by the new load and potential for new wind loading. Like the windslabs, these are also primed and ready to avalanche. Avoid large terrain while this layer adjusts to the new load.
A recently buried surface hoar layer is highly sensitive to human triggering and has given a few people a scare in the Terrace area. Brief warming on Friday night may add cohesion to the slab allowing it to propagate over wider distances.
Up to 15cm of new snow may fall on Friday night. Extreme westerly winds are forecast to shift these accumulations into new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Forecast winds may also increase the reactivity of deeper surface hoar layers.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds will redistribute light amounts of new snow into fresh wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have been building over the week. Look for patterns of wind redistribution and slab character in the snow as you navigate from one slope to another.
The potential for the mid-December layer to produce large avalanches has not yet been written off. Check for reactivity at this layer in areas that might harbour buried surface hoar or a thin snowpack.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Recent strong southwest winds have loaded leeward and cross loaded terrain features in wind exposed terrain. Winds have now switched to a northerly direction which is expected to cause reverse loading.  Wind slabs should be expected on all aspects.
Storm slabs from Thursday may still be reactive to human triggering on Saturday, especially in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes. Winds have recently changed direction and slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow below, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches.
Expect fresh wind slabs to form at higher elevations especially if the winds pick up and redistribute loose snow. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Storm slabs from Thursday may still be reactive to human triggering on Saturday, especially in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes. Winds have recently changed direction and slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
Storm slabs from Thursday may still be reactive to human triggering on Saturday, especially in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes. Winds have recently changed direction and slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Lots of new snow has piled up over the week and avalanche danger will increase as the new snow consolidates into a slab. Watch for signs like shooting cracks to alert you to slab formation and expect touchier conditions in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Lots of new snow has piled up over the past week and will gradually settle into a storm slab. Watch for signs like shooting cracks to alert you to slab formation and be especially wary around areas exposed to the wind.
A weak layer buried in mid-December has produced large avalanches. Spotty patches of surface hoar have made it difficult to pinpoint where this layer might react. Thin snowpack areas in the north and east parts of the region are the most likely.
="s_3FE45715">Avalanche danger will increase as low-density storm snow settles into a slab. Watch for signs like cracks in the snow to tell you this is taking place and expect slab formation to be a step ahead of you in wind exposed areas.
A mid-December weak layer has generated some isolated reports of large avalanches in the Columbia Mountains to the south. This layer exists in the Cariboos as well, and may be easier to trigger in thin snowpack areas on the eastern edge of the range.
A weak layer down 35 to 40cm in the snowpack seems prime for human triggering in steep and unsupported terrain.
The November crust buried 50 to 90cm in the snowpack has become reactive to snowpack stability tests. Triggering is more likely in shallow snowpack areas and rocky features.
Fresh wind slabs up to 15cm thick are found in the Alpine and in all open terrain at Treeline and below. In some areas these slabs sit on a weak layer of facets.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be expected on all aspects as winds will shift from the southwest to the northeast.
40-80 cm of snow sits above a weak layer of facets from mid-December and continues to be reactive in parts of the region that have thinner snowpacks.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Wind slabs remain from recent loading by new snow and wind on exposed lee slopes. Watch for &quot;reverse loading&quot; on less commonly loaded south aspect slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Wind slabs may remain in the immediate lee of ridgelines. Small pockets of fresh wind slab may develop on south facing slopes when winds shift round to the north. These could become locally unstable on steep south-facing slopes when the sun comes out
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs could potentially step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer in areas with thinner snowpacks.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. If triggered, wind slabs may step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer.
A weak layer buried in mid-December has produced large avalanches. Triggering this layer is more probably in parts of the region with thinner snowpacks like the north Monashees and east Selkriks.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is being redistributed by moderate winds to form touchy wind slabs at higher elevations. Wind slabs could potentially step down to the mid-December persistent weak layer in areas with thinner snowpacks.
50-100 cm of snow sits above a weak layer of facets from mid-December and continues to be reactive in parts of the region that have thinner snowpacks.
Strong southwest winds are reported to have formed new wind slabs on Friday night and Saturday. New snow and extreme northeasterly winds forecast for Sunday will reverse load many slopes adding to the complexity of the wind slab problem.
A few large persistent slab avalanches were recently noted in the Corbin area, although I'm unsure of how far-reaching this problem is in the region. I'd carefully test for weak layers before committing to any steep slopes.
Extreme northeast winds are forecast to shift new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
A recently buried surface hoar layer is highly sensitive to human triggering and has given a few people a scare in the Terrace area. Forecast extreme winds may press and add cohesion to the slab promoting wider  propagations.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
A weak layer down 35 to 40cm in the snowpack seems prime for human triggering in steep and unsupported terrain.
The November crust buried 50 to 90cm in the snowpack has become reactive to snowpack stability tests. Triggering is more likely in shallow snowpack areas and rocky features.
New snow is now covering the recent wind slabs in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
A recently buried surface hoar layer is highly sensitive to human triggering and has given a few people a scare in the Terrace area. Forecast extreme winds may press and add cohesion to the slab promoting wider propagations.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">40-80 cm of snow sits above a weak layer of facets from mid-December and has recently been reactive in parts of the region with thin snowpacks. Winds slabs may also step down and trigger this layer.</span><span class="s_AA239
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly southwest to east aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
50-100 cm of snow sits above a weak layer of facets from mid-December and has recently been reactive in parts of the region with thin snowpacks. Winds slabs may also step down and trigger this layer.
="s_3FE45715">With recent winds coming from a variety of directions watch for signs of stiff or slabby snow on less commonly loaded slopes. Denser slabs found on south aspect slopes could be made more unstable by the sun.
Watch for wind slabs in exposed terrain. The wind blew from the north and east so slabs are in &quot;unusual&quot; reverse loaded places. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the severity of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
This persistent slab is dense and is sitting on top of a 10cm weak facet layer.&nbsp; If this layer fails, it has the potential to trigger the deeper November crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Triggering is more likely in shallow snowpack areas and rocky features.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Northeast winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Fresh wind slabs have formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Extreme winds will continue to redistribute loose surface snow into reactive wind slabs. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded by northerly winds.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly southwest to east aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Fresh wind slabs are forming on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Surface hoar that was buried last week continues to be sensitive to human triggering in the Terrace area. This problem may be more widespread across the southern half of the region. Please submit your observations to the MIN.
Forecast extreme northeast winds are expected to shift loose surface snow into stiff new wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. Watch for areas that were previously scoured and may become reverse-loaded as the winds switch direction.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Where denser snow overlies weak sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
A weak layer of facets from mid-December is buried 50-100 cm deep and has recently been reactive in parts of the region with thin snowpacks.
This persistent slab is dense and is sitting on top of a 10cm weak facet layer(Dec 18th). If this layer fails, it has the potential to entrain large amounts of snow and/or trigger the deeper November crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Triggering is more likely in shallow snowpack areas and rocky features.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
40-60 cm of recent snow sits above a weak, faceted lower snowpack. This fundamentally weak snowpack structure supports human-triggered avalanches from places like convex slopes in shallow areas, and is likely to persist for some time.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Dig down and test small slopes in the alpine before committing to large terrain features. Watch for increased reactivity on solar exposed aspects where the inversion may result in above freezing temperatures.
Recent wind slabs are expected to become more stubborn to human triggering. Watch for the effects of solar radiation and above freezing temperatures in a narrow band around treeline that may increase the reactivity on Wednesday.
Wind slabs formed on mainly southwest to east aspect slopes in response to recent extreme northerly winds. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent northerly winds have formed slabs on mainly south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south-facing slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Wind slabs were recently formed on south to west aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south-facing slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">Reverse wind loading has formed wind slabs in unusual places. Southerly aspects are extra suspect thanks to northerly winds and sunny weather.
="s_3FE45715">Southerly aspects are wind loaded and becoming unstable with solar warming. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Triggering a weak layer of facets may still be possible in parts of the region with thin snowpacks. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Dig down and test small slopes in the alpine before committing to large terrain features. Conditions may change quickly around treeline where there was a band of warm air on Wednesday.
Recent wind slabs are expected to become more stubborn to human triggering as the upper air cools after the recent inversion.
This persistent slab is dense and is sitting on top of a 10cm weak facet layer(Dec 18th). If this layer fails, it has the potential to entrain large amounts of snow and/or trigger the deeper November crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Triggering is more likely in shallow snowpack areas and rocky features. The Nov crust is buried 60 to 90cm at Treeline elevations.
Mostly 10cm thick slabs in open areas at all elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
The lower snowpack is predominantly weak facetted crystals above a rain crust that developed in November. There are a couple of layers of concern in the mid snowpack, but I suspect that avalanches in motion may step down to the crust or smooth ground
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. Be sure to evaluate each slope for patterns of wind loading and likely trigger points as you travel.
Recent northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
Wind slabs are still lingering on south to west-facing features that were exposed to recent winds. Steep, unsupported pockets of wind slab may remain reactive to human triggering - especially if they're in the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Surface hoar and/or facets buried mid-December remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects&nbsp; Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to any big open steep slope.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Activity on this layer indicates it is still easily triggered. There is potential for wide propagations, especially in steep terrain. Use your probe to help find and track the weakness.
These vary in thickness and density. Recent reverse loading has put them in unexpected terrain.
Thin spots will be the likely trigger point. Depth hoar below hardslabs deserves some caution. Also, the surface slabs may step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
The lower snowpack is predominantly weak facetted crystals above a rain crust that developed in November. There are a couple of layers of concern in the mid snowpack, but I suspect that avalanches in motion may step down to the crust or smooth ground
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to any big open steep slope.
Recent strong northerly winds created a widespread wind slab problem in exposed areas on most aspects. A light snowfall on Friday won't add much hazard, but will make slabs more difficult to see.
Recent northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
New snow will be adding load to to our persistent weak layer on Friday. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard during the storm.
Fresh wind slabs will form in lee terrain with moderate snowfall and strong winds on Friday. Be sure to keep older 'reverse loaded' slabs in mind as much as the new ones.
Thin fresh wind slabs will form with forecast snowfall on Friday. Don't allow a small slide push you into or over a terrain trap.
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Surface hoar and/or facets buried mid-December remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas.
Variable northerly winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change.&nbsp; Human triggerring from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
Isolated natural avalanches last week stepped down to this basal interface.&nbsp; Thin areas will be the likely trigger points wherein you may get the persistent and the deep persistent slab to fail.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain breaks. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places, including open areas at lower elevations.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to any big open steep slope.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Recent extreme winds have stripped some exposed north and east aspects and created variable depth deposits on south and west aspects.
The lower snowpack is predominantly weak facetted crystals above a rain crust that developed in November. There are a couple of layers of concern in the mid snowpack, but I suspect that avalanches in motion may step down to the crust or smooth ground
="s_3FE45715">Weak wind slabs are lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain breaks in exposed terrain on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Surface hoar and/or facets buried mid-December remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas.
Wind slabs have been forming on mainly southwest to north aspects behind exposed terrain features. Slabs found on south aspect slopes could become more unstable when the sun is out.
Variable northerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. In shallow snowpack areas, these slabs could pull out to deeper layers below, increasing the size of an avalanche.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Recent strong winds have been from several directions, creating wind slabs and reverse loading. Expect these wind slabs to continue to be easy to trigger, and may take longer than usual to settle and bond due to the cold temperatures
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
New storm snow sits above various weak layers and will be easy to trigger on Saturday. Expect extra thick and touchy storm slabs on wind-loaded features.
New snow has added load to our persistent weak layers. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard during the storm.
New snow and moderate winds likely formed small wind slabs in the lee of exposed features. Don't allow a small slide push you into or over a terrain trap.
Strong northerly winds last week formed wind slabs behind exposed terrain features. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
Northerly winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features last week, especially on south to west aspects. Choose supported lines and be aware of the potential for hard slabs to fracture above you and propagate widely.
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggerring from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
Isolated natural avalanches last week stepped down to this basal interface. Thin areas will be the likely trigger points wherein you may get the persistent and the deep persistent slab to fail.
Strong outflow winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including surface hoar.
Weak layers of buried surface hoar up to a metre deep may be reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
Small wind slabs will build throughout the day in exposed terrain as southerly winds pick up ahead of Sunday night's storm.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs could 'step-down' to deeper weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
This is a low probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Small wind slabs can still have big consequences if you are carried into terrain traps.
1681A555">Small wind slabs can still have big consequences if you are carried into terrain traps.
="s_3FE45715">Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">The surface hoar and facets buried mid-December formed a weak layer that remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas. Dig down and test this layer if you're considering a steeper line at treeline or higher.
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test for weak layers before committing to any steep slope.
Recent strong winds have created wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Analyze each slope for patterns of wind loading and be especially cautious of thin trigger points. A small wind slab avalanche can trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test weak layers before committing to any steep slope and avoid overhead hazard.
Recent winds formed slabs behind exposed terrain features and especially on southwest to north aspects. New snow with wind on Sunday will form fresh slabs and require backcountry travelers to manage both old and new windslabs on any given aspect.
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggering from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the November crust producing larger avalanches.
1681A555">Expect wind effected terrain to be significantly more reactive than sheltered areas. Watch for signs of instability such as whumphing, cracking, and recent avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs could 'step-down' to deeper weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches. This is more likely in large, steep, and rocky alpine features with variable snowpack depths.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Expect wind affected terrain to be significantly more reactive than sheltered areas. Watch for sings of instability such as whumphing, cracking, and recent avalanches.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including surface hoar.
Weak layers of buried surface hoar up to 1.5 metres deep may be reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
This is a low probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong to extreme easterly winds may form wind slabs in unusual places such as open areas below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
="s_3FE45715">The surface hoar and facets buried mid-December formed a weak layer that remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas. Remember that a smaller wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to 'step down' to this deeper weakness.
New snow and wind over Sunday and Monday will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain, but pre-existing wind slabs can already be found on a wide range of aspects. Be sure to consider both current and previous wind loading patterns as you travel.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Remember that a small wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to 'step down' to this deeper weakness.
New snow and wind will build fresh wind slabs in lee terrain and elevate avalanche danger on Monday. Be sure to look for both current and previous wind loading patterns as you navigate the maze of old and new slabs.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, dangerous avalanches. Dig down and test weak layers before committing to any steep slope and avoid exposing yourself to overhead hazard.
New snow with wind on Sunday and Monday will form fresh slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features. The new snow is burying a weak surface layer. Choose conservative lines for Monday and keep re-assessing conditions over the day.
Storm slabs will be touchy during the storm, especially in lee (wind loaded) areas at higher elevations.
Carefully assess the new storm snow depths, especially in areas where wind transport could significantly increase amounts.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will bury old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and form new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Storm slabs will be a more significant problem in the southern part of the region where more precipitation is forecast.
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggering from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the November crust producing larger avalanches.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches. Remember that a small wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to step down to this deeper weakness.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including surface hoar.
Weak layers of buried surface hoar up to 1.5 metres deep may be reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
In most areas this is a lower probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and fresh wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into new wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and fresh wind slabs may be found on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">The surface hoar and facets buried mid-December formed a weak layer that remains a concern in shallow snowpack areas. Remember that a smaller wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to step down to this deeper weakness.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and new wind slabs may be found on all aspects.
New snow with moderate wind on Monday is expected to have formed soft wind slabs in leeward features. Potentially strong outflow winds on Tuesday may cause reverse loading and form new slabs. Watch for signs of reactive wind slabs on all aspects.
Where denser snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches. Remember that a small wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to step down to this deeper weakness.
Watch for pockets of slabs, especially in lee (wind loaded) areas at higher elevations.
Carefully assess the new storm snow depths, especially in areas where wind transport could significantly increase amounts.
="s_3FE45715">The recent snow will buried old stubborn wind slabs from last week's outflow winds, and formed new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggering from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the November crust producing larger avalanches.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain.  Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects.
In most areas this is a lower probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Monday was likely shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. On Tuesday, a switch to northerly winds will promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Triggering a weak layer of facets and/or surface hoar buried mid-December may still be possible in parts of the region where the snowpack is shallower. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
Be on the lookout for small pockets of wind slab on northerly aspects (from the past storm) and  also on southerly aspects (from recent 'reverse loading' by outflow winds).
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may promote a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Where stiffer snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches. Remember that a small wind slab avalanche may provide enough of a trigger to step down to this deeper weakness.
Strong winds will continue to build touchy slabs that sit above a variety of weak layers including the Jan 5/6 surface hoar layer.
Weak layers of buried surface hoar up to 1.2 metres deep may be reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The recent snow buried old stubborn wind slabs (on SW aspects), and formed new wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain (NE aspects).</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Watch out</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> for wind loaded pockets where reactive wind slabs may still be lingering.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggering from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the November crust producing larger avalanches.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build  wind slabs on all aspects.
Where stiffer snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
In most areas this is a lower probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">In many areas new snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds has promoted a reverse loading pattern, and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
This layer has gained strength in many areas, but triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December may still be possible in shallow snowpack parts of the region. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety o aspects and have been reactive naturally and easily reactive to rider triggers.
1681A555">New snow on Monday was shifted by southwest winds into reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. A more recent switch to northerly winds may have promoted a reverse loading pattern and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward features in wind exposed terrain. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
Strong northeast through southeast winds have built touchy slabs above a variety of weak layers. Skillful routefinding will be required to navigate around these slabs at treeline and above.
Weak layers of surface hoar are now buried up to 1.2 metres deep and may be more reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering near exposed terrain features on a range of aspects at upper elevations. Avoid steep, unsupported terrain at higher elevations where slabs are more likely to stay reactive.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
1681A555">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
In most areas this is a lower probability, high consequence scenario and requires a conservative approach to larger terrain features. Avoid likely trigger spots such as steep and rocky areas with a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Strong to extreme winds may redistribute any remaining loose surface snow into fresh wind slabs, adding to an ongoing wind slab problem. Wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers resulting in surprisingly large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
This layer has gained strength in many areas, but triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December may still be possible in shallow snowpack parts of the region. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
Strong northeast through southeast winds have built touchy slabs above a variety of weak layers. Skillful routefinding will be required to navigate around these slabs at treeline and above.
Weak layers of surface hoar are now buried up to 1.2 metres deep and may be more reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Where stiffer snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward terrain features Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Pockets of wind slab are lingering near exposed terrain features on a range of aspects at upper elevations. Avoid steep, unsupported terrain at higher elevations where slabs are more likely to stay reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
Loading and warming will increase the likelihood of triggering deep persistent slabs throughout the weekend and beyond.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warming temperatures, and strong winds will create a widespread storm slab problem. Small storm slabs are likely to step down to deeper persistent slabs.
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="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have resulted in touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas.
This layer has gained strength in many areas, but triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December may still be possible in shallow snowpack parts of the region. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to rider triggering. Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
All the incoming snow is not expected to bond well at all to the windslabs created during the past week.
Weak layers of surface hoar are now buried up to 1.2 metres deep and may be more reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering. Changing wind directions may build wind slabs on all aspects.
Where stiffer snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a variety of aspects and have been reactive to rider triggers.
Recently formed wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in immediate leeward terrain features Wind direction has changed recently and wind slabs may exist on all aspects.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
All the incoming snow is not expected to bond well to the windslabs created during the past week, and a spotty layer of facets or surface hoar buried Jan 12th.
Weak layers of surface hoar are now buried up to 1.2 metres deep and may be more reactive after the recent loading. Take extra care to avoid thin trigger points and exposure to overhead hazard.
The potent mix of snow, wind and warm temperatures could be the straw that breaks the proverbial camel's back. As the storm continues to impact the region the likelihood of both natural and human triggered deep destructive avalanches is elevated.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warming temperatures and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down resulting in large destructive avalanches.
Watch out for daytime warming and sun effect on steep southerly slopes during the day.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.&nbsp; These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect stability on southerly aspects to deteriorate quickly with any solar radiation input.
Recently formed wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects.  These slabs will probably be slow to gain strength due to continued cold temps. Treat new wind slabs with caution as they may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Where stiffer snow overlies weak, sugary snow, there is the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects through the combination of a southwesterly storm flow and subsequent northerly outflow winds. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds formed touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Expect these to remain reactive over the short term and be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
This layer has gained strength in many areas, but triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December may still be possible in shallow snowpack parts of the region. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
Pockets of recently formed wind slab may remain reactive in immediate leeward terrain features. Variable wind loading patterns mean that wind slabs can be found on most aspects.
More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
Lots of storm snow sits on a complex mix of wind slabs, surface hoar and facets. Conservative terrain use is essential!
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Stiffer snow overlies weak sugary snow in shallow snowpack areas, creating the potential to trigger large destructive avalanches.
Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
The timing and intensity of the incoming system will affect how much snow (or rain) actually falls during the day... likely not enough to raise avalanche hazard significantly during daylight hours on Monday.
If we see heavy rainfall, the snow will become loose and wet. 
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs can be found on a variety of aspects and may become sensitive to human triggering with warming temperatures.
Watch for soft slabs on sheltered northerly aspects, and touchy wind slabs on 'reverse loaded' southerly aspects. Expect the stability of slabs to deteriorate with loading from new snow/rain.
The potent mix of snow, wind, and warm temperatures could be the straw that breaks the proverbial camel's back. As the storm continues to impact the region the likelihood of both natural and human triggered deep destructive avalanches is elevated.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warm temperatures, and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down resulting in large destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have formed on a wide range of aspects recently. Tune in to patterns of wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds recently formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have formed wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Tune in to patterns of recent wind loading as you travel and be especially cautious of unsupported slopes and thin trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds formed touchy wind slabs on many aspects in exposed alpine and treeline areas. Expect these to remain reactive over the short term and be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to trigger deeper weaknesses in the snowpack.
This layer has gained strength in many areas, but triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December may still be possible in shallow snowpack parts of the region. Dig down and test for weaknesses before committing to larger terrain features.
Pockets of recently formed wind slab may remain reactive in immediate leeward terrain features. Variable wind loading patterns mean that wind slabs can be found on most aspects. Expect touchier conditions if you experience warming over the day.
Deeply buried weak layers dominate the snowpack. Avalanches are more likely triggered from shallow snowpack areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
The potent mix of snow, rain, wind, and warm temperatures will keep the likelihood of natural and human triggered deep destructive avalanches elevated throughout the week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warm temperatures, and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem, particularly on wind-loaded features. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
Lots of storm snow sits on a complex mix of wind slabs, surface hoar and facets. Conservative terrain use is essential!
It is still possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to develop a touchy new storm slab problem. This problem will be developing over the next few days. Expect size and frequency of avalanches to increase
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to develop a touchy new storm slab problem. This problem will be developing over the next few days. Expect size and frequency of avalanches to increase
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to develop a touchy new storm slab problem. This problem will be developing over the next few days. Expect size and frequency of avalanches to increase
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong southwest winds and new snow is expected to develop widespread storm slabs.
New loading combined with warming may allow for triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December in shallow snowpack parts of the region.
If we see heavy rainfall, the snow will become loose and wet.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Storm slabs will remain touchy throughout the forecast period. Conservative terrain use is essential!
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
Rapid warming of the snowpack will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
Rapid warming will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Storm slabs will remain touchy throughout the forecast period. Conservative terrain use is essential!
Expected snowfalls of up to 20cm and strong SW winds will create storm slabs in lee and cross-loaded features. Given the weak layer that most of these slabs will lie on, avalanches could be easy to trigger.
Deeply buried weak layers dominate the snowpack. Avalanches are more likely triggered from shallow snowpack areas and step down to the basal facets and involve the entire winters snowpack.
Sluffing is expected in steep terrain, potentially on all aspect Significant entrainment could occur given the weak nature of the existing snowpack.
If we see heavy rainfall, the snow will become loose and wet.
Storm slabs will remain touchy throughout the forecast period. Conservative terrain use is essential!
Where freezing levels are high and precipitation falls as rain, watch out for loose wet (slushy) snow, especially near gully and cliff features.
Lots of storm snow sits on a complex mix of wind slabs, surface hoar and facets. Conservative terrain use is essential!
It is still possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
The potent mix of snow, rain, wind, and warm temperatures will keep the likelihood of natural and human triggered deep destructive avalanches elevated throughout the week.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warm temperatures, and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem, particularly on wind-loaded features. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
Storm slabs will remain touchy until Friday. Conservative terrain use is essential!
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong southwest winds and new snow is expected to develop widespread storm slabs.
New loading combined with warming may allow for triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December in shallow snowpack parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to develop a touchy new storm slab problem. This problem will be developing over the next few days. Expect size and frequency of avalanches to increase
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to develop a touchy new storm slab problem. This problem will be developing over the next few days. Expect size and frequency of avalanches to increase
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
Warming of the snowpack will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures are expected to increase the likelihood of avalanche activity.
Expect avalanche activity to rise as temperatures increase in conjunction with the potential for heavy snowfall and moderate to strong wind
Rapid warming will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
Forecast wind and snow continue to develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Natural storm slab activity may end as the storm snow settles, however human triggering may continue to be very likely. Avoid large slopes with convexities, and any slope exposed to overhead hazards like cornices.
It is still possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
Storm snow combined with warming and wind has added a load above the hard slabs that are sitting on a weak facetted base. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, warm temperatures, and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem, particularly on wind-loaded features. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
Rapid warming will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
Although there's not much new snow in the forecast, strong winds will transport loose surface snow and form touchy wind slabs on lee features.
New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Where freezing levels are high and precipitation falls as rain, watch out for loose wet (slushy) snow, especially near gully and cliff features.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures have developed a touchy storm slab problem.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong wind have created storm and wind slabs.
New loading combined with warming may allow for triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December in shallow snowpack parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds and warming temperatures have develop a touchy new storm slab problem.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs will build throughout the week and be reactive to human triggers. Be extra cautious in wind affected terrain.
Warming of the snowpack will increase the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deep in the snowpack.
Heavy rain is causing the surface snow to become wet and cohesionless.
New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
The last storm missed us almost completely. What little snow we did get has been blown into windslabs on lee aspects. Given the weak underlying layers, terrain choices should still be conservative while the snowpack adjusts.
These layer is now down 50-70cm at treeline. Neighboring areas are seeing small avalanches stepping down to this layer creating large avalanches.
New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures have developed new wind and storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest wind have created storm and wind slabs
New loading combined with warming may allow for triggering an avalanche on facets buried in mid-December
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds and warming temperatures have developed new wind and storm slabs
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent warming will have increased the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deeper in the snowpack
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers will remain possible with warm temperatures and wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed fresh wind slabs. Wind slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
Natural storm slab activity may end as the storm snow settles, however, human triggering will remain likely. Avoid large slopes with convexities, and any slope exposed to overhead hazards like cornices.
If you do encounter areas with &gt;20 cm new snow, rein in your terrain use as storm slabs may also trigger deeper, weaker layers.
Weaknesses within and under the new snow. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Recent storm snow combined with warming and wind has loaded hard slabs above a weak faceted base. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow, warming, and strong winds have created a widespread storm slab problem, particularly on wind-loaded features. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expected avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Natural storm slab activity may end as the storm snow settles, however human triggering may continue to be likely. Avoid large slopes with convexities, and any slope exposed to overhead hazards like cornices.
It's still possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds and warm temperatures have developed new wind and storm slabs
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow combined with southwest winds have created windslabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent warming will have increased the likelihood of triggering persistent weak layers that have been lingering deeper in the snowpack
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow combined with strong southwest winds and warming temperatures have developed new wind and storm slabs
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest wind have new wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Recent new snow combined with warmer temperatures may have increased the load to a critical level over facets and/or surface hoar buried in mid-December
="s_3FE45715">New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expect the avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150cm deep and have started to become reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential, especially in the southwest portion of the region.
Recent storm snow combined with warming and wind has loaded hard slabs above a weak faceted base. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow, warming, and strong winds have created storm slabs at higher elevations. Storm slab avalanches in motion may step down and trigger deep persistent slab avalanches.
Caution for windslabs on lee aspects in the Alpine and at treeline.&nbsp; Crossloaded terrain should also be treated as suspect.
These layer is now down 50-70cm at treeline. Neighboring areas are seeing small avalanches stepping down to this layer creating large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
="s_3FE45715">Recent flurries and winds have formed thin wind slabs.
Recent storm snow has settled into slabs that are likely most reactive at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.
If you do encounter areas with &gt;20 cm new snow, rein in your terrain use as storm slabs may also trigger deeper, weaker layers.
Recent storm snow has settled into slabs that are likely most reactive at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expect avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Weaknesses within and under the new snow. Expect avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
This is describing the layer down about 60cm. It is a 10-15cm thick layer of facets. So far failures have occurred within the layer, not at a specific interface.
In some alpine areas we're seeing the base layers rot out and fail under testing. The trend is unknown on where exactly this is happening. Dig to inspect areas as you approach alpine elevations.
Recent storm snow has settled into slabs that will be most reactive at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ... or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger deeper instabilities.
If you do encounter areas with &gt;20 cm new snow, rein in your terrain use as storm slabs may also trigger deeper, weaker layers.
New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expect avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed north through easterly features near ridge crests, and cross-loaded southeasterly gullies at treeline.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Recent storm loading combined with warmer temperatures has woken up the mid-December weak layer and several large persistent slab avalanches have been reported in the last couple days.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests. Small avalanches may &quot;step down&quot;, resulting in large destructive avalanches.
Recent storm snow has settled into slabs that are likely most reactive at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is bonding poorly to the previous snow surface. Expect the avalanche likelihood and size to increase with increased snow and wind-loading. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded northerly aspects near ridge crests.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150cm deep and have started to become reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential, especially in the southwest portion of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive to human triggering in isolated areas including wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive to human triggering in isolated areas including wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features.&nbsp; In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of slabs.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive to human triggering in isolated areas including wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.&nbsp; In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the entire snowpack would fail on the basal facets.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.  In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Storm snow from last week is likely most reactive on wind-loaded features at higher elevations.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Dec 30, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ...or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger one of these layers.
If you do encounter areas with &gt;20 cm new snow, rein in your terrain use as storm slabs may also trigger deeper, weaker layers.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Recent storm loading combined with warmer temperatures has woken up the mid-December weak layer and several large persistent slab avalanches have been reported in the last couple days.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at higher elevations.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slabs on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150cm deep and have started to become reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential, especially in the southwest portion of the region.
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the entire snowpack would fail on the basal facets.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ...or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger one of these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. Uncertainty revolves around what type of load is now required to trigger these deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
Recent storm loading combined with warmer temperatures has woken up the mid-December weak layer and several large persistent slab avalanches have been reported in the last couple days.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary deep and touchy on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. Keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to &quot;step down&quot; to the weak layer below our new snow.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150 cm deep and have proven reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential in managing the problem, especially in low snow areas such as the southwest portion of the region.
Storm slabs have stabilized while fresh wind slabs have formed. Treat the new snow with caution and don't let a poor terrain choice amplify the consequences of a small wind slab release.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ...or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger one of these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Weaknesses exist within and under the new snow. Slabs will be particulary touchy on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to &quot;step down&quot; to the weak layer below our new snow.
Watch out for touchy pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150 cm deep and have proven reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential in managing the problem, especially in low snow areas such as the southwest portion of the region.
Recent snowfall has been redistributed into wind slabs at higher elevations. Treat the new snow with caution and don't let a poor terrain choice amplify the consequences of a small wind slab release.
The mid-December facet layer has become reactive and several large persistent slab avalanches were human-triggered in the last couple of days. Even if the surface snow gains strength, deeper weak layers can surprise with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow may remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the entire snowpack would fail on the basal facets.
The mid-December facet layer has become reactive and several large persistent slab avalanches were human-triggered in the last couple of days. Even if the surface snow gains strength, deeper weak layers can surprise with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow may remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex features. In some areas, buried surface hoar may increase the reactivity of these slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering wind slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. Where buried surface hoar underlies these slabs, expect increased reactivity and wide propagations.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering at higher elevations. If triggered, they have the potential to 'step down' and trigger large deep persistent slab avalanches.
Storm slabs are expected to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Avalanche size and frequency will increase with each pulse of precipitation, increasing winds, and rising freezing levels.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ...or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger one of these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Weaknesses exist within and under our new snow. Expect slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150 cm deep and have proven reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential in managing the problem, especially in low snow areas such as the southwest portion of the region.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline. Be aware that a wind slab avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
Weak sugary snow exists at the bottom of the snowpack, creating the potential for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">A new storm slab problem is expected to develop due to new snow and strong winds. Avalanche likelihood and size will increase with each pulse of snow and wind.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features.&nbsp; Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials over the past couple of days. These deeper weaknesses can with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow may remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex rolls. In sheltered areas, buried surface hoar may make these slabs particularly touchy.
Storm slabs are expected to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Avalanche size and frequency will increase with each pulse of precipitation, increasing winds, and rising freezing levels.
It may still be possible to trigger avalanches on buried weak layers (Dec 25, Jan 5th, Jan 12th surface hoar) ...or have a smaller avalanche 'step down' and trigger one of these layers. The new storm will be a good test for these weak layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast and southwest gullies at treeline.
Expect wind slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, especially in the South Chilcotins, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
Several different persistent weak layers are buried 60-150 cm deep and have proven reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential in managing the problem, especially in low snow areas such as the southwest portion of the region.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded southeast gullies at treeline. Be aware that a wind slab avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it causing a large avalanche
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the entire snowpack would fail on the basal facets.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs.
Several persistent weak layers are buried 50-150 cm deep and have proven reactive to human triggering. Conservative terrain use is essential in managing the problem, especially in thin snowpack areas.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Remember a small avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Stubborn old wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggering in steep wind loaded terrain features. In some areas, moderate outflow winds may have caused reverse loading and formed thin new wind slabs. Fresh touchy wind slabs are expected.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials over the past couple of days. These deeper weaknesses can with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow may remain sensitive to human triggering in wind loaded terrain features and steep unsupported or convex rolls. In sheltered areas, buried surface hoar may make these slabs particularly touchy. Fresh touchy wind slabs are expected.
Watch for pockets of wind slab lingering on exposed northerly features near ridge crests, and also in cross-loaded gullies at treeline.
Storm slabs will continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind. Avalanche size and frequency will increase with each pulse of precipitation, increasing winds, and rising freezing levels.
It may still be possible to trigger large avalanches on a number of deeply buried weak layers. Storm slab avalanches may also have the potential to 'step down' to one of these layers. This danger will increase as the storm adds load to the snowpack.
New snow and wind are adding load to weak, sugary snow at the bottom of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds are building a fresh storm slab problem. Avalanche likelihood and size will increase with each pulse of snow and wind.
Expect wind slabs to remain reactive on wind-loaded aspects near ridge crests. In low snow areas, especially in the South Chilcotins, keep in mind the possibility for a wind slab avalanche to 'step down' to the weak layer below our new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
Strong winds can be expected to create thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Saturday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for developing wind slabs near ridge-top, behind ribs, and on cross-loaded slopes in exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs should be expected in steep, convex and exposed terrain features. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar. Winds over the weekend are expected to keep them fresh and touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs that exist near ridges, behind ribs, and on cross-loaded alpine features.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials over the past couple of days. These deeper weaknesses can with nasty consequences.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh touchy wind slabs are expected on the downwind side of ridges, ribs.</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">If more than 25 or 30 cm arrives, a more widespread storm slab problem could develop on steep slopes</span><span class="s_3FE45715">. Buried surface hoar may make these slabs particularly touchy.
Expect widespread reactive storm slabs with 20-30 cm of new snow and strong southwest winds. Take extra caution in wind affected terrain and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwesterly winds will continue to redistribute surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Sunday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
Watch for new wind slabs forming on lee and crossloaded features. In low snow areas to the north, be aware of the potential for wind slab avalanches to 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Storm slabs will continue to develop with forecast snowfall and wind. Avalanche size and frequency will increase with each pulse of precipitation and wind. Danger will remain elevated as the storm breaks on Sunday.
It may still be possible to trigger large avalanches on a number of deeply buried weak layers. Storm slab avalanches may also have the potential to 'step down' to these layers. This danger will increase as new snow and wind add load to the snowpack.
Watch for new wind slabs forming on lee and crossloaded features.
Several persistent weak layers are buried 40-120 cm deep with the potential for large avalanches. Evaluate each slope very carefully before stepping into bigger terrain, especially in thin snowpack areas.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Remember a small avalanche may provide enough force to trigger a deeper weak layer.
New snow and wind are adding load to weak, sugary snow at the bottom of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed a fresh storm slab problem. Avalanche likelihood and size has increased with each pulse of snow and wind and danger will remain elevated as the storm breaks on Sunday.
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it causing a large avalanche.
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the avalanche will step down to the weak basal facets and involve the entire winter's snowpack.
Recent extreme westerly winds have created thin wind slabs to add to the existing wind slabs already out there. It is possible to trigger a smaller surface slab that could then step down to a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Expect increased sensitivity and wide propagations where slabs are poorly bonded to buried surface hoar or crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
Watch for fresh wind slabs on lee and crossloaded features at higher elevations and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs may step down to deeper weak layers.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday.  Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Ongoing strong winds will keep our fresh storm slabs touchy over the short term. Stick to supported low angle terrain while the storm snow stabilizes and maintain constant awareness of overhead hazards.
Recent loading likely cleaned out some slopes that have been harbouring persistent weaknesses, but it may still be possible to trigger large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Storm slabs may also be capable of 'stepping down' to these layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed a fresh storm slab problem. Choose supported, low angle terrain while the new snow stabilizes and maintain constant awareness of overhead hazard. Conditions will be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
New snow and wind have added load to weak, sugary snow at the bottom of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more likely in shallow snowpack areas near Kispiox and in the north of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Thin new wind slabs have formed over the weekend and wind loading is expected continue to on Monday. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials over the past week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs on Monday. Watch for signs of wind transport as you gain elevation and take extra caution in the immediate lee of ridge crests.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Monday. Watch for patterns of wind transport as you gain elevation and exercise extra caution when traveling around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it causing a large avalanche.
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the avalanche will step down to the weak basal facets and involve the entire winter's snowpack.
Recent extreme westerly winds have created thin wind slabs to add to the existing wind slabs already out there. It is possible to trigger a smaller surface slab that could then step down to a deeper weak layer.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">For most of the region, recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy.&nbsp; In places that saw more than around 30 cm of new snow, a more widespread storm slab problem may exist.&nbsp;
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed storm and wind slabs. Conditions will be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
New snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Strong westerly winds will continue redistributing our remaining surface snow into thin fresh slabs.
Ongoing strong winds can be expected to continue creating thin fresh wind slabs in lee terrain
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow.
recent snow and wind has created storm and wind slabs
The load on some of the persistent weaknesses buried in the snowpack has reached a critical level in some areas of the region
If this layers if triggered, there is a likelihood of entraining the entire snowpack with it causing a large avalanche.
The big concern is that if anything gets triggered within the snowpack, then the avalanche will step down to the weak basal facets and involve the entire winter's snowpack.
This last wind event was strong and widespread effecting most aspects from treeline and above.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain reactive in steep terrain. Recent winds have been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person. I'd approach any steep, wind-affected slope with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
Recent snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed storm and wind slabs. Conditions will be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
With recent switching winds all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">In places the received more than around 30 cm of new snow, storm slabs are expected to be reactive to triggering.&nbsp; In the south of the region, wind slabs are expected to be the primary concern.&nbsp;
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
In the mountains closer to Terrace, I'd remain cautious in sheltered treeline terrain where buried surface hoar may be preserved. In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
Recent storm accumulations have likely gained significant strength. That said, I'd remain cautious in steep, higher elevation lee terrain. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded gullies. Also be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent avalanche observations suggest wind slabs are still reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
In the mountains closer to Terrace, I'd remain cautious in sheltered treeline terrain where buried surface hoar may be preserved. In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
Recent snow on the weekend and wind has accumulated wind slabs in the alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed storm and wind slabs. Conditions will be most touchy in wind-exposed areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent switching winds may have formed pockets of wind slab on all aspects of exposed terrain near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Use extra caution around shallower snowpack areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">In places the received more than around 30 cm of new snow, storm slabs are expected to be reactive to triggering. In the south of the region, wind slabs are expected to be the primary concern.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
Watch for pockets of wind slabs on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
These slabs are slow to bond. Expect them to be reactive for the next few days.
If these slabs react, expect a large propagation, and likely a step down to deeper layers.
Surface slabs and thin areas can potentially wake this layer up. Thin areas should be treated with caution.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to light triggers, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Expect to find them lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects at all elevations in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggering, especially on steep and unsupported (convex) slopes. Winds have recently switched from south to north and wind slabs should be expected on all aspects in exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">In places the received more than around 30 cm of new snow, storm slabs are expected to be reactive to triggering. In the south of the region, wind slabs are expected to be the primary concern.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
New snow combined with winds will build fresh wind slabs on leeward terrain features. New wind slabs will likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces which comprise of hard snow and a firm crust. Sluffing from steeper terrain features is likely.
With recent switching winds, all aspects may have pockets of wind slab on exposed higher elevation features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be reactive to the weight of a person.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Recent switching winds may have formed pockets of wind slab on all aspects at upper elevations especially near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Use caution around shallower snowpack areas where wind slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
In the mountains closer to Terrace, remain cautious in sheltered treeline terrain where buried surface hoar may be preserved. In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
Recent strong wind has accumulated wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Recent snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Switching winds have formed stiff pockets of wind slab on exposed features near ridge crests and cross-loaded slopes. Be cautious around thin rocky areas where wind slabs could 'step down' to deeper weak layers.
Even though winds will be light, expect to find these near ridges and crossloaded features. The snow will be cold, it will take very little wind to redistribute the snow/
If these slabs react, expect a large propagation, and likely a step down to deeper layers. Storm slabs may be enough to trigger these slabs. Especially at treeline where the hardslab doesn't exist.
Surface slabs, heavy snow loading and thin areas can potentially wake this layer up. Thin areas should be treated with caution.
In the mountains closer to Terrace, remain cautious in sheltered treeline terrain where buried surface hoar may be preserved. In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
Last week's snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snowfall is accumulating. Additionally, combined with easterly wind this will start to form wind slabs in upper elevation lees.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces especially on leeward slopes that are wind loaded.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces especially on leeward slopes that are wind loaded. Use caution around shallower snowpack areas where storm slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are forming over a weak layer of snow that was formed during recent clear weather. Expect the new snow to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects in the days since the storm. Expect them to react to human triggering.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses can still be triggered with nasty consequences.
Reactive storm slabs will likely have a poor bond to the variety of old snow surfaces.
Additional loading from new storm snow and wind may have enough mass to overload the weaker facets that exist mid-pack and/ or deeper in the snowpack. If reached critical load, the potential for full depth avalanches
Reactive storm slabs continue to build through the weekend and will likely have a poor bond to old snow surfaces. Sluffing from steeper terrain features is likely.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs will form over Friday night and Saturday. A wide range of weak surfaces will prevent the new snow from bonding well over the short term. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are forming over a wide range of weak surfaces. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and be aware of the potential for a small storm slab avalanche to 'step down' to either wind slab or a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems are back in play as new load is added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where new snow is piling onto a shallow snowpack.
