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.
The new crusts are preventing the deeper layers from disturbance. Remember, in shallow areas it is still possible to trigger the deeper layers.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Lingering storm slabs may still be reactive to human triggers in wind exposed areas at treeline and above.
Not much is known about the reactivity of a hard crust which lurks deep in the snowpack. This uncertainty warrants conservative terrain selection as an avalanche at this interface could be large and destructive.
Building storm slabs will likely be reactive to rider triggers, especially at upper elevations where the storm snow has been affected by wind.
This layer has been inactive. However, with the increasing load of new snow this layer may become reactive. Something to keep on your radar.
Recent wind and snowfall has likely formed reactive new storm slabs. Storm slabs may be more reactive in heavily wind-exposed terrain, or in areas where the new snow has a weak bond with underlying crusts.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer has been reactive to rider triggers and remote triggering has occurred producing large avalanches.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs. Expect these slabs to be more pronounced at higher elevations and on leeward aspects. Watch for signs of wind affected snow, whumpfing and cracking.
Stiff wind slabs could be reactive to rider triggers at treeline and in the alpine on leeward and cross-loaded slopes.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
1681A555">Recent wind and snowfall has likely formed touchy new storm slabs. Storm slabs may be more reactive in heavily wind-exposed terrain, or in areas where the new snow has a weak bond with underlying crusts.
Storm slabs may have a poor bond to a buried crust down 30-60 cm and will likely be reactive to rider triggers. Winds have redistributed the new snow forming thicker slabs on leeward features above 1600 m.
New snow and wind on Friday/night is expected to create touchy storm slabs that are reactive to human triggers. Be especially cautious in wind exposed terrain at treeline and above.
Recent snow and wind will likely promote slab avalanche conditions in steep and/or exposed terrain.
New snow and wind on Friday/night is expected to create touchy storm slabs that are reactive to human triggers. Be especially cautious in wind exposed terrain at treeline and above.
Wind slabs are building over a crust layer. This layer may slide easily, particularly on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown it into more cohesive slabs.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines. On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
The new crusts are preventing the deeper layers from disturbance. Remember, in shallow areas it is still possible to trigger the deeper layers.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Caution to trigger from a thinner area. Propagations may be wide due to hard slabs underneath. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Recent snow and wind resulted in slab avalanche conditions in steep and/or exposed terrain. Be careful around broad open slopes and steep terrain, especially where you can feel the November 26th crust with your ski pole.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines. On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Storm slabs may have a poor bond to a buried crust down 30-60 cm and could be reactive to rider triggers. Winds have redistributed the new snow forming thicker slabs on leeward features (N-NE) above 1600 m.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering slabs may still be reactive to human triggers on the downwind side of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Not much is known about the reactivity of crusts lurking in the snowpack. This uncertainty warrants conservative terrain selection, as an avalanche on one of these interfaces could be large and destructive.
Stiff wind slabs could be reactive to rider triggers at treeline and in the alpine on leeward and cross-loaded slopes.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
1681A555">Recent wind and snowfall formed storm slabs, which may be more reactive in heavily wind-exposed terrain, or in areas where the new snow has a weak bond with underlying crusts.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. Recently, this layer has been reactive to rider triggers and remote triggering has occurred producing a large avalanche.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs. Expect these slabs to be more pronounced at higher elevations and on leeward aspects. Signs of wind affected snow include whumpfing and cracking.
Wind slabs have been building over a crust layer. This layer may slide easily, particularly on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown it into more cohesive slabs.
Storm slabs may be reactive to rider triggers, especially at upper elevations where the storm snow has been affected by wind.
A lot of uncertainty exists around the reactivity of this layer near the base of the snowpack. A conservative approach to terrain is warranted while the snowpack adjusts to the recent load of storm snow and wind loading.
="s_3FE45715">30-60 cm of snow has fallen the past few days and will likely form touchy storm slabs as it settles.
1681A555">30-70 cm of snow has fallen the past few days and will likely form touchy storm slabs as it settles.
="s_3FE45715">Wind and snow has formed small reactive wind slabs on the downwind side of ridges and gullies.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. Recently, this layer has been reactive to rider triggers and remote triggering has occurred producing a large avalanche.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs. Expect these slabs to be more pronounced at higher elevations and on leeward aspects. Signs of wind affected snow include whumpfing and cracking.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be reactive on the downwind side of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction may form fresh wind slabs this week.
="s_3FE45715">Not much is known about the reactivity of crusts lurking in the snowpack. This uncertainty warrants conservative terrain selection, as an avalanche on one of these interfaces could be large and destructive.
Remember, in shallow areas it is still possible to trigger the deeper layers and wake up the weak facets around the october crust
Recent snow and wind resulted in slab avalanche conditions in steep and/or exposed terrain. Be careful around broad open slopes and steep terrain, especially where you can feel the November 26th crust with your ski pole.
Storm slabs may be reactive to rider triggers, especially at upper elevations where the storm snow has been affected by wind.
A lot of uncertainty exists around the reactivity of this layer near the base of the snowpack. A conservative approach to terrain is warranted while the snowpack adjusts to the recent load of storm snow and wind loading.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines. On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs remain possible to trigger as 30-70 cm of snow from last week settles above a buried crust. Extra caution is needed on wind-loaded terrain features.
Storm slabs may have a poor bond to a buried crust down 30-60 cm and could be reactive to rider triggers. Dry loose avalanches may be able to push you into terrain features that have consequence.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs remain possible to trigger as 30-70 cm of snow from last week settles above a buried crust. Extra caution is needed on wind-loaded terrain features.
1681A555">Recent wind and snowfall formed storm slabs, which may be more reactive in heavily wind-exposed terrain, or in areas where the new snow has a weak bond with underlying crusts.
Stiff wind slabs could be reactive to rider triggers at treeline and in the alpine on leeward and cross-loaded slopes.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are most likely on the downwind side of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction may form fresh wind slabs this week.
Wind slabs have been building over a crust layer in specific locations. This layer may slide easily, particularly on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown it into more cohesive slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be reactive on the downwind side of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction this week will likely form fresh wind slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Not much is known about the reactivity of crusts lurking in the snowpack. This uncertainty warrants conservative terrain selection, as an avalanche on one of these interfaces could be large and destructive.
Remember, in shallow areas it is still possible to trigger the deeper layers and wake up the weak facets around the October crusts.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Avalanches are most likely on wind-loaded slopes downwind of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction will likely form fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.</span><span class="s_476C5
="s_3FE45715">Avalanches are most likely on wind-loaded slopes downwind of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction will likely form fresh wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter this week. Surface snow layers will become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines, especially in the south of the region (Coquihalla area). On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Manage your sluff appropriately in steep terrain at higher elevations, particularly in the north of the region (Duffey Lake zone).
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are most likely on the downwind side of ridges and gullies. Changes in wind direction may form fresh wind slabs this week.
1681A555">Recent wind and snowfall formed storm slabs, which may be more reactive in heavily wind-exposed terrain, or in areas where the new snow has a weak bond with underlying crusts.
Wind slabs have been building over a crust layer in specific, mostly north facing locations. This layer may slide easily, particularly on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown it into more cohesive slabs.
Avalanche activity has become increasingly localized to wind affected areas where wind slabs have been building. Keep your guard up in wind-sheltered areas. Dry loose avalanches may be able to push you into terrain features that have consequence.
Stiff wind slabs could be reactive to rider triggers at treeline and in the alpine on leeward and cross-loaded slopes.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
Storm slabs may be reactive to rider triggers, especially at upper elevations where the storm snow has been affected by wind. Wet flurries and rain may promote wet loose avalanches at lower elevations on Tuesday.
A lot of uncertainty exists around the reactivity of layers sitting near the base of the snowpack. A conservative approach to terrain is warranted while the snowpack adjusts to recent loading and forecast warming.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer has recently produced very large avalanches with both rider triggers as well as remote triggers.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs. Expect these slabs to be more pronounced at higher elevations and on leeward aspects. Signs of wind affected snow include whumpfing and cracking.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter later this week. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines, especially in the south of the region (Coquihalla area). On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Remember, in shallow areas it is still possible to trigger the deeper layers and wake up the weak facets around the October crusts.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter this week. Surface snow layers can weaken when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs will become touchy as the snow warms up, especially on steep south-facing slopes. Also watch for wind-loaded slopes on ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Not much is known about buried crusts lurking in the snowpack, but dramatic warming could potentially awaken deep weaknesses in the snowpack. Uncertainty about these layers warrants conservative terrain selection.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter starting Wednesday. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs will become touchy as the snow warms up, especially on steep south-facing slopes. Also watch for wind-loaded slopes on ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs will become touchy as the snow warms up, especially on steep south-facing slopes. Also watch for wind-loaded slopes around ridges and gullies.
Avalanche activity has become increasingly localized to wind affected and lee areas where wind slabs have been building. Be especially cautious of cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure on Wednesday.
Stiff wind slabs could be reactive to rider triggers at treeline and in the alpine on leeward and cross-loaded slopes. Be especially cautious of cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure on Wednesday.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
The strength of bonding throughout the snowpack will be tested by solar input and warming on Wednesday. Recently formed wind slabs, mid-storm interfaces, as well as the crust under our recent storm snow are all candidates that could fail this test.
A lot of uncertainty exists around the reactivity of layers sitting near the base of the snowpack. Highly conservative terrain selection is warranted while the snowpack reacts to Wednesday's warming. Shallow releases may step down to deep weaknesses.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer has already produced very large avalanches with both rider and remote triggers. Wednesday's warming will test this layer's strength.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy wind slabs. Expect these slabs to be more pronounced at higher elevations and on leeward aspects. Solar radiation and warming will set up touchier conditions on Wednesday.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter this week. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Wind slabs have been building over a crust layer in specific, mostly north facing locations. This layer may slide easily, particularly on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown it into more cohesive slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs have been forming throughout the week, so be careful around ridges and gullies. Solar warming may make slabs extra reactive on south-facing slopes.
Depending on when the warm air arrives, this layer may &quot;wake up&quot; as the surface slabs absorb the heat and weaken. South aspects will be more prone to localized weakening. Pay attention to temps and expect rapidly changing conditions.
It is hard to say if this will be an actual problem. But it is easy to say it is should be on your radar. Steep south aspects would be the likely place to encounter them.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter this week. Surface snow layers will weaken when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter this week. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Isolated winds slabs have formed on a variety of aspects at higher elevations, and in some cases sit above a buried crust. Be careful on steep convex terrain or where the wind has blown the snow into more cohesive slabs.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter later this week. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines, especially in the south of the region (Coquihalla area). On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs and could be triggered by the weight of a rider.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
Conditions will be more like spring than winter starting Wednesday. Surface snow layers can become weak when hit by the sun. Minimize your exposure to terrain traps - even small sluffs can push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs.
="s_3FE45715">Intense warmth at alpine elevations is expected to trigger avalanches on steep, sunny slopes. You may also be able to trigger a recently formed wind slab in specific, wind-loaded terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Intense warming could wake up deeply buried weak layers. Limited field information is increasing our uncertainty, so a conservative approach makes sense.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that fresh wind slabs are likely to now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure on Thursday.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Thursday, especially in steeper terrain. This problem will likely be limited to areas above the valley cloud.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that fresh wind slabs are likely to now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure on Thursday.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Thursday, especially in steeper terrain.
There are several crusts now buried within the snowpack. Use extra caution in thin snowpack areas where it may be possible to trigger a deeper layer. Triggering a wind slab may also have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer.
Strong south to west winds have blown our recent snow into wind slabs in lee terrain at higher elevations. Thursday's warm temperatures will promote natural releases from steep terrain and may make slabs more reactive to rider triggers.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Thursday, especially in steeper terrain.
Uncertainty still exists around the reactivity of layers sitting near the base of the snowpack. Conservative terrain selection is warranted while the snowpack reacts to the current warming pattern. Shallow releases may step down to deep weaknesses.
Recent variable winds mean that wind slabs can now likely be found on a wide range of aspects. Thursday's sun and warm temperatures will promote natural releases from steep terrain and may make slabs more reactive to rider triggers.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Thursday, especially in steeper terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer has already produced very large avalanches with both rider and remote triggers.
Sustained warm temperatures are weakening the surface snow, especially on steep slopes exposed to the sun.
Sustained warm temperatures are weakening the surface snow, especially on steep slopes exposed to the sun.
Slab avalanches may be possible on slopes where the wind has blown the snow into a hard slab above a buried crust.
="s_3FE45715">Intense warmth at alpine and treeline elevations is expected to trigger avalanches on steep, sunny slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Intense warming could wake up deeply buried weak layers. Limited field information is increasing our uncertainty, so a conservative approach makes sense.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could continue to produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Friday - especially in steeper terrain. This problem may expand to northerly aspects as warming persists.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
Several persistent weak layers exist at the base of the snowpack. The risk of triggering one of these weaknesses will be elevated while warm weather persists.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could continue to produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Friday, especially in steeper terrain. This problem may expand to northerly aspects as warming persists.
Thin new wind slabs may develop in lee terrain at alpine elevations as new snow begins to arrive along with strong southerly winds. Older wind slabs are expected to have become stubborn, but may still react to heavy triggers in unsupported terrain.
Light rain and and wet flurries on Friday may cause small loose wet avalanches to occur, mainly in steep terrain and where moist new snow accumulates.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend on Friday, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
">Older wind slabs exist on a wide range of aspects. Although they are expected to have become quite stubborn, they may still react to heavy triggers in unsupported terrain.
Warm air temperatures and clear skies are producing spring-like conditions. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies are producing spring-like conditions. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
South aspects will be more prone to localized weakening especially if it is a thinner area. Pay attention to temps and expect rapidly changing conditions.
Be observant on solar aspects, especially above you.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
Several persistent weak layers exist at the base of the snowpack. The risk of triggering one of these weaknesses will be elevated while warm weather persists at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have producing spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
Fresh storm slabs will begin to build as a storm pulse brings moderate snowfall with strong winds. Poor bonding is expected at the surface, so slabs will likely be very touchy. Expect thicker, more dangerous slabs in coastal areas and on lee aspects.
Light rain and and wet flurries on Saturday may cause small loose wet avalanches to occur, mainly in steep terrain and where rain or moist new snow accumulates.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow and wind load the surface. Releasing a thick storm slab or wind slab in the right location may provide enough of a trigger to step down a deep early season weakness.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
">Older wind slabs exist on a wide range of aspects. Although they are expected to have become quite stubborn, they may still react to heavy triggers in unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are likely in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures at alpine and treeline elevations is expected to trigger avalanches on steep, sunny slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Warming could wake up deeply buried weak layers. Limited field information is increasing our uncertainty, so a conservative approach makes sense.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but could step down to deeper crust layers.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
Several persistent weak layers exist at the base of the snowpack. The likelihood of triggering one of these weaknesses will be elevated while warm weather persists at higher elevations.
Warm, sun-exposed slopes could continue to produce wet loose avalanches either naturally or with rider triggers on Sunday, especially in steeper terrain.
A recent wind shift from southwest to north means that wind slabs now exist on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_EB2EB4FA">New snow and wind on Saturday night may form fresh wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. New wind slabs may have a poor bond to the underlying snow, especially in areas where buried crusts exist.</span><span class="s_E6FD2
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
Rain on Sunday may cause small loose wet avalanches to occur, mainly in steep terrain and where rain or moist new snow accumulates.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. Releasing a thick storm slab or wind slab in the right location may provide enough of a trigger to step down a deep early season weakness.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but could step down to deeper crust layers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures at alpine and treeline elevations is expected to trigger avalanches on steep, sunny slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Warming could wake up deeply buried weak layers. Limited field information is increasing our uncertainty, so a conservative approach makes sense.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
Variable winds from last week have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
The band of warm air associated with the inversion has been hovering at elevations higher than most peaks in the area. If this band of warm air drops, we may see a round of loose wet avalanche activity in steep, sun-exposed terrain.
Variable winds from last week have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations. Be especially cautious of reverse loaded or cross-loaded slopes that see sun exposure.
Several persistent weak layers exist at the base of the snowpack. The likelihood of triggering one of these weaknesses will be elevated while warm weather persists at higher elevations.
="s_3FE45715">The band of warm air associated with the inversion has been hovering at elevations higher than most peaks in the area. If this band of warm air drops, we may see a round of loose wet avalanche activity in steep, sun-exposed terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds from the south may have produced wind slabs, particularly behind ridges in alpine terrain. Be cautious of firm snow when entering lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds from the south may have produced wind slabs, particularly behind ridges in alpine terrain. Be cautious of firm snow when entering lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Northerly slopes may also warm up under cloudy skies. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
With precipitation forecast for Sunday night (and then sun on Monday), I would expect loose wet avalanches to occur, especially in steep, sun-exposed terrain where dry snow is exposed to solar radiation for the first time
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. I'd limit my exposure to large overhead slopes, especially when the sun makes an appearance on Monday.
1681A555">With precipitation forecast for Sunday night (and then sun on Monday), I would expect loose wet avalanches to occur, especially in steep, sun-exposed terrain where dry snow is exposed to solar radiation for the first time
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area or warming may still be enough to cause it to react.
="s_3FE45715">Increased winds may have produced wind slabs in lee features. These may sit on lingering slabs from last week.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but could step down to deeper crust layers.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are possible in steep, rocky, sunny terrain. Warming could also wake up more deeply buried weak layers, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Wind slabs can be found in most places in the alpine and extend somewhat into treeline.  These slabs are 10-30cm thick and can be hard and breakable.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Variable winds from last week have formed stiff wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations.
Several persistent weak layers exist at the base of the snowpack. Possible trigger spots may be found in shallower inconsistent (thin-thick) snowpack areas or around rocks and trees.
Variable winds from last week have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations.
Loose wet avalanches may occur with warmer temperatures at upper elevations.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
="s_3FE45715">With daytime warming loose wet avalanches may still be a lingering problem on steep or unsupported terrain features. These releases may start small but can gain mass quickly.
="s_3FE45715">It may still be possible to trigger moist or wet snow on steep or unsupported terrain features. Once moving these releases can gain mass quickly and catch you off guard.
="s_3FE45715">Warm air temperatures and clear skies have produced spring-like conditions on steep solar aspects. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but could step down to deeper crust layers.
In steep unsupported terrain it may be possible to trigger loose, wet snow.  Once moving this type of release can build up mass quickly.
With continued warming and light precipitation, I would expect loose wet avalanches to occur, especially on steep slopes and terrain features well into the alpine.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. I'd limit my exposure to large overhead slopes, especially when the sun makes an appearance on Monday.
Wind slabs can be found in most places in the alpine and extend somewhat into treeline. These slabs are 10-30cm thick and can be hard and breakable.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
Moderate to strong winds on Tuesday have formed wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations.
Variable winds may have formed stiff wind slabs on a wide range of aspects at higher elevations.
Stiff wind slabs may be rider triggered. Watch for triggering in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
With continued warming and light precipitation, I would expect loose wet avalanches to occur, especially on steep slopes and terrain features well into the alpine.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. I'd limit my exposure to large overhead slopes, especially when the sun makes an appearance on Monday.