Triggering of these slabs from a thin weak area may cause an avalanche that involves the deeper layers and the entire snowpack.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are forming over a wide range of weak surfaces. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and be aware of the potential for a small storm slab avalanche to 'step down' to either wind slab or a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems are back in play as new load is added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where new snow is piling onto a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects in the days since the storm. Light snowfall and gusty winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials last week. These deeper weaknesses will be slow to heal and need to be considered in your terrain selection.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Don't forget about what's above your head. Natural avalanches starting in the alpine may run long distances.
Recent strong wind has created wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Last week's snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are forming over a weak layer of snow that was formed during recent clear weather. Expect the new snow to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs will form over Friday night and Saturday. A wide range of weak surfaces will prevent the new snow from bonding well over the short term. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Smaller storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.</span><span class="s_3FE45
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
Touchy storm slabs becoming more likely to trigger.
Smaller storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The size and distribution of natural storm slab avalanches will increase significantly by Sunday afternoon. Avoid all avalanche terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
With up to 80cm of snow in the past 48 hours, storm slabs are very touchy to human triggering. Forecasters experienced numerous remotely triggered avalanches on Sunday.
Large amounts of new snow is producing widespread sluffing.
Triggering of these slabs from a thin weak area may cause an avalanche that involves the entire snowpack. With the recent additional snow load, triggering of these deeper layers is now more likely.
Recent strong wind has created wind slabs in alpine and tree line lees. Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface avalanches may also step down to deeper, more destructive layers.
Last week's snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">The size and distribution of natural storm slab avalanches will increase significantly by Monday afternoon. Avoid all avalanche terrain.
Very touchy storm slabs have formed on virtually all aspects and elevations, especially in the alpine and tree line areas. Avoid all avalanche terrain and overhead exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Triggering deeper weak layers remains possible where hard slabs sit above weak sugary snow. This is most likely in thin snowpack parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are forming over a wide range of weak surfaces. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
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.
Persistent slab problems are back in play as new load is added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where new snow is piling onto a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Storm slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to the presence of buried surface hoar (feathery crystals) or hard crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects over the past week. Light snowfall and gusty winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
The persistent weakness buried mid-December has been responsible for several large human-triggered slab avalanches and subsequent burials in late January. These deeper weaknesses will be slow to heal and must be considered in your terrain selection.
1681A555">Touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Use small slopes with low consequence to test the bond of the storm snow.
1681A555">Touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Use small slopes with low consequence to test the bond of the storm snow.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
Touchy storm slabs becoming more likely to trigger. Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading by snow or wind.
Smaller storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Another dose of new snow will continue feeding our storm slab problem into Monday. A wide range of weak surfaces will prevent the new snow from bonding well over the short term. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are forming over a weak layer of snow that was formed during recent clear weather. Expect the new snow to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
With up to 100cm of snow at Treeline in the past 72 hours, storm slab avalanches are almost certain to occur.
Sluffing is occurring in steep terrain on all aspects and at all elevations.
Triggering of these slabs from a thin weak area may cause an avalanche that involves the entire snowpack. With the recent additional snow load, triggering of these deeper layers is now more likely.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Tuesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
In the north of the region, full depth avalanches continue to fail on weak layers at the base of the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to be very touchy on Tuesday, especially in wind affected terrain. Weak snow crystals beneath the storm snow may increase the reactivity of these storm slabs.
1681A555">Lingering storm slabs may remain reactive to human triggers.
1681A555">Lingering storm slabs may remain reactive to human triggers where the bond to the crust is poor.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs remain reactive to human triggers. Storm slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to the presence of buried surface hoar (feathery crystals) or hard crusts.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Tuesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Last week's snow and wind have added a critical load to weak, sugary snow at the base of the snowpack and potential exists for full depth avalanches. This problem may be more acute in lower snowpack areas.
Storm slabs will be most reactive in wind effected terrain. Use caution as you transition into wind effected snow.
Smaller storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
The recent storm snow is expected to be very touchy on Tuesday, especially in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer. This is most likely in thin snowpack areas of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs have formed over a wide range of weak surfaces that will prevent the new snow from bonding well over the short term. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs have formed over a wide range of weak surfaces. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
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.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where new snow is piling onto a shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs have built up over a weak layer of snow that formed during last week's clear weather. Expect the new snow to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects last week. Light snowfall and strong winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region.
A persistent weakness buried in mid-December was responsible for several large human-triggered avalanches in late January. Another weakness buried in mid-January produced a remotely triggered avalanche within the last week.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to the presence of buried surface hoar (feathery crystals) or hard crusts.
Wind slabs are everywhere in Alpine and Treeline areas. We are at the tail end of a large natural avalanche cycle, but many slopes remain prime for human-triggering. Winds have been strong from numerous directions, so wind slabs exist on all aspects.
Large sluffs continue to occur, many of which are running long distances and/or triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Triggering of these slabs from a thin weak area may cause an avalanche that involves the entire snowpack. With the recent additional snow load, triggering of these deeper layers is now more likely.
Storm slabs will be most reactive in wind effected terrain. Use caution as you transition into wind effected snow.
Smaller storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Wednesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Wednesday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and creating a high probability/high consequence problem.&nbsp; This layer may be directly triggered in shallow snowpack areas or smaller avalanches could step down to it.
1681A555">Storm slabs reported as becoming less reactive.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to be touchy on Wednesday, especially in wind affected terrain. A weakness beneath the storm snow may increase the reactivity of these storm slabs.
1681A555">Lingering storm slabs may remain reactive to human triggers.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs have recently formed over a wide range of weak surface conditions. These storm slabs have proven especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and where they overlie sun crust.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds formed touchy wind slabs on a wide range of aspects last week. Light snowfall and strong winds over the past couple of days have contributed to the problem, especially in the south of the region where more new snow accumulated.
The recent storm snow is expected to be touchy on Wednesday, especially in wind affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer. This is most likely in thin snowpack areas of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs have recently formed over a wide range of weak surfaces. These slabs can be expected to remain reactive to human triggers, especially on unsupported slopes and where wind effect has promoted slab formation.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs have formed over a wide range of weak surfaces. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind-exposed areas and be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow has stacked onto a previously shallow snowpack.
Wind slabs already dominate the landscape at Treeline and above, and the forecasted storm for Thursday will add to this problem. A natural avalanche cycle is expected to start again on Thursday.
Triggering of these slabs from a thin weak area may cause an avalanche that involves the entire snowpack. With the recent additional snow load, triggering of these deeper layers is now more likely.
The basal layers remain exceptionally weak. The potential for an avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack to step down to deep instability and cause a very large avalanche is a concern.
="s_3FE45715">Recent and continued light snowfall and strong winds have and are expected to contribute to keep wind slabs fresh and touchy, especially in the south of the region where more new snow accumulated.
A persistent weakness buried in mid-December was responsible for several large human-triggered avalanches in late January. Another weakness buried in mid-January produced a remotely triggered avalanche within the last week.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday's storm is starting cold and ending warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and winds are expected to keep storm slabs touchy, especially in wind-exposed areas and where there is an underlying sun crust.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy loading from snow and wind is expected to result in natural storm slab avalanches. Storm slabs are expected to remain highly sensitive to human triggers, especially on unsupported slopes and where wind and sun has promoted slab formation.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive on Thursday and ongoing moderate outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive as the wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and creating a high probability/high consequence problem. This layer may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or  by the weight of smaller avalanches.
When the snow first turns to rain a widespread natural avalanche cycle will likely ensue for a short period of time.
When the snow first turns to rain a widespread natural avalanche cycle will likely ensue for a short period of time.
1681A555">Thursday's storm is starting cold and ending warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy loading from snow and wind is expected to result in natural storm slab avalanches. Be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow has stacked onto a previously shallow snowpack.
1681A555">Thursday's storm is starting cold and ending warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Additional new snow, warmer temperatures and wind are expected to create touchy new storm and wind slabs
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer. This is most likely in the thin snowpack areas of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Additional new snow, warmer temperatures and wind have created touchy new storm and wind slabs. Previously buried weakness beneath the storm snow may increase the reactivity of these storm slabs.
Recent snow combined with strong SW winds and warmer temps on Thursday have created widespread storm slabs in all open areas.&nbsp;  These slabs are more of a settlement slab in below treeline areas.&nbsp;
Buried wind slabs are widespread at Treeline and above. A natural avalanche cycle is expected to start again on thursday evening and continue into friday.
The basal layers remain exceptionally weak. The potential for an avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack to step down to deep instability and cause a very large avalanche is a concern.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain highly sensitive to human triggers, especially on unsupported and wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are highly sensitive to light triggers, and especially deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes. Be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow has stacked onto a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Additional new snow, warmer temperatures and wind have created touchy new storm and wind slabs.
Additional new snow, warmer temperatures and wind have created touchy new moist storm and wind slabs
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer. This is most likely in the thin snowpack areas of the region.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. These slabs are expected to remain reactive as the wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering. This layer may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
1681A555">Thursday's storm started cold and ended warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Recent strong to extreme outflow winds have formed hard wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Ongoing outflow wind may continue to add additional load to these slabs.
1681A555">Continued snow and wind are making the existing storm slabs increasing dangerous.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend throughout the storm has created a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
1681A555">Treeline and below will have fresh small storm slabs sitting on the new crust. Storm slabs in the alpine will be much larger and more reactive than shown here.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy loading from snow and wind is likely resulting in natural avalanche activity.
A persistent weakness buried in mid-December was responsible for several large human-triggered avalanches in late January. Another weakness buried in mid-January produced a remotely triggered avalanche within the last week.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy loading from snow and wind is likely resulting in large natural avalanches.
These slabs are formed from wind transport, warm temps or wind pressing. Widespread whumphing and cracking in all terrain. Even a small avalanche on this layer will have consequences due to the amount of snow.
Expect to find this in exposed areas. The slab appears to be helping distribute the new snow load over the weaker layers below. Use your probe to find the layer. Don't be fooled by a seemingly settled snowpack.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved.
1681A555">Treeline and below will have fresh small storm slabs sitting on the new crust. Storm slabs in the alpine will be much larger and more reactive than shown here, especially on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are highly sensitive to light triggers, and especially deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes. Be aware of the potential for storm slab avalanches to entrain loose snow or even 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow has stacked onto a previously shallow snowpack.
Fresh storm slabs will begin forming Friday night and over the day on Saturday. Extreme southwest winds will promote rapid slab formation and touchy conditions within the new snow.
Strong outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with a light dose of new snow. The changing pattern leaves us with wind slabs new and old on a wide range of aspects. Expect thin new slabs to be especially touchy on Saturday.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering. This layer may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Continued wind-loading will likely result in sustained natural avalanche activity. Fresh storm slabs are highly sensitive to light triggers, and especially deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness buried in mid-December was responsible for several large human-triggered avalanches in late January. Another weakness buried in mid-January produced a remotely triggered avalanche within the last week.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend throughout the storm has created a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top of colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
="s_3FE45715">Widespread storm slabs are highly sensitive to light triggers. Watch for locally deep slabs on wind-loaded slopes and sun-exposure to increase sensitivity.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain highly sensitive to human triggers, with particularly deep and touchy slabs on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Additional new snow, warmer temperatures and strong winds have created touchy new storm and wind slabs.
Additional new snow, warmer temperatures, and strong winds have created touchy new storm and wind slabs
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Storm slab avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer. This is most likely in the thin snowpack areas of the region.
1681A555">Continued snow and wind are making the existing storm slabs increasingly dangerous.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
1681A555">Thursday's storm started cold and ended warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
This is a broad category right now. Expect settlement slabs down low, and windslabs at treeline and above. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. Windy areas have a hardslab and sheltered areas have the Dec 18 facets.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved. Large triggers(cornices) may wake this layer up.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes.&nbsp; Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes.  Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.</span><span class="s_3FE45
1681A555">Treeline and above will have small storm slabs (in some places sitting on a crust). Storm slabs in the alpine will be much larger and possibly more reactive than shown here, especially on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack and the upcoming warming. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow lies over a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend throughout the storm has created a tricky condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
1681A555">Continued snow and wind are making the existing storm and wind slabs dangerous.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads increase.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack and the upcoming warming. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow lies over a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday, especially in wind-exposed areas. Steadily rising freezing levels will promote instability on each day of the current forecast period.
Fresh storm slabs are continuing to build under the influence of an intense coastal storm. Extreme southwest winds will promote rapid slab formation and touchy conditions within the new snow.
Strong outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changing pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will increase with rising freezing levels.
1681A555">Thursday's storm started cold and ended warm. This creates a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow, making storm slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday, especially where recent winds have aided slab formation. Steadily rising freezing levels will promote instability on each day of the current forecast period.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Triggering is most likely in areas where storm snow piled onto a previously thin snowpack. Smaller avalanches may provide a sufficient trigger.
Wind slabs are everywhere, but the most recent loading is onto typical lee and cross-loaded features. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. These slabs are very sensitive to human-triggering.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved. Large triggers(cornices) may wake this layer up.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Roughly half of our current snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but steadily rising freezing levels will promote instability on each day of the current forecast period.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Triggering is most likely in areas where storm snow piled onto a previously thin snowpack. Smaller avalanches may provide a sufficient trigger.
Just because it's t-shirt weather and a holiday Monday doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack and the upcoming warming. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow lies over a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to remain sensitive to human triggers, especially on wind-loaded slopes. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack and the upcoming warming. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow lies over a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Strong winds have been redistributing new snow at the surface into thin wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Most of our upper snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but steadily rising freezing levels will promote instability on each day of the current forecast period.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
Just because it's t-shirt weather and a holiday Monday doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Fresh storm slabs are continuing to build under the influence of an intense coastal storm. Extreme southwest winds and a rising freezing level will promote rapid slab formation and touchy conditions within the new snow.
Rain and moist snow accumulating at lower elevations will promote increasing loose wet avalanches over the course of the storm, especially in steep terrain. This problem will present at higher elevations as the freezing level rises.
Recent outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will increase with rising freezing levels.
Rain and moist snow accumulating at lower elevations will promote loose wet avalanches on Monday, especially in steep terrain. This problem will present at higher elevations as the freezing level rises.
Just because it's t-shirt weather and a holiday Monday doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
1681A555">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads or temperatures increase.
1681A555">The last storm started cold and ended warm, creating a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow. Wind effect also made slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Wind slabs are everywhere, but the most recent loading is onto typical lee and cross-loaded features. The slabs are 50-60cm thick and are sitting on a variety of surfaces. These slabs are very sensitive to human-triggering.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved. Large triggers(cornices) may wake this layer up.
Just because it's mild out doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
1681A555">Treeline and above on northerly aspects will have small storm slabs (in some places sitting on a crust). Storm slabs in the alpine will be possibly more reactive than shown here, especially on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
Just because it's mild out doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow overlies a weak layer and remains reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Cornices are also expected to become weak.
Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Just because it's mild out doesn't mean you can get complacent: Avoid steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
1681A555">The warming trend and strong winds from the past storm packed warmer heavy snow on-top of colder snow, making storm and wind slab avalanches much more likely.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads or temperatures increase.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow overlies a weak layer and remains reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Cornices are also expected to become weak.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
The deep mid-November crust appears to be waking up and several avalanches have recently released down 200 cm in the snowpack.  Conservative terrain selection is critical while the alpine snowpack is warmed for the first time this winter.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow overlies a weak layer and remains reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Cornices are also expected to become weak.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Don't let the mild temperatures make you complacent: Avoid steep slopes facing the sun during the heat of the day.
1681A555">The last storm started cold and ended warm, creating a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow. Wind effect also made slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow overlies a weak layer and remains reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain. Natural activity is possible from sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Cornices are also expected to become weak.
Persistent slab problems may be back in play with the new load that has been added to the snowpack and the current warming and sun. Stick to supported terrain and exercise extra caution where the new snow lies over a previously shallow snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered sluffing is expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">Most of our upper snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but elevated freezing levels will promote instability on each day of the current forecast period.
Strong winds have been redistributing new snow at the surface into thin wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make these fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Warm temperatures will promote loose wet avalanches on Tuesday, especially in steep terrain. This problem will present at higher elevations as the freezing level rises.
Roughly half of our current snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but warm temperatures will put this bond to the test on each day of the current forecast period.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. Triggering is most likely in areas where storm snow piled onto a previously thin snowpack and becomes more likely as warm temperatures persist.
Strong winds have been blowing our recent snow into reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Solar radiation and warming temperatures will make fresh wind slabs especially touchy.
Fresh storm slabs will continue to build on Tuesday as another pulse from our coastal storm makes landfall. Extreme southwest winds and high freezing levels will promote rapid slab formation and very touchy conditions within the new snow.
Rain and moist snow accumulating at lower elevations will promote loose wet avalanches over the course of the storm, especially in steep terrain.
Last week's outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will remain elevated while warm temperatures persist.
Wind slabs are everywhere in the alpine.&nbsp; Moist snow on steep solar aspects at all elevations
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved. Large triggers(cornices) may wake this layer up.
Heavy rain will saturate the upper snowpack and may trigger wet slab avalanche release on the widespread Feb 3rd crust, down 50-70cm.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer from early February down 50-80 cm remains reactive to human triggering in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
At lower elevations where the new precipitation falls as rain, expect sluffing from steep terrain features. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Heavy rain at treeline and below will cause the snow to become soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
Heavy rain at treeline and below will cause the snow to become soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads or temperatures increase.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer from early February down 50-80 cm remains reactive to human triggering in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">At lower elevations where the new precipitation falls as rain, expect sluffing from steep terrain features. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Where the precipitation falls as rain, watch out for loose wet where the snow is soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
1681A555">The last storm started cold and ended warm, creating a dangerous condition where warmer heavy snow is sitting on-top colder snow. Wind effect also made slab avalanches much more likely.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A weak layer from early February down 40-70 cm remains reactive to human triggering in isolated areas. Deeper weak layers in the snowpack also have the potential to wake up this week and very large avalanches are possible in isolated areas.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">At lower elevations where the new precipitation falls as rain, expect sluffing from steep terrain features. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the bottom of the snowpack is creating the potential for full depth avalanche releases. This weakness has been stressed by recent snowfall and warming, and is more likely to fail in areas where there has been less rider compaction.
="s_3FE45715">Most of our upper snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but continued warming may increase the likelihood of an avalanche. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation wind-affected terrain.
Warm temperatures will promote loose wet avalanches on Wednesday, especially in steep terrain. Use extra caution if the sun makes an appearance.
="s_3FE45715">Most of our upper snowpack is essentially a storm slab. Its bond to the underlying snow is improving, but forecast warming may increase the likelihood of an avalanche. Watch for increased reactivity in high elevation wind-affected terrain.
Warm temperatures and possible solar radiation will promote loose wet avalanches on Wednesday, especially in steep terrain. Watch for conditions that change with aspect, elevation and time of day.
Fresh storm slabs continued to build on Tuesday. Expect increased reactivity in higher elevation wind-exposed terrain. New snow will also add stress to recently buried surface hoar which appears most reactive around treeline.
Rain and moist snow accumulating at lower elevations will promote loose wet avalanches over the course of the storm, especially in steep terrain.
Last week's outflow winds have shifted to a strong southwest flow, coupled with light accumulations of new snow. The changed pattern leaves us with a mix of touchy new wind slabs along with older, more stubborn hard slabs on a wide range of aspects.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will remain elevated while warm temperatures persist.
Rain and moist snow accumulating at lower elevations will promote loose wet avalanches on Monday, especially in steep terrain. This problem will present at higher elevations as the freezing level rises.
A weak layer from early February down 60-80 cm remains reactive to human triggering in isolated areas. Deeper weak layers in the snowpack appear to have woken up this week and very large avalanches are possible in isolated areas.
="s_3FE45715">At lower elevations where the new precipitation falls as rain, expect sluffing from steep terrain features. Sluffs have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Wind affected upper snowpack is everywhere in the alpine.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. Very large avalanches can be expected if this layer is involved. Large triggers(cornices) may wake this layer up.
Heavy rain will saturate the upper snowpack and may trigger wet slab avalanche release on the widespread Feb 3rd crust, down 50-70cm.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet sluffs are expected in steep terrain features at lower elevation. Although generally slow moving, they can easily take you for a ride and run significant distances. They also have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
Loose wet sluffs are expected in steep terrain features at lower elevation. Although generally slow moving, they can easily take you for a ride and run significant distances. They also have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Heavy rain at treeline and below will cause the snow to become soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet sluffs are expected in steep terrain features at lower elevation. Although generally slow moving, they can easily take you for a ride and run significant distances. They also have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet sluffs are expected in steep terrain features at lower elevation. Although generally slow moving, they can easily take you for a ride and run significant distances. They also have the potential to trigger slabs on the slopes below.
Heavy rain at treeline and below (especially in the south) will cause the snow to become soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
This problem is more prevalent in the far north areas of the region and is a low likelihood, high consequence scenario that will need to be monitored as snow loads or temperatures increase.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds are forecast to create reactive new wind slabs on Thursday. Conditions are expected to intensify throughout the day, so be prepared to adjust your travel plans to more conservative terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the base of the snowpack has the potential for climax avalanches. As temperatures cool over the next few days, this weakness may gain strength. I still don't trust this layer, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction.
Where the precipitation falls as rain, watch out for loose wet where the snow is soft and cohesionless. Avoid getting pushed into terrain features like gullies and cliffs, where even small slides could have large consequences.
1681A555">The warming trend, strong winds and heavy precipitation will make storm and wind slab avalanches likely in the alpine.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds are forecast to create reactive new storm slabs on Thursday. Conditions are expected to intensify throughout the day, so be prepared to back-off to simple terrain and watch your overhead exposure.
Fresh storm slab development should continue into Thursday. Expect increased reactivity in higher elevation wind-exposed terrain. New accumulations may also add stress to deeply buried surface hoar which appears most reactive around treeline.
Due to ongoing rain and warm temperatures, loose wet avalanches should be on your radar, especially in steep, lower elevation terrain.
Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will remain elevated while warm temperatures persist.
Continued warmer temperatures on Thursday may promote ongoing loose wet avalanche activity. Use extra caution in steep, low elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs will remain reactive at higher elevations, especially in wind-exposed terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Heavy rain at treeline and below has caused the surface snow to become soft and cohesionless. Many slopes have run naturally, but human triggering potential remains where rain-saturated snow lies over steep terrain.
Fresh storm slabs will remain reactive at higher elevations, especially in wind-exposed terrain. New accumulations may also add stress to deeply buried surface hoar, which appears most reactive around treeline.
Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches. The potential for a deep release on this layer will remain elevated while warm temperatures persist.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
The alpine has only been lightly effected by the warm weather. Surface layers have bonded and &quot;healed&quot;. The deeper layers were insulated from the warmth and remain the same as they were before. Inspect this interface for signs of weakness.
Many avalanches have stepped to this layer. As the surface layers bond, this layer will require larger triggers to initiate. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
Rain soaked snow at lower elevations may continue to sluff easily in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer at the base of the snowpack has the potential for climax avalanches. As temperatures cool over the next few days, this weakness may gain strength. I still don't trust this layer, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
A persistent weak layer existing mainly in the north of the region is creating a 'low probabity/high consequence' avalanche problem. The recent storm has added a fresh load above this layer, potentially increasing its likelihood of triggering.
Heavy rain at treeline and below has caused surface snow to become soft and cohesionless. Lots of steep terrain has already run naturally, but human triggering potential continues to exist where rain soaked snow overlies steep terrain.
1681A555">Fresh storm slabs have formed with heavy snowfall continuing through Thursday evening. Expect touchy conditions and easy human-triggering on Friday, especially in areas where wind has sped up slab formation.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas harbouring a thin snowpack carry greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
Alpine and treeline areas may have a sun crust on steep solar aspects up to 2400m. The deeper layers were insulated from the warmth and remain the same as they were before. Inspect this interface for signs of weakness.
Past avalanches have stepped to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.&nbsp;
Storm slabs may remain reactive in wind-exposed terrain and where they sit above preserved surface hoar at treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Watch for reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers, including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs will remain reactive at higher elevations, especially in wind-exposed terrain.
Fresh storm slabs exist mainly at alpine elevations, becoming thinner where precipitation fell as rain. Maintain awareness of new snow depth as you gain elevation and expect the potential for human triggering the full depth of new snow.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction and areas with thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh and reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
1681A555">Storm slabs have already proven to be reactive and will be bulking up with new snow all weekend. Expect touchy conditions and easy human-triggering to persist, especially in areas where wind has sped up slab formation.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas harbouring a thin snowpack carry greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
1681A555">Our storm slabs are transitioning away from natural triggering and into the realm of human triggering. Strong winds have played a role in maintaining touchy conditions for Saturday.
A persistent weak layer existing mainly in the north of the region is creating a 'low probabity/high consequence' avalanche problem. The recent storm has added a fresh load above this layer, potentially increasing its likelihood of triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form fresh and touchy wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Sunday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Sunday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects. This includes fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm. Wind slabs may be more reactive above buried rain crusts.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Watch for reactive wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain. Wind slabs may &quot;step down&quot; to deeper more destructive layers, including surface hoar buried on February 10th.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded (northerly) slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy fresh wind slabs are likely lurking below ridgecrests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
New wind slabs 20-30cm thick are building in alpine areas.
Alpine and treeline areas have a sun crust on steep solar aspects up to 2400m. The deeper layers were insulated from the warmth and remain the same as they were before. Inspect this interface for signs of weakness.
Past avalanches have stepped to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs are expected to form on Sunday in wind exposed terrain. These slabs are expected to be touchy where they overlie a melt-freeze crust.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs are sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow overlying the widespread crust is expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain. Watch for additional wind loading on Sunday with the forecast for new snow and moderate southwest wind.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
New wind slabs 20-30cm thick in alpine areas.
Alpine and treeline areas have a sun crust on steep solar aspects up to 2400m. The deeper layers were insulated from the warmth and remain the same as they were before. Inspect this interface for signs of weakness.
Past avalanches have stepped to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to form on Monday as a result of heavy snowfall Sunday overnight. These slabs are expected to be touchy in wind loaded terrain and on steep slopes where they overlie the hard melt-freeze crust.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form new wind slabs on Monday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs may still be reactive in northerly alpine terrain. New snow and moderate southwest wind will likely form thin new wind slabs on Monday which may be touchy where they overlie a crust. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs are likely lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow may still be reactive to human triggering in isolated areas such as high north aspects where buried surface hoar is preserved or recently wind loaded terrain features.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is forming reactive storm slabs that will be thicker and more reactive in wind affected terrain.
Wind slabs are likely still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for fresh wind slabs in exposed high elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Wind slabs are likely still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. Large lingering cornices may also still be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger wet sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.</span><span class="s_AA239
It may be possible to trigger wet sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Watch for wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
Wind slabs between up to 50cm thick have formed in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and Treeline. A few naturally triggered wind slab avalanches have occurred in the past 12hrs. These slabs were very large and have run full path.
A dense slab formed in late January is buried as much as 100cm in the snowpack. This slab is potentially still trigger-able, and could result in a very large avalanche
Past avalanches have stepped down to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow may still be reactive to human triggering on Tuesday, especially in wind loaded terrain or steep slopes where the new snow sits over a hard crust layer.
="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger wet sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to be reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain or on steep unsupported slopes.&nbsp;
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 60-90 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and southwest winds are expected to develop new storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop new storm slabs on all aspects. These thin new slabs may be easy to trigger and may slide fast and far due to the underlying crust.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 60-90 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Recent storm snow has been transported by southwest winds into deep pockets of wind slab on lee slopes. If northeast outflow winds arrive, expect new wind slabs to develop on south through west aspects.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive wind slabs may still be lingering in high north facing terrain. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">It may be possible to trigger loose sluffs on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the afternoon.
Wind slabs exist on all aspects but tend to be thicker on easterly aspects. These may be up to 50cm thick in heavily loaded areas.
This hard slab is spotty in nature. Expect to see it start near treeline and carry on higher. If it does react, it will likely propagate for a long ways.
Past avalanches have stepped down to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain or on steep unsupported slopes.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Deep storm slabs (50-60cm) may take some time to settle and bond to the old surface. This problem may linger in areas with a hard rain crust below the storm snow.
We had one report of a deep persistent slab avalanche size 3.5 at Mt Harmer that released during the storm. Terrain with similar exposure to the wind and a shallow weak snowpack may behave in the same manner.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond to the old surfaces.
Wind slabs exist on all aspects but tend to be thicker on easterly aspects. These may be up to 50cm thick in heavily loaded areas.
This hard slab is spotty in nature. Expect to see it start near treeline and carry on higher. If it does react, it will likely propagate for a long ways.
Past avalanches have stepped down to this layer. Thin areas and transitional terrain remain a concern.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy wind slabs have been found lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 40-70 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Deep storm slabs (50-60cm) may take some time to settle and bond to the old surface. This problem may linger in areas with a hard rain crust below the storm snow.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past two days in the Lizard range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">In the north of the region near Valemount, a persistent weakness down 60-90 cm remains sensitive to light triggers. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
Wind slabs are still lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations. Choose your line carefully and use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind slab.
="s_3FE45715">A persistent weakness down 50-80 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow is sensitive to light triggers and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weakness down 60-80 cm remains sensitive to light triggers in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weakness resulting very large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may take a couple of days to settle and bond to the old surfaces.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may still be lingering in high, north facing terrain. Expect slabs to be particularly reactive on steep, unsupported slopes.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded terrain or on steep unsupported slopes.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has produced numerous small avalanches and is most suspect in wind affected terrain and where it sits above hard crusts.
="s_3FE45715">Deep storm slabs (50-60cm) may take some time to settle and bond to the old surface. This problem may linger in areas with a hard rain crust below the storm snow.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past few days in the Lizard range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may be loose and unconsolidated in some areas. In areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab, it may take a couple of days to bond to the old surfaces.
Wind slabs likely exist on a variety of aspects, including fresh wind slabs formed by outflow winds and lingering wind slabs from last week's storm.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
Recent storm snow has produced numerous small avalanches and is most suspect in wind affected terrain and where it sits above a hard crust.
="s_3FE45715">Several persistent weak layers remain a concern including the early February surface hoar and facets (40-60 cm deep), and the December facets in shallow snowpack areas (&gt;100 cm deep).
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have been lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features at higher elevations.
These slabs are now lightly buried under the new snow from the last few days. So far these have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Crossloaded areas at treeline also have the slabs, however these are a bit more stubborn.
Triggering this layer is still a possibility in thin areas. Expect large propagations.
We are approaching the &quot;low probability, high consequence&quot; phase of the winter. Respect the potential for this layer to react to large triggers, or weak shallow areas.
="s_3FE45715">The fresh snow may still be reactive in isolated areas, particularly on wind-loaded slopes.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar and facets down 60-80 cm remains a concern in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weaknesses, resulting large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Our storm snow is on a steady stabilizing trend, but touchy conditions have been reported on a range of aspects in wind exposed areas. Watch for signs of wind effect and do your due diligence with snowpack tests before committing to bigger terrain.
Storm slabs may step-down to deeper weak layers, resulting in large, destructive avalanches. Areas with a thin snowpack have greater potential for triggering a deeply buried weakness.
Any new snow accumulations we receive by Friday morning are expected to form a poor bond to the current snow surface. This may result the formation of touchy new storm slabs or, if the snow is less cohesive, a loose dry avalanche problem.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past few days in the Lizard range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">Deep storm slabs (50-60cm) may take some time to settle and bond to the old surface. This problem may linger in areas with a hard rain crust below the storm snow.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may be loose and unconsolidated in some areas. In areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab, it may take a couple of days to bond to the old surfaces.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on other aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas, resulting in large destructive avalanches.
These slabs are now lightly buried under the new snow from the last few days. So far these have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Cross-loaded areas at treeline also have the slabs, however these are a bit more stubborn.
Triggering this layer is still a possibility in thin areas. Expect large propagations.
We are approaching the &quot;low probability, high consequence&quot; phase of the winter. Respect the potential for this layer to react to large triggers, or weak shallow areas.
A persistent weak layer of surface hoar and facets down 60-80 cm remains a concern in isolated areas. Smaller avalanches have the potential to step down to this and deeper persistent weaknesses, resulting in large avalanches.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Backcountry users in this area are urged to dial back their terrain selection. Please see our snowpack discussion for more information.
="s_3FE45715">Our storm snow is on a steady stabilizing trend, but touchy conditions have been reported on a range of aspects in wind exposed areas. Watch for signs of wind effect and do your due diligence with snowpack tests before committing to bigger terrain.
Our new snow accumulations are expected to form a poor bond to the previous snow surface. This might not introduce much hazard with 5 cm of new snow, but elevated caution is required in areas that received around 15 cm of new snow.
These have been an issue in steep convex terrain and below cliffs. Cross-loaded areas at upper treeline and alpine could be freshly loaded with the recent wind.
The buried hardslab is the concern here. Probing with a ski pole is the best way to monitor its location. Expect wide propagations if it does get triggered.
We are approaching the &quot;low probability, high consequence&quot; phase of the winter. Respect the potential for this layer to react to large triggers, or weak shallow areas.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas to produce large destructive avalanches.
A weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas or by the weight of smaller avalanches.
Changing wind directions may develop new wind slabs on south through west aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on north through east aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may be loose and unconsolidated in some areas. In areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab, it may take a couple of days to bond to the old surfaces.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Slopes with thin or variable snowpack are the most suspect trigger points.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Backcountry users in this area are urged to dial back their terrain selection. Please see our snowpack discussion for more information.
Sustained snowfall will combine with moderate southerly winds to form fresh wind slabs in lee terrain on Sunday. A range of weak surface layers will prevent the new snow from forming a good bond to the surface over the short term.
With another 10 cm in the forecast, up to 25 cm of new snow will have accumulated in some parts of the South Coast by Sunday morning. A poor bond is expected at the new snow interface, so storm slabs are likely to remain reactive on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Deep storm slabs (70-100cm) will take some time to settle and bond to the old surface. This problem may linger in areas with a hard rain crust below the storm snow.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past few days in the Lizard range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
Watch for wind slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and crossloaded alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 40 cm of recent light density storm snow rests on top of an old storm/wind slab 50 to 60 cm in depth that may still be sensitive to human triggering, especially in steep terrain. Once the wind picks up, touchy wind slabs will be easily formed.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week in the Lizard Range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas.  Surface avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
Changing wind directions Monday may form new wind slabs on south through southeast aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on north through east aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack is lingering and may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas and produce large destructive avalanches.
Recent winds have created isolated windslabs in lee and cross loaded areas
The buried hardslab is the concern here. Probing with a ski pole is the best way to monitor its location. Expect wide propagations if it does get triggered.
This layer will be with us for the year and should be put into every slope decision.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Slopes with thin or variable snowpack are the most suspect trigger points.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Anyone recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton is urged to choose conservative terrain and exercise extreme caution on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Shifting winds mean that slabs can be found on a range of aspects. With up to 35 cm of recent snow, thicker, more reactive slabs are expected in the south of the region.
Our 15-25cm of low density new snow will become more reactive as time and wind promote slab development. Shifting winds may see slabs form on a range of aspects while a variety of weak surface layers prevent the new snow from bonding to the surface.
Windy conditions will persist but shift to a southwest flow on Monday, leaving us with new wind slabs formed and forming on a wide range of aspects. Increased caution is required in the Hemlock area, where deeper and more recent accumulations exist.
="s_3FE45715">A lingering weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack may be triggered in shallow snowpack areas and produce large avalanches.
Recent winds have created isolated thin wind slabs in lee and cross loaded areas at Treeline and above.
The buried hard slab is the concern here. Probing with a ski pole is the best way to monitor its location. Expect wide propagations if it does get triggered.
This layer will be with us for the year and should be put into every slope decision. The current snowpack structure is very concerning, with the possibility of very large avalanches if a trigger point is found.
Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects in exposed areas.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Anyone recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton is urged to choose conservative terrain and exercise extreme caution on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Shifting winds mean that slabs can be found on a range of aspects.
Changing wind directions may form new wind slabs on N-NE aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on southerly aspects due to the recent outflow winds.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Surface avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
New snow will become more reactive as time and wind promote slab development. Shifting winds may see touchy slabs form on a variety of aspects.
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">up to 40 cm of recent light density storm snow sits on top of an old storm/wind slab 50 to 60 cm in depth that may still be sensitive to human triggering, especially in steep terrain. Once the wind picks up, touchy wind slabs will be easily formed.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week in the Lizard Range. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3.0 or larger.
New storm slabs will build with forecast snow and wind. They may be more reactive on leeward slopes that see deeper deposits due to wind loading. The new storm slabs may also be more reactive in locations where buried surface hoar exists.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow may remain loose and unconsolidated in some areas, but human triggerable slabs are possible in areas where the storm snow has been transported by the wind, or settled into a slab.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Slopes with thin or variable snowpack are the most suspect trigger points.
Recent winds have created isolated thin wind slabs in lee and cross loaded areas at Treeline and above.
The buried hard slab is the concern here. Probing with a ski pole is the best way to monitor its location. Expect wide propagations if it does get triggered.
This layer will be with us for the year and should be put into every slope decision. The current snowpack structure is very concerning, with the possibility of very large avalanches if a trigger point is found.
New snow will become more reactive as warming temperatures and wind promote slab development. Shifting S to W winds may see touchy wind slabs form behind ridges and ribs, but also in open treeline areas.
Touchy wind slabs are lurking below ridge crests and behind terrain features on all aspects in exposed areas. If more than 25 cm of new snow accumulates (likely by Thursday) storm slabs will develop on steeper slopes even in the absence of wind.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Slopes with thin or variable snowpack are the most suspect trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack continues to surprise backcountry travelers. This potentially destructive layer deserves respect, and seems most reactive in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme westerly winds on Tuesday night are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
Fresh storm slabs will likely be more reactive on leeward slopes that see deeper deposits due to wind loading, or where they overlie buried surface hoar.
Changing wind directions and new snow will build fresh wind slabs on N-NE aspects. Old wind slabs may continue to linger on southerly aspects due to the recent winds out of the North.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton suggests using more conservative terrain with additional caution on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Areas with 25 cm of storm snow, e.g. Coquihalla, are likely to develop more widespread storm slabs on steeper terrain features (even where wind protected).
="s_3FE45715">Another 40 cm of storm snow overnight building reactive slabs and loose dry avalanches. Looming cornices exist and failures could initiate slabs from the slope below.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs will likely be reactive, especially to rider triggering. </span><span class="s_1681A555">Thicker slabs will exist on leeward slopes due to wind transported snow. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
New wind slabs are on N-S aspect. At treeline, these tend to be more widespread but less dense. In the alpine, the wind has focused them to immediate lee. This problem also factors in buried windslabs that are down 10-20cm.
The cold weather has helped to break down the surface slabs, however the buried hard slab and/or facet layer is still intact. Convex terrain at treeline seems to be the most troubling areas.
Recent facetting has broken down the surface slabs below treeline. Above that, this problem is alive and well! It is a hard layer to trust.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and extreme southwesterly winds on Thursday are expected to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower elevation terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack continues to surprise backcountry travelers. This potentially destructive layer deserves respect, and seems most reactive in shallow snowpack areas.
Fresh storm slabs are expected to be highly sensitive to triggering and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs will form with continued snowfall and warming temperatures, and expected to be especially deep and touchy on wind loaded slopes.
Fresh storm slabs are reactive and likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces of facets, crusts and surface hoar.
A possible pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity has emerged in the northern part of the region. Recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton suggests using more conservative terrain with additional caution on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Areas with higher amounts of storm snow (e.g. Coquihalla), are likely to develop more widespread storm slabs on steeper terrain features (even where wind protected).
New snow will become more reactive as warming temperatures and wind promote slab development. Shifting S to W winds may see touchy wind slabs form behind ridges and ribs, but also in open treeline areas.
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.
Strong to extreme SW winds and new snow will build fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing snowfall and strong southwest winds will form reactive wind slabs in lee areas at treeline and above. Both slab and loose dry avalanche hazards are also increasing as new snow piles up at lower elevations where the winds are weaker.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing snowfall and strong southwest winds will form reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine on Thursday. Both slab and loose dry avalanche hazards are also increasing as snow piles up at lower elevations where the winds are weaker.
="s_3FE45715">Continuing light snowfall will pair with strong high elevation winds to form reactive new wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. The best and safest riding may be in sheltered, lower-elevation terrain.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Slopes with thin or variable snowpack are the most suspect trigger points.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive storm slabs continue to build and are primed for rider triggering. Looming cornices exist and failures could initiate slabs on the slope below.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs may have a poor bond to old snow surfaces and be reactive to rider triggering. </span><span class="s_1681A555">Thicker and stiffer slabs will exist on leeward slopes due to wind transported snow.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Gusty SW winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
Fresh storm slabs are expected to be highly sensitive to triggering and particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs will form with continued snowfall and warming temperatures, and expected to be especially deep and touchy on wind loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Watch for wind slabs in the lee of exposed, higher elevation terrain features. Areas with higher amounts of storm snow (e.g. Coquihalla), are likely to develop more widespread storm slabs on steeper terrain features (even where wind protected).
A pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity recently emerged in the northern part of the region. Recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton suggests using more conservative terrain with additional caution on northerly aspects.
Fresh storm slabs are reactive and likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Deeper deposits of wind slab may also exist on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
New snow will become more reactive as warming temperatures and wind promote slab development. Particularly deep and touchy wind slabs are lurking behind ridges and ribs, but also in open treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive storm slabs continue to build and are primed for rider triggering. Looming cornices exist and failures could initiate slabs on the slope below.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy storm slabs have a poor bond to old snow surfaces and are primed to rider triggering. Thicker and stiffer slabs will exist on leeward slopes due to wind transported snow.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Stability will steadily deteriorate on Friday as continuing snowfall, strong winds, and rising freezing levels combine to produce touchy, 'upside down' storm slabs. Loose dry avalanches are a growing hazard where the new snow remains unconsolidated.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing snowfall and strong winds will steadily increase avalanche danger throughout the day on Friday. The wind and warming temperatures will promote the formation of touchy, 'upside down' storm slabs that are easily triggered.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern (surface hoar, facets, and crusts). Smaller wind and storm slab releases carry the risk of triggering a deep weak layer. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Stability will steadily deteriorate on Friday as continuing snowfall, strong winds, and rising freezing levels combine to produce touchy, 'upside down' storm slabs. Loose dry avalanches are a growing hazard where the new snow remains unconsolidated.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing snowfall and high winds will steadily increase avalanche danger over the day on Friday. Warming temperatures and winds are expected to promote touchy, 'upside down' snow conditions that lead to easy human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack continues to surprise backcountry travelers. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be increasing while new snow continues to fall. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
This wind slab problem includes the last 2-3 days. Continued winds are seen moving snow well into the tree line.
The buried hard slab and/or facet layer is still intact. Convex terrain at treeline seems to be the most troubling areas.
This layer is weak and should not be trusted.
We're using wind slabs as a catch all term at the moment. Storm slabs are out there from the new snow, as are the deeper buried windslabs from last week. Storm slabs are in immediate lees, and the wind slabs are more widespread.
Additional load will increase the chance of this layer waking up.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are primed for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded. Looming cornices exist and failures could initiate slabs on the slope below.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
Gusty SW winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Reactive storm slabs continue to build and are primed for rider triggering. Thicker and stiffer slabs will exist on leeward slopes due to wind transported snow.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Fresh storm slabs are reactive and likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Deeper deposits of wind slab may also exist on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snow and strong south winds over Friday night will promote continuing storm slab formation and especially touchy conditions on wind loaded lee aspects. The new snow will also be adding load to an already 'upside down' storm slab.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong southerly winds over Friday night will promote continuing storm slab formation and especially touchy conditions in wind loaded lee terrain.
Several persistent weak layers buried 50-100 cm deep remain a concern, especially as new snow continues to load the snowpack. Smaller slab releases carry the risk of triggering a deep weak layer. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snow and strong south winds over Friday night will promote continuing storm slab formation and especially touchy conditions on wind loaded lee aspects. The new snow will also be adding load to an already 'upside down' storm slab.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong southerly winds over Friday night will promote continuing storm slab formation and especially touchy conditions on wind loaded lee aspects. Loose dry avalanche hazard will be building in more sheltered terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack continues to surprise backcountry travelers. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while snowfall and wind continue. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds from Friday will continue into Friday night promoting the development of fresh sensitive wind slabs in exposed terrain. Watch for especially deep and touchy slabs on wind loaded slopes this weekend.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds from Friday will continue into Friday night promoting the development of fresh sensitive wind slabs in exposed terrain.&nbsp; Watch for especially deep and touchy slabs on wind loaded slopes this weekend.</span><span class="s_3FE45
A pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity recently emerged in the northern part of the region. Recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton suggests using more conservative terrain with additional caution on northerly aspects.
Ongoing snowfall coupled with strong SW wind is fueling a robust storm slab problem that is particularly problematic in wind exposed terrain, as a result the safest and conveniently best riding will be found in wind sheltered terrain below treeline.
Fresh storm slabs are expected to be highly sensitive to human triggering.&nbsp; These slabs will likely be particularly deep and touchy on wind-loaded slopes.
We're using wind slabs as a catch all term at the moment. Storm slabs are out there from the new snow and continuing winds , as are the deeper buried windslabs from last week. Storm slabs are in immediate lees, and the wind slabs are more widespread.
Additional load will increase the chance of this layer waking up.
Similar to the persistent problem above, the new load may make this layer &quot;touchier&quot;. Another consideration is a smaller avalanche triggering the deeper layers.
Fresh storm slabs are reactive and have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Deeper deposits of wind slabs may also exist on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are primed for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">Descriptions of very touchy conditions and natural avalanche cycles have dominated recent reports. As natural activity subsides, the potential for human triggering storm slabs lingers on. Expect the touchiest conditions in wind affected areas.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 40 cm of new snow fell over Friday night under the influence of strong southerly winds. Touchy storm slabs now blanket much of the region and the potential for human triggering the full depth of our recent storm snow will remain high on Sunday.
Several persistent weak layers buried 75-140 cm deep remain a concern, especially while touchier storm slabs carry the risk of 'stepping down' to one of these deeper weak layers. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Descriptions of very touchy conditions and natural avalanche cycles have dominated recent reports. As natural activity subsides, the potential for human triggering storm slabs lingers on. Expect the touchiest conditions in wind affected areas.
="s_3FE45715">Descriptions of very touchy conditions and natural avalanche cycles have dominated recent reports. As natural activity subsides, the potential for human triggering storm slabs lingers on. Expect the touchiest conditions in wind affected areas.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets near the bottom of the snowpack continues to surprise backcountry travelers. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while storm slabs remain touchy. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are primed for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
A week of stormy weather has fueled a storm slab problem that is especially touchy in wind exposed terrain. Weak layers at the previous snow surface mean that cautious terrain selection remains key while the new snow gradually bonds to the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed fresh sensitive slabs that continue to be triggered by riders. These slabs may be especially deep and touchy in wind exposed terrain and this problem is expected to persist through the weekend.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed fresh sensitive slabs that continue to be triggered by riders. These slabs may be especially deep and touchy in wind exposed terrain, and this problem is expected to persist through the weekend.
A pattern of persistent slab avalanche activity recently emerged in the northern part of the region. Recreating in the mountains north of Pemberton suggests using more conservative terrain with additional caution on northerly aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed fresh sensitive slabs that continue to be triggered by riders. These slabs may be especially deep and touchy in wind exposed terrain, and this problem is expected to persist through the weekend.
Additional load will increase the chance of this layer waking up.
Fresh storm slabs are reactive and have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Deeper deposits of wind slabs may also exist on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
A week of stormy weather has fueled a storm slab problem that is especially touchy in wind exposed terrain. Cautious terrain selection remains the key to handling the uncertainty surrounding the slab's reactivity.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">As natural avalanche activity subsides, potential for human triggering storm slabs will persist. The touchiest conditions have been reported in wind affected areas and where the new snow overlies crust. (Steep south-facing slopes and below treeline)
="s_3FE45715">As natural avalanche activity subsides, potential for human triggering storm slabs will persist. The touchiest conditions have been reported in wind affected areas and where the new snow overlies crust. (Steep south-facing slopes and below treeline)
="s_3FE45715">As natural avalanche activity subsides, potential for human triggering storm slabs will persist. The touchiest conditions have been reported in wind affected areas and where the new snow overlies crust. (Steep south-facing slopes and below treeline)
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets is lingering near the base of the snowpack. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 40 cm of new snow fell over Friday night under the influence of strong southerly winds. Touchy storm slabs now blanket much of the region and the strong potential still exists for human triggering the full depth of our recent storm snow.
Several persistent weak layers buried 75-140 cm deep remain a concern, especially while touchier storm slabs carry the risk of 'stepping down' to one of these deeper weak layers. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are primed for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
There have been two natural deep persistent slab releases in the past week. Both of these avalanches were on northeast aspects in the alpine, and released to size 3 or larger.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are primed for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last week has coalesced into a slab up to a meter in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a persistent buried weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Watch for the development of fresh small storm slabs Monday if storm totals exceed 10cm.</span><span class="s_E6FD2
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last week has coalesced into a slab up to a meter in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to buried persistent weak layers. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow is falling on a problematic persistent slab, don't let good riding lure you into complacency and watch for the development of fresh small storm slabs Monday if storm totals exceed 10cm.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last week has coalesced into a slab up to a meter in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a persistent buried weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
Watch for the development of fresh small storm slabs Monday if storm totals exceed 10cm.
Storm slabs between 40 and 65cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Natural avalanche activity associated to this problem continues, and many slopes appear primed for human-triggering.
An avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">As natural avalanche activity subsides, potential for human triggering storm slabs will persist. The touchiest conditions have been reported in wind affected areas and where the new snow overlies crust. (Steep south-facing slopes and below treeline)
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of facets is lingering near the base of the snowpack. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads, like a single skier or rider.
Areas that have a buried melt-freeze crust and/or facets beneath the recent storm slab may continue to be easy to trigger, and fractures may propagate long distances in the persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Storm slabs may take a few days to settle and bond to the old surface, especially where the wind has transported snow into deep pockets.
Storm slabs may take longer to settle and bond where they are sitting on a crust and/or a layer of facets that grew during the latest cold clear weather. Fracture propagations may be long resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 40 cm of new snow fell over Friday night under the influence of strong southerly winds. Touchy storm slabs now blanket much of the region and the strong potential still exists for human triggering the full depth of our recent storm snow.
Several persistent weak layers buried 75-140 cm deep remain a concern, especially while touchier storm slabs carry the risk of 'stepping down' to one of these deeper weak layers. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
40-70 cm of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be over 1 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate southwest wind on Tuesday may form touchy new wind slabs in immediately leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs may also still be reactive to human triggering.
Storm snow from the last week has consolidated into a slab 50-85cm in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a persistent buried weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
Strong southwest wind on Tuesday is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last week has coalesced into a slab up to a meter in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a persistent buried weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs remain likely for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Storm/wind slabs between 40 and 65cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Natural avalanche activity associated to this problem continues, and many slopes appear primed for human-triggering.
An avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to a deeper weak layer.
50-80 cm of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be over 1 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest wind Tuesday night is expected to form touchy new wind slabs in immediately leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs may also still be reactive to human triggering.
Storm snow from the last week has consolidated into a slab 50-85cm in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a persistent buried weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest wind on Tuesday night may form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest wind on Tuesday night may form touchy new wind slabs in leeward terrain features. Old lingering wind slabs and cornices may also still be reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses&nbsp; within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Several persistent weak layers buried 75-140 cm deep remain a concern, especially while touchier storm slabs carry the risk of 'stepping down' to one of these deeper weak layers. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Loose dry avalanches may be easily triggered below treeline or in areas sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
A persistent weakness buried last week has the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches. Deeper persistent weakness area also waking up in some parts of the region with isolated, but massive, recent avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, as there is step-down potential the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">As natural avalanche activity subsides, potential for human triggering storm slabs will persist. The touchiest conditions have been reported in wind affected areas and where the new snow overlies crust. (Steep south-facing slopes and below treeline).
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs remain likely for rider triggering, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features that are wind loaded.
Heavy snowfall on Tuesday has likely formed new storm slabs.  Wind has recently blown from a variety of directions and touchy slabs should be expected in all wind loaded terrain.  Sluffing is also a concern, especially when the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last week has coalesced into a slab 1-2 m in depth that is poorly bonded to the old surface due to a buried persistent weak layer. These slow to heal slabs are most likely to be triggered in wind exposed terrain.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
Storm/wind slabs between 40 and 65cm thick are found in lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above. Natural avalanche activity associated to this problem continues, and many slopes appear primed for human-triggering.
An avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to a deeper weak layer.
50-80 cm of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be over 1 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to remain touchy on Thursday. 
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Several persistent weak layers buried 75-140 cm deep remain a concern, especially while touchier storm slabs carry the risk of 'stepping down' to one of these deeper weak layers. The greatest risk exists in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
A persistent weakness buried last week has the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches. Deeper persistent weakness area also waking up in some parts of the region with isolated, but massive, recent avalanches.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features. Watch for conditions that change with elevation.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer near the base of the snowpack has the potential for large avalanches, especially in areas with minimal rider compaction or thin variable snow cover.
="s_3FE45715">Although the brunt of the storm has passed, recently formed storm slabs will likely remain sensitive to human triggering on Thursday. Use increased caution in wind-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy on Thursday.&nbsp; Cornices may also be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.
A mix of persistent weak crystals lurk up to 120cm below the surface, and have the potential for surprisingly large avalanches. Conservative terrain selection remains critical for the foreseeable future.
Recent snow accumulations are expected to have been shifted into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, as there is step-down potential the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
Gusty southwest winds at upper elevations have formed fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are expected to be touchy on Thursday.  Cornices may also be weak and could fail under the weight of a person.</span><span class="s_3FE45
The storm snow from Tuesday is expected to remain reactive on Thursday, especially in wind loaded terrain.&nbsp; Extra caution is also recommended on sun exposed slopes when the sun is shining.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the past week sits over a buried persistent weak layer. While this layer has gained a lot of strength recently, very large avalanches may still be possible in isolated terrain.
An avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming and sun-exposure is expected increase the likelihood of these massive avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming and sun-exposure is expected increase the likelihood of these massive avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">On Friday, new snow and wind will form touchy storm slabs which are expected to be most reactive in wind-exposed terrain. Watch for conditions that intensify throughout the day.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent observations in the Elkford area suggest deep persistent slabs should be on your radar. Likely triggers for these destructive avalanches include storm loading, cornice falls or solar radiation, all of which are expected over the next few days.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">On Friday, new snow and wind will form touchy storm slabs which are expected to be most reactive in wind-exposed terrain. Watch for conditions that intensify throughout the day.
Once or twice a week we get a report of a large naturally-triggered deep persistent avalanche. Likely triggers for these destructive avalanches include storm loading, cornice falls or solar radiation, all of which are expected over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and wind will form fresh storm slabs in the mountains. Beneath the new snow, our recently formed wind slabs are likely still reactive while deeper persistent weak layers remain prone to smaller avalanches 'stepping down'.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 1 m of snow which accumulated over the past week is poorly bonded to a buried persistent weak layer. These slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be up to 1.5 m thick.
A mix of persistent weak crystals lurk up to 150cm below the surface, and have the potential for surprisingly large avalanches. Conservative terrain selection remains critical for the foreseeable future.
Recent snow accumulations are expected to have been shifted into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
Another 30-60 cm of new snow is likely to accumulate in the South Coast mountains by Friday afternoon. Warm temperatures and strong to extreme winds will promote the formation of touchy storm slabs that will be primed for human triggering on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the past week sits over a buried persistent weak layer. While this layer has gained a lot of strength, very large avalanches may still be possible in isolated terrain. This likelihood increases while new snow adds load to the snowpack
Wet snow and rain at lower elevations will allow surface snow to sluff easily from steep terrain. These sluffs may entrain significant mass and become a serious hazard around terrain traps like cliffs or above terrain depressions.
Gusty winds from the southwest, and more recently the southeast, have formed fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Wind slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to underlying persistent weaknesses.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger destructive deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">A pulse of snowfall and intense winds will form touchy storm slabs in the mountains over Thursday night and Friday morning. These will be stacking above recent wind slabs that have yet to heal to the surface as well as deeper persistent weaknesses.
50-80 cm of snow from the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February weak layer. Persistent slabs appear to be most reactive in wind loaded terrain where the slab may be over 1 m thick. Ongoing loading will increase potential for deep releases.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and wind will form touchy storm slabs in the mountains over Thursday night and Friday morning. These will be stacking above touchy wind slabs that have yet to fully heal to the surface as well as deeper persistent weaknesses
="s_3FE45715">Up to a metre of snow from the past week is bonding poorly to a buried persistent weak layer. The likelihood of triggering a deeply buried weakness will be increasing while new snow and wind add load to the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, as there is step-down potential the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches.
Evidence of recent avalanches stepping down to this layer and running full path.
A mix of persistent weak crystals lurk about 50-80 cm below the surface, and have the potential for surprisingly large avalanches. Conservative terrain selection remains critical for the foreseeable future.
Recent snow has been redistributed into fresh wind slabs in exposed lee terrain. These surface instabilities have the potential to step-down to deep, more destructive layers.
Gusty winds from the southeast have formed fresh wind slabs. Wind slab reactivity may persist for longer than usual due to underlying persistent weaknesses.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger destructive deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming and sun-exposure is expected increase the likelihood of these massive avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming and sun-exposure is expected increase the likelihood of these massive avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, as there is step-down potential the propensity to propagate slab fractures into large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs formed on Friday and will remain reactive to human triggers throughout the weekend. They'll be extra touchy in wind-exposed terrain.
Once or twice a week we get a report of a large naturally-triggered deep persistent avalanche. Likely triggers for these destructive avalanches include storm loading, cornice falls or solar radiation, all of which are expected over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh storm slabs formed on Friday and will remain reactive to human triggers throughout the weekend. They'll be extra touchy in wind-exposed terrain.
Recent activity on deep layers suggest deep persistent slabs should be on your radar. Likely triggers include storm loading, cornice falls or solar radiation, all of which are expected over the next few days.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures on Saturday will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. These fresh storm slabs are stacking above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
="s_3FE45715">Up to a metre of snow from the past week is bonding poorly to a buried persistent weak layer. The likelihood of triggering a deeply buried weakness will be increasing while new snow and wind add load to the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall will combine with strong winds to contribute to our storm slab problem on Saturday. Beneath the new snow, deeper persistent weak layers remain prone to smaller avalanches 'stepping down'.
="s_3FE45715">Recent large avalanches have run on a persistent weak layer now buried up to a metre below the surface. This type of feedback can't be ignored. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong winds on Saturday will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. The new storm slabs are stacking above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
60 -100 cm of snow from the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February weak layer. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases. Potential also exists for smaller avalanches to 'step down' to this layer.
Another 15-20 cm of new snow is likely to accumulate at higher elevations by Saturday afternoon. Warm temperatures and strong to extreme winds will continue to promote the formation of touchy storm slabs that will be primed for human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the past week sits over a buried persistent weak layer and very large avalanches may still be possible in isolated terrain. The likelihood of a persistent slab release increases while new snow and rain add load to the snowpack.
Wet snow and rain at lower elevations will allow surface snow to sluff easily from steep terrain. These sluffs may entrain significant mass and become a serious hazard, especially around terrain traps like cliffs or above terrain depressions.
="s_3FE45715">Another round of snow on Saturday night will form fresh storm slabs that will be thickest and most reactive in wind-exposed terrain.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches.
Large storms slabs will develop rapidly in the upcoming days.
The new snow will likely trigger large avalanches on a reactive weak layer buried 50-80 cm deep.
Fresh wind slabs will form in lee terrain during the storm on Sunday. Lingering wind slabs also exist on a variety of aspects thanks to changing wind directions.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in shallow snowpack areas. Smaller avalanches in motion also have the potential to step down and trigger destructive deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
There are multiple layers of slabs out there. It's hard to identify just one as a problem. Recognize that it is possible for a small surface slab to start a chain reaction that could go all the way to the bottom of the snowpack.
Similar to the windslab problem, these deeper layers consist of many weak layers being lumped together into a single problem. The take home point is the fact that they are near the bottom of the snowpack and any avalanche involving them will be big!
="s_3FE45715">Another round of snow on Saturday night will form fresh storm slabs that will be thickest and most reactive in wind-exposed terrain.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures on Sunday will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. These fresh storm slabs are stacking above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
="s_3FE45715">Up to a metre of snow from the past week is bonding poorly to a buried persistent weak layer. The likelihood of triggering a deeply buried weakness will be increasing while new snow and wind add load to the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Another light snowfall will combine with very strong winds to contribute to our storm slab problem on Saturday. Beneath the new snow, deeper persistent weak layers remain prone to smaller avalanches 'stepping down'.
="s_3FE45715">Recent large avalanches have run on a weak layer buried up to a metre below the surface in the north of the region. This type of feedback can't be ignored. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall and strong winds over Saturday night will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. The new storm slabs are stacking above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
60 -100 cm of snow from the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February weak layer. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases. Potential also exists for smaller avalanches to 'step down' to this layer.
Another pulse of snow and wind over Saturday night will leave fresh storm slabs on the surface for Sunday. Expect conditions to be especially touchy in wind exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, and there is step-down potential for slab fractures propagating and resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
There are multiple layers of windslabs out there at this time.&nbsp; Recognize that it is possible for a small surface slab to start a chain reaction that could go all the way to the bottom of the snowpack as we saw on Tent ridge on Sunday.
Similar to the windslab problem, these deeper layers consist of many weak layers being lumped together into a single problem. The take home point is the fact that they are near the bottom of the snowpack and any avalanche involving them will be big!
Large natural storm slab avalanches are expected in all avalanche terrain on Sunday.
The new snow will also trigger large avalanches on a reactive weak layer buried over a metre deep.
20-40 cm of new snow will form fresh storm slabs that will be thicker, stiffer, and more reactive in wind affected terrain.
A reactive slab has possibly formed above a weak layer of crusts, facets, and surface hoar that formed in February.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may reawaken with the load of the new snow and warming.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow will likely remain reactive to human triggers. Watch for extra deep wind loaded pockets.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, and there is step-down potential for slab fractures propagating and resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow will likely remain reactive to human triggers. Watch for extra deep wind loaded pockets.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 40-100 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures on Monday will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. These fresh storm slabs are stacking above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
="s_3FE45715">A metre or more of snow from the past week is bonding poorly to a buried persistent weak layer. The likelihood of triggering a deeply buried weakness will be increasing while new snow and wind add load to the snowpack and as temperatures rise.
="s_3FE45715">More light snowfall will combine with strong overnight winds to contribute to our storm slab problem. Expect the problem to become increasingly focused to wind affected areas and lee terrain. Warm temperatures are also expected to promote reactivity.
="s_3FE45715">Recent large avalanches have run on a weak layer buried up to a metre below the surface in the north of the region. This type of feedback can't be ignored. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs remain primed for human triggering. These storm slabs are stacked above deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted. Sustained light snowfall, winds, and warm temperatures will promote reactivity on Monday.
60 -100 cm of snow from the past week is poorly bonded to the late-February weak layer. Warming temperatures and incremental loading increase the potential for deep releases. Potential also exists for smaller avalanches to 'step down' to this layer.
Another pulse of snow and wind over Sunday night and Monday will leave fresh storm slabs on the surface at higher elevations. Expect stability to deteriorate as you gain elevation and as snow continues to fall.
A natural loose wet avalanche cycle has already occurred, but up to 50 mm of rain in the forecast will reawaken the potential for further loose wet avalanche activity at lower elevations on Monday.
Another round of large slab avalanche activity is expected on Tuesday with the next storm pulse.
The new snow will also trigger large avalanches on a reactive weak layer buried over a metre deep.
Another storm pulse will develop thicker storms slabs that will be extra reactive in the lee of exposed terrain.
A reactive slab has possibly formed above a weak layer of crusts, facets, and surface hoar that formed in February.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may reawaken with the load of the new snow and warming. It'll be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and shallow snowpack locations.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features. An approaching storm may add significantly to this problem.
Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche. Recent events indicate that this is very possible (see avalanche discussion).
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and below the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will form touchy slabs throughout the day, especially in the lee of exposed terrain.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Concerns include basal facets in alpine terrain and a variety of crust and facet interfaces about a metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, and there is step-down potential for slab fractures propagating and resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and strong southwest winds are continuing to form touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Another pulse of snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures on Tuesday will contribute to an already touchy storm slab problem. These storm slabs are building up above mid-storm interfaces and deeper persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted.
="s_3FE45715">A metre or more of snow from the past week is bonding poorly to a buried persistent weak layer. The likelihood of triggering a deeply buried weakness will be increasing while new snow and wind add load to the snowpack and as warm temperatures persist
A natural loose wet avalanche cycle has already occurred, but up to 60 mm of rain in the forecast will sustain the potential for further loose wet avalanche activity at lower elevations on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the past week sits over a buried persistent weak layer. Thick storm slabs in the alpine may have enough mass to step down to this layer while sustained rainfall may be enough to reawaken it at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Another snowfall will combine with strong winds to contribute to our storm slab problem on Tuesday. Warm temperatures and rain will promote natural avalanche activity as well as increasing human triggering potential.
="s_3FE45715">Recent large avalanches have run on a weak layer buried up to a metre deep in the north of the region. This type of feedback can't be ignored. Warming temperatures and loading from wind, snow, and rain increase the potential for deep releases.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 20-50 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Another snowfall with strong winds will feed our storm slab problem. Storm slabs are stacking over mid-storm interfaces and persistent weaknesses that still can't be trusted. Rain will promote both slab and loose wet avalanches at lower elevations.
60-100 cm of snow from last week is poorly bonded to the late-February weak layer. Ongoing loading from new snow, wind, and rain will increase the potential for deep releases. Potential also exists for smaller avalanches to 'step down' to this layer.
</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features.
</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. Loose wet avalanches may be a problem at lower elevations.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Concerns include basal facets in alpine terrain and a variety of crust and facet interfaces about a metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers.
Storm slab avalanches are expected to continue due to forecast snow and wind.
The natural storm slab cycle is expected to release persistent slab avalanches. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. Watch for the transition to moist or wet snow as you descend in elevation.
A reactive slab has possibly formed above a weak layer of crusts, facets, and surface hoar that formed in February. This weak layer may be spotty and confined to terrain that is sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may reawaken with the load of the new snow and warming. It'll be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and shallow snowpack locations.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and below the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern, and there is step-down potential for slab fractures propagating and resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Warm conditions plus heavy rain or snow are expected to wake up any lingering weaknesses in the snowpack. Very large natural avalanches are possible on Wednesday.
Heavy rain is expected to saturate the upper snowpack at lower elevations and wet slab avalanches are possible in places where a buried crust is near the snow surface. Wet sluffing is also expected from steep slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 20-50 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It may still be possible to directly trigger this layer in isolated areas or a small avalanche or cornice fall could step down to it.
If the sun comes out in full force, expect sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes. Cornices will also become weak with prolonged sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It may still be possible to directly trigger this layer in isolated areas or a small avalanche or cornice fall could step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out in full force, expect sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes. Cornices will also become weak with prolonged sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun comes out in full force, expect sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes. Cornices will also become weak with prolonged sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1.5 metres is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. While it is unlikely to directly trigger this layer, a small avalanche or cornice fall could step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop at the highest alpine elevations due to forecast new snow and wind. Loose wet avalanches may continue to release at all elevations due to the rain and high freezing levels.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Concerns include basal facets in alpine terrain and a variety of crust and facet interfaces about a metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
Storm loading and warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop with each pulse of new snow and wind.
The natural storm slab cycle is expected to release persistent slab avalanches. Cornice falls may trigger deeply buried persistent weak layers.
Storm slabs are expected to continue to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. Watch for the transition to moist or wet snow as you descend in elevation.
A reactive slab has possibly formed above a weak layer of crusts, facets, and surface hoar that formed in February. This weak layer may be spotty and confined to terrain that is sheltered from the wind.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack may reawaken with the load of the new snow and warming. It'll be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and shallow snowpack locations.
="s_3FE45715">The snowpack has undergone rapid warming and destabilization in the past couple days, and buried persistent weak layers may still be reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to deeper layers or the sun may trigger a deep release.
If the sun comes out in full force, solar triggered sluffing is possible from steep sun exposed slopes. On steep slopes where rain has saturated the upper snowpack, solar triggered wet slabs are also still possible.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects, but expect deeper slabs on lee and cross-loaded features. Wet slabs at lower elevations are occurring due to the recent rain.
Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche. Recent wet snow has overloaded this layer resulting in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine wind is expected to form new wind slabs on Thursday. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and below the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper persistent weaknesses.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper buried weak layers.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within and under the 20-50 cm of recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Warming is expected to increase the likelihood of these large avalanches, especially with cornice-fall triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form fresh storm slabs that will be extra thick and touchy in wind loaded terrain. These slabs may bond poorly to the underlying rain crust. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine winds has likely formed fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
Forecast flurries will combine with strong south to southeast winds and form fresh wind slabs on Friday. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain expect touchy new slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried up to a metre deep and continues to show reactivity in snowpack tests. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab avalanche to act as a trigger.
Forecast flurries will combine with strong south to southeast winds and form fresh wind slabs on Friday. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain expect touchy new slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is here to stay. It will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
="s_3FE45715">The snowpack has undergone rapid warming and destabilization in the past couple days, and buried persistent weak layers may still be reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to deeper layers or the sun may trigger a deep release.
Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine and Treeline terrain on all aspects. Depending on the area, there may be multiple buried slabs.
Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche. Last night's snow added a significant load to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">The new snow with strong alpine winds has likely formed fresh wind slabs. These slabs will sit over a crust in many areas and are expected to be touchy. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds and have the potential to step down to deeper buried weak layers.
Various persistent weakness throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is still susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly winds.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Weaknesses within the recent storm snow are susceptible to human triggering. These storm slabs are particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow accumulations at upper elevations  over the previous 72 hours combined with moderate to strong southwest wind have created a touchy storm snow problem. Expect this to take a few days to settle and bond.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs are expected to remain reactive as freezing levels rise again on Friday. Many loose wet avalanches have already run naturally, but warm temperatures will likely revive natural activity as well as human triggering potential
Sustained warm temperatures may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. These slabs may release over basal facets in alpine terrain as well as a variety of crust and facet interfaces found about a metre deep.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed wind slabs are likely to remain reactive to human triggering. Slabs may also release naturally with solar effect and rising freezing levels on Friday.
Solar impact and ongoing warming may increase the likelihood of triggering large deep persistent slab avalanches. Cornice falls may trigger deep persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form touchy storm slabs on Saturday, especially at higher elevations where winds will form deeper deposits. These slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying rain crust. Cornices are also reported to be large and may still be weak.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy amounts of new snow and warming will form very touchy storms slabs and widespread natural activity. Extreme winds and cornices will add to the danger.
="s_3FE45715">The storm will also create the potential for very large avalanches on buried persistent weak layers. Smaller avalanches or cornices are likely triggers.
Warm temps, wind and new snow are the perfect mix for storm slab development. Given the winds, expect these to reach well below ridgelines. Lower elevations will likely have &quot;settlement&quot; slabs as the warm snow quickly settles
These still exist from previous storms and are buried under 20-40cm of newer snow. They will be especially hard to identify with the new snow.
Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche. New snow and wind will add a significant and rapid load to this layer. This is a scary layer with huge destructive power!
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form touchy storm slabs on Saturday, especially at higher elevations where winds will form deeper deposits. These slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">More storm snow coming Saturday combined with moderate to strong southwest wind will create a touchy storm slab problem. Avoid avalanche terrain and stay well back from runout zones.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">A potentially heavy snowfall will combine with intense winds to form touchy new storm slabs at high elevations on Saturday. Rain may fall as high as 1800 metres and promote loose wet avalanches. Both problems have the potential to trigger deep slabs.
The lack of an overnight refreeze will make the impact of Saturday's 2200m freezing levels even stronger. Warming aside, new snow, wind, and rain are set to provide ample natural triggers for deep persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will combine with intense winds to form touchy new wind slabs at high elevations on Saturday. Rain may fall as high as 1800 metres and promote loose wet avalanches. Both problems have the potential to trigger deep slabs.
The lack of an overnight refreeze will make the impact of Saturday's 2200m freezing levels even stronger. Warming aside, new snow, wind, and rain are set to provide ample natural triggers for deep persistent slabs.
Moderate to strong winds have shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried up to a metre deep and continues to show reactivity in snowpack tests. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab avalanche to act as a trigger.
Moderate to strong winds have shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is here to stay. It will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form touchy storm slabs on Saturday, especially at higher elevations where winds will form deeper deposits. These slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying rain crust.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer down around 1 metre is creating a low probability/high consequence scenario. It is unlikely to directly trigger this layer but a small avalanche or cornice fall could still step down to it.
="s_3FE45715">More storm snow coming Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind will create a storm slab problem. These storm slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Several persistent weaknesses in the upper snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">More snow coming Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind will create a storm slab problem. These slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Various persistent weakness throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">More snow coming Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind will create a storm slab problem. These slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">More warm storm snow on Saturday combined with moderate to strong southwest wind created a touchy storm slab problem. Avoid avalanche terrain and stay well back from runout zones.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">More warm storm snow on Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind created a storm slab problem. These storm slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Several persistent weaknesses in the snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Deep weak layers are under heavy stress after recent loading and warming, creating the potential for large and surprising avalanches.
1681A555">More warm storm snow on Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind created a storm slab problem. These storm slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Various persistent weakness throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to a weak layer buried about 1 m deep.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations and wind-affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep in the northern parts of the region.
="s_DDF6C5E8">More warm storm snow on Saturday combined with moderate to strong wind created a storm slab problem. These storm slabs will be particularly deep and touchy on slopes loaded by southerly wind.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of cooling temperatures on Sunday. Rain has saturated the snowpack with warmth and deep persistent slabs still have the potential to release naturally or with a sufficient trigger on Sunday.
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of cooling temperatures on Sunday. Rain has saturated the snowpack with warmth and deep persistent slabs still have the potential to release naturally or with a sufficient trigger on Sunday.
Moderate to strong winds recently shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried up to a metre deep and continues to show reactivity in snowpack tests. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab avalanche to act as a trigger.
Moderate to strong winds recently shifted from southeast to southwest, leaving fresh wind slabs on a range of aspects. Use increasing caution as you enter wind affected terrain, especially in the lee of exposed terrain features at treeline and above.
A lingering weakness at the bottom of the snowpack is here to stay. It will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
Warm temps, wind and new snow are the perfect mix for storm slab development. Expect to find these in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and just into Treeline.
These still exist from previous storms and are buried under 30-40cm of newer snow. They will be especially hard to identify with the new snow, but are still quite triggerable.
Any avalanche initiated in the upper snowpack will likely step down to the basal layers resulting in a very large avalanche. New snow and wind will add a significant and rapid load to this layer. This is a scary layer with huge destructive power!
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
A natural avalanche cycle continues with numerous slabs failing at or near ground. Avalanches are propagating wide and running full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warm storm snow on Saturday combined with strong southwest wind created a touchy storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes on Monday.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday combined with strong southwest wind created a touchy storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes on Monday.
Several persistent weaknesses in the snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Deep weak layers are under heavy stress after recent loading and warming, creating the potential for large and surprising avalanches.
If the sun comes out expect whatever snow that fell this weekend at uppermost elevations to sluff from steep solar aspects. A smaller avalanche could act as a trigger for the deeper buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may remain reactive particularly in areas where the snow has been transported by the wind. At the lower end of the alpine or at the tree line elevation band the new snow may present itself as a wet loose avalanche problem.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday combined with strong southwest wind created a touchy storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes on Monday.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations and wind-affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep in the northern parts of the region.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday combined with strong southwest wind created a touchy storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes on Monday.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to a weak layer buried about 1 m deep.
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of cooling temperatures. Rain has saturated the snowpack with warmth and deep persistent slabs still have the potential to release with a sufficient trigger.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and are set to do so again on Monday. Expect to find wind slabs on a range of aspects as you gain elevation and be aware of a recently formed rain crust acting as a touchy sliding layer.
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried over a metre deep and it needs more time to fully heal into the snowpack. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab avalanche to act as a trigger.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and are set to do so again on Monday. Expect to find wind slabs on a range of aspects as you gain elevation and be aware of a recently formed rain crust acting as a touchy sliding layer.
Even if it isn't making regular appearances, the lingering weakness at the bottom of our snowpack is here to stay. This layer will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of cooling temperatures on Sunday. Rain has saturated the snowpack with warmth and deep persistent slabs still have the potential to release naturally or with a sufficient trigger on Sunday.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
Natural avalanche cycle is continuing with avalanches observed on all aspects.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday and strong southwest wind created a storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes if/when the sun comes out.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday and strong southwest wind created a storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes if/when the sun comes out.
Several persistent weaknesses in the snowpack remain a concern. There is step-down potential resulting in large and dangerous avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Warm storm snow on Saturday and strong southwest wind created a storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes if/when the sun comes out.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. The risk of triggering a deeper weak layer will be heightened while overlying storm slabs remain sensitive to human triggering.
As the freezing level rises the surface snow will become increasingly wet or moist and may begin to sluff from steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">With rain to 1900m expected for Tuesday expect to see loose wet avalanches at all elevations. The expected size of avalanches will increase with elevation; the largest size range being higher in the alpine elevation band.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep in the northern parts of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southerly winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures and additional snow or rain has the potential to make deeper buried weak layers reactive.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday and strong southwest wind created a storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes if/when the sun comes out.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of recent cool temperatures. Forecast warming will gradually increase potential for deep persistent slabs to release naturally or with a sufficient trigger on Tuesday
Be careful not to overestimate the stabilizing effect of recent cool temperatures. Forecast warming will gradually increase the potential for deep persistent slabs to release naturally or with a sufficient trigger.
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and have formed reactive wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Be aware that the same winds have also been building touchy cornices that have recently released with remote triggers.
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried over a metre deep and it needs more time to fully heal into the snowpack. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab or cornice to act as a trigger
Recent winds have been shifting between a variety of directions and building wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Be aware of a rain crust that may be found around 20-60 cm deep that has been observed acting as a touchy sliding layer.
Even if it isn't making regular appearances, the lingering weakness at the bottom of our snowpack is here to stay. This layer will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
1681A555">Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
1681A555">Warm storm snow on Saturday and strong southwest wind created a storm slab problem. The snowpack will need time to adjust to the new load - stick to low angled terrain (with no overhead hazard) and avoid sunny slopes if/when the sun comes out.
Various persistent weaknesses strewn throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or a cornice fall increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
="s_3FE45715">The incoming storm will likely form fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
arming and cornice falls are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Be aware of this as a potential overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
Warming and cornice falls are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Be aware of this as a potential overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations with the wind switching from predominantly southwest to southeast
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep in the northern parts of the region.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Be aware that recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
A persistent weak layer from late February is buried about a metre deep is still reactive. Potential still exists for a rider to directly trigger this layer or for a smaller wind slab or cornice to act as a trigger.
Unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Be aware of a rain crust that may be 20-60 cm deep and has recently been a touchy sliding layer.
Even if it isn't making regular appearances, the lingering weakness at the bottom of our snowpack is here to stay. This layer will be most reactive in thin rocky start zones and in shallow snowpack locations.
="s_DDF6C5E8">Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_DDF6C5E8">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
Look for changes in the snow as you climb up through the elevation bands - shooting cracks, denser snow, hollow sounds and cornices above are all good indicators of wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Persistent weakness layered throughout the snowpack create the potential for very large step-down avalanches. Heavy loads such as a smaller storm/wind slab avalanche or even a cornice failure will increase the likelihood of triggering these layers.
As the freezing level rises the surface snow will become increasingly wet or moist and may begin to sluff from steep terrain.
Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Human triggering is very likely.
Natural avalanches have slowed down but there is still a real concern for larger overhead exposure.
="s_3FE45715">With rain to 1400m expected for Wednesday expect to see small loose wet avalanches at upper elevations. The expected size of avalanches will increase with elevation; the largest size range being higher in the alpine elevation band.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step down avalanches. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger a deep and destructive avalanche.
If the sun is out in full strength, expect natural sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes. 
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest and southeast winds have created reactive wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southwesterly winds will have created new reactive wind slabs in the lee of alpine and tree line terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep in the northern parts of the region.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step down avalanches. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger a deep and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is out in full strength, expect natural sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step down avalanches. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger a deep and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations. Cornices on northerly aspects are expected to be large and weak.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is out in full strength, expect natural sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes.
As the freezing level rises and/or the sun comes out the surface snow will become increasingly wet or moist and may begin to sluff from steep terrain.
>Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Above 2200m these slabs are more prevalent. An avalanche triggered in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers.
There is still a real concern for larger overhead exposure, especially for those features that have not yet avalanched.
The late-March solar impact can be intense. Watch for rapid destabilization of the snowpack during sunny periods, especially in rocky or shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">With rain to 1400m expected for Wednesday expect to see small loose wet avalanches at upper elevations. The expected size of avalanches will increase with elevation; the largest size range being higher in the alpine elevation band.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step down avalanches. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger a deep and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">If the sun is out in full strength, expect natural sluffing from steep sun exposed slopes.
eavy triggers such as sunlight, warming, a cornice fall, or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
Heavy triggers such as sunlight, warming, a cornice fall, or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
A steady pulse of unsettled weather will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain. Recent winds have also built touchy cornices.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
>Wind slabs are found on all aspects. Above 2200m these slabs are more prevalent. An avalanche triggered in the upper snowpack could step down to the weak basal layers.
There is still a real concern for larger overhead exposure, especially for those features that have not yet avalanched.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.</span><span class="s_3FE45
eavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large step down avalanches. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger a deep and destructive avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Overnight snowfall will continue over Friday, accompanied by moderate to strong winds at higher elevations. With around 25 cm of new snow already on the surface, thick, reactive new storm slabs will be the result.
Forecast new snow and moderate to strong winds will form touchy wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features at higher elevations. This problem will be increasing over the course of the day on Friday.
Forecast strong winds will blow recent and incoming snowfall into touchy wind slabs on lee aspects at high elevations. New snow depths vary with elevation and thicker, more widespread, and more reactive storm slabs may be expected in the high alpine.
="s_3FE45715">With freezing levels rising to about 1300 metres, new snow accumulations at this elevation and below will tend to release in natural loose wet sluffs out of steep terrain, as well as under skier traffic.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds are building reactive new wind slabs in the lee of alpine and treeline terrain features. This problem will be increasing over the course of the day on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">In northern parts of the region, heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a small wind slab avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
>Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine.&nbsp; Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
If a slope hasn't slid, then treat it with caution.&nbsp; Forecasters are still avoiding overhead hazard that has not yet released and being very conservative in bigger terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Various persistent weaknesses throughout the snowpack create the potential for large avalanches stepping down to buried weak layers. Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs throughout the day in the lee of exposed terrain.
eavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
New snow may overload wind slabs sitting on the March 22nd surface hoar layer. Conservative terrain use is essential and manage your overhead exposure.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Expect our newly formed storm slabs to be especially thick and reactive at higher elevations exposed to the wind. A chance of sun on Saturday may bring very touchy conditions and even natural avalanche activity to slopes exposed to the sun.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features. A chance of sun exposure may make these slabs especially reactive on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">In northern parts of the region, heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a wind slab avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep.
Light snowfall and moderate southwest winds have been forming touchy storm slabs. This problem will be more pronounced in wind affected areas. Storm slabs have been reported being especially reactive over a crust currently buried about 10 cm deep
Strong winds and steady snowfall have been forming touchy storm slabs. New snow depths vary throughout the region and increase with elevation. Thicker, more widespread, and more reactive storm slabs can be expected in the alpine.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
>Windslabs are being encountered in isolated areas at Treeline and more widespread in the Alpine. Ridgelines, gullies and crossloaded features should be treated with caution and in steeper terrain avoided.
Forecasters are still avoiding overhead hazard that has not yet released and being very conservative in bigger terrain.
New snow may overload wind slabs sitting on the March 22nd surface hoar layer. Conservative terrain use is essential and manage your overhead exposure.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
="s_3FE45715">Ongoing incremental loading is building slabs which may sit over a rain crust or sun crust. These slabs are most reactive in wind loaded terrain.
Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind has been from a variety of directions and wind slabs should be expected in exposed terrain on all aspects at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Expect our newly formed storm slabs to be especially thick and reactive at higher elevations and in the lee of terrain features that are exposed to the wind. Remember that the potential for human triggering persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">In northern parts of the region, heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or a wind slab avalanche could potentially step down to weak layers buried about 1 m deep.
Recent strong winds and steady snowfall have formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
eavy triggers such as a cornice fall (if the sun comes out in full force) or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds will be forming fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
Recent snowfall combined with moderate southwest winds to form touchy storm slabs. These slabs are likely to remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday. This problem will be more pronounced at higher elevations and wind affected areas.
Forecasters are still avoiding overhead hazard that has not yet released and being very conservative in bigger terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
New snow may overload wind slabs sitting on the March 22nd surface hoar layer. Conservative terrain use is essential and manage your overhead exposure.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Expect recently formed storm slabs to be thicker and more reactive at higher elevations and in the lee of terrain features that are exposed to the wind. Plenty of recent evidence shows storm slabs reacting to skier triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs. Expect the greatest reactivity in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features and be aware of the potential for cornice triggers.
Recent bouts of snowfall combined with moderate southwest winds to form storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering on Monday. This problem will be especially pronounced in the alpine and in wind affected areas.
Recent strong winds and steady snowfall have formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.
Forecasters are still avoiding overhead hazard that has not yet released and being very conservative in bigger terrain.