With continued warming and light precipitation,  loose wet avalanches are possible until the freezing level drops on Friday, especially on steep slopes and terrain features.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. I'd limit my exposure to large overhead slopes, especially when the sun makes an appearance on Monday.
New wind slabs may be rider triggered. Watch for triggering in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
Wind slabs can be found in most places in the alpine and extend somewhat into treeline. These slabs are 10-30cm thick and can be hard and breakable.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New storm slabs will likely build through the forecast period on all aspects and elevations. Dry loose surface avalanches may occur from steeper terrain features.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface. I'd limit my exposure to large overhead slopes, especially when the sun makes an appearance on Monday.
New wind slabs may be rider triggered. Watch for triggering in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
="s_3FE45715">Strong ridgetop winds may build fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes. Small, dry loose avalanches are possible, especially from steep terrain features.
The new snow will likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Fresh wind slabs may form on leeward slopes and dry loose avalanches are possible.
The new snow will likely have a poor bond to the old snow surfaces. Fresh wind slabs may form on leeward slopes and dry loose avalanches are possible.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm snow may be easily triggered especially in areas where there has been additional loading from wind.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm snow overlies a variety of old surfaces and may be easily triggered especially in areas where there has been additional loading from wind on top of a hard crust.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm may be easily triggered especially in areas where there has been additional loading from wind.
New snow and wind will build slabs in leeward, wind-loaded areas. These may be easy to trigger in areas where they overly a hard crust rather than moist snow.
="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow on Friday combined with light to moderate winds from a variety of directions may have formed small wind slabs in isolated locations below ridgetops.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
New wind slabs may be rider triggered. Watch for triggering in higher elevation, wind-exposed terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be on a strengthening trend, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area may still be enough to cause it to react.
="s_3FE45715"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow on Friday combined with light to moderate winds from a variety of directions may have formed small wind slabs in isolated locations below ridgetops. </span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow on Friday combined with light to moderate winds from a variety of directions may have formed small wind slabs in isolated locations below ridgetops. </span><span class="s_3FE45
Only a problem in steep terrain that received 10cm or more of new snow.
New storm slabs will likely build through the forecast period on all aspects and elevations. Wet loose avalanches may occur from steeper terrain features below treeline.
Weak layers buried near the base of the snowpack can't be dismissed while new snow or rain load the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Expect the new snow to become very reactive to human triggers once it settles into a cohesive slab.
Expect the new snow to become very reactive to human triggers once it settles into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Expect the new snow to become very reactive to human triggers once it settles into a cohesive slab.
Continued snow and wind is expected to prolong the ongoing natural avalanche cycle on all aspects and elevations. Wet loose avalanches may occur from steeper terrain features below treeline too.
As new snow and wind is added to the snowpack, the chance of awakening more deeply buried weaknesses near the base of the snowpack increases.
Significant uncertainty exists for the forecast amounts of snow (or rain in the afternoon), and how well it may bond to the underlying crust. A conservative approach makes sense, especially if more than 20cm of new snow sits on a firm crust.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm snow may be easily triggered, especially in areas with additional loading from wind.
These wind slabs are most likely to be found immediately lee of ridge crest and around mid-slope terrain features like rock outcroppings. While relatively small, these could be problematic in complex terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack with a thin layer of weak, sugary snow above it. This layer should be gaining strength, but a heavy trigger in a thin snowpack area could initiate a failure and subsequent large avalanche.
Take a cautious approach to the mountains on Sunday, especially if you see more than 20cm of new snow on a firm crust.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm snow may be easily triggered, especially in areas where there has been additional loading from wind.
="s_3FE45715">As the recent new snow accumulates over the next few days expect it to become reactive to human triggering
Strong winds Sunday will likely continue to form fresh sensitive wind slabs that will be most prevalent immediately below ridge crest and behind mid slope terrain features. While small, these slabs may be problematic in complex terrain.
="s_3FE45715">The new storm snow may be easily triggered, especially in areas with additional loading from wind.
Stubborn wind slabs have formed in immediate down wind (lee) features at ridge top elevations.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 60cm of snow fell during the weekend with wind from the SW, W, NW and even SE. This snow is likely settling into a cohesive slab that rests on a variety of old surfaces, including a prominent crust.
="s_3FE45715">A significant new load has been added to the snowpack and the chance of triggering a deep persistent slab has likely increased. Scale the objectives back a bit as we all continue to gather information about this slab.
These wind slabs are most likely to be found immediately lee of ridge crest and around mid-slope terrain features like rock outcroppings. While relatively small, these could be problematic in complex terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack and while it should be gaining strength, a heavy trigger in a thin rocky terrain feature may still be able to initiate a failure and subsequent large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow accumulates expect it to become reactive to human triggering.
As new snow accumulates expect it to become reactive to human triggering
Fresh wind slabs will develop overnight with the expected snowfall and moderate westerly winds. Look for these on lee and cross-loaded features at Treeline and above.
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.
Initial reports suggest the new snow is bonding well to an underlying crust. Take a conservative approach to terrain use if you find more than 20cm of new snow on a firm crust.
Significantly more snow fell Sunday night than was forecast. Conditions are expected to be very touchy with the new snow sitting on a weak surface hoar layer in many locations.
40cm snowfall overnight Sunday.<br />Continued winds Monday are expected to form fresh sensitive wind slabs that will be most prevalent immediately below ridge crest and behind mid slope terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 60cm of snow fell during the weekend with wind from the SW, W, NW and even SE. This snow is likely settling into a cohesive slab that rests on a variety of old surfaces, including a prominent crust.
="s_3FE45715">A significant new load has been added to the snowpack and the chance of triggering a deep persistent slab has likely increased. Scale the objectives back a bit as we all continue to gather information about this slab.
Tuesdays's storm snow will be falling on a widespread melt-freeze crust that exists to upper tree line elevations. Keep a close eye on how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
Winds during Tuesday's storm will be from the (north) east - which is not the usual pattern we see. Watch out for storm slabs on west through northerly aspects.
Tuesday's storm has the potential to deliver heavy snowfall amounts to the south of the region. Stick to terrain with no consequence or overhead hazard.
Storm snow totals of 100 or 150 cm by Wednesday. Avalanches could be large and run further than expected. It's a good time to throttle back more than you think is required and minimize exposure to overhead hazard as well as the terrain you're on.
Touchy storm slabs will develop as new snow accumulates Tuesday afternoon -- especially in the southern half of the region. Consider avoiding avalanche terrain during the height of the storm.
Wind slabs are most likely to be found immediately lee of ridge crest and around mid-slope terrain features like rock outcroppings. While relatively small, they could be problematic in complex terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack and while it should be gaining strength a heavy trigger in a thin rocky terrain feature may still be able to initiate a failure and subsequent large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">As the recent new snow settles over the next few days, expect it to become reactive to human triggering where it may be sitting on a layer of feathery surface hoar crystals (sheltered areas at and below tree line or northerly alpine aspects)
Recent west and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> N</span><span class="s_3FE45715">ew snow combined with moderate westerly winds will have formed wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
="s_3FE45715">Recent west and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Expect the new snow to be become more reactive as it settles into a slab especially in sheltered areas at and below tree line where it may be sitting on a layer of feathery surface hoar crystals.
Recent west and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
As new snow accumulates and settles expect it to become reactive to human triggering. This new snow may be sitting on a weak layer of feathery surface hoar crystals especially in sheltered areas between 1600 and 2000m.
Conditions are expected to remain touchy with the new snow sitting on a weak surface hoar layer in many locations. Heavy snowfall on Tuesday into Wednesday will only make it worse.
Fresh wind slabs will continue to form with overnight winds and tomorrow 's easterly winds.  Be cautious on lee features and also on your normal windward features (reverse wind loading)</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
New snow will sluff easily in steeper terrain at higher elevations as well as below 2150m where the weak layer of large surface hoar crystals exists.  Ice climbers should avoid climbs with overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">As the recent new snow continues to accumulate and settle over the next few days, expect it to become more reactive to human triggering.
Recent west and northwest and now southerly winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> N</span><span class="s_3FE45715">ew snow combined with moderate westerly winds will have formed wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Expect the recent storm slab to become more reactive as it continues to accumulate, settle and consolidate. 
Storm snow totals of 100 cm are likely by Wednesday. Avalanches could be large and run further than expected. It's a good time to throttle back more than you think is required and minimize exposure to overhead hazard as well as the terrain you're on.
Touchy storm slabs will develop as new snow continues to accumulate. Avalanches have the potential to run further than expected.
Winds during Tuesday's storm were from the north west - which is not the usual pattern we see. Watch out for storm slabs on south through east aspects.
Tuesday's storm brought heavy snowfall to the south of the region with moderate to strong (north) westerly winds. Give things time to settle out and stick to simple terrain with no consequence or overhead hazard.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 60cm of snow fell during the weekend with wind from the SW, W, NW and SE. As a result, wind slabs on a wide variety of aspects should be expected.
="s_3FE45715">As recently as this weekend, large avalanches ran on deep persistent weak layers near the base of the snowpack. While it appears to be more likely in the north of the region, the possibility of triggering something big should remain on your radar.
Wind slabs are most likely to be found immediately lee of ridge crest and around mid-slope terrain features like rock outcroppings. While relatively small, they could be problematic in complex terrain.
The late October crust lies near the base of the snowpack and while it should be gaining strength a heavy trigger in a thin rocky terrain feature may still be able to initiate a failure and subsequent large avalanche.
Wind slabs continue to grow at treeline and alpine. These are sitting on a weak layer of storm snow that has yet to settle.
Widespread, yet variable in terms of how strong it is. In most areas it is still strong and supportive, but in isolated areas, it is relatively weak.