Recent strong winds and steady snowfall have formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to develop overnight and during the day on Tuesday. Precipitation amounts are uncertain; watch for developing hazard during the day.
New snow may overload wind slabs sitting on the March 22nd surface hoar layer. Conservative terrain use is essential and manage your overhead exposure.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southeast to southwest winds have been building wind slabs. Expect the greatest reactivity in the immediate lee of exposed terrain features and be aware of the potential for cornice triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice fall could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. This is a low probability/ high consequence scenario. If triggered these avalanches are running full path.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
Moderate to strong south winds and some incoming snow will create more wind slabs on north through east aspects at upper elevations.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers over the past week. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure or heavy triggers like a cornice falling could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from south through west directions has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Sustained sun exposure, heavy triggers like a cornice falling or even under the weight of a person hitting the sweet spot could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers.
Forecast snow and wind are expected to continue to develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Warm spring days with high daytime freezing levels mixed with rain at lower elevations may continue to result in loose wet avalanches on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Watch out for wet snow at lower elevations or on sunny slopes if the sun comes out during the day.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
1681A555">Watch out for wet snow at lower elevations or on sunny slopes if the sun comes out during the day.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow combined with winds from the SW may increase in depth and reactivity at higher elevations and on leeward slopes. Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Triggers like a cornice fall, smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered These avalanches would likely run full path.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate south (westerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Watch out for wet snow at lower elevations or on sunny slopes if the sun comes out during the day.
="s_3FE45715">Strong (southerly) winds have formed wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Stay aware of overhead hazard when traveling at lower elevations.
1681A555">Watch out for wet snow at lower elevations or on sunny slopes if the sun comes out during the day.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to develop overnight and during the day on Wednesday. Precipitation amounts are uncertain; watch for developing hazard during the day.
="s_3FE45715">Light new snow amounts combined with moderate to strong southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
New snow may overload wind slabs sitting on the March 22nd surface hoar layer. Conservative terrain use is essential and manage your overhead exposure.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
Moderate to strong southerly winds and some incoming snow will create more wind slabs on north through east aspects at upper elevations.
A 20-60 cm thick slab above a rain crust has been reactive to human triggers. Most activity has been in wind-affected terrain. Persistent slabs also have the potential to step down to deep basal weaknesses near the ground.
Watch out for wet snow at lower elevations or on sunny slopes if the sun comes out during the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
Forecast snow and wind are expected to continue to develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline.
Warm spring days with high daytime freezing levels mixed with rain at lower elevations may continue to result in loose wet avalanches on all aspects.
Due to the nature of the snowpack, forecasters still have very little confidence in larger terrain features, particularly in the Alpine. Full depth avalanches that could reach the end of run out zones are still possible.
Recent strong winds and steady snowfall have formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.
Recent storm slabs may continue to be triggered by light additional loads like a single skier or rider.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a small wind slab or cornice fall could act as a natural trigger.
Wind slabs continue to be a concern for human triggering. Watch for pockets of wind transported snow at higher elevations, and on slopes that are sheltered from the sun.
A weak layer of facets and/or a crust that developed early in the winter lies near the bottom of the snowpack. Forecast strong solar radiation and high daytime freezing levels may combine to &quot;wake-up&quot; this deep persistent problem.
Due to the nature of the snowpack, forecasters still have very little confidence in larger terrain features, particularly in the Alpine. Full depth avalanches that could reach the end of run out zones are still possible.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs developed overnight that are 30-50 cm deep in the alpine. These slabs stiffened during the day due to warm temperatures. Expect storm slabs to continue to be reactive, and we may see natural activity when the sun comes out.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to continue to be reactive as the sun comes out on Thursday. The new snow could present as loose wet avalanches at lower elevations or on steep sun exposed slopes at upper elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
Recent moderate to strong wind and heavy precipitation has formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.
Recent snow accumulations and wind have developed reactive storm slabs in the alpine and at tree line.
Warm spring days with high daytime freezing levels and potential sun may continue to result in loose wet avalanches on all aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain may deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs. Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Triggers like a cornice fall, smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have developed in the alpine and at treeline. Wind slabs may not be well bonded to old surface crusts.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Be aware of overhead hazard, and do not linger in avalanche paths at lower elevations.
="s_E6E166A2">New storm snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs. Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs. Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Triggers like a cornice fall, smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain may deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs continue to develop in the alpine and at treeline. These slabs have been very reactive over the past few days. Forecast sun and high freezing levels may result in easy triggering or natural releases.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are expected to continue to develop with forecast new snow and wind.
Heavy triggers such as a cornice fall or wind loading are potential triggers for large avalanches on deep weak layers. Be aware of overhead hazard, and do not linger in avalanche paths at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to continue to be reactive as the sun comes out on Thursday. The new snow could present as loose wet avalanches at lower elevations or on steep sun exposed slopes at upper elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building wind slabs.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop or add to existing storm slabs overnight and during the day tomorrow.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a storm slab or cornice fall could act as a trigger.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind.
A weak layer of facets and/or a crust that developed early in the winter lies near the bottom of the snowpack. Any change in the weather may affect the likelihood of triggering this deep weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs. Cornices are large and fragile. They may fail with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Recent wind from the SW has redistributed the new storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations forming reactive wind slabs. Cornices are large and may become weak with daytime warming, sun exposure, or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and rain will deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack, initiating loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust. If the sun shines this problem could extend high into the alpine on solar aspects.
Recent snow accumulations and wind have developed reactive storm slabs in the alpine and at tree line.
Warm spring days with high daytime freezing levels and potential sun may continue to result in loose wet avalanches on all aspects.
Due to the nature of the snowpack, forecasters still have very little confidence in larger terrain features, particularly in the Alpine. Full depth avalanches that could reach the end of run out zones are still possible. If it hasnt slid, avoid it.
With the potential of extended sun exposure on Thursday, expect the snow surface to stay wet below tree line
>The older windslabs are more prevalent in the alpine while the fresh windslabs extend down to treeline. These will grow with the forecasted winds and new/available snow.
This deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that hasn't previously avalanched.
Forecast new snow and wind are expected to develop or add to existing storm slabs overnight.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a storm slab or cornice fall could act as a trigger.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind. Cornices are also expected to develop new growth, that may be weak and fall off naturally.
A weak layer of facets and/or a crust that developed early in the winter lies near the bottom of the snowpack. Any change in the weather may affect the likelihood of triggering this deep weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm slabs may continue to be reactive to human triggering. This is most likely in shaded alpine areas where the snow may be drier.
The snow may become moist or wet early in the day if there is not a good re-freeze overnight.
="s_3FE45715">Additional snow overnight Friday into Saturday will build fresh wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain features
="s_3FE45715">New snow accumulations combined with moderate southerly winds have been building new wind slabs.
Recent snow accumulations and wind have developed reactive storm slabs in the alpine and at tree line.
Warm spring days with high daytime freezing levels and potential sun may continue to result in loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow and wind have formed storm slabs that are likely to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday. Cornices have also grown large and fragile. These may fail with daytime warming or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">Triggers like a cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming wind slabs that are likely to remain reactive on Saturday. Cornices are also large and may become weak with daytime warming or during stormy periods
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer temperatures and light rain are likely to deteriorate the lower elevation snowpack on Saturday. This has the potential to initiate loose wet avalanches that may slide easily on a buried crust.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
1681A555">Snow may become moist or wet at lower elevations. This may happen early in the day if there is not a good re-freeze overnight.
This problem continues to be a concern until temperatures cool down and we see a good overnight freeze.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow and wind have formed storm slabs that are likely to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday. Cornices have also grown large and fragile. These may fail with daytime warming or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger deep, destructive avalanches on buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large and reactive wind slabs. Cornices have also grown large and may become weak with daytime warming or during stormy periods.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
Loose wet slides should be expected on solar aspects as the day warms up.
Winds overnight and during the day on saturday have stiffened up the existing windslabs and even developed them down into treeline.
This deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that hasn't previously avalanched.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches are possible from steep sun exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to be reactive on Sunday, especially in wind loaded terrain features.
Solar triggered loose wet avalanches are expected from steep sun exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Saturday with moderate southwest wind is expected to have formed reactive new wind slabs at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes when the sun is out.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive on Sunday, especially in wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches are expected from steep sun exposed slopes if the sun is out for extended periods of time.
Storm slabs may continue to be touchy with the forecast new snow and wind.
A weak facet/crust layer from late February has produced several large human triggered avalanches the past few days. Triggering this layer is most likely in shallower areas, but a storm slab or cornice fall could act as a trigger.
Expect new wind slabs to develop due to the forecast new snow and wind. Cornices are also expected to develop new growth, that may be weak and fall off naturally.
A weak layer of facets and/or a crust that developed early in the winter lies near the bottom of the snowpack. Any change in the weather may affect the likelihood of triggering this deep weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Large, destructive avalanches have recently been reported running on deeply buried weak layers. Cornice fall and smaller storm slab avalanches have been common triggers for these slides, which have the potential to reach the end of runout zones.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Large, destructive avalanches have recently been reported running on deeply buried weak layers. Cornice fall and smaller storm slab avalanches have been common triggers for these slides, which have the potential to reach the end of runout zones.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may continue to be triggered in the alpine on shaded slopes.
This problem continues to be a concern until temperatures cool down and we see a good overnight freeze.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanches could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
Recent warm, wet, and windy weather has been contributing to cornice growth. Even a small cornice release has the potential to trigger a slab avalanche below it. Cornices become weak with daytime warming and/or sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. There is a low likelihood of triggering but a high consequence if triggered. These avalanches would likely run full path.
Recent stormy weather has been promoting the growth of large, unstable cornices. Natural cornice falls have also been responsible for a number of recent persistent slab avalanches.
A heavy trigger such as a cornice fall or smaller avalanche could trigger a deeper persistent slab avalanches, especially when the snow warms up later this week.
Solar triggered loose wet avalanches are expected from steep sun exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain in the alpine and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Monday.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Storm slabs may be reactive on steep convexities and on wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations.
A weak layer from February remains a concern. It produced several large human triggered avalanches last weekend, and may still react in shallow areas. Heavy loads such as a storm slab avalanche or a cornice fall are also possible triggers.
A weak layer of facets and/or a crust that developed early in the winter lies near the bottom of the snowpack. Strong solar radiation or a cornice fall are possible triggers.
="s_3FE45715">The recent storm snow is expected to remain reactive on Monday, especially in wind loaded terrain on high northerly aspects. On solar aspects, the sun may trigger moist/wet slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches are expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
This deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
Daytime warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and especially on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
Solar warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">Daytime warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and especially on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
Solar warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
This deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
The intense April sun will cause a rapid increase in loose wet avalanche activity on solar aspects as the day progresses.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
Recent storm snow may still be reactive on steep convexities and on wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations.
A weak layer from February remains a concern. It produced several large human triggered avalanches at the end of March, and may still react in shallow areas. Heavy loads such as a storm slab avalanche or a cornice fall are also possible triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, forming large wind slabs. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
Solar warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
Wind slabs may be reactive on shaded north facing terrain at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Expect a good overnight re-freeze down to valley bottoms. The combination of daytime warming and strong solar radiation may result in loose wet avalanches at lower elevations, and on sun exposed slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have formed storm slabs that may remain reactive to human triggering. This problem is more pronounced in wind affected areas at higher elevations, so be vigilant for signs of recent wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
A solid re-freeze is expected overnight down to valley bottoms. The sun is strong at this time of year, and may result in loose wet avalanches at lower elevations and on solar exposed aspects in the afternoon.
="s_3FE45715">Recent southwest winds have redistributed storm snow into wind slabs at higher elevations that may remain reactive to human triggering. These slabs weaken and become increasingly reactive with daytime warming.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
Solar warming will progressively deteriorate the surface of the snowpack at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Snow that becomes moist will have the tendency to sluff from steep terrain, either naturally or with a human trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may still be reactive on steep convexities and on wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs may still be reactive on steep convexities and on wind loaded terrain features at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
Solar triggered loose wet avalanches should be expected from steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
A heavy trigger such as a cornice fall or smaller avalanche could trigger a deeper persistent slab avalanches, especially when the snow warms up.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. Wind slabs are more likely to be found on shaded slopes in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
20-40 cm of new snow and wind speeds exceeding 60 km/h will build very touchy storm slabs.
A weak layer from February produced several large human triggered avalanches at the end of March, and may still react in shallow areas. Heavy loads such as a storm slab avalanche or a cornice fall are also possible triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. These wind slabs are most likely to be found on shaded aspects in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Southwest winds continue to transport snow into pockets of wind slab. Wind slabs are most likely to be found on shaded aspects in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday.
We know it sounds like a broken record, but this deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
The intense April sun is causing a rapid increase in loose wet avalanche activity on solar aspects as the each day progresses.
New snow combined with wind at upper elevations will build reactive storm slabs
Rain at lower elevations will gradually break down surface crusts and contribute to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and wind.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming with or without obvious solar.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
Very strong winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday likely formed reactive wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
A weak layer from February produced several large human triggered avalanches at the end of March, and may still react in shallow areas. Heavy loads such as a small avalanche or a cornice fall are also possible triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. These storm slabs may become touchy when daytime warming raises the freezing level.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
We know it sounds like a broken record, but this deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs are expected to develop due to forecast new snow and wind. These storm slabs may be very touchy where they are sitting on a recently buried layer of surface hoar. This is more likely on shaded slopes in the alpine.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers resulting in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and storm slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. The likelihood of this happening will increase as solar warming weakens unstable cornices and wind slabs over the course of the day.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Rain at lower elevations will gradually break down surface crusts and contribute to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have created reactive storm slabs. These are expected to especially touchy in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
No freeze is expected below 2400m over the next 24hrs.  Light rain is also forecast.  Loose wet slides may trigger deeper slabs failing on the basal facets.
We know it sounds like a broken record, but this deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
Very strong winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday likely formed reactive wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
Strong winds and light amounts of snow have likely left wind slabs in the lee of exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
The weight of a smaller loose wet avalanche could trigger deeper weak layers at upper elevations
Rain at lower elevations will gradually break down surface crusts and contribute to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have created reactive storm slabs. These are expected to especially touchy in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Rain at lower elevations will cause loose wet avalanches in steep terrain.
Rain at lower elevations will cause loose wet avalanches in steep unsupported terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Strong winds and light snow will form fresh wind slabs at higher elevations where the snow is still dry.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind are expected to continue building storm slabs. Storm slabs may be very touchy where they overlie recently buried surface hoar, more likely found on shaded alpine slopes. Rain will promote loose wet avalanches at lower elevations.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally due to loading from new snow, wind, or daytime warming. Cornice falls in motion may release persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Storm slab and cornice triggers will be increasing in size and reactivity on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind are expected to continue developing storm slabs. These storm slabs may become touchy as daytime warming raises the freezing level. Rain will promote loose wet avalanches at lower elevations.
Cornices are large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind, snow or daytime warming. Cornices in motion may trigger persistent weak layers and result in large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Storm slab and cornice triggers will be increasing in size and reactivity during forecast stormy weather.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy new wind slabs are expected to develop with continuing light snowfall and moderate southerly winds.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with new loading from wind and snow, or from daytime warming. This may occur with or without obvious solar effect. Forecast weather will build fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Slab and cornice triggers will be increasing in size and reactivity during forecast stormy weather.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche could trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Slab and cornice triggers will be increasing in size and reactivity during forecast stormy weather.
A very minimal  freeze is expected below 2500m over the next 24hrs. Light rain is also forecast for the lower elevations. Loose wet slides may trigger deeper slabs failing on the basal facets.
We know it sounds like a broken record, but this deep layer is still a threat in any avalanche terrain that has not yet had extensive previous avalanching. While there is a lower probability of triggering, the consequences are high.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have created reactive storm slabs. These are expected to especially touchy in the lee of exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Rain at lower elevations will gradually break down surface crusts and contribute to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The storm slabs that formed over the past few days are likely to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday. These slabs may be more reactive where they overlie recently buried surface hoar, more likely found on shaded alpine slopes.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and variable winds have been developing storm slabs at higher elevations. Expect these slabs to remain reactive to human triggering and be aware of the potential for underlying crust or surface hoar interfaces to promote this reactivity.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Moderate to strong southwest winds recently shifted from southeast to northwest, redistributing our new snow into wind slabs that may now exist on a wide range of aspects. Expect these slabs to remain reactive to human triggering on Saturday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls have recently been responsible for triggering large persistent slab avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds will form thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday.</span><span class="s_AA239
New snow and wind on Saturday is expected to create small wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
Renew your respect for this layer as the new loading ramps up. We are unsure of how it will handle any additional load. Alpine wind loading and cornice failure is particularly concerning.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The combination of new snow, moderate to strong southerly winds and warm temperatures have built new wind slabs in alpine and tree line lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and variable winds have developed storm slabs and wind slabs at higher elevations. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday and are more likely to react in areas that were exposed to recent strong winds.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted between a variety of directions and new wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and variable winds have developed storm slabs and wind slabs at higher elevations. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday and are more likely to react in areas that were exposed to recent strong winds.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds have shifted through a variety of directions, redistributing our new snow into wind slabs that now exist on a wide range of aspects. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering on Sunday.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
Rain at lower elevations has led to a gradual break down of surface crusts and has contributed to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds over the course of the recent stormy weather developed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Touchier slabs are likely to exist in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and wind-exposed terrain features.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong winds shifted between a variety of directions and wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects. Slabs may be more reactive where they lie above recently formed crusts or more isolated surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops on Saturday into Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Variable winds over the course of the recent stormy weather developed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Touchier slabs are likely to exist in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and wind-exposed terrain features.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate to strong wind shifted through a variety of directions, redistributing recent snowfall into wind slabs that now exist on a wide range of aspects. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggering, especially if exposed to the sun.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Renew your respect for this layer as the new loading ramps up. We are unsure of how it will handle any additional load. Alpine wind loading and cornice failure is particularly concerning.
Rain at lower elevations has led to a gradual break down of surface crusts and has contributed to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
Sun exposure will cause loose wet avalanches, especially in steep terrain.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
Sun effect will cause loose wet avalanches, especially in steep unsupported terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate southerly winds may have formed thin wind slabs in lee features below ridgetops.
Small amounts of new snow over old firm layers may produce small loose wet avalanches if the sun comes out in full force.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent pockets of wind slab.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
Watch for loose wet avalanches on steep south-facing slopes when the sun comes out.
Renew your respect for this layer as the new loading ramps up. We are unsure of how it will handle any additional load. Alpine wind loading and cornice failure is particularly concerning.
An up-slope storm may drop as much as 25cm in the region with moderate winds. If this occurs, fresh storm slabs will develop on all aspects and they will likely be easy to trigger. Forecasted precipitation amounts are uncertain.
Expect heavy sluffing in steep terrain on all aspects if the forecasted storm comes true.
Rain at lower elevations has led to a gradual break down of surface crusts and has contributed to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain. Forecast sunshine on Tuesday could shift the problem to higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent wind slabs.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
1681A555">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and moderate southwest winds have formed thin wind slabs below alpine ridgetops.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate to strong east winds may result in unusual loading patterns in lee features below ridgetops.
1681A555">Small amounts of new snow and moderate to strong east winds may result in unusual loading patterns in lee features below ridgetops.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions over the past few days have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may hide recent pockets of wind slab.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs. Forecast new snow may develop new wind slabs over the next few days.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
A variety of slabs, new and old, remain in the upper snowpack. With the new snow coming, expect thin storm slabs to develop and potentially react with the deeper windslabs. There is an upslope component to this storm, so expect some reverse loading.
Loading on this layer continues as the flurries and squalls pass through. Alpine areas that have not seen the warmth yet are the most suspect.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have developed on several aspects over the past few days. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to observe these recent wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
Rain at lower elevations has led to a gradual break down of surface crusts and has contributed to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain. Forecast sunshine on Tuesday could shift the problem to higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">The new snow will be prone to sliding in steep terrain where it is sitting on a crust; especially when daytime warming causes it to transition from dry to moist snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have recently formed in north facing terrain at higher elevations and are expected to remain reactive to human triggering.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Expect to find fresh wind slabs below on lee features below ridgetops.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Loading on this layer continues as the flurries and squalls pass through. Alpine areas that have not seen the warmth yet are the most suspect. Human-triggering from shallow snowpack areas is also a concern.
Any sunny breaks will bring intense solar radiation. Be cautious of the terrain you are on or under when these conditions are present.
="s_3FE45715">Variable wind directions may have developed wind slabs on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Forecast new snow may make it difficult to locate these wind slabs. Forecast new snow may develop new wind slabs over the next few days.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Rain at lower elevations may result in loose wet avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Rain at lower elevations may result in loose wet avalanches.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Rain at lower elevations may result in loose wet avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche currently has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
Rain at lower elevations has led to a gradual break down of surface crusts and has contributed to wet snow sluffing and gathering mass in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Precipitation and higher freezing levels may result in rain on snow at upper elevations. If this happens expect the surface snow to sluff out of steep terrain.
New snow combined with recent southerly wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow and moderate to strong easterly winds have changed the loading pattern and may have create reactive slabs in unexpected places</span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with a change in the wind loading pattern may have created new wind slabs in unexpected places
="s_3FE45715">Changing wind directions may result in pockets of wind transported snow on several aspects in the alpine and at treeline. Continued rain at lower elevations may result in loose wet avalanches in steep terrain.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week and as recently as Saturday.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas when the sun is out and solar radiation is strong.
="s_3FE45715">New wind slabs have formed on slopes in the lee of easterly winds at higher elevations. A forecast shift to westerly winds may result in some reverse loading. Watch for pockets of wind transported snow on all aspects.
Cornices continue to be reported as large and fragile. Natural cornice falls have been occurring on a regular basis. Due to changing wind directions, give cornices a wide margin of safety.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas at higher elevations, and when the sun is strong.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind may develop storm slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Watch for reverse loading if the winds change from east to west. Rain at lower elevations may result in loose wet avalanches.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A couple of natural deep persistent slab avalanches size 3.5 were reported on Wednesday that were 400 cm deep. Deep persistent avalanches are more likely on solar aspects when the sun is out and solar radiation is strong.
="s_3FE45715">The wind during the storm has been from the east, and now the wind is forecast to change and come out of the west. This may create reverse loading, and wind loading on several aspects.
Cornices have grown large and may fall off naturally with solar effect or daytime warming. Cornice falls were responsible for triggering a number of large persistent slab avalanches last week.
="s_3FE45715">A cornice fall or smaller slab avalanche has the potential to trigger large, destructive avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. This is more likely to occur in thin or variable snowpack areas when the sun is out and solar radiation is strong.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
We are not entirely free from this layer yet. It is still down there and more suspect in thin areas, cold areas that haven't seen a warming cycle and large terrain that hasn't avalanched yet.
Expect to find fresh wind slabs reactive to human triggers behind ridgelines and summits.
1681A555">Where cornices exist, they are unstable and should be avoided.
="s_3FE45715">As the sun comes out in the coming days it will soften and destabilize the surface snow on steep slopes facing the sun.
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with a change in the wind loading pattern may have created new wind slabs in unexpected places
="s_3FE45715">Recent new snow and moderate to strong easterly winds have changed the loading pattern and may have create reactive slabs in unexpected places
New snow combined with recent south and east wind has created reactive wind slabs in lee loaded terrain features
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
We are not entirely free from this layer yet. It is still down there and more suspect in thin areas, cold areas that haven't seen a warming cycle and large terrain that hasn't avalanched yet.
Expect to find fresh wind slabs reactive to human triggers behind ridgelines and summits.
1681A555">Where cornices exist, they are unstable and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The potential for prolonged periods of sunshine on Sunday will weaken surface snow especially on steep rocky solar aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239
The potential for prolonged periods of sunshine on Sunday will weaken surface snow especially on steep rocky solar aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">The potential for prolonged periods of sunshine on Sunday will weaken surface snow especially on steep rocky solar aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239
We are not entirely free from this layer yet. It is still down there and more suspect in thin areas, cold areas that haven't seen a warming cycle and large terrain that hasn't avalanched yet.
1681A555">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above that were reactive to human triggers on Saturday.
Small loose wet avalanches have the potential to trigger large avalanches on sugary facets near the bottom of the snowpack.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above that were reactive to human triggers on Saturday.</span><span class="s_DDF6C
1681A555">Small loose wet avalanches have the potential to trigger large avalanches on sugary facets near the bottom of the snowpack.
Warm temperatures and sunshine will make the snow heavy, wet and cohesionless on Sunday. Even small slides can have serious consequences.
1681A555">Where cornices exist, they are unstable and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
Expect to find fresh wind slabs reactive to human triggers behind ridgelines and summits.
1681A555">Small loose wet avalanches have the potential to trigger large avalanches on sugary facets near the bottom of the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures and sunshine will make the snow heavy, wet and cohesionless on Sunday. Even small slides can have serious consequences.
1681A555">Where they exist, cornices pose a significant hazard and should be avoided, especially when the sun comes out in full force.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures and sunshine will make the snow heavy, wet and cohesionless on Sunday. Even small slides can have serious consequences.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_DDF6C5E8">Convective flurries and moderate southwesterly winds have created wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.
1681A555">Small loose wet avalanches have the potential to trigger large avalanches on sugary facets near the bottom of the snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Warm temperatures and sunshine will make the snow heavy, wet and cohesionless on Sunday. Even small slides can have serious consequences.
1681A555">Shifting wind directions have created fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
20 cm of  heavy storm snow has buried a layer of surface hoar, and on southerly aspects a sun crust. With forecast snow and wind over the weekend, this layer will become a concern. It will be easy to trigger and as the slab develops it may propagate.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
The Nov 6 rain crust is down 50-90 cm, and this is still a significant layer in the snowpack. Evaluate this layer carefully prior to entering steeper/bigger terrain.  Weakening of this layer through facetting has been the general trend.
A natural avalanche was &quot;heard&quot;  originating on steep unskiable terrain on a predominantly Northeasterly aspect in Hilda creek area. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust. There is low likelihood of natural avalanches occurring on this layer but we are watching as each small system deposits more snow load.
We've received 40cm of snow in the past 3 days. This soft slab will be most reactive where it buried surface hoar or sun-crust.  We expect more snow and strong winds today, which may overload these layers resulting in natural avalanches.
Winds picked up yesterday, and there is lots of new snow available for transport. S-SW winds loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
While it is unlikely, triggering this layer is still possible. It is located 50-90cm below the surface. Use caution and consider this layer when venturing into larger terrain.
A size 2 avalanche was observed on the Parker ridge slidepaths. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.  An isolated size 3 avalanche on a steep Northerly large open slope in the Hilda Creek area likely ran on this layer.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
We've received 60cm of snow in the past 4 days. This soft slab will be most reactive where it buried surface hoar or sun-crust. We expect more snow and strong winds today, which may overload these layers resulting in natural avalanches.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
A size 2 avalanche was observed on the Parker ridge slidepaths. Pay particular attention to steep unsupported wind loaded slopes in the alpine.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.? An isolated size 3 avalanche on a steep Northerly large open slope in the Hilda Creek area likely ran on this layer.
Moderate SW winds and lots of snow available for transport has created touchy wind slabs in the alpine. Forecasted strong winds for Tuesday will exasperate the slab development and increase the avalanche hazard.
While it is unlikely, triggering this layer is still possible. It is located 50-90cm below the surface. Use caution and consider this layer when venturing into larger terrain.
Moderate to strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes. Strong forcast winds will enhance this problem.
We've received 70cm of snow in the past 4 days. This soft slab will be most reactive where it buried surface hoar or sun-crust. We expect more snow and strong winds today, which may overload these layers resulting in natural avalanches.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
Slabs developing in open lee areas with W and SW winds. Below 1950m these will be sitting on a crust. Above 1950m there is a chance that surface hoar exists in protected areas. There is a large amount of snow now available for transport.
Buried crust layers exist at all elevations. At 2000m these are limited to basal layers which are starting to show signs of growing weak crystals. Thin areas will be of concern where cool temperatures can penetrate and triggering is more likely.
Steady moderate Southwest winds are loading Northeast aspect ridgetops and lee terrain features. Triggering a windslab may provide the energy for an avalanche to step down to the persistent weakness described below.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust. Saturday, an isolated size 3 slab avalanche on a steep Northerly slope in the Hilda Creek area likely ran on this layer.
Strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, and soft windslabs on lee slopes. Strong forcast winds will enhance this problem.
We've received 90cm of snow on top of this layer at treeline which has settled into about 65cm of storm slab which will be most reactive where it buried surface hoar or sun-crust.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
The past 2 days, strong SW winds have hammered the region leaving widespread reactive hard and soft slabs in the alpine &amp; treeline.
Despite the new load from wind and snow, no new avalanches have been reported on this layer. Consider this layer and recent additional load in your terrain choices.
Gusting Southwest winds are moving 20cm of  storm snow onto Northeast aspect ridgetops and lee terrain features. Triggering a windslab may provide the energy for an avalanche to step down to the persistent weakness described below.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust. Saturday, an isolated size 3 slab avalanche on a steep Northerly slope in the Hilda Creek area likely ran on this layer. No other avalanches have been observed on this layer.
Strong S-SW winds have loaded lee slopes, triggering natural avalanches in steep terrain. Expect touchy loaded pockets, cornice development, and soft windslabs on lee slopes.
We've received 100cm of snow on top of this layer at treeline which has settled into about 65cm of storm slab which will be most reactive where it buried surface hoar or sun-crust.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
Natural activity has tapered off, but expect to find windslabs in steep, exposed terrain which climbers and skiers should avoid.
Less activity on the widespread Nov.6 crust of late, but explosives produced an avalanche today which failed on this layer above the Sunshine Road. This shows that larger loads are likely required, but if triggered, will cause bigger avalanches.
Variable and localized winds will continue to transport storm snow onto lee aspects particularly at ridgetops. Triggering a windslab is possible in immediate lee alpine features.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust. Saturday, an isolated size 3 slab avalanche on a steep Northerly slope in the Hilda Creek area likely ran on this layer. No other avalanches have been observed recently.
Recent storms have left a lot of snow available for transport. Watch for slabs in loaded areas especially gullies and ridge lines. Cornices are also growing with these conditions and should be considered as possible triggers.
Be aware of a potential weak interface found at the base of the snowpack above 1900m in as this early Nov crust breaks down.
Strong S-SW winds have deposited wind packed snow on various terrain features.  Buried wind slabs have been observed in the park, use your pole to feel for these as transitioning into open terrain.
A weak layer down around 65 cm is starting to react less in stability tests. Rider-triggering is still possible.  Use caution on steep slopes facing SW-W in the alpine where a buried thin sun crust identifies the weak layer.
Soft to hard wind slabs can be found on lee and cross loaded slopes at and above treeline. Triggering is still possible on the right slope.
Isolated deep slabs have been noted every few days over the last month. Some of these have been explosive triggered and some natural, all failing near the ground on Nov 6 rain crust or glacial ice. There is still a concern for human triggering.
Variable and winds created this slab condition on lee aspects particularly at ridge tops.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.
This layer seems to be developing in relatively shallow snowpack areas do to a classic Rockies temperature gradient process.&nbsp;
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.
Strong S-SW winds have deposited wind packed snow on various terrain features.  Buried wind slabs have been observed in the park, use your ski pole to feel for these when transitioning into open terrain.
A weak layer down around 65 cm is starting to react less in stability tests.  Rider-triggering is still possible.  Use caution on steep slopes facing SW-W in the alpine where a buried thin sun crust identifies the weak layer.
Soft to hard wind slabs can be found on lee and cross loaded slopes at and above treeline. Triggering is still possible on the right slope.
Isolated deep slabs have been noted every few days over the last month. Some of these have been explosive triggered and some natural, all failing near the ground on Nov 6 rain crust or glacial ice. There is still a concern for human triggering.
Variable localized winds are creating this slab condition on lee aspects particularly at ridge tops and specific features such as cross loading gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increase in activity as winds expected to increase Sunday.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.
This layer seems to be developing mainly in shallow snowpack areas due to the classic Rockies temperature gradient process. 
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.
Increasing winds are creating windslabs on mainly, but not exclusively, lee aspects particularly at high elevation ridge tops and specific features such as alpine gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.
This layer continues to develop in shallow snowpack areas which would be your likely trigger spots. Has potential to scrub to ground if initiated. 
Strong winds on Sunday have created soft and hard slabs in lee areas in the alpine.
The Nov 6th crust should still be in the back of your mind. Recent avalanches on this layer combined with uncertain means of triggering make venturing out onto big open slopes a committing choice.
Overnight winds picked up to ideal transport values to form wind slab.  Wind direction has varied from S-SW at treeline to W-NW it mountain top. Lee slopes lower down may not be the same up high.
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.
Strong wind from the NW have created wind slabs in the alpine. These wind slabs vary in thickness between 15 and 30cm.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">The Nov 6th crust should still be in the back of your mind. Recent avalanches on this layer combined with uncertain means of triggering make venturing out onto big open slopes a committing choice.
Sunday's winds created a stiff wind slabs on lee aspects particularly at high elevation ridge tops and specific features such as alpine gullies. Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.
This layer continues to develop in shallow snowpack areas which would be your likely trigger spots. Has potential to step down to ground if initiated.
There is certainly potential for skier triggered wind slab avalanches at treeline and in the alpine.  Watch for steep wind loaded terrain or thin areas which may be weaker than the surrounding snowpack.
Sustained overnight winds with an additional load have made conditions more susceptible to windslab. This adds to the heavy snow load we have received in the past week.
There has been 72cm of new snow over the last 5 days at treeline. Last nights storm sits over 30 cm very light snow. Conditions are likely to be &quot;heavy over light&quot; increasing the likelihood of skier triggering.
Strong winds from the NW have created wind slabs in the alpine. These wind slabs vary in thickness between 15 and 30cm. With the continued mild temperatures, they have been bonding reasonably well and are more stubborn to trigger.
">The Nov 6th crust should still be in the back of your mind. Recent avalanches on this layer combined with uncertain means of triggering make venturing out onto big open slopes a committing choice.
Wind slab is present on all open lee slopes from the alpine into tree line elevations. Several natural slab avalanches have been observed on this layer today.  Watch for reverse loading patterns and increasing natural activity.
Slab avalanches and large cornice failures have triggered this weakness on E to W aspects in the alpine.  Shallow snowpack areas  and along the edges of snow pockets will be likely trigger spots.
A persistent facetted weakness can be found around a mid-pack crust.
Near ridge line, steady moderate to strong winds have created pockets of wind slab, which may be easily triggered by skiers.  Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
There has been 75cm of new snow over the last 6 days at treeline.  Conditions are likely to be &quot;heavy over light&quot; increasing the likelihood of skier triggering.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. A field team ventured into Yoho today and found soft slabs only at ridge-top. Likely there was more wind on the Wapta.
">Large planar faces or steeper, convex features that have been recently wind-loaded should still be given a miss due to this lingering problem.
Wind slab is present on all open lee slopes from the alpine into tree line elevations. Several natural slab avalanches have been observed on this layer.
Slab avalanches and large cornice failures have triggered this weakness on SE to NE aspects in the alpine.? Shallow snowpack areas? and along the edges of snow pockets will be likely trigger spots.
Near ridge line, pockets of wind slab persist, and may be triggered by riders. Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. In the Yoho area soft slabs were only found at ridge-top. Likely there was more wind on the Wapta &amp; along Hwy 93 North.
">Large planar faces or steeper, convex features that have been recently wind-loaded should still be given a miss due to this lingering problem.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes.  No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Large loads such as slab avalanches and large cornice failures have triggered this weakness on SE to NE aspects in the alpine.
New snow and moderate SW winds are creating thin and spotty surface slabs. These now hide buried windslabs that are quite developed from strong winds in the last few days. Use your poles to help detect these hidden slabs.
Near ridge line, pockets of wind slab persist, and may be hidden by a covering of storm snow. These slabs can be triggered by riders. Cross loaded features and gullies should also be treated with caution.
The Nov 6 crust complex has yet to wake up. While the likelihood of triggering is low, it will produce large avalanches. As the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Large triggers such as cornice failures have triggered this weakness on SE to NE aspects in the alpine.
The wind slabs from earlier this week seem to be isolated to ridge lee features and high, open alpine terrain. There has not been much activity in these slabs, except for isolated wind events at ridge-top.
">The Nov 6 rain crust has yet to wake up. If the load on this layer increases, it may become reactive, producing large avalanches. Smaller avalanches may step down to this deeper layer.
While the thick crust at the base of the snowpack has yet to be reactive, if it does produce an avalanche it will be very large. Cornice falls or other avalanches stepping down to this layer, or triggering from thin areas are possible.
">We are seeing weakening of the Nov 6 crust in thinner areas due to facetting.  Although we haven't seen activity on this layer recently, it is still a prominent feature of the snow pack, and should be evaluated in bigger features.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
Cornice failures have triggered this weakness on SE to NE aspects in the alpine.
Isolated windslabs and windloaded pockets have been buried in the immediate lees of ridgecrests. They are more likely in places where even a small avalanche would have high consequences; steep, complex terrain.
Pockets of wind slabs that vary in hardness are present on all open lee slopes. No new avalanches have been observed  in the last week, and field tests show that these slabs have bonded well in most locations.
The November raincrusts are deteriorating into a facet layer that is not responding to field tests at this time. 
There are some freshly formed windslabs on lee terrain at and above treeline that are sensitive to skier triggering. In the right terrain these could take the skier into a terrain trap.
">We are seeing weakening of the Nov 6 crust in thinner areas due to facetting.? Although we haven't seen activity on this layer recently, it is still a prominent feature of the snow pack, and should be evaluated in bigger features.
Moderate W winds and new snow are developing 10-30cm thick soft slabs over previously widespread hard slabs. Step out of the track and get a feel for the density of the snow you are traveling in.  Use your poles to feel for buried slabs.
Yesterday, avalanche technicians found thin, touchy windslabs above 2300m that were easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. They are of most concern where even a small avalanche would have high consequences; steep, complex terrain.
A breakable 10cm + wind slab on an exposed ridge feature did not propagate and expand to an avalanche indicating that more recent wind slabs are still bonding well to the older snow surface.
The November rain crusts are deteriorating into a facet layer that is not responding to field tests at this time.
There are some old windslabs on lee terrain at and above treeline that are sensitive to skier triggering. In the right terrain these could take the skier into a terrain trap.
">We are seeing weakening of the Nov 6 crust in thinner areas due to facetting. Although we haven't seen activity on this layer recently, it is still the prominent feature in this years snow pack, and should be evaluated in bigger features.
Strong winds overnight and lots of storm snow have created touchy windslabs above 2300m that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft slabs at treeline and above, near ridgelines.
While the thick crust at the base of the snowpack has yet to be reactive, if it does produce an avalanche it will be very large. Cornice falls or other avalanches stepping down to this layer, or triggering from thin areas are possible.
New snow is hiding old windslabs in lee terrain at and above treeline that may be sensitive to skier triggering. In the right terrain these could take the skier into a terrain trap.
">We are seeing weakening of the Nov 6 crust in thinner areas due to facetting. Although we haven't seen activity on this layer recently, it is still the prominent feature in this years snow pack, and should be evaluated in bigger features.
Moderate test results at treeline in the Portal creek area occurred on a Southeast facing 35 degree slope below a 25cm wind slab.
The November rain crusts are deteriorating into a facet layer that is not responding to field tests at this time. A consolidated midpack is providing bridging strength over this layer and the basal facets.
Strong winds early this week, combined with 40cm of storm snow have created touchy windslabs at treeline and alpine elevations that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft slabs at or near ridgelines.
While the thick crust at the base of the snowpack has yet to be reactive, if it does produce an avalanche it will be very large. Cornice falls or other avalanches stepping down to this layer, or triggering from thin areas are possible.
Moderate test results at treeline in the Portal creek area occurred on a Southeast facing 35 degree slope below a 25cm wind slab. Strong SW winds in the Icefields area at upper elevations are likely adding to this condition.
A supportive mid-pack is adding strength to the snowpack above this weakness. Shallow areas should be considered suspect.
5-15 cms of new snow along with mod. S/SW winds is creating thin slabs in immediate lees at ridgetop elevations. In most areas, these slabs aren't thick enough to be a concern yet; however, forecasted mod. winds on thursday might elevate the hazard.
">We are seeing weakening of the Nov 6 crust in thinner areas due to facetting. Although we haven't seen activity on this layer recently, it is still the prominent feature in this years snow pack, and should be evaluated in bigger features.
Strong winds early this week, combined with 40cm of storm snow have created touchy softslabs at treeline and alpine elevations that are easily triggerable on convex, unsupported features. Look for soft wind slabs at or near ridgelines.
While the thick crust at the base of the snowpack has yet to be reactive, if it does produce an avalanche it will be very large. Cornice falls or other avalanches stepping down to this layer, or triggering from thin areas are possible.
10-20 cms of new snow along with mod. S/SW winds is creating slabs up to 40 cms thick  in immediate lees at ridgetop elevations. This new instability has been reactive to skier traffic with ski cutting to size 1.5.
Previous moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area at upper elevations have added to this condition.
A supportive mid-pack is adding strength to the snowpack above this weakness. Shallow areas should be considered suspect.
Wind slabs forming near ridge crests and open areas due to strong SW winds over the last couple of days.&nbsp; Use your poles and skis to probe/feel for wind slabs.&nbsp;
Spikes in wind speeds in the last 24hrs have created fresh windslabs. Hard slabs exist right at ridgecrests, with soft slabs in the lees. Where they exist, these slabs may be triggered by skiers or riders.
It's looking sunny out there this morning. Expect small, loose avalanches from steep solar aspects today.
Wind slabs 20-50cm thick in wind exposed areas from recent SW winds. These seem to be isolated to the lees of terrain features and ridge crests.  Reports are finding these wind slabs to be sitting on a thin layer of facets formed in early Dec.
10 cm of new snow has buried the wind slabs that formed earlier this week from moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area.
The strong mid-pack above this weakness is slowly loosing its strength. This issue is more prevalent in shallow snow pack areas.
Hard slabs exist right at ridgecrests, with soft slabs in the lees of ridges and ribs of terrain above treeline. These slabs are now shallowly buried and are most likely to be triggered on convex, unsupported terrain features.&nbsp;
Thursday's 10 cm of snow has buried the wind slabs which formed earlier this week. Winds have shifted from S to N. Watch for reverse loading patterns.
The strong mid-pack above this weakness is slowly loosing its strength. This issue is more prevalent in shallow snow pack areas being likely trigger spots.
Wind slabs 20-50cm thick in wind exposed areas from recent SW winds. These seem to be isolated to lees of terrain features and ridge crests.  Reports are finding these wind slabs to be sitting on a thin layer of facets formed in early Dec.
The storm snow is forming very soft slabs on lee and crossloaded features. These were easily triggered yesterday on steep slopes, and are now 10cm deeper with overnight snow. These slabs may be more reactive due to a period of strong wind overnight.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has buried the preexisting wind slabs. Winds have shifted from S to N yet remain in light range. Watch for reverse loading patterns from local terrain influences.
The strong mid-pack above this weakness is slowly loosing its strength. Shallow snow pack areas are potential trigger spots. Consequences would be severe if initiated.