Tuesday's storm snow will be falling on a widespread melt-freeze crust that exists to upper tree line elevations. Keep a close eye on how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
="s_3FE45715">Recent west and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Expect the new snow to be become more reactive as it settles into a slab especially in sheltered areas at and below tree line where it may be sitting on a layer of feathery surface hoar crystals.
Recent west and northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
This storm slab may be sitting on a buried weak layer of feathery surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas between 1600 and 2000m along with sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine. Expect it become more reactive as it settles.
Conditions are expected to remain touchy with the new snow sitting on a weak surface hoar layer in many locations. Heavy snowfall on Tuesday into Wednesday will only make it worse.
Wind slabs continue to grow and likely becoming stiffer in the alpine and lee features at treeline. These are sitting on a weak layer of storm snow that has yet to settle.
Widespread, yet variable in terms of how strong it is. In most areas it is still strong and supportive, but in isolated areas, it is relatively weak.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 60cm of snow fell during the weekend with wind from the SW, W, NW and SE. As a result, wind slabs on a wide variety of aspects should be expected.
="s_3FE45715">This problem appears to be ongoing, particularly in areas around Stewart and to the north. Likely trigger points are in steep, rocky alpine terrain.
There is a lot of recent storm snow sitting on a variable surface that will promote avalanche activity in many areas. The snow will need some time to settle.
Storm and wind slabs are sitting over a variable snow surface that may slide readily in some places (but not all). The snow needs time to bond!
="s_3FE45715">As the recent new snow continues to settle and consolidate over the next few days, expect it to become more reactive to human triggering where it may be sitting on layer of weak feathery surface hoar.
Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and northeast have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> N</span><span class="s_3FE45715">ew snow combined with moderate westerly winds will have formed wind slabs in the lee of terrain features
Expect the recent storm slab to become more reactive as it continues to accumulate, settle and consolidate.
Winds during and since the storm have been from the northwest - which is not the usual pattern.
Tuesday's storm brought heavy snowfall to the southern part of the region with moderate to strong (north) westerly winds. Give things time to settle out and stick to simple terrain with no consequence or overhead hazard.
Recent storm snow and wind have created widespread, soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered by light loads such as a skier or rider.
Tuesday's storm snow is now being redistributed by wind at upper treeline and alpine elevations and lies on a widespread melt-freeze crust that has been showing poor signs of bonding.
Storm snow has been showing signs of poor bonding to the most recent crust.
="s_3FE45715">Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and northeast have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
Expect persistent slabs to be become more reactive as recent new snow settles into a slab. Likely spots are sheltered open areas at and below tree line or sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine.
Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and northeast have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
This storm slab may be sitting on a buried weak layer of feathery surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas between 1600 and 2000m along with sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine. Expect it become more reactive as it settles.
Windslabs in open areas and along ridge lines.  As winds increase these will become more reactive.
Caution in thinner snowpack areas where you may be able to wake up this layer. 
="s_3FE45715">At upper elevations, northwest has been the primary wind direction. At lower elevations, easterly outflow winds are expected. Watch for wind slabs in unusual places.
="s_3FE45715">This problem appears to be ongoing, particularly in areas around Stewart and to the north. Likely trigger points are in steep, rocky alpine terrain.
Wind slabs exist in exposed terrain due to recent new snow and wind.
A variable weak layer buried approximately 50 cm below the surface will likely remain sensitive to human-triggered avalanches after the storm ends. Sheltered areas with steep, unsupported terrain are the most likely places to be caught.
Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and east have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
Expect persistent slabs to be become more reactive as recent new snow settles into a slab. Likely spots are sheltered open areas at and below tree line or sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and northeast have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
Expect persistent slabs to be become more reactive as recent new snow settles into a slab. Likely spots are sheltered open areas at and below tree line or sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine.
Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and east have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">Expect persistent slabs to be become more reactive as recent new snow settles into a slab. Likely spots are sheltered open areas at and below tree line or sheltered northerly aspects in the alpine.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Recent west and northwest winds switching to north and east have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features on a variety of aspects</span><span class="s_3FE45
Expect the recent storm slab to become more reactive as it continues to settle and consolidate.
Storm and wind slabs are sitting over a variable snow surface that may slide readily in some places (but not all). The snow needs time to bond!
A variable weak layer is buried 30-60 cm below the surface. It is most likely to be reactive in steep, unsupported terrain in sheltered locations where surface hoar crystals may have been preserved.
Wind affect at upper elevations is highly variable with areas of soft and hard wind slab on leeward slopes slopes. These slabs may be easily triggered by a skier or rider.
Outflow (northerly) winds have redistributed the recent storm snow building wind slabs on leeward slopes.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
Recent storm snow and wind have created widespread, soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered by light loads such as a skier or rider.
Winds are redistributing the recent storm snow building fresh wind slabs in leeward areas.
Recent storm snow is now being redistributed by wind at upper treeline and alpine elevations and lies on a widespread melt-freeze crust that has been showing poor signs of bonding.
Storm snow has been showing signs of poor bonding to the most recent crust. Use caution on steep or convex terrain.
Windslabs in open areas and along ridge lines. As winds increase these will become more reactive. Watch for areas with reverse loading.
Caution in thinner snowpack areas where you may be able to wake up this layer.
Wind affect at upper elevations is highly variable with both soft and hard wind slab on leeward slopes slopes. More snow and strong outflow winds are expected on Sunday.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed by northerly wind and lies on a widespread melt-freeze crust. More snow and strong outflow winds are expected for Sunday which may build fresh slabs in areas that are not normally loaded by wind.
Outflow (northerly) winds have redistributed the recent storm snow building wind slabs on leeward slopes.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release in steep or convex, non wind-affected areas.
Recent storm snow has created soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered especially on steep or convex terrain, and sheltered areas below treeline where buried surface hoar may exist.
Winds are redistributing the recent storm snow building fresh wind slabs on leeward slopes in the alpine and exposed treeline areas.
Low density snow and sustained alpine winds are a recipe for touchy wind slabs in exposed terrain.
A variable weak layer buried approximately 60 cm below the surface will likely remain sensitive to human-triggered avalanches in areas with stiffer snow. Sheltered areas with steep, unsupported terrain are the most likely places to be caught.
Storm and wind slabs are sitting over a variable snow surface that may slide readily in some places (but not all). The snow needs time to bond!
A variable weak layer is buried 40-80 cm below the surface. It is most likely to be reactive in steep, unsupported terrain in sheltered locations where surface hoar crystals may have been preserved.
="s_3FE45715">Winds have shifted from the northwest to the southeast over the past few days, forming wind slabs on a range of aspects and elevations.
Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The most recent of these are the result of Friday's north to northeast winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution in wind affected areas and around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The most recent of these are the result of Friday's north to northeast winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution in wind affected areas and around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The most recent of these are the result of Friday's north to northeast winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution in wind affected areas and around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The most recent of these are the result of Friday's north to northeast winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution in wind affected areas and around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Wind slabs are present in open areas and along ridge lines, and continued to grow today with the moderate winds. Watch for areas with reverse loading due to the recent northerly winds.
Triggering of a deeper slab is unlikely but still possible, particularly in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs exist on a range of aspects and elevations after a week of strong shifting winds.
Strong winds on Saturday night are expected to blow around the low density snow and form fresh wind slabs on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A weak layer 50-80 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in areas with stiffer snow on sheltered slopes. Read more about this problem in the forecasters' blog </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.avalanche.ca/blogs/171222_christmas-surprises" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(here)</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong winds on Saturday night are expected to blow around the low density snow and form fresh wind slabs on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.</span><span class="s_AA239
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A weak layer 40-80 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in areas with stiffer snow on sheltered slopes. Read more about this problem in the forecasters' blog </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.avalanche.ca/blogs/171222_christmas-surprises" target="_blank"><span class="s_B5813F7D">(here)</span></a><span class="s_3FE45715">. </span><span class="s_AA239
Wind affect at upper elevations is highly variable with both soft and hard wind slab on leeward slopes slopes and exposed treeline areas. These may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider.
Outflow (northerly) winds have redistributed the recent storm snow scouring windward areas and building wind slabs on leeward slopes and exposed areas. These slabs sit on the recent crust and may be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind.
Recent storm snow has settled into cohesive soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered especially on steep or convex slopes and sheltered areas where surface hoar has been buried.
Recent storm snow has been redistributed by northerly winds, scouring windward aspects and building wind slabs above the December 18th crust on leeward aspects in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. 
">Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The freshest slabs are the result of recent northerly winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
">The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects, and another pulse of northwest wind may impact the north of the region over Saturday night. Watch for fresh slabs in lee terrain on Sunday.
Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution in wind affected areas and around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
">Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The freshest slabs are the result of recent northerly winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
">The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
Shifting winds since the storm have been redistributing new snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The freshest slabs are the result of recent northerly winds. Keep this reverse loading pattern in mind as you gain elevation.
The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
Wind slabs are present in the Alpine on all aspects, and in isolated spots at Treeline. Steep and unsupported terrain are areas where triggering is more likely.
Triggering of a deeper slab is unlikely, but still possible in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests and exposed gullies after a strong bout of outflow winds.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A layer of surface hoar buried 50-70 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in on steep sheltered slopes at treeline and below.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are most likely east of the divide as cold arctic air pushes across the Prairies. Winds will blow around the low density snow and form hard slabs on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A layer of surface hoar buried 40-80 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in on steep sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Strong winds have redistributed the recent storm snow scouring windward areas and building wind slabs on leeward slopes and exposed areas. These slabs sit on the recent crust and may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
Recent storm snow has settled into cohesive soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered especially on steep or convex slopes and sheltered areas where surface hoar has been buried.