Caution in steep terrain for failures within the recent storm snow.  The storm snow should start to settle out and bond over the next few days.
Caution for new wind loading near ridge crests and for buried windslabs formed just prior to the storm.
New snow from last night (10-20cm) came with very little wind. Therefore, wind slabs formed in the last few days have now been buried. These wind slabs ranged between 20 and 50cm thick and are located in isolated lee areas.
Instabilities may linger down 30 to 40cm in the snowpack that were reactive to skier triggering. They are located near ridge tops and on cross loaded terrain features.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has buried the preexisting wind slabs. Winds have shifted from S to N yet remain in light range. Watch for reverse loading patterns from local terrain influences.
The strong mid-pack above this weakness is slowly loosing its strength. Shallow snow pack areas are potential trigger spots. Consequences would be severe if initiated.
Light winds are creating soft slabs near ridge crests which should be considered if entering steep terrain.&nbsp; Also be aware of previous wind slabs now covered with the recent storm snow.
The new snow is bonding well but will settle slowly with the cooler temperatures.&nbsp; Watch for sluffing and soft slabs in steep terrain.
Isolated pockets of wind slab were noted yesterday at and above treeline on wind exposed areas.  A 10cm wind skin overlies a 35 cm thick wind slab.  Cross loaded and windward areas should be treated with caution.
Thursday's 10 cm and Sunday's 8cm of snow with little wind has covered the widespread wind slab condition that remains following last week's wind event. Current winds remain light and little change is expected in the snowpack.
The once strong snowpack is starting to show signs of losing strength as faceting conditions dominate the weather picture.  Triggering avalanches is most likely to happen in thin snowpack areas. 
Isolated pockets of wind slab were noted yesterday at and above treeline on wind exposed areas.? A 10cm wind skin overlies a 35 cm thick wind slab.? Cross loaded and windward areas should be treated with caution.  Watch for reverse loading.
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.
Small natural slab avalanches to size 1.5 are starting to pull out to ground on the basal facets in thin snowpack areas.&nbsp; Faceting continues to weaken the snowpack on thicker slopes. Triggering is most likely to happen in thin snowpack areas.
The wind slab condition that formed following last week's wind event has been buried by recent snows. These wind slabs are most likely found immediate to ridge lines on open slopes.
Isolated pockets of wind slab can still be found in specific locations near ridge crests and gully features.
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.
Moderate to strong westerly winds continue to build wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines.  No avalanche activity was observed on this developing condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
On Wednesday, small natural slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed on the basal facets in thin snowpack areas.  Triggering is most likely to happen along edges of shallow pockets and from thin spots like rocks or trees.
Wind slabs forming with increasing NW winds and lots of recent storm snow available for transport.&nbsp; The hazard will slowly increase over the next several days.
Isolated pockets of wind slab can still be found in specific locations near ridge crests and gully features.
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.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have created wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines especially in the Icefields area. No avalanche activity has been observed on this condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
On Wednesday, small natural slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed on the basal facets in thin snowpack areas. Triggering is most likely to happen along edges of shallow pockets and from thin spots like rocks or trees.
Sluffs and loose avalanches will be easily triggered in sufficiently steep terrain today, be careful exposing yourself over terrain traps like cliffs or gullies.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have created wind slab conditions on slopes and along ridge lines especially in the Icefields area. No avalanche activity has been observed on this condition, however, we have not tested the bonding strength.
On Wednesday, small natural slab avalanches to size 1.5 were observed on the basal facets in thin snowpack areas. Triggering is most likely to happen along edges of shallow pockets and from thin spots like rocks or trees.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
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.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
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.
A few cm of recent snow now hides windslabs that were created by SW winds. These slabs are variable and recent activity has shown that they are quite large in some areas and may be triggered by light loads. Use your poles to  help feel for these.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep wind loaded features.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above treeline in exposed terrain. These slabs are generally unreactive to skier traffic, although it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
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.
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.
Warm air at treeline and above combined with sun may cause cornices to weaken and fall. Be cautious near or under cornices.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
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.
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.
Recent West winds have created hard and soft slabs near ridge crests and in open areas at tree line and in the alpine.&nbsp; Use your poles to help feel for these and avoid steep wind loaded and cross loaded terrain.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
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.
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.
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.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic, however, it is still possible to trigger a slab in steep unsupported terrain.
Loose snow avalanches are likely on steep thin slopes and in gulley features. 
Watch for sloughing in very steep, shallow terrain where the snow has lost all cohesion due to facetting.
23cm of new snow sits over an old snow interface that is not likely to bond quickly. This new snow will add to the sluffing that has been observed over the past week when triggered.
Winds picked up last night and are still on the rise. Be aware of&nbsp; the changing snow conditions as you enter more wind exposed terrain.
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic; however, it remains possible to trigger one in steep unsupported terrain. Assess your transitions for changing conditions.
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.
Steep gully features with shallow snow packs are the likely areas to run into this problem.
33 cm of new snow sits over variable weak layers such as surface hoar, sun crust or facets, depending on your aspect and elevation. These are ideal  layers for an avalanche to release on.
Steady overnight winds have created wind slabs in wind exposed areas and will react easily to skier triggering.   
Wind slabs can be found above tree line in exposed terrain. These slabs have been unreactive to skier traffic; however, it remains possible to trigger one in steep unsupported terrain. Assess your transitions for changing conditions.
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.
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.
  Weak layers such as surface hoar, sun crust or facets, depending on your aspect and elevation, are now buried 40 to 60cm deep. These are in the range of skier triggering and wider propagation as the slab settles.
Higher elevations saw strong overnight winds creating wind slabs over buried weak layers. 
The incoming storm will dump up to 40cm at high elevations, approx 25cm at tree-line. This will provide the load necessary to make traveling in avalanche terrain something to avoid until the storm slabs have a chance to settle.
New wind slabs will be forming on lee slopes with 30 cm of storm snow and strong SW alpine winds.  Open tree line features will also see slab development.  In many lee areas, these slabs will be sitting on top of the weak January 6th surface hoar.
Up to 30 cm of storm snow is possible in the next 24 hrs.  We will likely see an avalanche cycle involving the storm snow on steep slopes.
Up to 65cm of storm snow lies on a weak interface of surface hoar and sun crust.  These layers are very reactive to skier triggering.  A widespread avalanche cycle occurred overnight, and avalanche control is planned for today.
Higher elevations saw strong overnight winds (up to 70 kph) creating wind slabs over buried weak layers.
30-50 cm thick soft slabs have formed especially on lee slopes. 30 cm of storm snow have been accompanied by moderate gusty SW alpine winds. 
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. 
30-50 cm at treeline in past 24 hours and up to 80 cm in past 72 hours. Moderate SW winds producing storm slabs that are sitting on a weak facet layer. Widespread natural cycle in storm snow observed on Wednesday.
Up to 70 cm of storm snow lies on a weak interface of surface hoar and sun crust, burried on January 4.  Avalanche control yesterday produced many avalanches on this layer.  Storm snow will continue to be reactive to skier triggering
The January 4 surface hoar, sun crust, facet interface will likely become a persistent weak layer in the weeks to come.  Recent strong winds have already created harder wind slabs at and above treeline on this layer.
Up to 80 cm at treeline of recent storm snow and moderate SW winds have created storm slabs on a weak facet layer. The natural cycle is over but we still expect these slabs to be reactive to skier triggering.
30-50 cm thick soft wind slabs have formed on lee slopes with 30 cm of storm snow and moderate gusty variable alpine winds.
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;
Jan 5 Surface Hoar/ Suncrust layer is now buried 60 to 90 cm. Extra caution on sheltered North and East aspects. Dig down to identify this layer and avoid  steep or unsupported slopes where it is present. Triggering this layer would be serious.
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.
A persistent weak layer down 50 to 70cm is reactive to skier triggering.  Our observations suggest the most reactive locations are steep S/SW facing slopes and open glades. Strong south winds may have created harder wind slabs at and above treeline.
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.
30-50 cm thick soft slabs have formed where winds have touched the slope. This may overlie a buried surface hoar from Jan 6 in sheltered locations. Winds are forecasted to be moderate N on <br />Saturday which may create slab conditions. 
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. 
Up to 50 cm of settled storm snow and moderate SW winds have created storm slabs on a weak facet layer. Whumphing and cracking was observed in the field, so skier triggering is still possible. Tree-line elevations seemed to be the most touchy.
A persistent weak layer down 50 to 70cm is reactive to skier triggering. Our observations suggest the most reactive locations are steep S/SW facing slopes and open glades. Strong south winds may have created harder wind slabs at and above treeline.
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.
Today, a field team observed whumphing and cracking at tree-line elevations where wind had created soft slabs. These slabs felt touchy on these specific, wind-affected areas. Human-triggering is still possible, given the right load on the sweet spot.
Last Wednesday's 30cm storm is rapidly evolving into a windslab with the influence of alpine winds. This may cover a buried surface hoar from Jan 6 yet its remained unreactive. Minor whumphing and upside down powder was noted today in the alpine. 
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.
A cohesive slab overlies a persistent weak layer. Variable distribution and composition makes this layer difficult to predict. Tests on this layer indicate it is skier triggerable and observations indicate it is most reactive on steep S'ly aspects.
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.
Wednesday's 30cm storm has evolved into a windslab on a variety of aspects. This may cover a buried surface hoar from Jan 6 yet its remained unreactive or stubborn. Minor whumphing and cracking was noted on Saturday in the alpine. 
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.
This layer is a sleeper and still needs careful consideration.
A cohesive slab overlies a persistent weak layer. Variable distribution and composition makes this layer difficult to predict. Tests on this layer indicate it is skier triggerable and observations indicate it is most reactive on steep S'ly aspects.
Last week's 30cm storm has produced new wind slabs on a variety of aspects. These slabs are resting on a surface hoar layer (Jan6) that is fairly widespread yet remains stubborn to triggers. Rapid warming will make these slabs easier to trigger.
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.
The recent storm snow has mostly settled, which subsequently has created the problem of persistent slabs. Although there has been little recent avalanche activity concerning this problem, there is still potential.
W and NW winds have been creating slabs near ridge lines over the past few days. A few natural avalanches have been seen that are 10-30cm deep. Feel for changes in the upper snow pack as you enter open areas. A small slab may trigger a deeper one.
Jan 5 interface in sheltered locations where preserved surface hoar can be found down 50 to 90 cm. Dig down often to identify this layer and avoid steep or unsupported slopes where surface hoar is present. Triggering this layer would be serious.
A cohesive slab overlies the January 4 persistent weak layer. Variable distribution and composition makes this layer difficult to predict.  It is most reactive on steep solar aspects.  There have been two skier triggered slides on this layer.
Beware of open areas at tree-line. Surface hoar is well preserved in sporadic locations. See picture from our Vermillion study plot.
Significant new windslab formation and loading observed today with the arrival of intense NW winds at upper elevations. Once triggered, these events are stepping down to ground.
Surface instabilities such as loose snow and new windslabs are stepping down to ground, which means a small  avalanche has the ability to become&nbsp; large very quickly.
Wind transported snow is triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
The January 4 crust-facet interface (down 60 cm) remains a concern.  It is most problematic on steep S and W aspects.  The slab above this is becoming more cohesive, and skier triggering remains likely.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees over night at 2000m) are contributing to wind slab development.  Lee and cross-winded features (NE aspects) will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
Beware of open areas at tree-line. Surface hoar is well preserved in sporadic locations. See picture from our Vermillion study plot.
Slabs have formed on a variety of aspects from moderate to strong winds (with extreme gusts).  This condition is more prevalent with increasing elevation.
Surface instabilities such as loose snow and new windslabs  may step down to ground, which means a small avalanche has the ability to become large very quickly.  This will occur more likely in shallow snowpack areas.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees at 2000m for 2 days) are contributing to wind slab development.? Lee and cross-winded features (NE aspects) will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
The January 4 crust-facet interface (down 60 cm) remains a concern.? It is most problematic on steep S and W aspects.? The slab above this is becoming more cohesive, and skier triggering remains likely.
Recent wind loading have created new wind slabs, predominantly in the alpine. They will certainly be reactive to human loads. A natural size 2 was observed at Bow Summit yesterday. The ensuing strong winds reloaded the slope in a couple of hours.
Beware of open areas at tree-line and below tree-line. Surface hoar is well preserved in sporadic locations. In wind-loaded areas, it may be buried deeper, creating a thicker slab to avalanche.
Hard and soft slabs continue to build on a variety of aspects from moderate to strong winds.  Natural slab avalanches have initiated on the surface hoar layer and then stepped down to either the basal facets or the November rain crust.
Wind slabs and loose snow avalanches have triggered this weakness.  These avalanches have gained significant mass as a result. This situation will more likely occur in shallow snowpack areas.
Wind and warming temperatures are triggering point releases, most commonly out of steep and rocky terrain.
Use caution if you encounter wind slabs near ridge crests or in steep loaded terrain.  These are generally easy to spot at this time. 
With the recent NW winds and snow these have grown quickly and are now quite fragile.  Be especially cautious of cornice failures with warm temperatures and sun.
Strong SW winds combined with very mild temperatures in the alpine (0 degrees at 2000m for 2 days) are contributing to wind slab development. Lee and cross-loaded features will be most loaded, however all aspects are suspect.
The January 4 crust-facet interface (down 60 cm) remains a concern. It is most problematic on steep S and W aspects. The slab above this is becoming more cohesive, and skier triggering remains likely.
Hard to soft wind slabs have developed on lee aspects.  Numerous full depth natural slab avalanches have been observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine.  Wide propagations can be expected.
Wind slab avalanches primarily in the alpine, have triggered this weakness. These avalanches have gained significant mass as a result. This situation will more likely occur in shallow snowpack areas.
The warm temperatures and continued settling seems to be helping the recent wind slabs bond to the various underlying surfaces. These slabs have become stubborn to trigger, but human triggering is still possible.
Jan 6 layer could be a failure plane in areas with enough load or on the right slope (steeper unsupported features).  May still need a little more load for this layer to become more reactive.&nbsp; Dig down &amp; check for surface hoar (kootenay, sunshine).
Sustained southerly winds have been loading lee and cross-loaded slopes and creating touchy windslabs. They have been human triggered, often fracturing above the skier. Be especially cautious approaching breaks in terrain and convex roles.
A persistent layer down ~40cm remains a concern. It has been most reactive on steep, solar aspects and produced several skier triggered avalanches last week. Human triggering is still possible, or windslabs may step down to this layer.
Wind slabs have developed on a variety of lee aspects overlying a buried surface hoar in locations from Jan 6th. Avalanches have been observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine some with wide propagations or stepping down.
Wind slabs avalanches have triggered this weakness thus gaining significant mass. This situation will more likely occur in shallow snowpack areas. Less activity today due to cooler temperatures but expect some steep slopes remain primed. 
Wind slabs to pencil stiffness are possible to trigger in steeper terrain.  These are becoming more stubborn to initiate as warm temperatures bond these to  the surfaces below.  Caution where these sit over facets in thin snowpack areas.
The Jan 6 layer could be a failure plane in areas with enough load or on steeper steeper unsupported features.&nbsp; Dig down and look for surface hoar or prominent facets. (best preserved in the Kootenay region).
Sustained southerly winds have been loading lee and cross-loaded slopes and creating touchy windslabs. They have been human triggered, often fracturing above the skier. Be especially cautious approaching breaks in terrain and convex rolls.
A persistent layer down ~40cm remains a concern. It has been most reactive on steep, solar aspects and produced several skier triggered avalanches last week. Human triggering is still possible, or windslabs may step down to this layer.
Extreme winds have developed hard wind slabs on a variety of lee aspects. It sporadically overlies a buried surface hoar from Jan 6th. Natural avalanches were initially observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine but now subsided.
Initiating the surface slab can trigger this deeper weakness. This will more likely occur in shallow snowpack areas. Less activity last 2 days due to cooler temperatures but expect some steep slopes where human triggering remains possible. 
Watch for wind hard slabs in the alpine. They are susceptible to human triggering.
The Jan 6 interface does not have enough load to be a primary concern. However, when more snow arrives, this layer will become problematic in specific areas (Kootenay Park near tree line).
A persistent layer down ~40cm remains a concern. It has been most reactive on steep, solar aspects and produced several skier triggered avalanches last week. Human triggering is still possible.
Last week's extreme winds have developed hard wind slabs on lee aspects. It sporadically overlies a buried surface hoar from Jan 6th. Avalanches were initially observed on thin, steep, lee slopes in the alpine but activity subsided since Friday.
Initiating the surface wind slab can trigger this deeper weakness. This situation will more likely occur in shallow snowpack areas. Less activity since Friday due to cooler temperatures but expect human triggering remains possible on steep slopes.
Wind slabs are present in many areas at tree line and above. In most places these have bonded well to the underlying snow. Watch out for places where the wind slabs are sitting on a weak layer of soft snow by probing frequently with your poles.
Touchy wind slabs that are reactive to human triggering exist in the alpine. See avalanche discussion.
A persistent layer down ~40cm remains a concern. It has been most reactive on steep, solar aspects.
Touchy wind slabs that are reactive to human triggering exist in the alpine. See avalanche discussion.
Recent wind effect has destroyed most of the surface snow and left hard slabs which could be triggered from shallow snowpack areas. Watch for steep and unsupported areas of windloaded snow.
The lower depths of the snowpack are slowly facetting and becoming weaker, especially in shallow areas. Choose the deeper snowpack areas for your travel.
A weak layer down around 50 cm remains a concern. It has been most reactive to rider triggering on steep slopes where a sun crust is present.
Variable wind slabs are prevalent , and will be most likely triggered from shallow snowpack areas propagating into thicker snowpack areas on facets.
Recent wind effect has destroyed most of the surface snow and left hard slabs which could be triggered from shallow snowpack areas, or in isolated steep pockets of windloaded snow.
The lower depths of the snowpack are slowly facetting and becoming weaker, especially in shallow areas. Choose the deeper snowpack areas for your travel.
30cm of new snow has created storm slabs. These can be triggered by riders especially in steep terrain. Watch for wind effected snow on north/northeast slopes in open areas at treeline and in the alpine. Snow will be sluffing in steep treed terrain.
A weak layer down around 65-90 cm might still be reactive to skier triggering. No natural avalanches have been observed on this layer recently. New snow overnight may overload this layer, causing it to fail with the additional weight of a rider.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
New wind slabs will continue to form over the next few days with flurries and moderate to strong W winds.  Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep or unsupported terrain where wind slabs exist especially if they overlie sun crusts or facets.
45cm of new snow has created storm slabs. These can be triggered by riders especially in steep terrain. Watch for wind effected snow on north/northeast slopes in open areas at treeline and in the alpine. Snow will be sluffing in steep treed terrain.
A weak layer down around 80-100 cm might still be reactive to skier triggering. No natural avalanches have been observed on this layer recently. New snow overnight may overload this layer, causing it to fail with the additional weight of a rider.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
45cm of new snow has created storm slabs. These can be triggered by riders especially in steep, unsupported terrain. Watch for wind effected snow on north/northeast aspects at treeline and in the alpine. Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.
Soft wind slabs up to 40cm thick exist mainly along and W of the divide in exposed terrain. Areas E of the divide have seen light snow and only very thin slab formation. Watch for the bond between these slabs and the hard surfaces below.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Recent storm snow is settling into a more cohesive slab. Watch for wind effect on north/northeast aspects. Surface hoar below 1800m was observed in some drainages now buried down 40cm, this may become more reactive with settlement.
The new snow that is forecasted to arrive will further develop the existing wind slabs that are located in alpine lee areas. Expect these wind slabs to be up to 40cm in isolated areas by Wednesday.
Hard slabs are widespread and present the only real problem in the snowpack. Although it seems unlikely, it could be possible to trigger an avalanche in a steep pocket with a hard slab. Mostly these slabs are bridging any weakness underneath.
Storm snow continues to settle into a more cohesive slab. 50cm sits on a sun crust on steep south and west aspects and over surface hoar below 1800m. Wind effect on north and east aspects may exist.
Up to 10 cm of light snow overnight will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. 
Hard slabs from last weeks winds persist (beneath recent storm snow) in alpine and treeline terrain. These slabs are unreactive to skier triggering, but  whomphing  and compression tests in the moderate range are being observed on this layer.
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.
Isolated windslabs can be found near exposed ridgecrests. These may be buried in places by a few cm. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep or unsupported terrain where wind slabs exist especially if they overlie sun crusts or facets.
Storm snow continues to settle into a more cohesive slab. 50cm sits on a sun crust on steep south and west aspects and over surface hoar below 1800m. Wind effect may exist near ridge tops.
40 to 50cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in sufficiently steep slopes. Caution over terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger.?
Forecasted strong NW winds will create soft and hard slabs in areas where there is sufficient new snow to blow around (mainly in the southern and western parts of the forecast region).
Hard slabs from previous high winds have been buried by recent storm snow. These slabs have been unreactive to skier triggering, but new wind loading may awaken them.
Rising winds overnight and lots of deep soft snow available for wind transport will create storm/wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Be aware of soft slab formation in the lee of features at ridgelines. These soft slabs are running end fan. 
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading.
Hard slabs from previous high winds have been buried by recent storm snow. These slabs have been unreactive to skier triggering, but new wind loading may awaken them.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. New thin wind slabs are forming in exposed areas above treeline with recent flurries.
Over 24 hours of strong winds at treeline and in the alpine have formed easy to trigger windslabs. Be cautious near ridges or other areas where the wind may have formed slabs. Watch for shooting cracks as a sign for soft slabs.
Strong winds in the last 24hrs and lots of deep soft snow available for wind transport have created storm/wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. Be aware of soft slab formation in the lee of features at ridgelines.
50 to 70cm of light storm snow will sluff easily in steep terrain. Use caution near terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading.
In Kootenay and Yoho there is a buried surface hoar and/or crust layer down about 50 cm. This layer may be triggerable on steep terrain features.
Hard slabs from previous high winds have been buried by recent storm snow. These slabs have been unreactive to skier triggering, but new wind loading may awaken them.
Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. New thin wind slabs are forming in exposed areas above treeline with recent flurries.
Skier triggerable slabs exist throughout the park. Recent strong southerly winds have loaded northerly aspects. Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridges where the wind has deposited firm snow.  Watch for shooting cracks as a sign of soft slabs.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered or run naturally with slight additional loading. Warmer temp's on Saturday will initially weaken the bond of these slabs to the underlying snow.
In Kootenay and Yoho there is a buried surface hoar and/or crust layer down about 50 cm. This layer may be triggered on steep terrain features where the wind may have stiffened up the overlying snow into a slab.
Hard slabs from previous high winds have been buried by recent storm snow. These slabs have been unreactive to skier triggering, but warm temp's or new wind loading may awaken them.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas.  Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with continued moderate to strong Northwest winds.
Windslabs can be found near exposed ridgecrests and in alpine features such as gullies, bowls and fans. Watch for cracking around your skis and probe with your poles to detect these. Avoid steep or unsupported terrain where windslabs exist.
Skier triggerable slabs exist throughout the park. Recent strong southerly winds have loaded northerly aspects. Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridges where the wind has deposited firm snow. Watch for shooting cracks as a sign of soft slabs.
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.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas.  Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with continued moderate to strong Southwest to Northwest winds.
Isolated wind slabs in steep terrain features may be human triggered in thin, weak areas or run naturally with additional loading (cornices). Several recent cornice falls indicate it is time to start watching the big, fat snow-rolls at ridge top.
In Kootenay and Yoho there is a buried surface hoar and/or crust layer down about 50cm. Though little activity has been observed on this layer, it is still producing sudden planar results in tests and should be monitored.
Hard windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas. Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with what little snow is available and continued moderate to strong Southwest winds.
This winter we have experienced multiple wind slab events. Currently fresh wind slabs are quite touchy, but vary in thickness (20-40cm). In addition to surface wind slabs, older hard wind slabs lurk beneath the surface, but are harder to trigger.
Strong south winds have come with new snow and are remaining steady. Caution on lee slopes. Previous wind slab is newly buried as is a sun crust on solar aspects.
Hard persistent windslabs may be triggered from thin snowpack areas. Thin wind slabs are forming in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow.
Strong wind has promoted the development of wind slabs even further today. Expect these new wind slabs to be touchy. In addition to surface wind slabs, older hard wind slabs lurk beneath the surface, but are harder to trigger.
Wind slabs will continue to form with light snow fall and moderate to strong West winds over the next few days.  Probe for these with your poles and dig down to check the bond with previous surfaces before committing to steep terrain.
Reports of wind slab, 20 to 45cm deep, reactive to rider testing yesterday from sustained moderate to strong south winds for the past 3 days. Caution on lee and cross loaded slopes.
Hard persistent slabs up to 30cm thick are widespread above treeline and appear to be mostly unreactive.  Thin wind slabs may be found in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow and may be touchy.
Wind loading of storm snow over the past 48 hours has created 20-40 cm thick slabs at and above treeline.  These are thicker on lee aspects, but are also a problem on solar (windward) aspects where they overly a crust.
Strong wind has promoted the development of wind slabs in the alpine and open tree-line features. There has been little natural avalanche activity with these new slabs, but human triggering is still possible, especially in thin, weak areas.
Hard persistent slabs up to 30cm thick are widespread above treeline and appear to be mostly unreactive.? Thin wind slabs may be found in immediate lee areas above treeline with the small amount of new snow and may be touchy.
Winds tapered off overnight, but the slabs that formed previously remain a concern.  Expect pockets of slab in lee features and near ridge crests.  Slabs will be thicker on lee aspects, but persist on solar (S + W) aspects over the Feb. 3 sun crust.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately.  It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs. 
New wind slabs have formed in the last 48hrs. They seem to be bonding well but investigate them carefully before committing to steep terrain where the wind slabs are present, especially in areas with several layers of wind slabs from recent storms.
With forecast daytime warming and the possibility of strong solar effect with clear skies we may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent storm slabs and wind slabs.  Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
Winds are back in the loading range, and the slabs that formed previously remain a concern. Expect pockets of slab in lee features and near ridge crests. These slabs may sit on a sun crust on S+W aspects.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs.
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.  Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and isolated treeline features East of the divide.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Steady SW winds have been transporting snow and triggering natural avalanches from steep lee slopes. Isolated pockets of wind slab will have formed immediately below ridgecrests.
2 layers, down ~40 and ~80cm, exist in isolated areas (see forecast details). They have been reactive to ski cutting on steep unsupported features in Rogers Pass, and in the surrounding region caused several human triggered size 2 avalanches.
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.? Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and some open slopes at at treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent snowfall amounts vary depending on location. Reports from Shangri-La indicate as much as 10cm of new snow.  This new snow  is forming wind slabs that are sitting on the previous widespread hardslab and may be sensitive to light triggers.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs.
Solar aspects are going get hit hard by the sun today. Natural avalanches are expected, particularly on steep slopes and around exposed rocks. It will also make skier triggering of the storm slab more likely. They may step down to a crust below.
Recent snowfall amounts vary depending on location. Reports from Shangri-La indicate as much as 10cm of new snow.? This new snow is forming wind slabs that are sitting on the previous widespread hardslab and may be sensitive to light triggers.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and edges of these slabs.
Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to detect Areas of the most concern are steep lee slopes near ridge tops and some steep open slopes at treeline.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Last weeks snow has settled into a slab. The layers of concern below vary by aspect, but are most likely to be triggered on steep southerly aspects where buried crusts exist. The slab is stubborn to trigger but large avalanches are possible.
Up to 10cm of snow from recent flurries has been redistributed by moderate NW winds onto the Southeast aspect of terrain features. This soft slab could knock a person over in steeper terrain.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and  the edges of these slabs.
Forecasted light snowfall and strong westerly and northwesterly winds will create touchy wind-slabs in lee terrain in the alpine.
New wind slabs have formed in the last 48hrs. They were touchy yesterday with a couple of avalanches triggered by skiers immediately below the ridgecrests on N and E asp. Be cautious of lee slopes in steep terrain.
South facing slopes are starting to heat up with daytime warming. We may start to see more cornice failures which could trigger recent or buried wind slabs. Avoid traveling in terrain exposed to cornice failures.
Moderate to strong Southwest winds beginning today in the icefields will create windslabs from the 10 - 20cm snowfall expected overnight. This  will load lee terrain features.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and the edges of these slabs.
High to extreme S. winds have redistributed new snow onto lee slopes, creating hard and soft slabs in all wind affected areas.  At treeline, these slabs rest on a newly formed surface hoar layer (February 12). 
Moderate to strong W winds accompanied 10-30cm of new snow. This has created new windslabs in alpine and open tree-line lee features. Expect these slabs to be touchy for the next day or two.
Yesterday's frontal passage produced only sporadic snowfalls ranging from 3 to 12cm. This was redistributed by moderate to strong SW winds overnight and through most of today. Expect lee sides of terrain features to have soft slabs on them.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have been unreactive lately. It still may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and the edges of these slabs.
Storm snow is easily triggered by skiers. It is still a soft slab in most places, but has the potential to propagate widely on a touchy layer of surface hoar.&nbsp; Below treeline, open glades may be very reactive.
The presence of hard wind slabs in the alpine is likely based on the high to extreme winds that affected the area in the past few days.&nbsp; While the nature and extent of these slabs is uncertain, it is wise to watch for them in wind exposed areas.
Strong W winds accompanied 10-30cm of new snow. This has created new windslabs in alpine and open tree-line lee features. Expect these slabs to be touchy for the next day or two, especially in the alpine.
Thin pockets of windslab can be expected below Northeasterly ridge lines.  These windslabs may be triggered on steeper slopes.
The hard windslabs that dominate the alpine snowpack have bridged weakness below.  These slabs have not been reactive. It may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin areas and the edges of these slabs.
Currently the wind slabs appear to be bonding well but caution should be used in steep or unsupported terrain where these are present.  If the forecast snow arrives with gusty winds on Saturday, new wind slabs will form and the hazard will rise.
Storm snow is easily triggered by skiers. It is still a soft slab in most places, but has the potential to propagate widely on a touchy layer of surface hoar.  Below treeline, open glades may be very reactive.
The presence of wind slabs in the alpine is likely based on the high to extreme winds that affected the area in the past few days.  Expect to find them in wind exposed areas at treeline and in the alpine.
Wind and little new snow dominate the alpine landscape. On certain lee features this crust is thick enough to form a wind slab,  and it may be possible to trigger an avalanche on steep unsupported terrain from thin snowpack areas.
The snowpack in the alpine and at tree line consists of multiple wind laminated layers.  How the terrain has influenced the formation and character of these layers on a given slope is the main question to keep in mind while traveling.   
A touchy surface hoar layer is down 25-40cm. There have been human triggered avalanches on this layer daily. Avalanches are increasingly possible with new snow and rising winds today adding load, and mild temperatures making the slab more cohesive.
Soft windslabs formed on lee slopes above treeline last week from southerly winds. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Up to 20 cm of new snow will fall by Sunday afternoon.  Moderate W to NW winds will be building slab conditions.  These new storm slabs are sitting on smooth hard slab.  The bonding between these layers is uncertain.
There will be increasing load on the persistent slabs now buried by 15-20 cm on new snow.  There is a greater possibility that storm snow avalanches may be enough to trigger the persistent slab layer deeper in the snowpack.
A touchy surface hoar layer is down 35-55cm. Human (even tree bomb) triggered avalanches have occurred daily. Avalanches are increasingly possible with new snow and rising winds today adding load, and mild temperatures making the slab more cohesive.
Soft windslabs formed on lee slopes above treeline last week from southerly winds. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Up to 20 cm of new snow fell in the last storm. Moderate NW winds are pressing the new snow into soft slabs and building thin soft windslab on immediate lee features. These new storm slabs are sitting on smooth hard slab and sastrugi. 
There is still a real possibility of triggering a wind slab on the right slope. Steep unsupported slopes near ridgecrests are the most likely terrain and should be avoided.
A touchy surface hoar layer is down ~50cm. Human (even tree bomb) triggered avalanches have occurred daily. Avalanches are increasingly possible with new snow load and mild temperatures making the slab more cohesive.
Soft windslabs formed on the immediate lees of ridges above treeline. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Saturday's 20cm of snow is developing into a surface windslab on SE slopes. As the winds shift Southerly, slabs will build on NE-NW aspects. The new slabs are sitting on previously hard slab and sastrugi surfaces.
New slabs forming in exposed areas with SW winds. These are spotty and small right now but will grow in size and thickness with time. Monitor the texture of the snow as you move into open areas and avoid steep terrain where these slabs are present.
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 Feb 12 PWL is becoming more reactive as it matures.&nbsp; Skier triggered and natural avalanches have been increasing on this layer, with RB scores of 2, whole block.&nbsp; It is most reactive on solar aspects between 17-1900m.
Soft windslabs formed on the immediate lees of ridges above treeline. In wind-affected areas the recent storm snow will be more cohesive. These slabs overlay a touchy surface hoar layer and if triggered, avalanches may propagate widely.
Saturday's 20cm of snow  has evolved into a surface windslab and appears to be bonding well. They sit on a variety of surfaces such as previously smooth hard slab and sastrugi surfaces. 
Low density snow has buried wind slabs that were formed last week. Keep this in mind while exploring alpine features.
A &quot;persistent weak layer&quot; (Feb 12 SH) is now down 50-60 cm from the surface, and is sporadically reactive to skier triggering.  Wide propagations are possible, especially on sunny aspects where it sits on a sun crust, between 17-1900m.
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs.  These have the potential to step down to the Feb 12 PWL, creating larger avalanches in specific terrain features.
Saturday's 20cm of snow  has evolved into windslab that appears to be bonding well. These slabs sit on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
The recent storm snow has started to settle. On average, this amounts to about 10cm. Additionally, wind slabs, both hard and soft, still linger in alpine lee areas.
A &quot;persistent weak layer&quot; (Feb 12 SH) is down 50-60 cm from the surface, and remains sporadically reactive to skier triggering.  Wide propagations are possible, especially on sunny aspects where it sits on a sun crust, between 17-1900m.
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs.  These have the potential to step down to the Feb 12 PWL, creating larger avalanches in specific terrain features.
Saturday's 20cm of snow has evolved into a variable windslab and appears to be bonding well. It sits on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
New wind slabs will be forming with forecast snow Friday afternoon, watch locally for building sensitivity to triggering.
Slabs are continuing to form in exposed areas with SW winds. These are growing in size and thickness with continued precipitation. If the snow arrives Friday as forecast these slabs could build to 1m thick on north and east lee slopes in the alpine.
A weak layer is down 40-50cm. It is most likely to be skier-triggered around 17-1900m, avoid open slopes and convex rolls. On sunny aspects the weak layer can be touchy.  Natural avalanche activity will increase on this layer today with the new snow.   
Wind slabs persist in lee loaded features near ridge crests and roll-overs. Strong winds today will rapidly change conditions in the alpine and open areas at treeline today.
Saturday's 20cm of snow has evolved into a variable windslab and appears to be bonding well. It sits on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
With the potential of this new snow load and winds Friday evening, expect increase in activity until has had few days to stabilize. 
Wind slab formation, especially near ridge tops has been noted by a team on the Wapta. Expect these to be touchy within the next 24 hours.
New snow has created touchy conditions.  Skiers could trigger avalanches today.  Use caution in steep terrain.  Watch for slab formation where wind has deposited firmer snow.  Cracking around skis is a clue slabby conditions are present.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A weak layer is down 50-70cm. It is most likely to be skier-triggered around 17-1900m, avoid open slopes and convex rolls. On sunny aspects the weak layer can be touchy. See </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://avalancheinfo.net/Parks/Glacier/Images/2013-02-23%20Sz%202%20Sc.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">image</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> of skier-triggered avalanche yesterday on this layer at 1700m.
February 16th 20cm of snow evolved into a variable thickness windslab. It sits on a variety of surfaces and aspects. Will be found wind-pressed and thinner on windward aspects and thicker and denser on lee aspects. Overall its firm and supportive.   
Soft slabs in the high alpine are developing with the recent snow and winds. The next system late tomorrow could create further wind slabs. Expect these to be touchy within the next 24 hours.
A buried surface hoar layer, down 40-50cm, reactive to skier triggering particularly where it sits on a crust on steep south aspects. The overlying slab is stiffening and will produce larger propagation avalanches when triggered.
Moderate to strong overnight winds with new snow available to be moved by it has created wind slab at the higher elevations. Evidence of wind affect was also seen in open areas below tree line.
Moderate to strong winds from all directions in the icefields continue to scour and redistribute any snow available in the area. New windslabs may develop in unexpected locations on terrain features and ridgetops.
Moderate to strong South wind today is building slabs in lee areas (yes...again). Slab thickness and sensitivity will be variable depending on the local area.
More load over the surface hoar layer buried 40-55cm. This layer is reactive to rider triggering and remote triggering. The overlying slab will continue to produce avalanches with larger propagation and more consequence for the foreseeable future.
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.
New snow has buried previous wind slab in the alpine. Look for a stiffer slab beneath the fresh at higher elevations. Winds are forecast to pick up creating new slabs.
Expected snowfall has been reduced to light snow flurries redistributed to Easterly aspects by light to moderate Westerly winds. This just adds another thin windslab over previous hard and soft windslabs on lee sides of terrain features.
Moderate to strong S and W winds yesterday created slabs in lee areas. Slab thickness will range from 5 - 50 cm depending on how much new snow was available for transport. These slabs were unreactive today in the Lake Louise backcountry
In steep wind loaded terrain it may be possible to trigger the recent wind slabs.  These are present near ridge crests at tree line and in open areas above tree line.  Assess these spots carefully and avoid them if in doubt.
Surface hoar layer buried 40-55cm. This layer is reactive to rider triggering and remote triggering. The overlying slab will continue to produce avalanches with larger propagation and more consequence for the foreseeable future.
Instabilities in the upper 50cm from the recent storm snow.
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.
The snow surface consisting of earlier windslabs may be covered by light snow flurries with very little wind.  This is not expected to add any real load to the snowpack in the next few days. More snow may be forthcoming into the weekend.
Surface hoar layer buried 40-55cm. This layer is reactive to rider triggering and remote triggering and has been seen to be most reactive where the surface hoar is sitting on a sun crust or firm layer in the snowpack (bed-surface).
Instabilities in the upper 50cm from the recent storm snow can step down to the Feb 12 surface hoar layer.
The snow surface consisting of earlier windslabs may be covered by light snow&nbsp; accumulations. This does not add any real load to the snowpack.  However, more snow is expected for the weekend.
Surface hoar layer buried 45-60cm. This layer is reactive to rider triggering and remote triggering and has been seen to be most reactive where the surface hoar is sitting on a sun crust or firm layer in the snowpack (bed-surface).
Instabilities in the upper 50cm from the recent storm snow can step down to the Feb 12 surface hoar layer.
The forecasted incoming warm snowfall may bond well to the current windslab layers at the snow surface. However, if there is significant snowfall and high winds, yet another slab will develop.
Soft and hard windslabs 10-60 cm thick exist in the lees of features.  Fresh slabs will form with the incoming storm and will likely be touchy.  This may overload existing wind slabs.  A natural avalanche cycle is likely over the next few days.
With additional precipitation, warm temperatures, and moderate to strong SW winds we expect new wind slabs to form and the hazard to rise over the next couple of days.  We may also see increased cornice failures with the warm temperatures.
Rapid loading by snow and wind is overloading the snowpack. Expect widespread natural avalanche activity, with large avalanches running into valley bottoms. Avalanches may step down to deeper persistent weak layers.
A weak surface hoar layer is now down ~85cm. This layer has been triggered by humans; remotely from 40m away, and capable of wide propagations up to 150m. Rapid loading or other avalanches may trigger this layer and produce very large avalanches.
Loose wet avalanches or moist storm slabs in steep terrain are likely over the next 36hours.  Until things cool down travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.  Things should improve quickly with the cool temperatures forecast for Sunday.
The warm, mild conditions with additional precipitation have increased the likelyhood of cornices failures and wind slab avalanches. These should start to stabilize with cooler temperatures on Sunday but should still be treated with caution.
Developing slabs overlie existing hard windslabs.  Visibility is poor, but we expect naturals to be occurring involving these layers.  In thinner snowpack areas, avalanches may scrub to ground, incorporate the weak snow and run further than expected.
The heavy snow combined with strong Southwest winds will build slabs on lee aspects.&nbsp;  These will be easy to trigger and will have enough load to perhaps step down into&nbsp; deeper weak layers in the snowpack.
60cm of heavy storm snow is settling with mild temps. Rapid loading yesterday triggered widespread large avalanches. The snowpack needs time to adjust to the new load and will still be touchy to human triggering.
A weak surface hoar layer is now down ~1m. This layer has been triggered by humans; remotely from 40m away, with propagations up to 150m wide. Rapid loading and other avalanches triggered this layer yesterday producing very large avalanches.
Moderate to strong southerly winds continue to transport snow. This is loading lee slopes, overloading the snowpack and triggering large avalanches, as well as forming windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
The heavy snow combined with strong Southwest winds will build slabs on lee aspects.  More snow overnight will make these easy to trigger with  enough load to perhaps step down into deeper weak layers in the snowpack.
Another 20 cm overnight with strong winds will add to the avalanche danger. Avoid travel in avalanche terrain until the snow stabilizes with the cold front passage.
60cm of heavy storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab. Loading by wind and snowfall continues to trigger large avalanches. The snowpack needs time to adjust to the new load and will still be touchy to human triggering.
A weak surface hoar layer is now down ~1m. This layer has caused widespread avalanches: natural's up to size 4, and size 2.5 human triggered avalanches. In areas where it hasn't already avalanched it is very reactive, and has been remotely triggered.
Moderate to strong southerly winds continue to transport snow. This is loading lee slopes, overloading the snowpack and triggering large avalanches, as well as forming windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
60 cm of storm snow over the last 48 hrs has created an unstable snowpack. North winds with the passage of the cold front have also loaded the normally windward aspects. Human triggering on steep slopes is likely. Avoid terrain over 30 degrees.
On Saturday, the heavy snow combined with strong Southwest winds built slabs on lee aspects. The overnight snow came in with almost no winds and warm temperatures which should bond well to the earlier storm snow.
Over 80cm of snow has fallen since Friday. Weak interfaces within the storm slab exist. The snowpack needs time to adjust to the new load. It will still be touchy to human triggering, and may step down to surface hoar below.
A weak surface hoar layer is now down ~1m. This layer has caused widespread avalanches: natural's up to size 4, and size 2.5 human triggered avalanches. In areas where it hasn't already avalanched it is very reactive, and has been remotely triggered.
Moderate to strong southerly winds shifted to NE overnight. Winds have loaded lee slopes, triggered avalanches, built large cornices and formed fat pockets and windslabs on exposed slopes. These areas will take even more time to stabilize.
60 cm of recent storm snow has created unstable storm snow conditions. The natural cycle is over and cooler temperatures have tightened up the upper pack, however we still expect to see touchy storm slab conditions over the next few days.
The storm snow instability will persist until it has had time to settle. Winds and/or warm afternoons will build slabs on lee aspects.
The recent snow has formed a soft slab in isolated areas that can be triggered by light loads. As winds pick up these slabs will grow and become more widespread. Monitor for slabs as you travel and use caution in unsupported terrain.
Over 80cm of snow has fallen since Friday. Weak interfaces within the storm slab exist. The snowpack needs time to adjust to the new load. It will still be touchy to human triggering, and may step down to surface hoar below.
A weak surface hoar layer is now down ~1m. This layer has caused widespread avalanches: natural's up to size 4, and size 2.5 human triggered avalanches. In areas where it has not already avalanched it remains touchy, and has been remotely triggered.
Wind slabs and large cornices have formed in the alpine.  Cornices are huge and should be given a wide berth.
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.
The storm slabs remain soft in nature as winds have yet to firm them up. Soft slab conditions do exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes as Monday's explosive control work demonstrated. Watch for wind building slabs with this snow.
60 cm of recent storm snow has created unstable storm snow conditions. The natural cycle is over and cooler temperatures have tightened up the upper pack, however we still expect to see touchy storm slab conditions over the next few days.
The storm slab has settled considerably over the past 2 days, but remains a concern due to the potential for wide propagations and step-down to the Feb 12 PWL.  Solar aspects and lee pockets are of particular concern.
The Feb 12 PWL continues to be a concern. During the last storm cycle several avalanches &quot;stepped&quot; down to this layer.  It will remain a problem for some time.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported.  They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches.  Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
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.
The storm slabs remain soft in nature as winds have yet to firm them up. Soft slab conditions do exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes as Monday's explosive control work demonstrated. Watch for wind building slabs with this snow.
The storm slab has settled considerably over the past 2 days, but remains a concern due to the potential for wide propagations and step-down to the Feb 12 PWL. Solar aspects and lee pockets are of particular concern.
The Feb 12 PWL continues to be a concern. During the last storm cycle several avalanches &quot;stepped&quot; down to this layer. It will remain a problem for some time.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
The storm slab is becoming more cohesive as a layer and bonding to older surfaces. While this is good in areas of a deeper snowpack (west of the Divide), this will continue to create touchy slabs east of the Divide and in thin, weak areas.
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.
The storm slabs remain soft in nature as winds have yet to firm them up. Soft slab conditions do exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes as Monday's explosive control work demonstrated. Watch for wind building slabs with this snow.
Solar radiation and daytime warming will start to melt the new snow. This will create moist or wet point release avalanches on steep solar aspects at lower elevation to treeline.
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.
The snow from the last two storms is forming a slab. Things are a bit touchier over crusts right now. Both heating and wind will encourage slab development over the next few days. Use caution in steep or unsupported terrain.
The storm slab has settled considerably over the past 4 days, but remains a concern due to the potential for wide propagations and step-down to the Feb 12 PWL. Solar aspects and lee pockets are of particular concern.
The Feb 12 PWL continues to be a concern. During the last storm cycle several avalanches &quot;stepped&quot; down to this layer. It will remain a problem for some time.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. They are increasingly likely to fail, especially during periods of strong sun or warming, providing a trigger for large avalanches. Northerly winds have created reverse loading in some areas.
The storm slab seems to be bonding to older surfaces. West of the Divide, the storm slab is stubborn and harder to move, however slabs are still touchy east of the Divide where they overlie a weak, shallow, faceted snowpack.
Clear skies, calm winds, and a stronger, March sun will likely create unstable conditions on steep, southern aspects. This will be more of a problem at lower elevations.
Solar radiation and warm daytime temperatures will start to melt the new snow and penetrate the snowpack. This will create moist or wet point release avalanches on steep solar aspects at lower elevation to treeline.
Soft slabs are beginning to build along alpine ridgelines with moderate SW winds.  Otherwise, the storm slabs remain soft in nature as winds have yet to firm them up. Soft slab conditions also exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes.
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.
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.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is becoming less reactive; a function of it now being 1-1.5m deep and having avalanched in many areas. It is most likely to be triggered on solar aspects or by heavy triggers, resulting in large avalanches.
Cornices have grown very large and unsupported. Strong sun today will weaken them. Cornice failures are expected, and are in themselves a concern. Should these large loads trigger deeper layers, very large destructive avalanches are possible.
The storm slab seems to be bonding to older surfaces. West of the Divide, the storm slab is stubborn and harder to move, however slabs are still touchy east of the Divide where they overlie a weak, shallow, faceted snowpack.
Expect loose wet avalanches to occur with daytime heating.  Caution on or below any steep solar aspects as temperatures warm up during the day. 
With the recent snow, increasing winds and mild temperatures cornice failures are a greater concern right now.  Avoid exposure to cornice threatened slopes especially with warm daytime temperatures.
With increasing W winds over the next few days we can expect more wind slabs near ridge crests and in open areas above tree line. Use caution when entering wind affected areas and evaluate the snowpack carefully before committing to steep terrain.
Moderate to strong Westerly winds will be forming wind slabs below lee ridgelines on Sunday.
The storm slabs remain soft where the wind has not firmed them up. Soft slab conditions also exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes.
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.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is becoming less reactive; a function of it now being 1-1.5m deep and having avalanched in many areas. It is most likely to be triggered on solar aspects or by heavy triggers, resulting in large avalanches.
Storms slabs vary between 30 and 40cm thick. In areas East of the divide the bond at the storm snow interface is weaker than areas farther West.
Moderate to strong Westerly winds continue to form wind slabs below lee ridgelines  and terrain features through Sunday night.
The storm slabs remain soft where the wind has not firmed them up. Soft slab conditions also exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes.
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.
Sustained southerly winds overnight and 10-15cm of new snow have created wind slabs at higher elevations. Caution to the immediate lee of ridge features.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is most likely to be triggered on solar aspects from shallow areas or from large triggers such as cornice falls resulting in large avalanches.
Last week's snow will continue to add to the wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of triggering slopes.
Soft slab conditions  exist on gully sidewalls and some large alpine slopes. Warming temperatures will increase the chance of triggering avalanches at treeline elevations on southerly slopes.
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.
With warm temperatures, new snow and strong SW winds we expect to see wind slab and cornice development at tree line and above over the next few days.  These will be on a variety of crusts and storm snow interfaces and susceptible to skier triggering
With the forecast precipitation amounts, warm temperatures and strong SW winds you can expect natural and skier triggered storm slabs over the next few days on all aspects.  Lower elevations may also see moist or wet snow avalanches!
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.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is most likely to be triggered on solar aspects from shallow areas or from large triggers such as cornice falls resulting in large avalanches.
New storm slabs will be sitting on a variety of surfaces, from colder powder snow or sun crust at higher elevations depending on aspect, to rain crust 1800m and below. 
Strong to extreme W winds will be developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
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.
Strong SW winds are building new windslabs at upper elevations. 
A storm overnight has brought 25-30 cm of new snow with strong winds and rising temperatures. This has formed avalanche conditions.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is most likely to be triggered by large triggers such as avalanches triggered in shallower layers in the snowpack and cornice falls which will result in large avalanches.
The natural cycle is over and cooler temperatures have tightened up the upper pack, however we still expect to see touchy storm slab conditions over the next few days, especially in thin, faceted areas in the alpine.
Dense, very touchy storm slabs developed overnight with the new snow and warm temperatures. More snow is forecasted for the next 24 hours.
Strong W winds will be developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
30cm of new snow has fallen in the Icefields area in the past 24hrs. This snow has formed stiffer wind slabs in the alpine than at treeline. Near treeline the slabs are softer and less sensitive to triggering. Moderate shears were recorded at 2350m.
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.
A storm that started on Wednesday has brought 30-45cm of high density new snow with strong winds and rising temperatures. This has formed avalanche conditions.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is most likely to be triggered by large triggers such as avalanches triggered in shallower layers in the snowpack and cornice falls which will result in large avalanches.
40-60cm storm slabs are poorly bonded to older surfaces. Touchy conditions at all elevations.
Strong W winds are developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Currently a cycle of loose wet avalanches is occurring at all elevations in steep terrain.  This should decrease as temperatures cool by Saturday and the snowpack tightens up.  Until things cool down travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.
70 cm of new snow has fallen in the Icefields area in the past 48hrs. This snow has formed stiffer wind slabs in the alpine than at treeline. Near treeline the slabs are softer and less sensitive to triggering. Moderate shears were recorded at 2450m.
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.
A storm that started on Wednesday has brought  40-60cm of high density new snow with strong winds and rising temperatures. This has formed avalanche conditions.
The surface hoar/crust layer from February is most likely to be triggered by large triggers such as avalanches triggered in shallower layers in the snowpack and cornice falls which will result in large avalanches.
40-60cm storm slabs are poorly bonded to older surfaces. Touchy conditions at all elevations.
Strong W winds are developing wind slabs on lee aspects and will be sensitive to human triggering.
Thick soft slabs are developing with continued moderate to strong SW winds.&nbsp; Slabs are thickest and most easily triggered just below ridgelines.&nbsp; Slab avalanches can possibly trigger large, full snowpack avalanches on thin snowpack slopes.
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.
More than 80 cm of new snow has fallen in the Icefields area since Wednesday.  This snow is settling to form soft slab conditions on sheltered alpine and treeline slopes.
Last weeks warm and wet storm rapidly deposited 50-60cm of heavy, moist snow at treeline. This was deposited on low density snow sitting on a crust and or surface hoar and is bonding poorly. At lower elevations, rain saturated the upper snow.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice fall or another avalanche to trigger the surface hoar/crust layer from February down 1-1.5m. If triggered, however, the resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive.
Storm slabs 40-60cm thick are widespread at upper elevations.  Natural activity has tapered off, but these are still sensitive to human triggering.
Another 20 cm of snow is expected overnight, adding to the 80 cm that has fallen since  Wednesday.  This new snow will come in with light north winds and rest on previous wind slabs.  
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. 
Last weeks storm rapidly deposited 50-60cm of heavy, moist snow at treeline. This was deposited on low density snow sitting on a crust and/or surface hoar and is weakly bonded. At lower elevations, rain saturated snow will have refrozen.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice fall or another avalanche to trigger the surface hoar/crust layer from February down 1-1.5m. If triggered, however, the resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive.
10-20 cm of snow arrived last night with steady strong N winds. 80-100cm cm has fallen since Wednesday. This was the first real wind and many slopes appear to have a soft slab at exposed treeline and alpine locations. Reverse loading occurred.  
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. 
Recent storm snow has created a touchy slab condition in all open areas. Easy triggering of slabs is expected.
Cornices are very large and unstable due to recent loading and high humidity. Natural and human triggering is likely
A buried rain crust is providing an ideal bed surface for new snow avalanches below 2000m. There's around 30cm overtop and was really reactive yesterday to rider triggering with wide propagation, running far and fast.
Moderate south winds and new snow available for transport mean that you could expect windslabs on lee terrain above treeline.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice or another avalanche to trigger the surface hoar/crust layer from February down 1-1.5m. The resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive if triggered.
Storm snow accumulations since last Tuesday have been 60-80 cm or more. Both northerly and westerly winds with the storms have created storm slabs on most aspects. Touchy conditions and potential for large avalanches persist.
The cornices are very large and touchy with recent high humidity and winds. Avoid lee slopes beneath them.
In shallower areas east of the divide deep slabs have been observed failing on the lower facetted snowpack
80-100cm cm has fallen since Wednesday with initially strong N winds that shifted to moderate Westerly. Slopes below ridgelines have a soft slab developing yet remains spotty. Many gullies were reverse loaded. Wind transport is occurring in alpine. 
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.
Moderate to strong winds are building windslabs on N &amp; E aspects at treeline and above.  Tuesday might be a bit of a break but with more snow forecast for Wed windslabs will continue to be a concern. Use caution when entering wind affected terrain.
Convective snow flurries with strong winds yesterday added load to the storm slab problem above treeline. Below 2000 meters, a buried rain crust is providing an ideal bed surface for new snow avalanches at lower elevations.
Moderate south winds and new snow available for transport mean that you could expect windslabs on lee terrain above treeline.  Cornices are growing larger.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice or another avalanche to trigger the surface hoar/crust layer from February 12, now down 1-1.5m. The resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive if triggered.
100cm cm has fallen since March 13. Initially strong N winds reverse loaded many slopes but now has shifted to moderate Westerly. Soft slabs are developing below ridgelines yet remains spotty in many zones. Wind transport is occurring in alpine. 
There remains allot of unconsolidated storm snow available. 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 particularly when its moist..
Another 8-10cm of snow overnight has added load to last weeks storm interface.  More snow, moderate winds and warm temps today will add to this problem, especially on solar aspects where buried suncrusts are providing good failure planes.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests surprised a few skiers yesterday.  These failures could break down to deeper instabilities.  Cornices are very large and unsupported.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice or another avalanche to trigger the surface hoar/crust layer from February 12, now down 1-1.5m. The resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive if triggered.
Expect new soft slabs to develop tonight and expect some reverse loading onto South aspects towards the end of the storm.&nbsp; Existing storm and wind slabs are 30-80 cm thick  Tonight's storm will add stress to the underlying weaknesses.
In shallow snowpack areas, especially East of the divide, the storm snow and wind slabs overlie a weak faceted mid-pack.&nbsp; Avalanches triggered in this region may steep down to ground.
Many large cornices loom overhead in the region.  Be mindful of  overhead hazards, especially during strong solar periods or during/after recent snowfalls and wind loading.
Deep windslabs continue to develop.  Previous winds from the north and south will be replaced by gusty moderate west winds overnight.  Because of this loading pattern, expect slab conditions on a wide variety of aspects.
Multiple convective storms and frontal systems continue to add incremental load.  The reactivity of the storm slabs is variable.  We know that solar aspects are most reactive due to buried crusts, and north aspects received most load.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers.  These failures could break down to deeper instabilities.  Cornices are very large and unsupported.
It will likely take a large trigger, like a cornice or another avalanche to trigger the  Feb 12 and March 11 PWL's, now down 1-1.5m. The resulting avalanche would be very large and destructive if triggered.
Windslabs continue to develop with 90cm of snow since March 13. North winds with the storm reverse loaded gullies and now steady moderate west winds load N and NE aspects. Expect slab conditions on a wide variety of aspects continuing to develop.
Slabs up to 60cm thick are slowly bonding to the old surfaces. These will be more sensitive to triggering from thinner areas East of the divide, but are present everywhere. Solar aspects over all regions will have these slabs sitting over sun crust.
We have been seeing activity on the basal facets East of the divide over the recent week.  One report of a sz. 3 remote triggered in the observation peak area. 
Moderate West winds are building windslabs on N &amp; E aspects near ridge crests in open areas treeline and above. These slabs are currently thin and spotty near treeline but will be more developed above. We would expect these to settle quickly and bond
With the clear skies forecast on Sunday expect activity on solar aspects as things heat up. Most of this will likely be black body starts or minor surface sluffing but if the moisture penetrates to the well developed crusts this could produce more.
New snow is reactive to rider triggering.  Use caution in steep terrain and unsupported features.  Avalanches with large consequences may run on solar aspects. A sun crust is present down 30 cm.  Northerly aspects with wind loaded snow may be touchy.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These failures could break down to deeper instabilities. Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Two weak layers are buried down 1-1.5m.  Though unlikely, a large trigger like a cornice or another avalanche may cause these weak layers to fail. 
The 90cm of snow since March 13 has generally melded with the snowpack making for a deep persistent slab. North and South winds have this present on a variety of aspects overlying weak basal facets. Cornice failures can trigger this in a big way.
Watch out for thin areas especially East of the divide where it is possible to trigger or remote trigger deep slabs on basal facets or crusts.  Be conservative with terrain choices in bigger terrain.
Isolated wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests have surprised a few skiers. These failures could break down to deeper instabilities. Cornices are very large and unsupported.
Two weak layers are buried down 1-1.5m. Though unlikely, a large trigger like a cornice or another avalanche may cause these weak layers to fail.
Last week's 90cm of snow has generally bonded with the snowpack.&nbsp; North and South winds produced a thick slab on a variety of aspects overlying weak basal facets. Cornice failures can trigger this in a big way.
Watch out for thin areas especially East of the divide where it is possible to trigger or remote trigger deep slabs on basal facets or crusts.? Be conservative with terrain choices in bigger terrain.
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.
The March 13 90cm of snow has melded with the snowpack making for a deep persistent slab. North and South winds make it present on a variety of aspects overlying weak basal facets. Cornice failures can trigger this in a big way.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. They are a hazard in themselves plus their failure is a large trigger which may initiate large avalanches potentially running full path. Watch what's overhead. 
Watch out for thin areas especially East of the divide where it is possible to trigger or remote trigger deep slabs on basal facets or crusts.? Be conservative with terrain choices in bigger terrain.
Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is especially likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist. Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
In shallow snowpack areas, particularly east of the divide, whumphing is showiing that remote triggering or triggering is still a possibility. Lower angle well supported slopes are the best terrain choice.
This continues to be the main concern with last week's avalanche activity showing deeper slabs that  were sliding full depth on weak facets and in windloaded gully features on  predominantly Northeast through to Southeast aspects. 
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer.    A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below.  Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
Wind slabs may be present in isolated locations at tree line and above.  In most places these wind slabs are bonding well to the surfaces below but assess this bond carefully before entering steep or committing terrain.
As the daytime temperatures rise we may see loose wet avalanches on steep solar aspects especially if dark objects like rocks and trees are present on the slopes.  Travel early on steep solar aspects and pay close attention to daytime temperatures.
Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is especially likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist. Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
In shallow snowpack areas, particularly east of the divide, whumphing has subsided.  However, recent avalanche activity from cornice falls and warm temperatures shows it is still a layer to be respected.
This continues to be the main concern with last week's avalanche activity showing deeper slabs that were sliding full depth on weak facets and in windloaded gully features on predominantly Northeast through to Southeast aspects.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
The sun is warming the rocks on steep rock cliffs and gully features on Southerly aspects. Loose snow avalanches are starting in these features at all elevations later in the day. Cloud cover will determine if this occurs during the day.
PWL's are becoming stubborn, but should not be discounted.  Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is most likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist, but northerly aspects are not immune.
The sun will be strong today.&nbsp; Avoid terrain traps where moist slides could pile up deeply.&nbsp; Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
Occurring in the afternoons,  activity has been mainly isolated to very steep slopes at treeline and below.  As freezing levels rise over the next few days, we should start to see more natural avalanches occurring in the alpine.
In shallow snowpack areas, particularly east of the divide, whumphing has subsided. However, recent avalanche activity from cornice falls and warm temperatures shows it is still a layer to be respected.
This continues to be the main concern with last week's avalanche activity showing deeper slabs that were sliding full depth on weak facets and in windloaded gully features on predominantly Northeast through to Southeast aspects.
Cornices will become increasingly prone to failure as the days get warmer. A cornice failure could provide a heavy trigger for an avalanche on the slopes below. Pay attention to what is above you and the temperatures during the day.
The sun is warming the rocks on steep rock cliffs and gully features on Southerly aspects. Loose snow avalanches are starting in these features at all elevations later in the day. Cloud cover will determine if this occurs during the day.
PWL's are becoming stubborn, but should not be discounted.  Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is most likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist, but northerly aspects are not immune.
The sun will be strong today.  Avoid terrain traps where moist slides could pile up deeply.  Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
Occurring in the afternoons, activity has been mainly isolated to very steep slopes at treeline and below.  Higher freezing levels Friday may bring more activity in the alpine.
In shallow snowpack areas, particularly east of the divide, whumphing has subsided. However, recent avalanche activity from cornice falls and warm temperatures shows it is still a layer to be respected.
Without a good overnight freeze, this problem will wake up by early afternoon.
Large triggers such as cornice fall has triggered this weakness. We expect to see large avalanches on steep slopes with warm temperatures rising into the alpine and intense solar radiation.
The sun will be strong today. Avoid terrain traps where moist slides could pile up deeply. Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
Buried weak layers are stubborn to fail, but should not be discounted. Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is most likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist.
As the daytime temperatures rise we may see loose wet avalanches on steep solar aspects especially if dark objects like rocks and trees are present on the slopes. Travel early on steep solar aspects and pay close attention to daytime temperatures.
Wind slabs have developed in most open areas tree line and above. In most places these wind slabs are bonding well to the surfaces below but assess this bond carefully before entering steep or committing terrain.
Occurring in the afternoons, activity has been mainly isolated to very steep slopes at tree-line and below. Higher freezing levels this weekend may bring more activity in the alpine.
In shallow snowpack areas, particularly east of the divide, whumphing has subsided. However, recent avalanche activity from cornice falls and warm temperatures shows it is still a layer to be respected, especiallly on solar aspects
Wet slides are beginning on steep rocky slopes by early afternoon as daytime heating and solar radiation breaks down the overnight melt/freeze crust.
Large triggers such as cornice fall can triggered this weakness. Large avalanches on steep slopes are possible as warm temperatures are expected in the alpine and solar radiation will be intense.
The sun will be strong again today. Avoid terrain traps, especially below treeline, where moist slides could pile up deeply. Solar triggered avalanches are most likely around exposed rocks and may trigger deeper slabs.
Buried weak layers are stubborn to fail, but should not be discounted. Slopes receiving direct sun become more reactive during the day with warming. This is most likely on steep solar aspects where buried crusts exist.
Occurring in the afternoons, activity has been mainly isolated to very steep southerly  slopes at tree-line and below. Higher freezing levels this weekend may bring more activity in the alpine.
Wet slides are beginning on steep rocky slopes by early afternoon as daytime heating and solar radiation breaks down the overnight melt/freeze crust.
Large triggers such as cornice fall can triggered this weakness on polar aspects. Large avalanches on steep south to west slopes are possible as warm temperatures are expected in the alpine and solar radiation will be intense.
Warm temps overnight didn't allow much of a freeze. The sun will quickly break down crusts, and solar triggered avalanches are expected. Get an early start and avoid terrain traps, especially below treeline, where moist slides could pile up deeply.
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Wet slides are beginning on steep rocky slopes by early afternoon as daytime heating and solar radiation breaks down the overnight melt-freeze crust.
Large triggers such as falling cornices can triggered this weakness on solar aspects. Large avalanches on steep south to west slopes are possible as warm temperatures are expected in the alpine and solar radiation will be intense.
Today there were many more loose wet and wet slab avalanches as the freezing level rose and there was less overnight freeze. Timing is critical to travel while crusts are intact and remember what may be happening in the sun above you.
Warm temps overnight didn't allow much of a freeze. The sun will quickly break down crusts, and solar triggered avalanches are expected. Get an early start and avoid terrain traps, especially below treeline, where moist slides could pile up deeply.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably, and release the entire snowpack to the ground. Size 2.5 to 3 </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://avalancheinfo.net/Parks/Glacier/Images/20130331%20Mounds%20Glide%20Release%20sz%203.0.JPG" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">glide crack avalanches</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> have been occurring daily.
Both loose wet and wet slab avalanches have been observed on most solar aspects up to size three. Beware of sun exposed slopes after mid-day.
With no refreeze overnight at 2100m, it will not take long for direct solar radiation to trigger avalanches on sunny aspects.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably, and release the entire snowpack to the ground.
Over the past several days a spring time isothermal cycle has resulted in numerous loose wet snow avalanches up  to Class 3  on steep solar aspects in the afternoon.
  Over the past several days a spring time isothermal cycle has produced numerous wet slab avalanches up to Class 3  on solar aspects in the afternoon.
These events have been observed up to 2600m on south facing slopes. Cooler temps over the next few days will reduce the magnitude and distribution. Like loose wet avalanches these events are most likely in the afternoon when the sun is out.
With no refreeze overnight at 2000m, expect avalanche conditions where the snowpack is soft and isothermal.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably, and release the entire snowpack to the ground.
Depending upon the inputs of heat from rain or sun this activity can be expected everywhere. Travelers must carefully monitor surface conditions and be clear of slopes before crusts break. Use extra caution if there is moist snow over buried crusts.
Shallow snowpack areas hold weak mid and lower layers. These areas will be more susceptible to failure with heating but have failed with large loads (such as cornices or loose avalanches) acting as the trigger.
These events have been observed up to 2600m on south facing slopes. Cool temps over the next few days will reduce the magnitude and distribution. These events are most likely in the afternoon when the sun is out or during periods of significant rain.
Loose snow avalanches can still be expected on solar aspects with day time heating. Minimal freeze overnight means crusts are not as strong and will break down sooner in the day.
Wet snow slab avalanches are still a concern with day time heating. Moist snow under the crusts means that any slide triggered has the potential to step down to ground. Large avalanches are still possible. See forecast details.
With only a gentle refreeze overnight, expect avalanche conditions when daytime heating melts the crust, and the snowpack becomes soft and isothermal. Avalanches that trigger on a shallow crust can dig deeper into the isothermal snow and get bigger.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably, and release the entire snowpack to the ground and can be triggered by smaller shallow avalanches.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and if they fail, may trigger deeper slabs.
Loose snow avalanches are still possible on solar aspects with day time heating. Monitor how well developed the crusts are in the morning and pay attention to how quickly the crusts are breaking down.
Wet snow slab avalanches are still a concern with day time heating. Moist snow under the crusts means that any slide triggered has the potential to step down to ground. Large avalanches are still possible. See forecast details.
With up to 20cm of new snow due tonight and tomorrow along with moderate SW winds we are anticipating soft storm slabs to be forming at upper elevations. Slab bonding is expected to be touchy on the current sun and temperature crusts.
Rain and heavy wet new snow will cause avalanche triggering in the upper layers of the snow pack. Avalanches that trigger on a shallow crust can dig deeper into the isothermal snow and get bigger.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably, and release the entire snowpack to the ground and can be triggered by smaller shallow avalanches.
Cornices are large and unsupported. They are weak from the warm temperatures, and the warm wet new snow. If they fail, they may trigger deeper slabs.
With little overnight freeze at lower elevations, watch for loose wet avalanches below treeline on all aspects, and solar aspects at treeline and above.
  This will be more prevalent at lower elevations due to lack of freeze, but if the sun pops out Saturday, there is the potential for deeper releases as the day warms up.  Cornices will act as an ideal trigger.
Additional snow coming overnight may provide the load to start a slide on this layer.  Slab bonding is expected to be touchy on the current sun and temperature crusts.  Expect to see this type of activity in steep rock gullies.
Natural avalanches are possible with the current spring conditions. Avalanches that trigger on a shallow crust can dig deeper into the isothermal snow and get bigger.
Up to 15 cm of new snow at treeline and above could be rider triggered.&nbsp; Watch for this snow to have formed a slab of denser snow.&nbsp; Especially on leeward features in open terrain.
Overnight snow accumulations may provide enough of a load to initiate slides on the temperature crust. Incoming North winds may load South aspects where this crust is well formed. Assess bonding of the new snow before committing.
Below treeline expect near isothermal conditions with little freeze.  At treeline and above, natural loose wet avalanches will occur if the sun comes out and the day heats up.
The highest likelihood for deep wet slabs is from daytime warming on solar aspects,  especially from thin areas where slabs overly facets or depth hoar. 
Natural avalanches are possible with the current spring conditions. Avalanches that trigger on a shallow crust can dig deeper into the isothermal snow and get bigger. Use caution in terrain with loose unconsolidated snow.
This is less of a concern with cooler temperatures but increases its probability if the sun comes out. New snow rests on a buried smooth temperature crust particularly on South aspects. The surface snow can quickly become wet and active with heat.
Below treeline expect near isothermal conditions with little freeze. At treeline and above, natural loose wet avalanches will occur if the sun comes out and the day heats up.
The highest likelihood for deep wet slabs is from daytime warming on solar aspects, or from periods of rain, especially from thin areas where slabs overly facets or depth hoar.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably and release the entire snowpack to the ground.
New snow (15cm) rests on a buried smooth temperature crust particularly on South aspects. The surface snow can quickly become wet and active with heat from the sun.
This layer will likely be most reactive to human triggering where it sits on a buried crust (solar aspects) or in areas that have received wind effect. We may see some natural activity on this layer when the sun comes out and destabilizes it.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably and release the entire snowpack to the ground.
The forecasted precipitation, winds, and increased temps will create new storm and windslabs that will be most reactive during the storm. Natural activity will decrease once the system passes, but the newly formed slabs will take a few days to settle
Up to 25 cm of storm snow accompanied by strong SW winds will build slab conditions on the smooth sliding surface formed by previous temperature crusts on lee treeline and alpine slopes.
10-15 mm of rain on Wednesday will destabilize the melt freeze crust currently covering the isothermal snow below.&nbsp; Expect loose wet slides on steeper slopes and in gulley features.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with the warm temps. They can fail unpredictably and release the entire snowpack to the ground.
Weak shallow areas are most sensitive.  The character is stubborn to trigger, but seems to result in wide propagations (big avalanches), and is susceptible to remote triggering. 
10 cm of storm snow accompanied by strong SW winds have built stiff slab conditions on the smooth sliding surface formed by previous temperature crusts on lee treeline and alpine slopes.
The forecasted precipitation, winds, and increased temps will create new storm and windslabs that will be most reactive during the storm. Natural activity will decrease once the system passes, but the newly formed slabs will take a few days to settle
40 cm of heavy moist storm snow overnight with steady south winds has created slabs at and above treeline.  This layer will be touchy today, especially as temperatures warm up.
Glide cracks, gaping cracks in the snowpack, exist on many slopes and have been failing with warm temps. They can fail unpredictably and release the entire snowpack to the ground.  The  overnight storm snow may provide a trigger for deep releases
Weak shallow areas are most sensitive.  The character is stubborn to trigger, but seems to result in wide propagations (big avalanches), and is susceptible to remote triggering.
Isolated soft slabs in the immediate lee of alpine features were reported in the Lake Louise area, as well as up 93N. 10-15cm thick slabs were touchy and propagating upwards of 20m from skiers/riders.
Recent winds have formed new windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests above treeline.  These slabs are roughly 10-15cm thick, and where they are sitting on previous crusts may be reactive to skier traffic.
Recent snowfall came in warm and stuck to steep rock and ice.  This terrain will shed this snow with daytime heating.
New, storm snow can be skier triggered.  Up to 70 cm of storm snow has created a slab on top of a crust.  Below treeline this snow is moist.  Treeline and above, south winds have loaded lee features.
Weak shallow areas are most sensitive. The character is stubborn to trigger, but seems to result in wide propagations (big avalanches), and is susceptible to remote triggering.
The primary concern is where new storm slabs are sitting on previous crusts,in which case they may be triggered by light loads. Existing windslabs on lee aspects will also become more sensitive to triggering with the increased load from the new snow.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features.  These were obvious to see and avoid today, but will be blanketed by new snow tonight.  Moderate to strong southerly wind tonight and north wind tomorrow add to the current slab condition.
An additional 10cm of new snow on top of the previous 35cm. This 45cm storm slab sits on a thick crust that could provide a good bed surface for an avalanche where the slab has not yet had a chance to bond to it.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain today and watch for terrain traps where a small avalanche can result in big consequences.
Weak shallow areas are most sensitive. The character is stubborn to trigger, but seems to result in wide propagations (big avalanches), and is susceptible to remote triggering.
With mild spring temperatures and variable winds, new snow quickly settles into a slab. With sun and temperature crusts as a firm bed surface the bond of this new snow should be examined carefully before committing to steep or unsupported terrain 
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.
Winds have formed windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests above treeline. These slabs are roughly 10-15cm thick sitting on previous crusts. It is possible to initiate from skier traffic where its bonded poorly to the underlying crust.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features.? These were obvious to see and avoid today, but will be blanketed by new snow tonight.?
Another 10cm overnight at tree line and above with reverse wind loading patterns. Storm snow instabilities and wind slab will exist at higher elevations before things have a chance to settle out.
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.
Infrequent large avalanches have occurred on deeper instabilities. Shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack is thin and weak are most likely where they will be triggered.
Winds continue forming windslabs on lee aspects below ridgecrests. These slabs sit on previous crusts. Suspect it remains possible for a skier to initiate this slab where it bonds poorly to the underlying crust. N winds reverse loading pockets.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. These slabs are now hidden, since they have been buried by last nights snow fall (&lt;10cm)
40-50cm of storm snow is being transported by variable winds. N'ly winds have reverse loaded solar aspects and may bond poorly where buried sun crusts exist. The wind is also building large, unsupported cornices.
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.
Infrequent large avalanches have occurred on deeper instabilities. Shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack is thin and weak are most likely where they will be triggered.
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects in exposed terrain around ridgecrests. Where these slabs sit on previous crusts, the likelihood of a skier triggered avalanche increases.
Watch for isolated soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. These slabs may be hidden by recent light snowfall.
More snow is expected today increasing the avalanche hazard. A new surface hoar layer is down around 20cm under this new snow. It has widespread distribution and will be easily triggered by riders under this new load.
A surface hoar layer buried down 50-110cm at the higher elevations is within the range of rider triggering.
Hard wind slabs pressed into lee and cross loaded features at tree line and above.
4cm thick rain crust found below tree line and up to 2700ms. No new avalanches have been observed on this layer.
Lee alpine slopes have lingering wind slabs that may be reactive to skier traffic. Probe for evidence of wind slabs over weak facets and use caution in this type of terrain. Areas that receive significant snow will also have new wind slabs forming.
Winds are expected to increase today, expect soft slabs at higher elevations that will be easily triggered by riders as sits is over a surface hoar layer. Lower down sluffs can gain mass and have larger consequences than expected.
A surface hoar layer down 60-120cm will have large consequences if triggered by a rider. Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering this layer is more likely.
Lee alpine slopes have lingering wind slabs that may be reactive to skier traffic. Probe for evidence of wind slabs over weak facets and use caution in this condition exists.&nbsp; Recent new snow may have added to this condition.
The winds have picked up from the passage of yesterdays storm from the east and the north. Expect south and west aspects to be wind loaded which is not typical of what we normally see in this area.
Our latest surface hoar/crust layer is down under 30 to 40cm of storm snow. Consequences of triggering will increase as the slab strengthens over time.
A surface hoar layer down 60-110cm is in the range of rider triggering or can be triggered by the weight of smaller avalanches . Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering this layer is more likely.
Reverse loading has also created new slabs on southerly aspects.
The October melt freeze crust and basal depth hoar are a concern and avalanches may step down to basal layers.
Surface slabs have stiffened with wind-effect and cooler temperatures. These slabs appear to be touchy and are well within the range of skier-triggering. Northerly winds have reverse-loaded alpine and tree-line lee areas.
The surface hoar buried earlier this month is slowly decomposing, but could be reawakened by surface slabs overloading it.
Higher elevation, lee slopes and gully feature areas may have developed wind slabs during the storm that came in from the north. Evaluate the snowpack for stability prior to stepping into it. Limited field observations thus far this season.
The October melt freeze crust and basal depth hoar are a a concern and avalanches may step down to basal layers. This is primarily a concern on steeper features especially if they are windloaded.
Reverse loading has created new slabs on southerly aspects. Although less reactive with the colder temperatures, watch out for lingering wind slabs on N-NE aspects.
Strong southerly winds earlier this week, shifted to strong northerly before dropping off.&nbsp; Widespread wind transport created windslabs on all aspects. They likely exist in unusual areas due to the reverse loading and may catch you by surprise.
A variety of weak surfaces, including widespread surface hoar and sun crust on steep solar aspects, make this persistent slab tricky. It may be stubborn to trigger but recent avalanches on this layer have been large and propagated widely.
Isolated wind slabs on lee and cross loaded features
The basal weakness of depth hoar or crust is the major weakness in the snowpack and any avalanche will likely fail on, or step down to this layer. Triggering on steep open slopes is still possible.
Recent storm snow was moved around by northerly winds and isolated wind slabs can be found on all aspects at and above treeline. Use caution&nbsp; in steeper wind effected areas.
Strong southerly winds earlier this week, shifted to strong northerly before dropping off. Widespread wind transport created windslabs on all aspects. They likely exist in unusual areas due to the reverse loading and may catch you by surprise.
A layer of concern exists down 30-40 which consists of widespread surface hoar and sun crust on steep solar aspects. It may be stubborn to trigger but recent avalanches on this layer have been large and propagated widely.
Only on very steep slopes will there still be any sluffing.
Northeast winds during the storm have build windslabs in unusual locations. If ridgetop winds increase on Sunday as forecast more windslabs will develop.
Recent storm snow was moved around by northerly winds and isolated wind slabs can be found on all aspects at and above tree line. Use caution in steeper wind affected areas.
The basal layers of depth hoar and/or the October melt freeze crust are the major weakness in the snowpack and any avalanche will likely fail on, or step down to these layers. Triggering on steep open slopes is still possible.
Strong southerly and northerly winds transported snow to many aspects earlier this week. Watch for windslabs in unusual areas due to reverse loading.
A weak layer is buried down 30-40 cm. On steep solar aspects it will be marked by a sun crust. Large avalanches have occurred on this layer in the last week.
Variable wind slabs exist throughout the landscape.
Observations are very limited leading to uncertainty for the potential to trigger this layer.
In the alpine some small wind slabs from previous strong winds may be present.
The main weaknesses in the snowpack continue to be the basal facets and the October 27th melt freeze crust. No recent failures on these layers have been observed however the potential for full depth releases still exists in some alpine locations.
Variable windslabs continue to form with moderate to strong winds. Be observant where this slab is building.
Observations are limited for this layer. If triggered, it has the potential to scrub to ground increasing the consequence.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Winds continue to develop this condition. Variable thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation.
Observations are limited on this layer leading to uncertainty for the potential to trigger. Basal facetting process continues to weaken base.
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.
Variable wind slabs in hardness and thickness are now buried under the new snow and will be more difficult to identify. These were observed throughout the park in exposed areas.
The surface hoar layer down 50-100cm remains a concern. Triggering this layer is most likely in and around shallow snowpack areas.
It would be possible to trigger an avalanche in open, unanchored lee terrain. Slabs will continue to develop through the week.
Moderate west winds are creating small windslabs on lee aspects. Although there is not much snow to move around, this may be a problem for ice climbers in terrain traps or terrain above cliffs.
Facet avalanches are possible in steep terrain. Extra caution to ice climbers in steep gullied terrain where there is no cohesion in the snowpack.
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.
Variable hard and soft wind slabs from last week are now buried down 25cm.
The surface hoar layer from mid November is buried down 60-110cm. Triggering this layer is most likely in and around shallow snowpack areas with large consequences.
Observations are limited on this layer leading to uncertainty of it's triggering potential. Basal facetting process continues to weaken overall strength. Recent avalanches may indicate it is waking up slowly.
Recent North winds are loading South aspects. With winds and snow loading, this layer has the potential to increase sensitivity to triggers.
The biggest concern right now are isolated wind slabs in lee alpine terrain. Although no recent natural activity has been reported these wind slabs may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
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.
Variable soft and hard wind slabs are buried 25-30cm below the surface.
The surface hoar layer from early November is buried 60-100cm below the surface. It is most likely triggered in shallow snowpack areas. If it does start to move, expect a large avalanche with nasty consequences.
Soft slabs exist in wind loaded areas. The failure layer is believed to be a rain crust near the base of the snowpack. Failures on this layer quickly step to ground and have been observed up to 2,800 meters this week.
Strong winds near ridge tops have loaded depressions and shallow terrain features with slab snow. Steep and unsupported terrain with terrain traps below are high risk areas.
This layer is a concern in isolated areas loaded by wind. These slabs sit on a weak facetted base. There has been no recent natural avalanches on this layer but it still may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
With winds from the SW picking up today and a large amount of light snow to transport, we expect soft slabs to develop in lee features at and above tree-line.
Surface snow has been seen to be sluffing fast and entraining the underlying loose facets. Heads-up in gullies and above cliffs.
The early November surface hoar still lingers near the base of the snowpack. It may be triggered from areas with a shallow snowpack. If it does trigger, it could bring a large slide with it.
The base of the snowpack is weak and facetted. Above this the october rain crust represents a sliding layer. Failures when they occur can step to ground. This has been observed to 2,900m in the past 7 days.
Winds from both the south and north over the past 10 days have deposited soft slab conditions in the alpine near ridge tops and open features near treeline.
This layer is a concern in isolated areas loaded by wind.  These slabs sit on a weak facetted base. There has been no recent natural avalanches on this layer, but it still may be triggered by skiers or climbers.
Thin (10-15 cm thick) touchy,low density, storm slabs have been reported in the region on lee features.
Slabs are forming in over 40cm of storm snow.  Use caution in terrain over 30 degrees. Rider triggering is possible.  Fast sluffing is likely and will pick up large amounts of snow.  Avoid exposure to terrain traps.
Watch for soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line. Large amounts of light snow will be transported by SW winds.
A weak layer buried in early November is present at the bottom of the snowpack. If you are able to trigger the weak layer, a large consequence avalanche will result.
Thin new windslabs exist on steep lee features at TL and above. These slabs are sensitive to  triggering, and may step down to the basal depth hoar once triggered. Be aware of the potential for wind to trigger avalanches above climbing routes.
The shallow early season snowpack has depth hoar and/or crust at the base and any triggered avalanche will likely step down and involve the entire thickness. A large avalanche with serious consequences is possible.
Wind loaded terrain features with enough snow to ski on may have this weakness in the snowpack.
Last week's Northerly winds may have developed slabs in unexpected locations on south aspects and terrain features. Evaluate the slope for where a small slide might sweep you down into rocky terrain.
Soft slabs are forming in over 50 cm of storm snow.  Use caution in terrain over 30 degrees. Small avalanches could trigger deeper instabilities.  Fast sluffing is likely and will pick up large amounts of snow.  Avoid exposure to terrain traps.
Watch of soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line.  Large amounts of light snow will be transported by SW winds.
These slabs will be lurking in the areas that look appealing with the thin coverage: open areas on the lee of ridgelines and along the lee portions of lower elevation fan and gully features.
Strong to extreme gusting winds from the South through to the West will be developing additional windslabs on lee aspects at treeline and on lee terrain features in the alpine.
A small avalanche on a lee aspect may step down to this layer and could go to ground on the facets.
New snow and strong W winds are creating wind slabs in lee areas. Not much activity has been observed yet however the hazard is slowly increasing and these wind slabs have the potential to step down into the basal facets to create larger avalanches.
The base of the snowpack is still quite weak with the Oct melt freeze crust and basal facets still providing good sliding layers under the right conditions. Probe often for basal weaknesses and use caution in steeper terrain.
Over 50cm of storm snow has created soft slabs.  Use caution in terrain over 30 degrees.  Small avalanches could trigger deeper instabilities.
Watch for soft slabs on lee features at and above tree-line.  Large amounts of snow are being transported by moderate to strong SW winds.
Winds have been strong adding to this condition. Expect unusual locations for wind-slab development.
Initiating upper wind-slab layer has potential to step down deeper to this basal layer.
Moderate to strong W winds, mild temperatures and light snowfall are creating wind slabs in open areas at tree line and in the alpine which are beginning to fail naturally in steep alpine terrain and are susceptible to human triggering.
20-25cm of storm snow combined with mild temperatures and wind may start causing failures in the deeper basal facets or on the Oct melt freeze crust. Use caution in steep terrain.
As the storm continues to dump snow, with strong winds and warm temps, the storm slab is becoming deeper and more cohesive. There are reactive layers within and at the base of the slab that are likely to be triggered by skiers.
The storm has rapidly loaded slopes and may overwhelm persistent weak layers buried deeper in the snowpack. Very large avalanches will result if these layers are triggered.
Strong to extreme SW'ly winds will be forming windslabs and cornices at treeline and above.