">The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
">Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northwest winds were the most recent. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
Reactivity at the buried December 15 interface will likely be greater where the new snow has settled into a cohesive slab above buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northwest winds were the most recent. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
="s_3FE45715">The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have been redistributing last week's storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Ridge crests and crossloaded areas will be the most likely trigger points. Use</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> extra caution at treeline where wind slab may overlie surface hoar
The December 15 interface will likely be most reactive where the new snow has settled into a slab over buried surface hoar. Use extra caution around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below - especially if you see signs of slab formation.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have been redistributing last week's storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests and exposed gullies after a strong bout of outflow winds. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to a buried crust.
Variable winds have created both hard and soft wind slabs on most aspects in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. These slabs overlie the December 15th crust and may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider.
Variable winds have created wind slabs on most aspects in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. These slabs overlie the December 15th crust and may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider.
It may be possible to trigger a storm snow release on steep or convex terrain in areas sheltered from the wind, particulary in the southern part of the region where 80-100 cm of new snow fell last week.
Storm snow has settled into cohesive soft slabs above the December 15th crust/surface hoar layer. Expect these slabs to be easily triggered especially on steep or convex slopes and in sheltered areas below treeline where surface hoar may be buried.
">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
">Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northerly winds were the most recent. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northwest winds were the most recent. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have been redistributing last week's storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Ridge crests and crossloaded areas will be the most likely trigger points. Use</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> extra caution at treeline where wind slab may overlie surface hoar
">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 20-40 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have redistributed last week's storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northwest winds were the most recent. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
="s_3FE45715">A layer of surface hoar buried 50-70 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in on steep sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">A layer buried 40-80 cm below the surface has the potential to produce surprising avalanches. Triggering this layer is most likely in on steep sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Expect slabs at higher elevations where winds have formed hard deposits of snow on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
Triggering of a deeper slab is unlikely, but still possible in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests and exposed gullies after a strong bout of outflow winds. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to a buried crust.
A well-developed layer of surface hoar is buried up to 80cm below the surface. These slabs may be easily triggered on steep or convex slopes and in sheltered areas at and below treeline.
Hard and soft wind slabs exist on most aspects in the alpine and exposed treeline areas, and may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider. Watch for new wind slab development with new snow and wind forecast for Wednesday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Hard and soft wind slabs exist on most aspects in the alpine and exposed treeline areas, and may still be reactive to light loads such as a skier or rider. Watch for new wind slab development with new snow and wind forecast for Wednesday and Thursday</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
Shifting winds have been redistributing storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Northwest winds have been the most consistent. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have been redistributing last week's storm snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects. Ridge crests and crossloaded areas will be the most likely trigger points. Use</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">extra caution at treeline where wind slab may overlie surface hoar
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 20-40 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab. The greatest caution is needed around steeper, sheltered slopes at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a wide range of aspects. Exercise extra caution at lower elevations where winds may have formed a slab over a touchy surface hoar layer.
Expect wind slabs at higher elevations where wind has formed pockets of hard snow on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-60 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Expect slabs at higher elevations where wind has formed hard deposits of snow on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 30-60 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Triggering of a deeper slab is unlikely, but still possible in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and strong winds are forecast to create reactive new storm slabs throughout the day on Thursday. Watch for increased reactivity in higher elevation lee terrain. As new snow depths increase, so will the avalanche danger.
Steady snowfall and strong winds are forecast to create reactive new storm slabs throughout the day on Thursday. Watch for increased reactivity in higher elevation lee terrain. As new snow depths increase, so will the avalanche danger.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and strong winds are forecast to create reactive new storm slabs throughout the day on Thursday. Watch for increased reactivity in higher elevation lee terrain. As new snow depths increase, so will the avalanche danger.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests and exposed gullies after a strong bout of outflow winds. Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to a buried crust.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and moderate winds are forecast to create soft yet reactive wind slabs on Wednesday night and Thursday. If the snow feels hollow or stiff, wind slabs may be larger than expected.
A well-developed layer of surface hoar is buried up to 75cm below the surface. Use extra caution in sheltered areas at and below treeline, especially if the overlying slab is thick and cohesive.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have created wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Predominantly northwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep may be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 20-40 cm deep has potential to be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Expect fresh wind slabs to develop throughout the day on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-60 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs to develop throughout the day on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 30-60 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent northwest winds shifting to west and southwest have formed windslabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines.&nbsp; Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 20-40 cm deep has potential to be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Recent low density snowfall has been concentrated in the south of the region. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West and northwest winds have created soft windslabs in alpine lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain and soft storm slabs in open areas near ridge lines where additional loading from wind has occurred.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 60-80 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Expect fresh wind slabs to develop throughout the day on the downwind sides of ridges and gullies.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-80 cm below the surface. Triggering an avalanche on this layer is possible in areas where the snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests and exposed gullies following the recent outflow wind events. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
="s_3FE45715">Shifting winds have created wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Recent northwest, west and southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep may be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
A brief break in the storm cycle Friday should begin to reduce the likelihood of human triggered avalanches, but you need to remain vigilant in your travel practices, especially when it comes to convexities, terrain traps and wind loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">A brief break in the storm cycle Friday should begin to reduce the likelihood of human triggered avalanches, but you need to remain vigilant in your travel practices, especially when it comes to convexities, terrain traps and wind loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snow and strong wind Thursday night is expected to create fresh storm slabs that will likely remain sensitive to human triggers on Friday. These slabs will be most problematic in higher elevation lee terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong winds Thursday night and early Friday morning will likely continue to form storm slabs that will be most problematic in wind exposed terrain. If the snow feels hollow or stiff, wind slabs may be larger than expected.
A well-developed layer of surface hoar is buried up to 75 cm below the surface. Use extra caution in sheltered areas at and below treeline, especially if the overlying slab is thick and cohesive.
Occurring in steeper terrain but running into skiable lines. Ice climbers should be aware of this problem.
="s_3FE45715">Recent northwest, west and southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 20-40 cm deep has potential to be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
30 to 50cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 2 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West and northwest winds have created soft windslabs in alpine lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Recent northwest, west and southwest winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep may be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Expect sluffing in steep terrain and touchy storm slabs especially near ridge lines and in open areas where wind loading has occurred. These storm slabs are sensitive to both natural and human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 60-80 cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Expect sluffing in steep terrain and touchy storm slabs especially in areas that have been loaded by wind. These slabs may be easily triggered by both human and natural triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-80 cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are likely lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
Any natural activity induced by Friday night's storm should quickly taper off Saturday morning, but you need to remain vigilant in your travel practices, especially when it comes to avoiding convexities, terrain traps and wind loaded slopes.
="s_3FE45715">Any natural activity induced by Friday night's storm should quickly taper off Saturday morning, but you need to remain vigilant in your travel practices, especially when it comes to avoiding convexities, terrain traps and wind loaded slopes.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Continued snowfall and strong wind Friday night and Saturday morning will continue to form storm slabs that will be most problematic in wind exposed terrain. If the snow feels hollow or stiff, storm slabs may be larger than expected.
A well-developed layer of surface hoar is buried up to 75 cm below the surface. The new storm snow may promote increased settlement and cohesion of the overlying slab which would make this interface more sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Continued snow, strong wind and potentially rain on Friday night is expected to create fresh storm slabs that may remain sensitive to human triggering on Saturday. These slabs will be most problematic in higher elevation lee terrain.
Lots of recent snow is leading to sluffing in steep terrain at all elevations. Some of these slides are running surprisingly far. Ice climbers should be particularly cautious with this problem.
Both recently formed and recently buried wind slabs are present in the Alpine on all aspects, and in isolated spots at Treeline. With the increased snow load, these slabs are now more sensitive to triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
20 to 40cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 3 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West, northwest and southeast winds have created windslabs in alpine lees.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep may be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
35 to 60cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 3 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West and northwest winds have created windslabs in alpine lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-100 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Touchy storm slabs have been reported at all elevations, and are sensitive to both natural and human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 60-80 cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">30 to 50cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 3 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. Westerly winds have created windslabs in alpine and tree line lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Expect sluffing in steep terrain and touchy storm slabs especially in areas that have been loaded by wind. These slabs may be easily triggered by both human and natural triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-80 cm below the surface.
50 to 70 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days accompanied by wind mainly out of the south.  Human triggered avalanches may become more likely as time, warm temperatures and wind loading allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">50 to 80 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days accompanied by wind mainly out of the south. Human triggered avalanches may become more likely as time, warm temperatures and wind loading allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">25 to 50 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days accompanied by wind mainly out of the south. Human triggered avalanches are becoming more likely as time and wind loading allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large avalanches. Increased settlement and cohesion of the overlying slab will likely make this interface more sensitive to human triggering.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Sluffs are running far and fast
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
20 to 40cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 3 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West, northwest and southeast winds have created windslabs in alpine lees.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep may be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">30 to 50cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region the past 3 days. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West and northwest winds have created windslabs in alpine lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
40 to 70cm of low density new snow has accumulated in the region last week. Where accumulations are higher expect the new snow to sluff and gather mass in steep terrain. West and northwest winds have created windslabs in alpine lees.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-100 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep has potential to be reactive where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Reactive storm slabs have been reported at all elevations, and are sensitive to both natural and human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 60-80 cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Expect sluffing in steep terrain and reactive storm slabs especially in areas that have been loaded by wind. These slabs may be easily triggered by both human and natural triggers.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-80 cm below the surface.
The last storm system produced 50 to 70 cm of new snow with winds mainly out of the south. Human triggered avalanches may become more likely Monday as warm temperatures allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">50 to 80 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days accompanied by wind mainly out of the south. Human triggered avalanches may become more likely as time, warm temperatures and wind loading allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">Natural loose wet avalanches are possible on Monday, especially on steep sun exposed slopes. With all the new snow in the last few days loose wet avalanches could entrain considerable mass, especially in terrain traps like gulleys.