A week of windy weather has stiffened the skiable terrain. Triggering may still be possible. Watch for these conditions in appealing looking open areas.
Associated with mid pack crusts we see a layer of sugary crystals underlying stiffer upper layers. Use more caution in thin areas as triggering&nbsp; may be more likely.
Continued snowfall and strong winds will create deep windslabs in most areas above treeline. Stay off steep, loaded slopes and climbers should avoid deep, avalanche prone gullies where spindrift is forming windslabs.
The base of the snowpack is weak and should not be trusted this early in the season. Avoid large open slopes in alpine and treeline areas.
Wind slabs will continue to develop with the new snow and gusting winds. The turbulent winds seem to constantly change direction and gusts are pushing into extreme wind speeds. Expect to find wind slabs in unusual terrain features.
Even a small wind slab avalanche has the potential to step down to this layer and to release the facets to ground.
55-60cm of storm snow in the past week with mild temperatures have created ideal slab conditions.
We have had strong winds during yesterdays storm leaving us with wind slabs at higher elevations.
Buried surface hoar down between 60-80cm with a recent significant snow load should remain a concern for rider triggering.
Winds gusting from all directions are redistributing the snow into the sheltered terrain features. Any slope is steep enough to slide and has enough snow to ski, should be evaluated for windslabs.
Any slope or terrain feature that was sheltered enough to hold snow in October could have this raincrust on it. Facets developing above and below this layer may cause even a small avalanche to step down to ground.
20-40cm storm snow over the past few days has been moved by strong westerly winds creating fresh, touchy slabs on steep lee features.
Many of the recent avalanches have been stepping down or failing at the base of the snowpack on the early season weak base..
This weeks storm deposited 80cm of snow under ideal slab forming conditions. This slab sits on a weaker surface that may be reactive to skiers and riders, and the slab is deep enough to produce large avalanches.
Strong winds throughout the storm, with lots of snow available for transport, have loaded lee slopes and formed windslabs at treeline and above.
Buried surface hoar down between 80 to 110cm with a recent significant snow load should remain a concern for rider triggering. These layers may also be triggered by other avalanches, producing very large avalanches.
Winds continue to build slabs on the lee aspects near ridgetops and on the lee side of terrain features at treeline and above. Anything line that has enough snow to ski on and is steep enough to slide should be evaluated for wind slabs.
The persistent slab consists of an October 27 raincrust with facets developing above and below it. It is sporadic in distribution, but even a small avalanche could step down to ground.
40-60 cm of storm snow has created touchy wind and storm slabs which are easily triggered and will likely step down to the basal weak layers.
The deep persistent weak layers (facets, depth hoar, and october rain crust) are waking up with the added load.&nbsp; Triggering this layer is likely and will result in large, destructive avalanches as seen in avalanche control work today.
Strong winds throughout the storm, with lots of snow available for transport, have loaded lee slopes and formed wind slabs at treeline and above. Wind slabs may be triggerable; watch for signs like cracking or hollow sounding snow.
The recent snow has tightened up into a slab. It sits on various weak crystals, like facets or surface hoar, that may be triggered by skiers. If triggered, avalanches may step down to deeper surface hoar layers resulting in very large avalanches.
Increased winds from the south and west have contributed to a new load on alpine lees.&nbsp;
A patchy rain crust continues to linger making stability suspect on features that hold early season snow.
Continuing winds acting on loose facets and the remaining storm snow are expected to maintain considerable hazard in the short term.
Loose snow can quickly pick up speed and mass in gullied terrain.
Previous strong winds have created wind slabs in lee slopes at treeline and above. Watch for signs of weakness, like cracking and hollow-sounding snow.
The recent snow has tightened into a slab. It sits on various weak crystals, like surface hoar and facets, that can be triggered by people. These avalanches may step down to deeper surface hoar layers, resulting in large avalanches.
There may be a number of windslabs on North and East slopes that have built during the wind events of the last week.
The crusts near the bottom of the snowpack have been weakening, especially on cooler North aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">The Oct 27 raincrust has a sporadic distribution. An avalanche on this layer could still step down to ground and have severe consequences.</span><span class="s_AA239
Firm, wind deposited snow has formed slabs in exposed terrain.&nbsp; Use caution in lee areas at treeline and above.&nbsp;
A weak layer is buried down around 80 cm.&nbsp; If triggered, a large, high consequence avalanche will result. Carefully evaluate big terrain features by digging and testing adjacent, safe slopes.
Avalanche activity continues to be sporadic on this layer. Watch for continued loading in alpine features above ice climbs and skier terrain.
The wind slab is highly variable across all slopes from breakable to bullet proof. Watch for continued loading in alpine features above ice climbs and skier terrain.
The snowpack is weak and should not be trusted. This is classic Rocky Mountain conditions, and is not expected to change in the near future. Settle in to this reality, and keep the terrain mellow over the next few days.
Wind slabs exits in open areas, but may be hidden beneath the soft surface snow. Enter leeward or cross loaded areas carefully, and from the side to check for the presence of surface slabs before committing.
A weak layer is buried down 60 to 90 cm. If triggered, a large high consequence avalanche will result. Carefully evaluate big terrain features by digging and testing adjacent, safe slopes.
Firm, wind deposited snow has formed slabs in exposed terrain. These slabs are now covered by 15 cm of new snow. Use caution in lee areas at treeline and above.
The Oct 27 raincrust has a sporadic distribution. An avalanche on this layer could still step down to ground and have severe consequences.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent turbulent winds&nbsp; have redistributed snow into sheltered terrain features. Anything that is steep enough to slide and has sufficient snow to ski on should be evaluated.
The snowpack is weak and should not be trusted. This is classic early season Rocky Mountain conditions, and it is not expected to change in the near future. Settle in to this reality, and stick to mellow terrain over the next while.
Watch for new wind slabs forming in open areas above tree line as well as old wind slabs which may be hidden beneath the recent snow. Check leeward or cross loaded areas carefully for the presence of wind slabs before entering these types of lines.
Snow load has been steadily increasing over the last few days. With rising temperatures, wind and more snow on the way, riders should expect to see snow slabbing up and becoming more reactive as the day progresses.
2 weak layers exist in the snowpack, these are down between 70 and 110cm. They could become reactive with this additional snow load having very large consequences if triggered.
The Oct 27 raincrust has a sporadic distribution. An avalanche on this layer could still step down to ground and have severe consequences. We have observed a few avalanches on this layer recently.
Recent turbulent winds have redistributed snow into sheltered terrain features. Anything that is steep enough to slide and has sufficient snow to ski on should be evaluated. Recent snow likely is hiding this problem.
Overall the snowpack is very weak, and full depth avalanches are likely to be human triggered in specific areas. Stick to low angled terrain without any overhead hazard, and try to avoid all avalanche starting zones under these conditions
Wind slabs may exist in some areas of wind loading at higher elevations. While these avalanches may be initially small, once started they have the potential to trigger a larger, deep slab.
Winds have picked up overnight with lots of snow available for transport. Use extra caution on lee and cross loaded terrain particularly near ridge crests
Storm snow amounts keep accumulating with another 12cm overnight. It will need some time for storm layers to bond.
2 weak layers exist in the snowpack, these are getting deeper as snow amounts increase. They are down between 70 and 120cm and will have devastating consequences if triggered.
Thin and soft slabs formed with recent snow and warm temperatures can be found almost everywhere. With time, the forecast West Winds will likely redistribute this snow to form wind slabs near ridgelines and in gully features.
Weak snow associated with crusts formed in Mid and early November can be found down about 70cm. This seems to be less significant on Southerly aspects. Triggering planar slopes from thin areas remains a possibility to consider.
Field team in the Bald Hills area observed debris from a full depth avalanche which occurred in the past 72 hours on a wind loaded  open slope at treeline. This size 2 avalanche slid on a very weak layer near the ground.
5cm of new snow in the Bald Hills area produced some decent skiing, but is beginning to form new windslabs in exposed areas from moderate southwest winds.
Overall the snowpack is very weak, and full depth avalanches are likely to be human triggered in specific areas. There is no quick fix to this problem, and it will likely stick with us for the foreseeable future.
Wind slabs may exist in some areas of wind loading at higher elevations. While these avalanches may be initially small, once started they have the potential to trigger a larger, deep slab.
SW winds yesterday have lots of loose snow available to load onto lee slopes and form soft windslabs above treeline. Pockets of windslab have been reactive to skiers. Use extra caution on lee and cross loaded terrain particularly near ridge crests
40cm of recent storm snow is settling. Within this slab are layers of large, weak snowflakes that may be triggered by skiers/riders.
The interface between the December snow and the facetted November snow, down ~80cm is the biggest concern. Although this interface is becoming less likely to trigger it is possible, or smaller avalanches may step down to this layer.
Variable distribution of a persistent slab near the bottom of a shallow snowpack.  Although stubborn, if this slab is triggered it will result in a full depth avalanche running on weak layers at or near the bottom of the snowpack.
Winds continue to be primarily from the Southwest and will likely form new pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline.
Full depth, human triggered avalanches are likely in specific features. This basal crust/depth hoar problem will last for a while to come.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslabs are prevalent in many areas at upper elevations, and any new snow and wind will contribute to their formation.  Once triggered in steeper terrain, these have been seen to trigger deeper releases on the basal weakness.
Strong SW winds are expected today. They will intensify the rate of loading onto lee slopes and form new windslabs. The new snow will also bury pockets of windslab that have been reactive to skiers in lee and crossloaded terrain.
40cm of recent storm snow is settling. Within this slab are layers of large, weak snowflakes that may be triggered by skiers/riders or by rapid loading during the storm. If triggered, this slab may step down to deeper instabilities.
Persistent weak layers down ~80cm (facets), and down ~115cm (surface hoar) continue to be reactive in specific locations. Although these interfaces are becoming less likely to trigger it is possible, or smaller avalanches may step down to this layer.
The crust and or depth hoar at the base of the snowpack means that any avalanche that begins will likely step down and involve the entire snowpack.
Wind transport has created a mix of hard and soft slabs on all lee and cross loaded slopes . Terrain choices are tricky because the only places that have enough snow are wind loaded. Use shallow slope angles to minimize risk.
Currently there is a variably distributed persistent slab in a generally shallow snowpack. Although stubborn, if this slab is triggered it will result in a full depth avalanche running on weak layers at or near the bottom of the snowpack.
Steady Southwest winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features above treeline. Recent natural activity has been observed in crossloaded gully features in the alpine.
Conditions are ideal for slab formation; strong SW winds, with mild temperatures are forecast. The strong winds will intensify the rate of loading onto lee slopes, and form new windslabs on lee slopes.&nbsp;
Alpine temps rose overnight to 0'C at 1900m, before dropping below freezing again. Recent storm snow will have become more cohesive. There are a few weak layers within this slab. Tests indicate that they may be triggered by light loads, like you.
Persistent weak layers down ~80cm (facets), and down ~115cm (surface hoar) continue to be reactive in specific locations. Although these interfaces are becoming less likely to trigger it is possible, or smaller avalanches may step down to this layer.
Recent strong SW winds have built windslabs at ridgelines and gully features. Warm temperatures have likely helped strengthen these slabs but triggering is still a possibility.
Weak snow associated with crusts formed in Mid and early November can be found down about 70cm. This seems to be less significant on Southerly aspects. Triggering planar slopes from thin areas remains a possibility to consider.
Expect this layer to get overloaded if forecast snowfall amounts materialize.
New snow and winds will contribute to wind slab development.
At this time all steep slopes have the potential to step down to the basal facets and result in large avalanches. The snow depth is quite variable across the forecast region, and triggering is most likely in shallow areas. Avoid starting zones.
Thin windslabs 15-20 cm deep are possible from leeward areas that will become loaded with the overnight snowfall that is forecast. Test on adjacent terrain features to check how much windslab has formed overnight.
60cm of storm snow is likely to be triggered by riders. Use caution in steep, unsupported terrain.
Recent moderate/strong SW winds have loaded lee features at treeline and in the alpine. Stay off wind loaded areas until the slope has had a chance to stabilize.
Weak layers are buried down 80 to 100 cm. In a shallow snowpack where the weak layer is well-preserved, a skier could fail these layers.
Expect this layer to persist for a long time. Best to make conservative choices as triggering this layer could have severe consequences. Likely trigger locations are shallow locations but everything is shallow right now.
New snow overnight and winds will continue wind slab development. Fresh snow may be hiding this condition.
This problem is classic. Hard to trigger, but when you hit the sweet spot (which you cannot see), full depth avalanches are likely. Don't ski aggressive terrain, the consequences are high so mange your exposure to starting zones very carefully.
10-20 cm of light new snow has fallen in the last 48-hours, and has been blown into thin windslabs in some areas. Check for windslabs and avoid freshly loaded areas. Ice climbers should watch out in steep cliffy terrain.
Strong winds are expected today with lots of snow available to be deposited onto adjacent slopes.
The recent storm snow has instabilities within it that will need a few days to heal.
The 2 buried weak layers down 70 to 110cm are still producing results in our snowpack tests. Caution around shallow snow pack areas where triggering these layers is most likely.
Expect this layer to persist for a long time. Due to its unpredictable nature, use conservative choices as triggering this layer could have severe consequences. Shallow locations are likely trigger spots. Generally, everything is shallow right now.
New snow over the weekend and winds will add to the wind slab development and hide it in some cases. Check for freshly loaded spots where a pocket of this instability would exist. Iceclimbers be cautious of crossloaded gullies and terrain traps.
Local avalanche forecasters are concerned about this problem, and are calling it a &quot;lurking beast&quot;. Deep slabs that are hard to trigger, but the consequences getting caught are dire. Manage your risk by minimizing exposure to avalanche start zones.
This problem is mostly small surface slabs formed from recent new snow and strong winds. Above 2400 meters one should expect windslabs in most areas. Locate these windslabs by monitoring the density of the surface snow as you travel through terrain.
Winds have been steady in the moderate to strong range for the past 24hrs.
Mild temperatures today will make slab formation more likely.
2 buried weak layers down 70 to 110cm remain a concern for riders. Consequences would be large if triggered which is more likely from shallow snowpack areas.
Triggering this layer could have severe consequences. Shallow locations are likely trigger spots and, everywhere should be considered shallow right now.
Check for freshly loaded spots where a pocket of this instability would exist. Ice climbers, be cautious of cross-loaded gullies and terrain traps
Up to 35 cm settled storm snow in past three days found at tree line west of the divide and 10-20 cm east of the divide. Continued westerly winds have created hard and soft wind slabs at treeline and alpine elevations.
The midpack and basal pack is mostly weak facets and depth hoar. The potential for a full depth avalanche continues to exist if the sweet spot is triggered.
Winds associated with this recent snowfall have been strong enough to create wind slabs at higher elevations and in exposed areas below tree line.
Another 25cm of new snow overnight. Snow loading has been steady for the past 5 days with instabilities in the upper snowpack.
The presence of buried surface hoar remains a concern for backcountry riders. The potential for a large avalanche on this layer still exists.
West winds have built wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded terrain such as gully features. Triggering may be possible on steeper or unsupported features.
This layer of weak sugary snow is found in many areas&nbsp; about 30 to 40cm from the ground. Triggering&nbsp; of this&nbsp; layer is more of a concern in shallower snowpack areas.
Several avalanches have been observed on this layer. Wind loaded slopes should be carefully evaluated.
&nbsp; Avalanches on this layer have potential to step down to weaker basal layers resulting in large slides.&nbsp;
Recent snow &amp; wind loading has resulted in a few slides size 2-3 failing to ground. Avalanche professionals in the Louise area went for a ride today after placing 7 explosives in a feature then ski cutting it &amp; hitting the hidden mine to trigger it.
New and old wind slabs exist in the region.&nbsp; Once triggered these slabs are likely to step down the basal weak layer incorporating the entire snowpack in the slide.
An issue on the West side of the Divide where 40-70 cm has fallen in the past few days.&nbsp; Both slab and loose avalanches have been observed today and are expected to continue with forecasted wind.
Another 10cm in the last 24 hours continues to incrementally load the snowpack. Moderate winds have created soft slabs in exposed areas.
Winds associated with the recent snowfall have been strong enough to create slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at and below tree-line. These slabs are concealed by the incremental snowfall of the last few days.
The presence of a deep surface-hoar weakness remains a concern for backcountry travelers. It will likely take a large load to trigger it, like a cornice or someone who ate too many perogies over Christmas.
This is the predominant layer in the snowpack, and full depth avalanches to ground have been observed daily over the past week. This will increase in frequency with the new snow.
Watch for areas of wind loading. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to deeper layers.
This is mainly a problem at treeline and below, West of the divide where 40-70cm of snow has fallen over the last six days. There has been less wind in these areas, and high humidity has promoted slab development over the facets.
  A shallow spot in the snowpack could trigger a windslab which in turn would step down and release the entire snowpack.
Lee aspects have an upper snowpack consisting of several hard windslabs which could release and affect the layers below it.
Storm slabs will become an issue at the peak of the incoming system. Strong winds and warm temp's accompanying the new snow will develop slabs quickly in exposed lee features at all elevations.
Wind slabs are still reactive to rider triggering in the upper snowpack. Large planar or unsupported slopes should be treated with respect.
A deep persistent weakness lingers, down roughly 120cm. It will take a large trigger to initiate this layer, but if it starts to move, propagation would likely be wide and deep, creating a larger avalanche.
Triggering this layer from a shallow area is possible and would have high consequences in terrain features of any size.
Multiple wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
Hard surface slabs are found near ridge crests and in gully features. These are highly variable at the moment with suspect pockets in steep and unsupported terrain.
Weak faceted or sugary snow can be found almost everywhere 30 to 40 cm above the ground. Triggering in thin snowpack areas remains a concern. Some natural avalanche activity should be expected if snowfall amounts are significant Friday.
The incoming snow will cover a variety of firm surfaces including the windslabs described above, wind affected surfaces, and sun crusts on S aspects. West winds and mild temperatures are likely to encourage slab formation in specific areas.
This is the main layer of concern. Full depth avalanches to ground have occurred daily over the past week. This layer will be stressed further by tonight's storm increasing it's sensitivity to natural and human triggering.
Watch for areas of wind loading or open slopes with wind effect. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to deeper layers.
This is mainly a problem in the main ranges where the 40-50 cm of storm snow is not yet bonded to the old snow. Shooting cracks and whumphing was observed at treeline west of the Divide as skiers attempted to access more open terrain.
Storm slabs have formed at all elevations, likely up to a metre thick in alpine and tree-line lee areas. It will take a bit of time for these to settle into the snowpack.
Older wind slabs buried on various weak layers linger below all the new snow. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
The heavy trigger may have arrived with this latest dump. Large avalanches are occurring, and may be stepping-down to this deeper layer.
This is the main layer of concern. Full depth avalanches on the basal depth hoar and crust have been occurring every day in the last week. The new snow has added stress to this layer, and will be easiest to trigger this layer in thin snowpack areas.
Watch for areas of wind loading or open areas with wind effect. If a wind slab is triggered it may step down to the weak basal layers. The new snow will be hiding these wind slabs in many areas.
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.
Triggering this layer from a shallow area is possible and would have high consequences in terrain features of any size.
Multiple wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
Up to 30cm of new storm snow is not yet bonded to the old snowpack.
40 to 60 cm of storm snow has formed slabs. These deposits will be deeper in areas with wind loading. Natural avalanches are still possible, assess terrain continually while you travel.
Older wind slabs are buried on various weak layers below new storm snow. Use your pole to feel for this firm, wind-deposited snow in exposed areas. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
Triggering this layer from a shallow area is possible and would have high consequences in terrain features of any size.
Wind slab layers at the top of the snowpack can be triggered and may step down to the deeper instability at the bottom of the snow pack.
The mid pack is strengthening in thicker snow pack areas but this means the potential for larger propagations on the weak basal layers is a real concern.  Stick to moderate angled well supported slopes and minimize exposure to large avalanche paths.
New wind slabs are forming with lots of new snow available for transport.  If triggered these have the potential to step down to deeper facet layers and create large avalanches.  Probe for new or old wind slabs and avoid steep lee loaded terrain.
40 to 60 cm of storm snow has formed slabs. These deposits will be deeper in areas with wind loading. Natural avalanches are still possible, assess terrain continually while you travel.
Older wind slabs are buried on various weak layers below new storm snow. Use your pole to feel for this firm, wind-deposited snow in exposed areas. These slabs have the potential to fail with the new, heavy load.
Storm snow and wind have overloaded the weak basal layers in several places and caused numerous large natural avalanches in the alpine. Cornice fall, smaller slides, and skiers in shallow areas all have the ability to trigger deeper instabilities.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine are forming new windslabs at upper elevations.
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.
Large, deep slabs are occurring naturally and from human triggers. The recent snow has tipped the scale and all avalanche terrain should is suspect. Numerous avalanches have been triggered from long distances away. Avoid avalanche terrain!
Windslabs have formed over the last 48-hours, and this trend will continue over the next few days as strong north winds are forecast at higher elevations. Small avalanches are likely to step down and release larger avalanches on the deep layers.
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.
Wind slabs at ridge crests and in the alpine from the strong winds during the last storm may still catch a rider off guard.
Storm snow instabilities still exist in the recent storm snow. Although it appears to be bonding well, another day or two of settlement and observations is needed before it is no longer considered to be a problem.
Storm snow and wind have overloaded the weak basal layers in several places and caused numerous large natural avalanches in the alpine. Cornice fall, smaller slides, and skiers in shallow areas all have the ability to trigger deeper instabilities.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine are forming new windslabs at upper elevations.
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.
The weak snowpack continues to dominate the entire region, and avalanches can be easily triggered in shallow areas at treeline and above. Keep your distance from avalanche starting zones, and work the terrain very carefully to manage your exposure.
Recent winds have created thin windslabs on steep, windloaded terrain features. Approach all windloaded terrain with respect, stop at the top and evaluate before you choose your route through.
Snowpack tests yesterday showed instabilities in the upper 60cm in the moderate range.
Strong West winds made quick work of the 40 cm of snow that fell before the weekend. Thin, spotty wind slabs found behind exposed features well below treeline can be easily triggered by skiers. Expect these slabs to be more significant TL and above.
This weak layer of snow persists 30 to 40 cm above the ground. Triggering a wind slab could produce the large load necessary to wake this layer up. Use caution in thin areas particularly with steep, planar, or unsupported slopes.
Storm snow and strong winds have overloaded the weak basal layers in several places and caused numerous large natural avalanches. Cornice fall, smaller slides, and skiers in shallow areas all have the ability to trigger deeper instabilities.
Recent storm snow and strong winds in the alpine have formed new windslabs at upper elevations which have the potential to step down and trigger large slides on the basal weakness.
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.
&nbsp; A generally weak and faceted snowpack dominates the forecast area. The potential for full depth avalanches exist.
Significant  fresh wind slabs exist in exposed terrain. The potential for a small wind slab avalanches stepping down into the facets below is a concern right now.
The 40-50cm of snow from last week's storm continues to settle. Resistant planar results were seen in snow tests yesterday on this layer.
Many avalanche paths have already slid in the 2,400 m - 2,800 m range. Slopes that have not failed are expected to fail with the increased snow loading and winds this weekend.
The upper snowpack is a stratified layer of multiple windslabs. Recent field tests have produced failures with moderate shear strength. Currently this condition is less prevalent at treeline. Forecasted snowfall and wind will increase this concern.
The weak base is the real danger. Moderately angled slopes with thicker snowpack are the best choices for not triggering this layer.
Fresh storm slabs can be triggered and will have the potential to step down to the weak base.
The storm slab is bonding well, as indicated in snowpack tests throughout the park. Use caution when entering wind-affected areas in the alpine and at tree-line.
The weak base is the major problem layer in the snowpack. Avalanches will almost certainly involve the entire snowpack.
Recent windslabs near ridge crests may be triggered. Avalanches will likely step down to the weak base.
Many avalanche paths have already slid in the 2,400 m - 2,800 m range. Slopes that have not failed are expected to fail with the increased snow loading and winds this weekend.
The upper snowpack is a stratified layer of multiple windslabs. Recent field tests have produced failures with moderate shear strength. Currently this condition is less prevalent at treeline. Forecasted snowfall and wind will increase this concern.
Strong winds with a continuation of new snow will keep building windslabs in open areas. These can be found well below treeline.
This weak layer of snow persists 30 to 40 cm above the ground. Triggering a wind slab could produce the large load necessary to wake this layer up. Use caution in thin areas particularly with steep, planar, or unsupported slopes.
A new storm slab is developing. The new snow is still loose and unconsolidated, but with mild temps and continued loading by new snow it will become more of a concern. Heads up if the snow starts to feel slabby. Watch for sluffing on steep slopes. 
The persistent weak layers are now fairly deep in the snowpack. They will&nbsp; likely need a sizeable trigger, like an avalanche or a large chunk of cornice falling. They may be triggered from thin snowpack areas by a lighter trigger, like you.
New snow will likely overload deep weaknesses in the snowpack causing increased avalanche activity.
Alpine and tree line winds had added a stiff wind slab to the weak snowpack. If this layer triggers it will likely step down to the basal weakness mentioned above.
The forecast snow this weekend may be enough to overload the basal facets in many areas with potential for large slab avalanches. Stick to well supported, planar terrain below 30 degrees and minimize exposure to start zones.
Wind slabs will build quickly over the weekend. Expect sluffing in steep alpine terrain and avoid steep lee loaded features. Triggering a wind slab may also cause it to step down to the basal facets resulting in a larger than expected avalanche.
60 to 70cm of storm snow has fallen over the past 3 days with strong southerly winds. Heavy density snowfall is rapidly loading a previous layer of low density snow causing storm slab formation.
The current rapid loading event could reawaken the deep slab that has been sleeping for the past week.
The storm has overloaded the weak and facetted snowpack, and large natural avalanches are being observed. Active deep persistent slab conditions like this are dangerous; avoid avalanche terrain for the next few days - time for good snow in the trees.
20-40 cm of storm snow has fallen across the forecast region, creating unstable snow in the surface layers from both new snow and wind. Expect deep windslabs in leeward areas due to extensive wind loading.
&gt;35 cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 24 hrs and has been redistributed by moderate SW winds. This new snow is overloading the weak snowpack below resulting in large deep avalanches.
In many areas, the basal facet weakness has been avalanched away, where this has not happened, there is a lot of snow sitting on top of this unstable weakness.
These winds slabs have now been buried by the new snow so will be hard to locate.&nbsp;
Over 75 cm of heavy storm snow has fallen with moderate/strong southerly winds. This new snow is causing natural avalanches and is very touchy to human-triggering.
The current avalanche cycle is overloading the entire snowpack and many deep avalanches have been observed sliding on the ground. Fracture lines in some areas greater than 150cm deep. The situation is very touchy; avoid all avalanche terrain.
45 cm storm snow and extreme winds have created deep storm slabs that can easily be triggered by humans. Extreme winds on Monday night will only add to this problem.. Avoid all avalanche terrain until this cycle subsides.
55cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 48hrs and is being redistributed by moderate to strong SW winds significantly overloading the snowpack. Lee features will be creating dangerous conditions overhead and underfoot.
Forecasted new snow will continue to overload an already stressed snowpack.
Triggering any of the above problems have potential to initiate this layer and create large full path avalanches.
New overnight snow is exceptionally heavy with the mild temperatures we have. This snow is sitting over much lighter snow from earlier this week and the result is ideal slab conditions and weak layers for it to slide on.
Winds in the past 24hrs have been strong to extreme with gusts to 130km/h on Mt Macdonald.
The November persistent weak layer is more likely to be triggered in times of heavy loading such as these with storm snow avalanches stepping down to this layer.
The possibility of natural and skier triggered avalanches remains high. Stay out of avalanche terrain until things settle down. Look for protected skiing in the trees on moderate angled slopes with no exposure to alpine and tree line start zones.
The storm slab is 40-50cm thick in many places and if triggered, it is likely to step down into the basal facets resulting in very large avalanches. Avoid all avalanche terrain until this cycle subsides.
This layer is proving very susceptible to human triggering as evidenced by the two remotely triggered slides today. Extensive whumphing and cracking experienced particularly at treeline elevations.
70cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 72hrs and has been redistributed by moderate to strong SW winds onto sheltered slopes in the alpine and treeline.
A failure in this layer is likely to trigger the weak basal facet layer below.
Yesterdays blizzard deposited 35cm of heavy snow that is sitting over snow that is much lighter, including a buried surface hoar layer. This combination makes it more reactive to rider triggering until it has a chance to settle out.
The winds associated with the storm yesterday were strong throughout the park at all elevations. Slopes near ridge crests should be treated with caution.  Wind slabs may exists in open areas below tree line above where there's a melt freeze crust.
The November surface hoar layer can still be triggered by large triggers such as avalanches or cornice fall. There have been reports of backcountry operations seeing avalanches failing on this layer in the region.
Open terrain near ridge crests are likely spots to find recent wind slabs. Use your poles and probe to help detect signs of instability.
More likely areas where the slab could be triggered are in&nbsp; steep unsupported terrain.
In shallow snowpack areas there is a possibility that the deeper instabilities could be triggered. Our growing snowpack and milder temperatures are helping to reduce the chance that this layer could be triggered in most areas.
Open terrain near ridge crests are likely spots to find recent wind slabs. Use your poles and probe to help detect signs of instability.
More likely areas where the storm slab could be triggered are in steep unsupported terrain.
In shallow snowpack areas there is a possibility that the deeper instabilities could be triggered. Our growing snowpack and milder temperatures are helping to reduce the chance that this layer could be triggered in most areas.
Expect to see less natural activity concerning this layer, however, it is still ripe for human triggering. If triggered, expect large and destructive avalanches with fracture lines up to 200cm deep.
Unlike the deep persistent slab problem, the storm slabs will eventually start to bond to underlying surfaces over the coming days.
Warmer temperatures will contribute to overloading the weak basal facets leading to full depth avalanches in the valley bottoms. Be cautious of steep slopes along terrain traps such as creeks.
As the warmer temperatures stiffen up the snow surface, even a small avalanche could step down to the basal facet layer resulting in a full depth avalanche.
Strong winds have formed windslabs in open areas at all elevations. In many areas they have formed over lower density snow, which may be triggerable.
Over a meter of new snow, combined with high winds and rising temps, have created a storm slab. It is sitting over snow that is much lighter, including a buried surface hoar layer. This slab will need some time to settle and bond.
The recent avalanche cycle showed the reactivity of the snowpack to rapid loading and its capability to produce large avalanches. Until the snowpack adjusts to the new load these layers may be reactive. Be cautious in areas that have not avalanched.
Depending on elevation, this layer is either bridged by a hard mid-pack at higher elevations and likely to be triggered from a shallow area. At the lower elevations there is minimal support in the snowpack and is easier to trigger.
Triggering this layer could potentially initiate deeper instabilities. 
Full depth avalanches have been seen daily on this layer. We expect another natural avalanche cycle on this layer on sunny aspects with the forecasted warm temperatures and sun.
Any avalanche triggered as a windslab is almost certain to step down to the basal facets and trigger a much larger avalanche.
Over a meter of new snow is about to get hit by lots of solar and above freezing temps right up to mountain top. Natural avalanches are expected from steep, solar aspects. In addition, the storm slab will likely be more reactive on sun exposed slopes
Strong winds have formed windslabs in open areas at all elevations. In many areas they formed over lower density snow, which may be triggerable. Be especially cautious in places where even small avalanches can have high consequences, ie over cliffs.
The recent avalanche cycle showed the reactivity of the snowpack to rapid loading and its capability to produce large avalanches. Likely triggers are cornices failing and other avalanches stepping down. Be cautious in areas that have not avalanched.
Full depth avalanches continue to be seen daily on this layer. We expect another natural avalanche cycle on this layer on sunny aspects with the forecasted temperatures and sun. Even a cornice release in the heat could trigger a large avalanche.
Any windslabs triggered will likely step down to the basal facets and trigger a much larger avalanche.
Basal weakness means that the potential for full depth avalanches still exists.&nbsp; Smaller avalanches have the potential to trigger deeper instabilities.
Wind slabs are still touchy at upper elevations.&nbsp; Extensive scouring and cross loading was apparent today during helicopter control efforts on upper targets in the alpine.&nbsp;
Natural avalanches are expected from solar aspects if the high, thin cloud breaks up. Over a metre of new snow may have trouble adjusting to intense sunshine and high freezing levels over the next 48hrs.
Strong winds formed windslabs at all elevations and on all aspects. These windslabs sit on a low density layer and can be triggered by light loads. Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences, ie over cliffs.
Be cautious in areas that have not avalanched. The recent avalanche cycle showed the reactivity of the snowpack to rapid loading and its capability to produce very large avalanches. Cornices could be the large trigger to break down to the deep layers
Strong west winds have created windslabs on lee slopes below ridgelines. These slabs can be found well down from the ridgetop and into open areas due to the intensity of the wind. Warm temperatures will increase the likelihood of triggering.
Snowpack depth is highly variable. It might be hard to spot the shallow areas where triggering this deeply buried weak snow is more likely. Large loads such as falling cornices or surface avalanches also have the potential to wake up these slabs
Warm temperatures and sun will weaken the large cornices that developed from the snow and wind from last week. These could be the large load required to trigger the deeper instabilities in the snowpack and create large avalanches.
Watch for daytime warming and areas receiving large amounts of sun. avalanches may run full path and affect valley bottoms and trails crossing avalanche runouts.
The basal facet layer is of great concern as it is&nbsp; the most significant weakness in this year's snowpack.  Use extra caution in areas that have not previously avalanched, especially on open treeline slopes.
Windslabs have been triggered on this interface buried in the snowpack as well as deeper on the basal facet layer.
Strong winds formed wind slabs is exposed terrain at all aspects.  These wind slabs sit on a low density layer.  This layer could possibly be human triggered.  Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences.
A weak layer buried down over 2 m will take a large trigger to fail. Limit your exposure to cornices.  A cornice fall to could be just the right trigger to fail this weak layer.
Frequency of full depth avalanches on the basal depth hoar/crust is starting to slow down.  Any slope that hasn't avalanched should be treated with caution, as it will be very high consequence if you trigger this layer.
Wind slabs that have been triggered in the last couple days have provided enough weight to &quot;step down&quot; to the basal weaknesses.
The basal facets are weaker below tree line as many whumphs noted. Where the snow is deeper at higher elevations, the mid-pack is bridging the weak basal facets; however, snowpack depth varies so much that its hard to inspire confidence in stability.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Wind slabs have formed from moderate to strong winds.&nbsp; It is possible a rider could trigger these hard, dense snow deposits.&nbsp; Be cautious in areas where even a small avalanche can have large consequences, i.e. around cliffs.
A weak layer buried down over 2 m will require a large trigger to fail.&nbsp; Limit your exposure to cornices.&nbsp; A cornice fall could be just the right trigger to fail this weak layer.
The frequency of full depth avalanches on the basal depth hoar/crust is slowing down, but any slope that has not avalanched should be treated with caution. It will be very high consequence if you trigger this layer.
Wind slabs that have been triggered in the last couple days have provided enough weight to &quot;step down&quot; and trigger the basal weaknesses, resulting in larger than expected avalanches. Avoid steep lee loaded or cross loaded terrain.
The basal facets are weaker below tree line as many whumphs noted. Where the snow is deeper at higher elevations, the mid-pack bridges the weak basal facets; however, snowpack depth varies so much that its hard to inspire confidence in stability.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Wind slabs have been observed throughout the Park at higher elevations. It has been unreactive to snow sliding traffic but there is doubt that this may be the case everywhere. Small pockets may catch you by surprise.
The November persistent weak layer will need a large load to be triggered. Its distribution is waning but still lingers in isolated spots.
The basal facets are weaker below tree line. Where the snow is deeper at higher elevations, the mid-pack bridges the weak basal facets; however, snowpack depth varies so much that its hard to inspire confidence in stability.
Wind slabs of variable thickness and hardness dot the landscape. Many windpressed and stripped features will be encountered once you leave the shelter of the trees. Triggering this could dig down to the basal facets increasing the consequence.
Be conservative with your terrain selection and consider steep or unsupported planar slopes carefully. Assess the snowpack often: the variable nature of the snowpack makes it hard to avoid shallow areas where triggering may be more likely.
These old, hard slabs still deserve respect especially in steep or unsupported terrain. Remember that triggering these surface slabs may create enough load to pull out a larger deep persistent slab. Triggering may be easier in warmer periods.
With mild temperatures and strong solar radiation any snow near rocks could easily release. The large load created by a falling cornice could trigger the deep persistent slab.
The weak and unpredictable snowpack persists in the Lake Louise area and eastern side of the forecast region, where all steep terrain remains suspect. This problem is much less prominent west of the Divide, where the snowpack is deeper and stronger.
Areas at treeline and higher elevations have been blasted by the winds. This has created wind crust on the surface, and windslab avalanche problems in steep, windloaded areas.
Last weeks storm left us with widespread winds slabs up high. They have been largely unreactive to rider testing however areas they could be triggered are on steep unsupported slopes, slopes nearing ridge crests or on convex rolls.
The November persistent weak layer will need a large load to be triggered (i.e. cornice fall). Its distribution is waning but sill lingers in isolated spots.
Natural activity has tapered off on this layer, but it is still possible to trigger big avalanches in shallow locations.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of touchy windslabs.
Thin areas and steep terrain that has not  yet avalanched should be avoided. Thicker moderate angled terrain  with low consequences would be a good choice.
These slabs are fairly isolated now, but could cause a deep step down avalanche if triggered.
There may still be a few lingering slab pockets in steeper, unsupported features that could surprise a person. This being said, there has been little activity observed on the surface windslabs,
The November persistent weak layer will need a large load, like a cornice, to be triggered. The isolated nature of its distribution makes it hard to forecast for this layer.
Low likelihood, high consequence. This means the chance of triggering is decreasing, however, if you do, it will be a big slide.
Natural activity has tapered off on this layer, but it is still possible to trigger big avalanches in shallow locations.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of touchy windslabs.
Thin soft slabs now hide either hard windslab or suncrust. They may not be bonded well, and could be a concern in steep terrain where a slip/fall has a significant consequence (ie cliffs).
The November persistent weak layer will need a large load to trigger it, like a cornice. The isolated nature of its distribution makes it hard to forecast for this layer.
Natural activity has tapered off on this layer, but it is still possible to trigger big avalanches in shallow locations.
Cross loaded gullies may be the most attractive after the intense wind scouring in the alpine, but careful evaluation is essential to check for the presence of reactive windslabs.
Thin areas will have the biggest potential for triggering the basal depth hoar/crust layer. Caution is advised in steep, planar features. Avalanches will be full depth with large consequences.
The snow from Wednesday is starting to build new windslabs. These will be touchy for the next few days until the begin to settle. Previous windslabs are also a concern underneath this new snow. These could be triggered from the many thin areas.
Be conservative with your terrain selection and assess steep or unsupported planar slopes carefully. The new snow may be hiding shallow areas where triggering may be more likely and with the variability in snowpack there are many thin areas.
Temperature inversion with warmer air at ridgetop and strong solar radiation will weaken snow in steep rocky areas. A falling cornice could create the large load needed to trigger a deep persistent slab so be conscious of what is overhead.
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.
The November persistent weak layer will likely need a large load to trigger it, like a cornice. This is the classic low probability-high consequence problem. It's patchy distribution makes it hard to forecast, but if it wakes up watch out!
Triggering of the basal depth hoar/crust will be most likely from thin snowpack areas. These are harder to trigger now, but if you hit the &quot;sweet spot&quot;, the avalanche will be full depth and large consequence.
Natural activity has tapered off on this layer, but it is still possible to trigger big avalanches in shallow locations.
Be aware of solar warming which could trigger a slide on this layer which in turn may step down and release the basal weakness.
Temperatures at higher elevations are forecast to crest above 0 degrees today. Use caution on solar aspects as radiation intensifies.
This layer has spotty distribution and will need a large load to trigger or can potentially be triggered from thin snowpack areas.
A supportive slab over a shallow spot in the snowpack could provide the energy for a small avalanche to step down into this layer.
Recent small wind slabs in loaded terrain features released on solar aspects and stepped down to the weak facet creating a full depth avalanche. Watch for wind loaded pockets over unsupported terrain such as between pitches of an ice climb.
This layer has spotty distribution and will need a large load to trigger or can potentially be triggered from thin snowpack areas
In thin snow areas the basal facets are still very weak and producing sudden collapse results in snowpack tests with the potential for large avalanches. Probe often for this weakness near the ground and stick to planar well supported ski slopes.
You are more likely to trigger this layer below treeline where the upper snowpack is more consistently shallow and weak. You still need to be cautious in shallow areas above treeline.
You are more likely to trigger this layer below treeline where the upper snowpack is more consistently shallow and weak. You still need to be cautious in shallow areas above treeline.
Be conservative with your terrain selection and assess steep or unsupported planer slopes carefully where the snowpack may be thin. In these areas it may be possible to trigger the weak faceted area created early in the winter.
The weak facets at the base of the snowpack have not gone anywhere. But, time and settlement seem to have brought the snowpack into balance. Isolated, large avalanches may still occur, particularly in areas that have not avalanched previously.
You are more likely to trigger this layer below treeline where the upper snowpack is more consistently shallow and weak. You still need to be cautious in shallow areas above treeline.
The basal facets are lying dormant for now. However, the possibility of triggering from a weak spot (thin, shallow, rocky area) remains real.
Park staff were able to ski-cut small, hard wind slabs in steeper alpine and tree-line terrain yesterday. These pockets moved quickly on the underlying hard surface, and would be a concern in &quot;no-fall&quot; terrain, as they could sweep you over cliffs.
It is a classic Rockies problem of low likelihood, high consequence when dealing with the basal depth hoar/crust. No activity has been seen on this layer in a week, but where the snowpack is thin, your likelihood of triggering a slide will increase.
Odds are you will not be able to trigger this layer from fat areas in the snowpack. It exists at all elevations and aspects and the variability in the snow pack is so widespread it does not inspire confidence anywhere in the terrain.
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.
Moderate winds, from variable directions, will transport the new snow, forming slightly deeper soft slabs along ridge crest and breaks in terrain. These soft slabs will bond poorly to the surfaces below. On exposed alpine slopes they bury hardslabs.
Although this layer has not been reactive in the last week, the potential to trigger a deep slab from a thin spot remains.
This layer is now bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.
30 cm above the ground, this weak snow is a serious concern. Travelers should carefully consider snowpack depth, terrain shape, and slope angle. Use your probe to confirm depths when you are uncertain.
The recent snow fails easily in steep terrain up to 25cm deep. Expect this to dissipate as the wind moves in.
<br />Northerly winds are expected. New wind slabs could form very quickly as there is a lot of snow available. Expect to find different distribution to these slabs compared with the prevailing Westerly winds.
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.
Slightly deeper soft slabs may exist along ridge crest and breaks in terrain due to yesterdays winds. These soft slabs will bond poorly to the surfaces below. On exposed alpine slopes they bury hardslabs.
This layer is now bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.
5 cm of snow is reactive to skier-triggering. Expect fast sluffing in steep terrain.
Variable wind slabs are present beneath new snow. Use caution along ridge crests and breaks in terrain. In exposed alpine terrain hard slabs are present.
This layer is well bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.
Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.
New snow over a variety of surfaces will sluff easily in steep terrain.
Old and new variable wind slabs are present at alpine and tree line elevations. It is possible to trigger isolated pockets of wind affected snow on steep roll overs.
This problem continues to exist at the base of the snowpack, but triggering is unlikely due to a combination of time, settlement and the bitter cold - all of which have combined to lock up the snowpack. It will reawaken once the weather changes.
This layer is well bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.
Winds have redistributed some of the new snow creating a soft slab that was seen to react to rider triggering. Watch for this are on steep convex rolls with a buried sun crust. Shooting cracks from your ski tips is an indicator of this instability.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_A136FBD0">An increasingly well settled snowpack means triggering an avalanche on a deep persistent layer has become unlikely. However, large and destructive avalanches may be possible with a heavy load in steep, thin start zones.</span><span class="s_AA239
This layer is well bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.
A lack of avalanche activity and hard test results show that triggering the weakness at the base of the snowpack is unlikely, however the variability in snowpack depth means it is worth watching for thin areas where triggering may still be possible.&nbsp;
The recent snow has created thin wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline which could be a problem in steep confined terrain such as gullys and couloirs.
Expect to see some wind loading on south and west aspects, not typical of this area. The new snow has not bonded well to the old surfaces and was reactive early this week to rider traffic. People could expect the same but with a stiffer windslab.
This layer is well bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain or by a large load.
The snowpack has gained some strength and now combined with the cold temperatures it will be hard to trigger an avalanche on the weak layers near the base. This situation will persist until the weather pattern changes.
Expect to see some thin slabs on S and W aspects in the alpine and exposed tree-line elevations, due to cold Arctic winds blowing from the N and E. These slabs will be stiffer with the cold weather, and have not bonded well to the older surfaces.
This layer is well bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain or by a large load.
The snowpack has gained some strength and now combined with the cold temperatures it will be hard to trigger an avalanche on the weak layers near the base. This situation will persist until the weather pattern changes.
Riders are still able to ski-cut thin (5-10cm), hard slabs in lee features. With the reverse loading of N and E winds, slabs can be found on all aspects. While the slabs are likely too thin to bury a person, they could push one over steep terrain.
This layer is bridged by a strong midpack. Keep in mind that shallow locations could produce a failure in this layer which would step down into the facets and slide full depth.
The 40 cm of snow sitting on the ground continues to loose strength. The mid-pack that is holding everything together varies greatly in depth. Use your probe to verify that you are traveling in fat areas and use extra caution if you are not.
Variable wind directions over the last few days have created thin and soft slabs in a wide range of open areas. Surface snow is faceted which is  discouraging slab formation. These slabs sit on weak snow over firms surfaces: keep them in mind.
Thin wind slabs exist in exposed tree-line and alpine lee features on all aspects. It is possible for riders to trigger isolated pockets.
This layer may become reactive if there is a sudden temperature warming through the day.&nbsp;
Thin pockets of wind slab are present on exposed treeline and alpine lee features. North and east winds have created reverse loading conditions.
This layer may become reactive if there is a sudden temperature warming through the day.
Thin pockets of wind slab are present on exposed treeline and alpine lee features.&nbsp; North and east winds have created reverse loading conditions.
This layer may become reactive if there is a sudden temperature warming through the day.&nbsp;
This layer may increase its reactivity if there is a sudden temperature warming through the day.
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.
As new snow falls and is redistributed by W winds, expect slabs to form quickly or to&nbsp; contribute to soft windslabs that already exist&nbsp; at Treeline and above. In recent days even very soft slabs have failed easily over weak, faceted surface layers.
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.
This weak snow under the entire snowpack remains a concern especially in thin areas. As warming and loading occurs, avalanches described in the problems above could provide a large load triggering larger events on this layer.
35cm of new snow has fallen onto a surface that will not bond easily. Triggering avalanches will not be difficult due to the nature of the recently buried weak layers.
Winds have picked up with lots of light snow available to be pushed around. Expect wind slabs to continue to form at higher elevations as the day progresses.
This layer may increase its reactivity if there is a sudden temperature warming through the day.
Soft slabs are forming rapidly with the new snow over a very weak and widespread layer. These slabs can be triggered from a distance on steep slopes and require very conservative terrain selection and route finding.
With widespread avalanches occurring the potential for the weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack to be triggered as a large avalanche is elevated. Give big terrain a wide berth until things have a chance to settle.
By Wednesday there may be up to 25 cm of new snow being blown into fresh windslabs. Fresh slabs like this are touchy, and in places their depth may exceed 50 cm. Be very careful in all windloaded areas, and looks for clues and cracking under foot.
50-60cm of storm snow overlies an old surface that will not bond well. Temperatures have increased and winds have picked up, creating stiffer slabs that are ripe to fail.
Winds have picked up from the W/SW and there is 50-60cm of new snow available for transport. Expect wind slabs to continue forming in lee areas at all elevations.
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.
Bridging above this layer makes it stubborn to initiate; however, it will be big when it goes. A sudden warming, large additional snowload, large triggers, or surface avalanches may tip the scale. Be aware of thin locations as likely trigger spots.
15cm of new snow with variable wind directions and speeds have translated to wind loaded pockets of storm slab potentially 45cm thick overlying weak surface facets. More snow Thurs-Fri will add to this condition. Loose avalanches are also possible.
There has been no avalanches on this layer for two weeks.&nbsp; It is very unlikely this layer will be triggered while we remain in the Arctic high weather system.&nbsp; This layer will wake up again with more snow and wind loading.
The 10-20 cm of new snow has created touchy windslabs up to 30 cm thick with impressive propagations for their small size.
The new snow now has enough cohesion in some locations to act as a soft slab on steeper features not affected by the wind.
The storm slab overlies a weak surface and is not bonding well. Many avalanches have already slid on this interface, but if a slope has not released, it should be considered a ticking time-bomb.
Wind slabs continue to develop in lee features at alpine and tree-line elevations. There is plenty of new snow to feed the wind slab development, so if winds pick up in the area you are skiing, expect the danger level to bump up a notch.
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.
New snow with variable wind directions and speeds have translated to wind loaded pockets of storm slab potentially overlying weak surface facets. Loose avalanches are also possible.
Touchy slabs are building and stiffening over a combination of facets, surface hoar, and sun crust on solar aspects. As the stiffness of the slabs increases, so too will the distance they propagate.
Wind and warm temperatures have created higher density snow over the weak faceted crystals in almost any open areas. Very easy triggering means that skiers should treat all significant slopes with respect. SE to SW slopes seem extra touchy
The slab of well settled snow that protects the weak snow at the base of snowpack is not very thick in many areas. As the storms continue to place stress on the snowpack, and with significant surface avalanches expected, larger events could occur.
The storm slab is just getting thicker and heavier on the underlying weak interface. Any large, open slope that has not slid should be treated with caution, as it awaits just that extra amount of load from a person.
Strong winds in the alpine have redistributed the copious amounts of new snow into very touchy wind slabs. Expect to find extensive cracking and whumphing under your boards where the wind has affected the surface.
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.
Pockets of wind loaded slab overly weak surface facets in sheltered areas at tree line and above.
Touchy slabs continue to build and stiffen over a combination of facets, surface hoar, and sun crust on solar aspects. Large propagations (upto 300 m) and several skier remote triggered avalanches to size 2&nbsp; were observed today in KNP.
This layer is still touchy. Avalanche control was producing results on this layer today on the Sunshine Road and 93S.
Recent slab formation overlies a persistent weak layer of surface hoar, facets and crusts found predominantly at treeline and below. This layer is going to become more reactive with the next pulse of snow which begins on Saturday night.
These recently formed slabs have proven to be very easy to trigger failing naturally and with light loads. Limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise by the long propagations that are occurring.
Do not forget that there is weak snow under the entire snowpack. In shallow areas this faceted snow has continued to weaken and the slab above it that is holding the snowpack together has become stressed by recent loading.
A 100 cm storm slab sits on a weak layer.&nbsp; Skiers and riders will likely trigger this layer in avalanche terrain.&nbsp; Remote triggering is a concern, watch out for adjacent slopes.
Exposed terrain will have wind deposited snow forming slabs.&nbsp; Moderate to strong winds this AM are rapidly loading avalanche start zones.
Touchy slabs have been found primarily on East facing terrain below ridge crests between 2000 and 2400m.  These slabs are sitting on a persistent weak layer of crust and facets and are stiffening up, increasing the likelihood of wide propagations.
New windslabs are forming and adding to the load on lee aspects, primarily East facing terrain. Small windslabs may trigger deeper persistent slabs and increase the consequence of involvement.
This layer is still touchy. Expect it to be most reactive on south aspects near tree-line. Typically, it will be about 40cm thick.
These recently formed slabs have proven to be very easy to trigger failing naturally and with light loads. Limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise by the long propagations that are occurring.
Do not forget that there is weak snow under the entire snowpack. In shallow areas this faceted snow has continued to weaken and the slab above it that is holding the snowpack together has become stressed by recent loading.
20cm of additional load overnight totalling 1.2m over a weak layer which has been very reactive this past week. Riders have reported cracking, whoomphing and avalanches on this layer. This is in addition to any shallower storm snow instabilities.
Winds from the current weather pattern have been steadily in the moderate to strong range. Expect to see more slabby conditions at higher elevations reactive to human triggering.
These recently formed slabs have proven to be very easy to trigger failing naturally and with light loads. Limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise by the long propagations that are occurring.
Do not forget that there is weak snow under the entire snowpack. In shallow areas this faceted snow has continued to weaken and the slab above it that is holding the snowpack together has become stressed by recent loading.
The interface between rapidly settling storm snow and the previous surface is characterized by crust and facets and new slabs are touchy in specific terrain - particularly steep, lee aspects below ridge crests.
Recent Southwest winds have created new windslabs.  Caution is warranted with crossloaded gully features.
The recent storm snow is settling and bonding to itself. There is still a poor bond at the storm snow interface (facets and surface hoar) down about 30-40 cm.
As the slab over the weak layers down 100-140cm becomes more cohesive, it changes in how it reacts to a riders weight. The highly reactive stage may have passed but it is at a depth where triggering will be less frequent but much more dangerous.
We had strong winds yesterday morning and there's a concern the associated instabilities still exist up high.
The interface between rapidly settling storm snow and the previous surface is characterized by crusts. facets and surface hoar. New slabs are touchy in specific terrain - particularly steep, lee aspects at treeline and sub alpine elevations.
Recent southerly winds have created new windslabs. Caution is warranted with lee and crossloaded features.
The storm snow is starting to settle into a cohesive slab. As the slab stiffens, the weak layer will get harder to trigger, but the consequences will be greater. The nature and distribution of the weak layer means it will be with us for a while.
As the slab over the weak layers down 100-140cm becomes more cohesive, it changes in how it reacts to a riders weight. The highly reactive stage may have passed, but it is at a depth where triggering is less frequent but much more dangerous.
Strong winds overnight from the S-SW will have created surface wind slabs in the alpine and tree-line.
The persistent slab interface is a combination of crusts, facets, and surface hoar overlying a solid midpack bridging weak basal facets. It will be large if triggered. Caution on steep lee treeline and subalpine aspects with variable snow depths.
Caution on East aspects above treeline especially at ridgecrest transitions. Field patrol in Maligne area triggered size 2 of this nature where wind has firmed the recent storm snow into a windslab overlying previous layer of facets and surface hoar.
The recent storm snow is settling but a poor bond still exists on the storm snow interface. Natural activity has decreased but it is still possible for skiers to trigger this layer.
Recent SW winds have created touchy wind slabs on lee alpine and treeline terrain. These wind slabs are reactive to skier triggering.
The storm slab, which is 100-140cm thick and overlies a weak interface, is becoming more cohesive. However, the bond to the underlying interface is not showing much improvement. Skier triggering of this layer will have high consequence.
Fresh wind slabs from the previous couple days are evident in open alpine and tree-line elevations. Cracking and whumphing indicate that you have found them!
This persistent weak layer consists of facets and surface hoar that were covered. It sits on a mixture of crusts and firm supportive snow. This seems to be of most concern at the Treeline and lower alpine elevations between 2000m and 2400m.
Lee aspects of ridgetops and terrain features should be carefully evaluated for windslabs.
A poor bond still exists between the storm snow and the Feb 10 interface. This interface is reactive to skier triggering. (see avalanche details)
Continued SW winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine
These recently formed slabs have proven to be very easy to trigger failing naturally and with light loads. Limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise by the long propagations or remote triggering that has been seen.
Do not forget that there is weak snow under the entire snowpack. In shallow areas this faceted snow has continued to weaken and the slab above it that is holding the snowpack together has become stressed by recent loading to the point of failure.
This problem is becoming increasingly challenging. The clues of instability, like cracking and whumphing are tapering off, but tests and continued avalanches indicate that this thick slab is triggerable and will produce very large avalanches.
Winds during the last week have transported the new snow, loading lee slopes and forming cohesive wind slabs. In areas where the snow is more cohesive, triggering of these slabs is likely. If triggered these slabs will likely step down deeper.
This persistent weak layer consists of facets and decomposing surface hoar under 30cm of surface snow. It sits on a mixture of crusts and firm snow. It is of most concern at treeline and subalpine zones between 2000-2400m.
Where ever the wind has buffed the surface into a slab should be carefully evaluated particularly ridgetop transitions. Pockets of slab have also been created by valley bottom winds and have been found in exposed locations at treeline and below.
There is still a poor bond between the storm snow and the Feb.10 layer of facets and surface hoar. This interface is still very susceptible to human triggering.
Wind slabs have been forming at higher elevations from SW winds over the last few days.
A strong slab overlies a very weak layer buried down 1-1.5m. The snowpack now demands your respect, if you trigger this layer a large, high consequence avalanche will result.&nbsp; Use caution in shallow snowpacks, where triggering is more likely.
Use caution as you transition into exposed terrain.&nbsp; Triggerable wind slabs may be present on lee features.&nbsp; If triggered these slabs may step down to trigger deeper instabilities.
The persistent slab overlies 2 main weaknesses that will not go away anytime soon. A decomposing surface hoar-surface facet layer 30cm down and thick layer of basal facets-depth hoar. Its spatial variability makes it difficult to predict.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-surface facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
The storm snow interface down 40-70 cm still producing easy to moderate results. Natural cycle is over but still possible for skiers to trigger this layer.
A strong slab overlies a very weak layer buried down 1-1.5m. The snowpack now demands your respect, if you trigger this layer a large, high consequence avalanche will result.&nbsp; Use caution in shallow snowpacks, where triggering is more likely.
Use caution as you transition into exposed terrain.&nbsp; Triggerable wind slabs may be present on lee features.&nbsp; If triggered these slabs may step down to trigger deeper instabilities.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
The persistent slab is intermixed with 2 main weaknesses that will not go away anytime soon, the decomposing surface hoar-facet layer and thick layer of basal facets-depth hoar. Its spatial variability makes it difficult to predict.
The natural cycle is over but the Feb 10th interface down 30-70 cm is still producing easy to moderate results, with lots of whumphing and some skier triggered avalanches. Stick to moderate angled, well supported terrain until things improve.
Carefully evaluate ridgetop transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on the suspect surface hoar-facet layer 30cm down. Valley bottom winds have created slab pockets in exposed locations below treeline.
The persistent slab is intermixed with 2 main weaknesses that will not go away anytime soon, the decomposing surface hoar-facet layer and thick layer of basal facets-depth hoar. Its spatial variability makes it difficult to predict.
&nbsp; These slabs have become a little less touchy but are now buried by an additional load (60cm over the past week). Limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise. Long propagations are still likely.
&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 natural cycle is over but the Feb 10th interface down 25-60 cm is still producing easy to moderate results, with lots of whumphing and some recent skier triggered avalanches. Stick to moderate angled, well supported terrain until things improve.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">The slab overtop the weak layers down 1-1.5m continues to settle and become more cohesive. This problem will take a while to heal and requires good terrain management. Be particularly weary of open unsupported slopes and convex rolls below tree line.
Snowpack tests on this layer today produced easy results. Despite the easy results no avalanche activity was noted. This is a layer to approach cautiously over the next few days.
Evaluate ridge top transitions where winds have buffed the surface into a slab. It rests on this suspect layer 30cm to 45cm down.
The strong mid-pack is bridging the layer well through the forecast area. Its spatial variability over the terrain does make it difficult to predict and snowpack tests show it to be very weak. Be careful in shallow start zones.
The 1-1.5m slab over the weak layers continues to settle and become more cohesive. This problem will take a while to heal and requires good terrain management. Be wary of open, unsupported slopes and convex rolls, particularly at tree-line and below.
The Feb.10 interface of weaker crystals is slow to gain strength. Slab properties above this layer are becoming stiffer, and human triggering is very possible. These seem to be the most touchy on solar aspects where there is a buried suncrust.
At higher elevations wind slabs will be more abundant and thicker, similarly in cross winded valleys existing glacial terrain. The Feb 10th weakness has recently been found down 20-70cm between 2,200m-2,400m, but is hard to trigger.
We have seen very few avalanches from this layer in the past 2 weeks. A strong midpack , when present, prevents triggering from all but the largest loads. Where the snowpack is shallow triggering will be considerably easier.
The 1-1.5m slab overlying the Feb 10th weak layer is slowly bonding to this interface, but is still reactive in tests. This problem requires good terrain management, such as avoiding large convexities and sticking to supported features.
Carefully evaluate ridge top transitions and start zones where the winds have pressed the surface into a slab. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
The strong mid-pack is bridging the layer well through the forecast area. Its spatial variability over the terrain does make it difficult to predict and snowpack tests show it to be very weak. Be careful in shallow start zones.
Now 80 to 130 cm thick, these slabs threaten serious consequence. While the potential for triggering has dropped, do not get taken by surprise: long propagations and remote triggering may still be possible. Limit your exposure to significant slopes.
A weak, persistent layer is buried under a thick slab. This layer is becoming more difficult to trigger, but if triggered will propagate widely producing a very large avalanche. Choosing appropriate terrain is key in managing this problem.
Moderate north winds have begun to load and stiffen up the surface slabs in open areas. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
The strong mid-pack is bridging the layer well through the forecast area. Its spatial variability over the terrain does make it difficult to predict and snowpack tests show it to be very weak. Be careful in shallow start zones.
The Feb 10th layer continues to produce sudden collapse test results in many areas. The cold temperatures will tighten things up a little and begin to weaken the slab over this layer but it is still a concern in many of the areas in the park.
As this weak layer, buried down around 1 m, gains strength human triggered avalanches are still possible. Areas of concern are open, unsupported slopes, convex terrain and thin snowpack areas.
Moderate north winds have stiffen up the surface slabs in open areas. This slab rests above a persistent facet layer 30cm to 45cm down.
The strong mid-pack is bridging the layer well through the forecast area. Its spatial variability over the terrain does make it difficult to predict and snowpack tests show it to be very weak. Be careful in shallow start zones.
The Feb. 10th layer is still a prominent feature in the snowpack producing variable results. We are seeing less activity over the past few days, but is still a concern in many regions of the forecast area.
Recent winds combined with cold temperatures have created widespread 10-20cm thick wind slabs up to pencil stiffness. These will be smaller in size and wont be a problem for a long time, but are a concern in steeper unsupported terrain.
As this weak layer, buried down around 1 m, gains strength human triggered avalanches are still possible. Areas of concern are open, unsupported slopes, convex terrain and thin snowpack areas.
New snow is expected to come in steadily with south winds and may slowly overload this interface. Watch for a reverse loading pattern from the south to north aspects because of the shift in wind direction.
This layer is slowly gaining strength however test results continue to show that wide propagations are possible in some areas which would lead to severe consequences. Sudden collapse results and low scores in propagation saw tests are still common.
Yesterdays North winds created thin windslabs in many locations which are now covered with new snow. The increasing W winds will also build new winds slabs over the next two days. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep wind loaded slopes.
Soft slabs can be expected at higher elevations which is sitting over a weak layers of sun crust and facets. As winds and snow amounts increase this slab will tighten up and become more reactive.
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 sun crust/surface hoar layer down 1-1.5m is still producing hard sudden results in snowpack tests. This indicates that the layer is difficult to trigger but will propagate widely if it does.
These slabs became less sensitive with cold temperatures and increasing depth. Now as conditions change with rapid loading and warming, limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise. Long propagations may still be possible.
Variable winds have been actively creating windslabs over the last week. Now with more snow and moderate to strong SW winds in the forecast, expect to encounter slabs as you enter open terrain.
This layer is slowly gaining strength however test results continue to show that wide propagations are possible in some areas which would lead to severe consequences. Sudden collapse results and low scores in propagation saw tests are still common.
The new snow and moderate SW winds are staring to build soft slabs in lee areas above tree line. Probe for these with your poles and avoid steep wind loaded slopes. Sluffing out of steep terrain is also expected as more new snow arrives.
Steady snowfall and light to moderate winds may produce new windslabs in exposed areas.
Soft slabs exist at higher elevations. They sit atop a variety of surfaces (suncrust, facets, wind slab), and have been touchy to human-triggering. As more snow falls and the temp's warm up, expect them to become cohesive and more reactive.
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.
The suncrust/surface hoar layer down 1-1.4m is still producing hard, sudden results in snowpack tests. This indicates it is stubborn to trigger, but if initiated, it will propagate widely, producing large avalanches.
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.
Although winds are expected to remain relatively light, there have been several wind events in the past 48 hours with shifting gusty winds in the moderate to strong range that may have produced new windslabs at upper elevations.
This layer is gaining strength but tests and whumphing still show there is potential for wide propagation in some areas.&nbsp; Any avalanche on this layer could lead to severe consequences.
Soft to hard windslabs, generally 30 cm thick, can be triggered in lee terrain.&nbsp; In steep terrain, the snow is gaining cohesion to act like a storm slab. The new snow sits on a low density cold layer of snow that will take several days to bond.
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.
Field teams found touchy soft slabs in open alpine and tree-line lee features yesterday. These slabs appeared to be failing within the new snow, but some were popping very easily off the suncrust on solar aspects.
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.
Lingering deep (1-1.4m) in the snowpack, the surface hoar/facet/crust sandwich continues to produce hard, sudden results in tests. If a large enough trigger gets this layer to fail, avalanches will be very large.
Steep alpine faces are sluffing regularly as new snow accumulates.
This avalanche problem remains a concern and may become more sensitive to triggering as temperatures rise and penetrate into the snowpack.
Lots of fresh snow and moderate southerly winds have created touchy wind slabs 40-60 cm deep in the alpine.
Test results on the Feb 10 layer generally in the moderate range but still show lots of potential for good propagation if triggered. Recent storm snow may be enough to activate this layer (see avalanche details). Lots of uncertainly with this layer
A touchy slab lurks on the slopes, and were easily triggered by field teams and artillery control at all elevations. As it becomes more cohesive from snow-load and warming temp's, we expect this slab to propagate easily.
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.
The facet/crust &quot;sandwich&quot; is buried 120-150cm below the surface now. It is still producing hard, sudden results in tests, indicating that it can will propagate if a large enough trigger hits it. Avalanches digging into this layer will be large!
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.
This problem has yet to materialize in full force, but with rising temperatures and forecast winds we expect this surface condition to become quite touchy over the weekend.&nbsp;
Test results on the Feb10 layer mainly in the moderate range with potential for wide propagations if triggered. The recent snow has been shown to overload this layer in the Kootenay,Sunshine, Yoho areas, and less so in the Louise region and Hwy. 93N.
Lots of recent snow and moderate westerly winds have created touchy wind slabs 40-60cm thick in many wind exposed areas.
Up to 55cm of new snow has arrived over the last week. Warm temperatures are helping it settle but it is siting on a variety of sun crust, old windslab or facets. Warm temps on Sun could provide a trigger for this layer.
Moderate to strong westerly winds have been building windslabs on lee slopes below ridge crests in the alpine and at treeline. These will continue to build over the next few days. Expect to encounter slabs as you enter open terrain.
These slabs became less sensitive with the increasing snowpack depth. As temperatures warm to ridgetop for Sun limit your exposure to significant slopes. Do not get taken by surprise. Long propagations may still be possible.
Warming temps through the storm created a punchy storm slab that is sitting on a variety of weak surfaces. Avalanche control proved that this slab is reactive and produced large avalanches. The slab may be more reactive in wind-exposed terrain. 
This last storm, and the forecast dump of snow this weekend, may wake a weak persistent layer up. This layer, buried ~1.5m deep, is still reactive in snowpack tests and if triggered will produce very large and destructive avalanches.
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.
Open areas at tree line and above are beginning to show signs of wind effect and slab development.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> This layer is especially touchy around Sunshine and in Kootenay on steep features at treeline and below. There have been several </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=635006586549334&amp;set=a.589955951054398.1073741839.145133538869977&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">skier triggered avalanches</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> to size 2 in past 36 hours and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=635006599882666&amp;set=a.589955951054398.1073741839.145133538869977&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">explosive triggered avalanches</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> to size 3 today.
There are thin windslabs from the last storm on lee features that are reactive to explosives (size 1-2). Expect new windslabs to develop with incoming snow and wind over the weekend.
60 to 80 cm of warm/moist snow has formed a rider triggerable slab. Natural avalanches are expected this afternoon with rising temperatures and more snow load. Remote triggering is also a concern, watch out for adjacent slopes.
A deep weak layer buried at the end of January is down around 1.5 m. Although we have not observed any recent skier-triggering of this layer, artillery control triggered this layer on the west side of the park, releasing a size 3.5.
Recent storms with warm temps and West winds have created slabs and built cornices. Wet slabs are failing BTL and solar aspects, cornices and windslabs are failing at TL and above.
The weak February facet layer is now buried up to 170cm deep. Large loads such as cornices have triggered this layer where it is deep and it has failed with sluffing and heating where it is shallow. Long propagations are possible with this layer.
Solar heating will likely result in these events occurring to ridge tops Saturday. Warm temps as well as the rain expected Sunday will cause these events at low elevations. Be aware that these small events may act as the trigger for deeper slabs
Storm snow showing dangerous slab properties, use extra caution when entering steep open areas.
Wind slabs more prevalent in the Ice Fields area where moderate SW winds and mild temps have created touchy slab properties in all open areas.
Dense snow is overloading the Feb.10th interface and will continue through Sunday. 
Strong winds, new snow and warm temperatures are forming wind slabs in lee terrain and are likely to be triggered with light loads such as a skier.
We have seen the basal facets wake up at lower elevations in the Kootenay area. This may not be widespread, but will cause large avalanches if initiated.
80 to 100 cm of warm/moist snow has formed a rider triggerable slab. We are currently seeing natural avalanches in the storm snow, some running to end of runnouts. Minimize your exposure today by skiing in mature forest.
A deep weak layer buried at the end of January is down 1.8 to 2 m.&nbsp; Smaller avalanches could step down and trigger as large, high consequence avalanche on this layer.
Very little natural activity has been observed in the storm snow in the lower elevation bands. Loose wet slides will become the concern as the storm passes and the sun bakes the solar aspect.
We have had very limited observations in the alpine due to visibility. Be especially cautious as you approach open areas and ridge crests with visible wind effect.&nbsp;
The recent storm snow and wind slabs will slowly begin to bond to the lower layers in the snowpack but this will take some time. Choose conservative terrain with no overhead hazard until this has a chance to bond.
The Feb 10th layer continues to be reactive in many areas especially at tree line. Avoid any steep terrain until this has a chance to bond.
With the cooling temperatures this will become less reactive to skier traffic. Large triggers such as cornice drops or large slab releases could still cause failures on the basal facets.
30cm of heavy snow with wind fell yesterday over much cooler and lighter snow. This combination is what caused a large avalanche cycle. Storm snow instabilities will still exist in the upper 1m and will need some time to bond to be trusted.
A sun crust down ~1m is well within the range of human triggering on south and west aspects. The February surface hoar/crust layer down ~1.5-2m which can reawaken with a heavy trigger such as a large cornice release.
There has been several avalanches observed&nbsp; running in the recent storm snow. Avalanche control produced 30 - 70 cm thick slab results on NE aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The recent snow has overloaded this layer. Although natural activity is tapering, this layer remains </span><span class="s_2823317B">VERY</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> touchy as seen by two very </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=636202979763028&amp;set=a.589955951054398.1073741839.145133538869977&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">close calls </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">today.
In thinner snowpack areas, many avalanches are initiating as a storm or persistent slab and are stepping down to this layer.
The storm slab will settle over the next few days, but is currently very touchy. Most avalanches are initiating on this layer and quickly stepping down to the deeper weak layers.
Storm snow instabilities are present from snowpack tests yesterday. There is wind affect above treeline and lingering windslabs may exist in exposed areas.
2 buried weak layers have been reactive this week. Down ~1m, is a sun crust on south and west aspects. The other is the other is Feb. surface hoar/crust layer down ~1.5m-2m which still shows wide propagation potential in snowpack tests.
There has been several avalanches observed running in the recent storm snow.
Very warm temperatures and rain to 2300 meters on March 8 and 9 has settled the near surface instabilities with cooler night time temps. Thin wind slabs may be present in some aspects on this layer.
The weak facet layer is now buried by up to 170cm in treeline and alpine areas and below treeline is found down 50cm. Many avalanches fell over the weekend on this layer and it is a concern that may persist for some time. Triggering is possible!
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Natural avalanche cycle is over but conditions are still very touchy and ripe for skier triggering. Any avalanche triggered has the potential to be very</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.636554726394520.1073741856.145133538869977&amp;type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=636554863061173&amp;set=a.636554726394520.1073741856.145133538869977&amp;type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882"> large.</span></a><span class="s_AA239
Storm slab is still touchy and has potential to step down to deeper persistent layers.
The recent wind slabs from the latest storm are settling out, but they will be stressed by today's sun and rapid warming. The first couple of hours of intense sun will likely bring activity to this layer.
There are two layers of concern. The first is a sun crust on S-SW slopes, buried ~1m deep. The second is the Feb 10 surface hoar/facet complex, down 1.5-2m. Both exhibit sudden failures, meaning there is potential for wide propagation.
The recent storm snow, redistributed by wind is now over loading the snowpack. Several skier remote avalanches were observed today.
Natural activity has slowed down on this layer, but we have seen large avalanches over the past few days with the new storm snow overloading the Feb.10th interface. In some cases we have seen this step down to the basal facets in thin snowpack areas.
Mod to strong Westerly winds will be stiffening the snow surface and transporting snow to lee aspects. These will be sensitive to human triggering for the next few days.
Watch locally for daytime warming in steep, solar features.
The surface slabs are settling out and bonding to the older interface, but if the temperatures rise more than forecasted, expect touchy conditions on south and west aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Mar 2 and Feb 10 layers are buried 1m and 1.5-2m respectively. Test results are still exhibiting sudden planar results in the hard range, meaning a deep slab could </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=637161176333875" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">propagate widely.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">
The recent storm snow, redistributed by wind is now over loading the snowpack. A field team in the Icefields area yesterday remotely triggered several slab avalanches and experienced extensive whumphing at tree line elevations.
In thinner snowpack areas, this layer is still touchy as shown by numerous large whumphs and sudden collapse results today. It is especially reactive on solar aspects where there is a buried sun crust and may be less reactive in deeper snowpacks
Recent moderate to strong west winds have stripped fetches and loaded the lees. Lee slopes will be quite touchy and the loading may be enough to trigger natural avalanches
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are expecting over 50cm of snow this weekend, with strong westerly winds. This will rapidly load the persistent weak layer down 1.5-2m. This layer continues to be </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://avalancheinfo.net/Images/BLong-8436.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">reactive and surprise people</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> throughout the region, producing impressive avalanches.
Lots of new snow, with wind, through the weekend will form a new storm slab. This slab will likely be most reactive where it overlies suncrust, but will also bury small surface hoar. If triggered, this slab may also step down deeper.
New snow Fri is starting to build windslabs on lee slopes. The storm snow forecast for Sun/Mon will build these deeper. These will need some time to settle.
With freezing levels climbing during the daytime, precipitation at lower elevations will be wet snow or rain. Loose wet avalanches will be likely depending on the amount of snow and if rainfull is heavy wet slab avalanche will also be a concern.
The layer down 70-170 cm is still active as demonstrated Thur with avalanche control work up Akamina. Any slope not yet slid should be a concern. Windslabs, cornices, storm slabs or wet loose avalanches could step down and result in large avalanches.
This layer is still touchy in thin snowpack areas (especially where there is a buried sun crust), and large whumps and sudden collapse results have been found. With limited observations this layer now seems less reactive in deeper snowpack areas.
Lee slopes will be loaded from recent strong westerly winds. With more wind and snow in the forecast, these wind slabs will increase in likelihood and size through the weekend.
With the new snow, expect the Feb 10th layer of facets, surface hoar, and some buried sun crust to &quot;wake up&quot;, especially in thin and variable snowpack areas.&nbsp;
We will have wind slab development in any exposed areas with the new snow and forecasted mod-strong west winds.&nbsp; Failure of these may step down to the Feb. 10th interface.
We've had a significant amount of snow overnight. Combined with the mild temperatures, the southerly winds which have started to pick up and the crust which it sits on, the new storm slab will be highly reactive to human triggering.
This sudden heavy snow load is likely to reawaken the deeper persistent weak layers creating very large avalanches. Avoid crossing avalanche paths until the storm ends and temperatures cool down.
As yesterdays avalanche indicates, the basal weaknesses are still susceptible to human triggering. Use caution in steep, shallow areas that have not previously avalanched.
Although the new storm slabs are unlikely to produce very large avalanches they are still quite touchy.
Closely associated to the new storm slabs, wind-slabs will be located at higher elevations in direct lee areas. Because of wind transport the wind slabs will be thicker (up to 40cm) than the storm slabs and potentially more touchy.
A field team in the Icefields area on Wednesday remotely triggered several slab avalanches and experienced extensive whumphing at tree line elevations. Care is needed as you navigate slopes in this elevation band.
Where slab overlies the February 10th facet layer very touchy conditions exist. We have found this to be most prevalent at tree line elevations where remote and skier triggered avalanches have been occurring in the last few days.
Where wind slabs overly the February 10th facet layer very touchy conditions exist. This is borne out by numerous incidents of skier accidental and remotely triggered avalanches in the last few days.
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">
65cm has fallen over the last 4 days with strong winds yesterday. On solar aspects this has buried a thick sun crust. Venturing out into larger terrain is not a good idea at this point as this new load will need some stabilization time.
Down around 1-1.25m is a buried crust from early March. Backcountry users have been reporting whoomphs and remotely triggering this layer prior to this latest storm. Extra caution on steep south and west slopes where the crust was well formed.
The February deep instability, down1.5m-2m will need a large trigger to be initiated. Although the sudden snow loading has ended, it may get triggered by a large cornice for or from a shallower avalanche.
Where wind slabs overly the February 10th facet layer very touchy conditions exist at tree-line and is borne out by numerous avalanche incidents in the last few days. The frequency of slabs stepping down to a deeper layer has increased dramatically.
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.
The 30-40cm of snow from the last few days is sitting on crusts or moist snow that could provide a poor bond. Daytime heating could trigger these instabilities on south facing aspects but they may persist on cooler north aspects for a few days.
Previous windslabs are lurking just under the surface and now there is a lot of snow available for transport to start building new ones.
The chance of triggering the deep weak layers from early February are diminishing but these layers have not completely disappeared. Any slope that have not slid should be suspect for possible large destructive avalanches.
The Feb 10th layer continues to produce whumphs, natural and remote avalanches and skier triggered avalanches. It is especially sensitive in thinner or cross loaded snowpack areas and places with a buried sun crust.
The recent storm slabs are between 40 and 80cm thick. In general they seem to be bonding well but use caution in steep or wind loaded features.
Lingering storm slabs instabilities may exist from the last storm two days ago and the associated wind. 2 crusts have been recently buried by this. Caution in more exposed areas where the wind had a chance to stiffen the snow.
A weak layer from early March within the range of rider triggering may catch you by surprise. Triggering this layer is more likely on steep south and west aspects where the crust had a chance to fully form.
The deep instability from mid February , down around 2m will need a large trigger to be initiated like a cornice fall or shallower avalanche. It should not be overlooked by backcountry users due to the  large consequences should it be triggered.
We are seeing less activity with this problem as the days go by. It is still touchy and what is left is a low likelihood but high consequence situation if it is triggered.
The storms slabs will continue to settle. However, as they settle, they will become more cohesive and the likelihood of triggering will be the same for a few days yet.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week, contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and crossloaded features in the alpine.
35cm of recent snow is settling rapidly. Although this snow appears to be bonding well, caution is warranted in steep terrain. It is a good idea to test the storm snow interface prior to committing to your line.
The recent storm snow has been redistributed by winds. The resulting soft slabs sit atop various old surfaces, including crusts on solar aspects and small surface hoar on northerly aspects. The slabs will remain reactive for a couple more days.
The early March crusts are buried by over a metre of snow, but are still triggerable by people. They are more likely to fail on steeper S and W aspects.
In Rogers Pass, the Feb 10 surface hoar/crust sandwich is buried over 2m deep. We are still seeing hard, sudden test results on this layer. If a very large trigger smacks the slope, there is the potential for a huge avalanche.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week, contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and crossloaded features in the alpine.
35cm of recent snow is settling rapidly. Although this snow appears to be bonding well, caution is warranted in steep terrain. It is a good idea to test the storm snow interface prior to committing to your line.
Activity on the Feb.10th of facets, surface hoar and buried suncrust is starting to taper off, and it is a lowered likelihood with large consequences scenario.  Some slides have been observed to step down to ground in thin snowpack areas.
Storm slabs formed in the last few days will be less sensitive to triggering as time goes on.  Forecast snow may build on these on Thursday.
The recent storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab, particulary in wind affected areas. Various weak layers within, and just below, the slab exist and may be triggered by skiers or snowboarders. It may become more reactive during sunny periods.
This layer is patchy which makes it difficult to predict. It is likely to be most reactive on solar aspects where it is comprised of a sun crust with surface hoar. If triggered it has properties and is deep enough to result in a large avalanche.
The late Jan/early Feb persistent weak layer is still active. Very large and impressive avalanches have been triggered by rapid loading during storms, avalanche control, and skiers remotely triggering (fortunately in a safe spot) from shallow areas.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week, contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas below lee ridgelines at treeline and above.
Another 15 cm of new snow fell on top of this past weekend's 35cm storm. Although this snow appears to be bonding well, caution is warranted in steep terrain. Test the storm snow interface prior to committing to your line.
Feb 10 shears tightening up in deep snow pack areas west of the divide. In shallower snowpack areas this interface still producing whoomphing and easy to moderate shears.
Recent snow combined with mild temperatures and West winds have created soft slabs. These slabs are sitting on a variety of surfaces including rain crusts, sun crusts, old wind slabs and the interface to the previous storm snow and are 25-40 cm deep
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.
Snow amounts have slowly been accumulating over the last few days and storm snow instabilities may catch you by surprise. Caution on unsupported slopes or wind affected areas. This new snow is likely to produce some fast sluffing on steep slopes.
This layer is deep enough to cause a large avalanche and shallow enough to be triggered by people, a dangerous combination. It's been most reactive on solar aspects where the crust is thickest and most likely to be triggered from shallow snow areas.
The deepest instability within our snowpack is down around 2m. Large triggers have produced very big avalanches on this layer into last week. It remains on our watch list, and it's another reason to avoid shallow snowpack areas.
Slowly this layer is becoming less reactive, but it remains a concern. Field tests, particularly on southern aspects, confirms this. It's now down 80-120 cm and more likely triggered from thinner areas or by larger loads.
A 5 cm thick suncrust with facets on top exists on solar aspects with moderate sudden shears and is down approximately 40 cm.. An avalanche triggered on this layer could step down to the Feb 10th layer resulting in a larger avalanche.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week, contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above.
Trickling snow over the last 4 days amounted to 60cm at tree line. Instabilities in the upper snowpack from the recent snow load may exist particularly in exposed areas that saw some wind.
Reports of whoomphing and natural activity observed on this layer yesterday indicate it's volatility. This layer is deep enough to cause a large avalanche and shallow enough to be human triggered, a dangerous combination.
Large triggers have produced big avalanches on this layer, down ~2m. It remains on our watch list and it's another reason to avoid shallow snowpack areas.
We are finding moderate to hard sudden collapse results on the Feb.10 interface. Thin and variable snowpack areas will be the easiest places to trigger this interface.
A 5cm thick suncrust with facets on top exists on solar aspects with moderate, sudden shears down 40-60cm. An avalanche triggered on this layer could step down to the Feb.10 interface causing a larger avalanche.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.
Windslabs are forming in wind prone areas like below lee ridges at treeline and above and cross-loaded gulley features.
Storm slab instabilities may exist and may pop with human triggering, solar warming and newly formed soft slab in the lee of ridge crests.
The Mar 2nd crust is dwn around 1.25m. The slab overtop the weak layers down 1-1.5m continues to settle and become more cohesive.
The Feb 10 layer may be a concern with very large triggers or thin snowpack areas in rocky terrain.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.
Windslabs continue to form and be covered by intermittent snowfall. Pay attention to wind affected terrain above treeline.
The Feb 10 layer will be touchier in the Eastern portion of the forecast area, less in the West. In addition to Feb 10, the Mar 13 layer, a suncrust on South aspects, can be found down 40-60cm. Snowpack tests on this layer produced moderate results.
Storm slab instabilities newly formed soft slab in the lee of ridge crests may exist and pop with human triggering.
Snowpack tests yesterday show the Mar 2 layer down ~1m to still be reactive with large consequences if triggered. Shallow snowpack areas, like slopes that have lots of rocks poking out, seem to be the most likely areas for this to happen.
Another deep weakness in the snow pack is the February surface hoar/crust layer. Large triggers, such as a cornice fall or a running avalanche, will be needed to step down to this layer.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been sensitive in the past week contributing to numerous large avalanches. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.
Wind slabs continue to form and be covered by intermittent snowfall. Pay attention to wind affected terrain above treeline.
The Feb 10 layer is touchier in the eastern portion of the forecast area, less in the west. In addition to Feb 10, the Mar 13 layer (suncrust on south aspects) can be found down 30-60cm. Snowpack tests on this layer have produced moderate results
The late March sun is packing a lot of punch. If the sky doesn't cloud over tmrw, we may see some natural activity out of steep rocky solar terrain.
With significant warming Tue and  incoming precipitation for the rest of the week, expect these slabs to become more reactive. Small changes in aspect and elevation seem to change the nature of these slabs so monitor what you are skiing on closely.
Heating on Tuesday will effect steep solar slopes and features such as cornices or snow near black bodies such as trees or rocks. Similarly,&nbsp; with some potential for rain at low elevations Wednesday, be cautious with the slab over the buried crust.
The early March weak layer down ~1m is reactive in snowpack tests with hard sudden results. We still see sporadic large avalanche events that fail on this layer. Choose supported slopes that have uniform snow cover.
Deeper in the snowpack is the February surface hoar crust layer. Large triggers, such as heavy snowfall or cornice fall will be needed to get this layer to fail.
The &quot;drought layer&quot; (Feb 10) has been quietly dormant. Expected snowfall this week could 'wake' this layer up. Pay particular attention to moraines at treeline and cross-loaded features in the alpine.