="s_3FE45715">25 to 50 cm of new snow has fallen in the last few days accompanied by wind mainly out of the south. Human triggered avalanches are becoming more likely as time and wind loading allow the snow to settle into a more cohesive slab.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large avalanches. Increased settlement and cohesion of the overlying slab will likely make this interface more sensitive to human triggering.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Sluffs are running far and fast, and may be more likely to be triggered from steep shallow solar aspects when the rocks heat up.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
Lingering pockets of wind slab may exist on a range of aspects at higher elevations as wind directions have varied over the past week.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep is expected to become more reactive as warmer temperatures help settle recent new snow into a cohesive slab.
Wind slabs have been reported and are likely to continue to develop in exposed terrain. Warmer temperatures at higher elevations may also make the upper snowpack denser.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">With expected warm temperatures, recent storm snow will settle into a denser slab, making triggering avalanches in steep terrain more likely. Especially at treeline, a small initial slide could step down to the persistent weak layer below.
="s_3FE45715">Warmer weather is expected to make the upper snow more dense, increasing the likelihood of triggering a weak layer buried 30-50 cm below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-100 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
As the temperature warms, recent storm snow is expected to settle into a denser slab, making triggering a small slab avalanche more likely. Especially at treeline, a small initial slide could step down to the persistent weak layer below.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 60-80 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. In the south of the region, the winds were from the south-west. In the north of the region the winds were from the north east.
="s_3FE45715">Aided by wind, time and warmth, the storm snow is settling into a more cohesive slab. For the most part, this slab is bonding well to the underlying surface, but don't be too cavalier with your decision making, warming temps may change its behavior.
="s_3FE45715">Natural loose wet avalanches remain possible Tuesday, especially on steep sun exposed slopes. With all the new snow in the last few days, loose wet avalanches could entrain considerable mass, especially in terrain traps like gulleys.
="s_3FE45715">Aided by wind, time and warmth, the storm snow is settling into a more cohesive slab. For the most part, this slab is bonding well to the underlying surface, but don't be too cavalier with your decision making, warming temps may change its behavior.
="s_3FE45715">Natural loose wet avalanches remain possible Tuesday, especially on steep sun exposed slopes. With all the new snow in the last few days loose wet avalanches could entrain considerable mass, especially in terrain traps like gulleys.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large skier triggered avalanches. Warming temperatures Tuesday are expected to make this slab more volatile and increasingly sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures Tuesday are expected to settle the 20 to 50 cm of recent storm snow into a denser more cohesive slab which may increase the likelihood of human triggering.
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Increased solar input and warm temperatures will lead to more frequent sluffing on solar aspects. Ice climbers need to be aware of overhead terrain and how it impacts their route.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers such as a skier or rider.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep is expected to become more reactive as warmer temperatures help settle recent new snow into a cohesive slab.
Wind slabs have been reported and are likely to continue to develop in exposed terrain. Warmer temperatures at higher elevations may also make the upper snowpack denser.
Lingering pockets of wind slab may exist on a range of aspects at higher elevations as wind directions have varied over the past week.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep has potential to be reactive in areas where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
Loose dry avalanches may affect you on steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent shifting winds have been redistributing loose snow into wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-80 cm deep has potential to produce large avalanches where the overlying snow has settled into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. In the south of the region, the winds were from the south-west. In the north of the region the winds were from the north east.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large skier triggered avalanches.  This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too. 
Be cautious in steeper terrain. Increased solar input and warm temperatures will lead to more frequent sluffing on solar aspects. Ice climbers need to be aware of overhead terrain and how it impacts their route.
="s_3FE45715">Warming, particularly at treeline elevations, could turn powder into slabs which can fail on persistent weak layers.
With warming temperatures, recent storm snow is expected to settle into a slab over a touchy persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Warming, particularly at treeline elevations, could turn powder into slabs which can fail on persistent weak layers.
A weak layer of surface hoar buried 30-50 cm deep is expected to become more reactive as warmer temperatures help settle recent new snow into a cohesive slab.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to reactive.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. In the south of the region, the winds were from the south-west. In the north of the region the winds were from the north east.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering around ridge crests, exposed gullies and cross-loaded slopes. These wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the buried mid-December crust layer and reactive to human triggers.
Possible rain on snow will weaken the surface snow and cause it sluff in steep terrain.
Lingering pockets of wind slab may exist on a range of aspects at higher elevations as wind directions have varied over the past week.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too.
These continue to stay on our radar in bigger terrain, or terrain traps. They are slowly getting better with the warmer temps.
="s_3FE45715">Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow settles and becomes more cohesive, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and becomes more cohesive, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 to 70 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 to 70 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to reactive.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with southerly winds and warm temperatures will have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
Overnight precipitation Thursday into Friday may come in as rain and/or freezing rain. Where the precipitation falls as rain, the surface snow will weaken and sluff in steep terrain.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. In the south of the region, the winds were from the south-west. In the north of the region the winds were from the north east.
="s_3FE45715">Rain is expected Thursday night and Friday to at least 2200 m. The most dramatic effect will likely be on higher elevation north facing slopes, but prolonged rain could initiate widespread natural avalanches on all aspects and elevations.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Friday may bring rain or even freezing rain at all elevations. The most dramatic effect will likely be on high elevation north facing slopes, but prolonged rain could initiate widespread natural avalanches on all aspects and elevations.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy rain is expected at all elevations Thursday night and Friday which may induce a round of natural avalanche activity.  Travel conditions are expected to be rather miserable as well.
Expect these to build with the increasing winds. With the snow being relatively warm, the slabs will build quickly. Remember that the slabs will be sitting on a weak layer of facets left over from last week's cold.
="s_3FE45715">Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 to 70 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 to 70 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer.  As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Storm slabs will be building with successive weather systems - dial back your terrain choices as storm snow totals increase.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be reactive to human traffic.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be very reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations. In the south of the region, the winds were from the south-west. In the north of the region the winds were from the north east.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall coupled with moderate winds out of the southwest will likely result in wind stiffened storm slabs at upper elevations Saturday. These wind slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which may increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall coupled with strong winds out of the southwest will likely form wind stiffened storm slabs in lee terrain. These slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which could increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too.
="s_3FE45715">New snow Friday night and Saturday is expected to come in with very little wind and land on surface hoar and/or a crust. While it's unlikely for storm slabs to develop, small loose dry &quot;sluff&quot; avalanches are possible.
After today's wind,&nbsp; it is safe to say we now have a widespread windslab&nbsp; concern. Most alpine areas saw enough wind to form &quot;triggerable&quot; windslabs.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above two weak layers. As this snow continues to settle and gain slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will likely move easily, as it is falling on a recently buried weak layer and/or a crust.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above two weak layers. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 20 cm of new snow is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them. Slab avalanches may form when the new snow gains slab properties. The snow may have fallen with elevated winds in the alpine, so be cautious entering lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall coupled with moderate winds out of the southwest will likely result in wind slabs at upper elevations. These wind slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which may increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 20 cm of new snow, with the highest amounts in the south of the region, is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them. Touchy slab avalanches may form when the new snow gains slab properties as well as in lee features.
20-30cm of new snow is forecast to fall through the day Monday. This new snow has come in warm, is sitting on a newly formed crust and may react as a storm slab in steep terrain or as a wind slab in wind exposed features.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall coupled with strong winds out of the southwest will likely form wind slabs in lee terrain. These slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which could increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too.
Storm slabs will be building with successive weather systems - dial back your terrain choices as storm snow totals increase.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 40-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be reactive to human traffic. To make matters worse, this layer is seeing more load and warming temperatures.
Moderate winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer composed of surface hoar and/or crusts is buried 35-70 cm below the surface. This layer continues to be reactive to human triggers and may not improve anytime soon.
Strong south west winds have created fresh wind slabs at higher elevations.
Widespread windslabs in Alpine terrain and specific areas at immediate&nbsp; treeline such as gullied features.&nbsp;
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow settles and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered will likely form.
="s_3FE45715">Certain areas in the region have received up to 15 cm of snow, which sits on a variety of surfaces that the new snow may not bond well to. Snow depths may be higher in northeasterly lee features, as the snow has been falling with southwesterly winds.
New snow and wind may form wind slabs in the lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Around 20 to 30 cm of new snow, with the highest amounts in the south of the region, is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them. The snow fell with elevated southwesterly winds so the snow may be more cohesive in lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Around 30 to 60 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer.
Snow, wind and warming are creating a good recipe for touchy storm slabs. Snow amounts are expected to vary widely. Storm slabs could fail on persistent weak layers in some locations, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found at treeline and alpine elevations. Recent extreme winds have stripped some aspects and may have left wind slabs further down slope than normal.</span><span class="s_1681A
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Weak layers are buried within a prime depth range for human triggering. These are most prevalent at and below treeline. </span><span class="s_1681A
="s_3FE45715">Up to 30 cm of new snow is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them. The snow is falling with moderate to strong southwesterly winds in some areas so the snow may be more cohesive in lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above two weak layers. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Around 30 cm of new snow is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them.  The snow is falling with elevated winds so the snow may be more cohesive in northeasterly lee features.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above two weak layers. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Weak layers are buried within a prime depth range for human triggering. These are most prevalent at and below treeline. Warming, snow and wind are all adding stress to these layers.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found at treeline and alpine elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Newly formed storm slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which may increase their sensitivity to human triggering. New snow combined with moderate to strong southwest and southeast wind has created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Light snowfall coupled with strong winds out of the southwest will likely form wind slabs in lee terrain. These slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which could increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
30-50cm of new snow at higher elevations has come in warm and is sitting on a newly formed crust. It may react as a storm slab in steep terrain or as a wind slab in wind exposed features.
Expect to see small loose wet avalanches in steep terrain where precipitation is coming in as rain.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at tree line, but it is present below tree line too.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is slowly accumulating on top of a recently buried layer of weak feathery surface hoar. The snow has been accompanied by south and west winds so expect to see wind slab development in the lee of features at tree line and in the alpine.
Wind slabs are dominant in Alpine and Treeline terrain. Very little natural avalanche activity has been occurring, but human-triggering is more likely.
="s_3FE45715">New snow may overload an already touchy weak layer, making avalanches especially likely in below treeline terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found at treeline and alpine elevations. Recent extreme winds have stripped some aspects and may have left wind slabs further down slope than normal.
="s_3FE45715">Incoming snow is likely to create touchy new storm slabs and loose snow avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New snow may overload already touchy weak layers, making for volatile avalanche conditions.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow may be reactive to human triggers, especially where it has been shifted by the wind.
Wind slabs may be lurking in the lee of ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. Recent reports indicate that this snow is consolidating and gaining slab properties and could be triggered by humans.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Certain areas in the region have received up to 20 cm of snow, which sits on a variety of surfaces that the new snow may not bond well to.  Snow depths may be higher in northeasterly lee features.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 20 to 40 cm of new snow, with the highest amounts in the south of the region, is sitting on variable surfaces and may not bond well to them. The snow could be deeper in northwesterly lee features due to strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 70 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. As this snow continues to settle and gains slab properties, a dangerous slab that is easily triggered may form. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 20 to 40 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bond well to them. The snow is likely deeper in northwesterly lee features due to strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Skier traffic has triggered large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 40 to 80 cm in the snowpack. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer.&nbsp; If triggered, this layer could produce large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 20 to 40 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bond well to them. The snow is likely deeper in northwesterly lee features due to strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">Skier traffic has triggered large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 40 to 80 cm in the snowpack. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer. If triggered, this layer could produce large, destructive </span><span class="s_3FE45715">avalanches that run far.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">10 to 25 cm of snow accompanied by continued southwest wind Monday night will add to recently formed slabs that are sitting on a thin crust in many terrain features. The presence of crust may enhance the slabs sensitivity to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Continued light snowfall coupled with moderate winds out of the southwest will likely form wind slabs in lee terrain. These slabs may be sitting on a thin crust which could increase their sensitivity to human triggering.
Another 25 to 30 cm of warm snow Monday night is expected to add to the 20 to 40 cm of rain soaked storm snow that has fallen over the last few days.  This snow may react as a storm slab in steep terrain or as a wind slab in wind exposed features.
Loose wet avalanches may still be problematic Tuesday morning in steep terrain where precipitation has fallen as rain.
="s_3FE45715">15 to 25 cm of snow Monday night accompanied by significant southwest wind is expected to add to the slab that rests on the early January interface. Both natural and human triggered avalanches are likely as the upper snowpack adjusts to the new load.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at tree line, but it is present below tree line too.
Wind slabs are dominant in Alpine and Treeline terrain. These slabs are likely to continue to grow with the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and warming have created widespread storm slabs. If triggered, these could step down to a persistent weak layer and create a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Touchy weak layers are making for volatile avalanche conditions. Large avalanches are failing naturally and with very easy (even remote) triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is likely to fail as loose snow or slab avalanches, especially in steep alpine or treeline terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow may overload an already touchy weak layer. Persistent slabs are especially likely at and below treeline. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow may be reactive to human triggers in specific terrain.
Storm slabs and loose dry avalanches are possible in specific terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 30 to 60 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. The new snow is likely to be especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Skier traffic has triggered large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 40 to 80 cm in the snowpack. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer. If triggered, this layer could produce large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 30 to 60 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. The new snow is likely to be especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Skier traffic has triggered large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 50 to 80 cm in the snowpack. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer. If triggered, this layer could produce large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Thick storm slabs have been building at all elevations, especially in the south of the region. Weak layers exist below the new snow as well as deeper in the snowpack and a small storm slab release carries the risk of triggering a deeper weakness
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried 40-70 cm deep is becoming increasingly reactive in many areas of the BC interior. This layer has produced numerous large avalanches and is becoming a greater concern in the Cariboos as well - especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 to 80 cm of snow sits above a touchy weak layer. Recent reports indicate that this snow is consolidating and gaining slab properties and could be triggered by humans.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">20-30cm of recent snow is sitting on a range of variable surfaces and it will need more time to form a solid bond to them. The new snow is likely to be particularly reactive where it has been affected by the wind.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">10 to 40 cm of recent storm snow is beginning to settle and bond to a thin crust that is present to at least 2100 m, possibly higher. This slab may still be sensitive to human triggering, especially in steep wind loaded features in the alpine.
="s_3FE45715">10 to 35 cm of recent storm snow has fallen over the last few days. The uppermost 10 to 15 cm of lighter density snow may be hiding wind slabs that were formed by significant wind out of the southwest on Sunday.
20 to 40 cm of rain soaked storm snow rests on one or potentially even two crusts. This snow may react as a storm slab in steep terrain or as a wind slab in wind exposed features.
Loose wet avalanches may still be problematic Wednesday morning in steep terrain where precipitation has fallen as rain.
="s_3FE45715">20 to 50 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January interface. Human triggered avalanches remain likely as the upper snowpack adjusts to the new load.
Surface hoar is now buried up to 100 cm deep and has recently produced large human triggered avalanches. This slab appears to be most sensitive at treeline, but it is present below treeline too.
="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds may have left wind slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. Wind slabs and storm slabs could step down to weak layers deeper in the snowpack.
Changing winds may build wind slabs on a variety of slopes, even at low elevations.
These are hidden under the new snow. Look for them as you transition to alpine terrain and/or as you approach ridge tops.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been naturally and human-triggered in the recent 100+ cm of snow. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Skier and machine traffic have triggered large avalanches on buried weak layers, even in relatively dense trees and shallow slope angles. These weak layers are touchy and can produce large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is likely to fail as loose snow or slab avalanches, especially in steep alpine and treeline terrain or open slopes below treeline. Snow may be deeper in lee features due to strong winds.
="s_3FE45715">New snow may overload touchy weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 60 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January interface.  Large natural and human triggered avalanches remain likely as the upper snowpack adjusts to the new load and recent warm temperatures.
Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 30 to 60 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. The new snow is likely to be especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 40 to 80 cm in the snowpack. When triggered, this layer is producing large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 80 cm of snow now sits above a touchy weak layer. Remote and natural triggering has become a regular occurrence. Widespread avalanche activity has occurred on this layer in nearby regions and similar potential exists in the Purcells.
">20-30cm of recent snow is sitting on a range of variable surfaces and it will need more time to form a solid bond to them. The new snow is especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 30 to 60 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. Storm slabs likely to be especially reactive where they have been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 50 to 80 cm in the snowpack. Shallower storm slabs could step down to this layer. When triggered, this layer is producing large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has formed touchy storm slabs at all elevations, especially in the south of the region. Weak layers exist below the new snow as well as deeper in the snowpack and small storm slab releases may 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried 40-70 cm deep is becoming increasingly reactive in many areas of the BC interior. This layer has produced numerous large avalanches and is an increasing concern in the Cariboos - especially in the south of the region.
Thursday's storm is expected to deliver 20 to 30 cm of new snow with strong southwest wind. Widespread storm slabs are expected to develop on top of a buried crust.  Watch for increasingly touchy slabs to develop throughout the day.
Loose wet avalanches are expected to be problematic Thursday, especially in steep terrain where precipitation is falling as rain or very wet snow.
="s_3FE45715">5 to 15 cm of snow accompanied by southerly wind is expected to form storm slabs throughout the day. These fresh storm slabs may begin to hide stubborn old wind slabs that may still be sensitive to human triggering in more extreme terrain.
="s_3FE45715">5 to 15 cm of snow near the Duffey and 15 to 25 cm of snow near the Coquihalla is expected Thursday with wind out of the south. Watch for the formation of fresh storm slabs which may be increasingly sensitive to human triggering throughout the day.
Look for these as you transition to alpine terrain and/or as you approach ridge tops.&nbsp; As winds increase they will become more widespread.&nbsp;
A surface hoar and facet layer down 50-70cm is beginning to wake up with the recent new snow.
Running far and fast up to sz 2.&nbsp; From steep unskiable areas.&nbsp; Ice climbers be aware
="s_3FE45715">Strong outflow winds have created stiff wind slabs.  Wind slabs formed from the last storm may also linger in lee features.  If triggered, these slabs may step down to buried weak layers and form large avalanches.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent outflow winds are likely creating stiff wind slabs.  Wind slabs formed from the last storm may also linger in lee features.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday afternoon is expected to promote new storm slab development and increase the avalanche danger at the end of the day. If the new snow arrives early, the avalanche danger may be higher than posted.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been naturally and human-triggered in the recent 100+ cm of snow. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper persistent weak layers.  This snowpack setup has spooked even the most experienced professionals.
="s_3FE45715">Skier and machine traffic have triggered large avalanches on buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. These weak layers are touchy and can produce very large, destructive avalanches that run far.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A8FEC758">New snow and wind on Friday afternoon is expected to promote new storm slab development and increase the avalanche danger towards the end of the day. If the new snow arrives early, the avalanche danger may be higher than posted.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">40 to 60 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January weak layer. Large natural and human triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely, and may &quot;step-down&quot; to deeper, more destructive layers.
Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large avalanches on deeply buried weak layers. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">New snow is likely to fail as loose snow or slab avalanches, especially in steep alpine and treeline terrain or open slopes below treeline.  Snow may be deeper in lee features due to strong winds.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">New snow may overload touchy weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 50 to 70 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on variable surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. The new snow is likely to be especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 70 to 110 cm deep in the snowpack. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Storm slabs are regularly stepping down to this layer. When triggered, it is producing large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 90 cm of snow now sits above a touchy weak layer. Remote and natural triggering has become a regular occurrence. Widespread avalanche activity has occurred on this layer in nearby regions and similar activity is now being reported from Purcells
">20-60 cm of recent snow is sitting on a weak layer and it will need more time to form a solid bond to them. The new snow is especially reactive where it has been affected by the wind. The danger is greatest in areas that received the most new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 40 to 70 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on weak surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. Storm slabs are likely to be especially reactive where they have been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 50 to 100 cm deep in the snowpack. Storm slabs are regularly stepping down to this layer. When triggered, it is producing large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has formed touchy storm slabs at all elevations, especially in the south of the region. Weak layers exist below the new snow as well as deeper in the snowpack and small storm slab releases may 'step down' to a deeper weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried 40-70 cm deep is becoming increasingly reactive in many areas of the BC interior. This layer has produced numerous large avalanches and is an increasing concern in the Cariboos - especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Thursday is expected to promote new storm slab development and increase the avalanche danger. At lower elevations loose wet avalanches will be possible.
These start right at the treeline/alpine border. In some sheltered areas, there is still a buried windslab that is worth some consideration.
This shows up as either surface hoar or facets. It has been inconsistent with test results, but we're working under the assumption that it could be triggered in the right (or wrong?) terrain.
Running far and fast up to sz 2. From steep unskiable areas. Ice climbers be aware. Expect spindrift on lee slopes.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday is expected to form new storm slabs and increase the avalanche danger. Watch for increased reactivity in exposed lee terrain. If the sun makes an appearance on Saturday, loose wet avalanches can also be expected.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday is expected to form new storm slabs and increase the avalanche danger. The new snow may be especially touchy due to underlying crusts. If the sun comes out on Saturday, expect the avalanche danger to rise significantly.
At elevations where precipitation falls as rain, the upper snowpack will become saturated and loose wet avalanches may occur in steep terrain. Loose wet avalanches can travel long distances and entrain mass quickly.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday is expected to form new storm slabs and increase the avalanche danger. Watch for increased reactivity in exposed lee terrain. If the sun makes an appearance on Saturday, loose wet avalanches can also be expected.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong winds will likely create touchy slabs at all elevations. The storm slabs may sit on wind slabs formed from strong outflow winds on Thursday and Friday.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried about 60 to 80 cm may become reactive with additional load and warming temperatures. Shallower slabs may step down to this layer and form large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds from variable directions have formed wind slabs in lee features. Wind slabs are likely more widespread in alpine terrain.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 80 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January weak layer. Large human-triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely, and may &quot;step-down&quot; to deeper, more destructive layers.
Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large and destructive avalanches on weak layers buried up to 130cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow is likely to fail as loose snow or slab avalanches, especially in steep alpine and treeline terrain or open slopes below treeline. Snow may be deeper in lee features due to strong southwesterly winds.
="s_3FE45715">Forecasted warm air temperatures could increase the likelihood of triggering buried weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 50 to 70 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on a weak layer and it is not bonding well to it. Storm slabs are likely to be especially reactive in wind-affected areas.
="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 70 to 110 cm deep in the snowpack. Storm slabs have also been stepping down to this layer. When triggered, it is producing large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 90 cm of snow now sits above a touchy weak layer. Remote and natural triggering has become a regular occurrence. Widespread avalanche activity has occurred on this layer in nearby regions and similar activity is now being reported from Purcells
="s_3FE45715">20-60 cm of recent snow is sitting on a touchy weak layer and it has yet to form a solid bond. The danger is greatest in areas that received the most snow from recent storms. Storm slabs may be especially touchy in wind affected areas.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been naturally and human-triggered in the recent 100+ cm of snow. Incoming warm air temperatures should increase the likelihood of triggering. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Skier and machine traffic have triggered large avalanches on buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. These weak layers are touchy and can produce very large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been human-triggered in the recent 40 to 70 cm of storm snow. The snow is sitting on weak surfaces and it is not bonding well to them. Storm slabs are likely to be especially reactive where they have been affected by the wind.
="s_3FE45715">Light triggers have released large avalanches on this layer, which is buried around 50 to 100 cm deep in the snowpack. Storm slabs are regularly stepping down to this layer. When triggered, it is producing large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall in the south of the region has formed storm slabs over a touchy weak layer. Storm slab releases have been observed 'stepping down' to produce large avalanches. Wind slabs at higher elevations are a greater concern in the north.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried 40-70 cm deep is becoming increasingly reactive in many areas of the BC interior. This layer has produced numerous large avalanches and is an increasing concern in the Cariboos - especially in the south of the region.
="s_3FE45715">Many avalanches have been naturally and human-triggered in the recent 100+ cm of snow. Incoming warm air temperatures should increase the likelihood of triggering. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper persistent weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches are being triggered on buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles, including remotely triggered slides. These layers are touchy and can produce very large, destructive avalanches that run far.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow is likely to fail as loose snow or slab avalanches, especially in steep alpine and treeline terrain or open slopes below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Forecasted warm air temperatures could increase the likelihood of triggering buried weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, warm temperatures, and even rain will likely create touchy slabs and loose wet avalanches
Saturday's wet snow and rain is likely to be followed by continued warm temperatures and sunshine on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried about 60 to 80 cm may become reactive with warming temperatures. Shallower slabs may step down to this layer and form large, destructive avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds from variable directions have formed wind slabs in lee features. Wind slabs are likely to become more reactive with warm temperatures, at least in the short term.
Look for, and asses this layer as you approach treeline. Assume it is there and reactive until tests and observations rule it out.
Very warm temperatures will certainly release loose snow avalanches in steep terrain. Slopes that are affected by the sun are more likely to produce avalanches that gain mass.
Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large and destructive avalanches on weak layers buried up to 130cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 80 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January weak layer. Large human-triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely, and may &quot;step-down&quot; to deeper, more destructive layers.
Very warm temperatures will certainly release loose snow avalanches in steep terrain. Slopes that are affected by the sun are more likely to produce avalanches that gain mass.
="s_3FE45715">Storm slabs are expected to respond to alpine temperatures of up to 10C on slopes above 1500 m.
Loose snow avalanches are expected in many areas in steep terrain as warm air moves in on Sunday. Slopes that face the sun are especially likely to respond to loose snow activity.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm slabs may release on steep terrain in response to rapid loading on Sunday.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall in the south of the region has formed storm slabs over a touchy weak layer. Storm slab releases have been observed 'stepping down' to produce large avalanches. Wind slabs at higher elevations are a greater concern in the north.
="s_3FE45715">A volatile buried weak layer is becoming increasingly reactive. This layer has produced numerous large destructive avalanches and is especially concerning in the southern Cariboos.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 70 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January weak layer. Large human-triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely and warming temperatures Sunday are expected to make a bad situation worse.
="s_3FE45715">Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large and destructive avalanches on weak layers buried up to 100 cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">50 to 70 cm of recent storm snow has settled into a reactive slab that rests on the early January weak layer. Large human-triggered storm slab avalanches remain likely and warming temperatures Sunday are expected to make a bad situation worse.
="s_3FE45715">Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large and destructive avalanches on weak layers buried up to 110 cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and significant experience is required to venture into the backcountry at this time.
="s_3FE45715">40 to 90 cm of snow now sits above a touchy weak layer. Remote and natural triggering has become a regular occurrence. Widespread avalanche activity has occurred on this layer in nearby regions and similar activity is now being reported from Purcells
="s_3FE45715">20-60 cm of recent snow is sitting on a touchy weak layer and it has yet to form a solid bond. The danger is greatest in areas that received the most snow from recent storms. Storm slabs may be especially touchy in wind affected areas.
Look for, and asses this layer as you approach treeline. Assume it is there and reactive until tests and observations rule it out.
Very warm temperatures will release loose snow avalanches in steep terrain. Slopes that are affected by the sun are more likely to produce avalanches that gain mass.
Loose snow avalanches are expected, particular on slopes that face the sun.
Our complex snowpack is currently producing very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 120cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
Warm temperatures and sunshine are expected to destabilize slopes that face the sun on steep terrain.
Very warm temperatures will release loose snow avalanches in steep terrain. Slopes that are affected by the sun are more likely to produce avalanches that gain mass.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches are being triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles, including remotely triggered slides. These layers are touchy and can produce very large, destructive avalanches that run far.
Variable winds have redistributed loose snow into wind slabs around ridgecrests and exposed terrain features. A small wind slab release may provide enough force to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds have been blowing new snow into wind slabs in lee terrain. Older, more stubborn windslabs from recent outflow winds may still be reactive around ridgecrests and on crossloaded features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">A weak layer buried about 60-80 cm may become reactive with warming temperatures. Shallower slabs may step down to it and form large, destructive avalanches. This layer may have been involved in several large avalanches in Bear Pass area on Saturday.
Warm temperatures will persist on Monday. Small loose wet avalanches may still run naturally or with a human trigger in steep terrain - especially in areas that have new snow on the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds from variable directions have formed wind slabs in lee features. Wind slabs are likely to become more reactive with warm temperatures, at least in the short term.
="s_3FE45715">Forecasted warm air temperatures could increase the likelihood of triggering buried weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
Recent variable winds have redistributed loose snow into wind slabs on a range of aspects at higher elevations. A big enough wind slab release in the wrong location may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Three distinct persistent weak layers in our snowpack have produced numerous large human triggered and natural avalanches over the last few days. Continued warm temperatures Monday may allow for ongoing natural avalanche activity at upper elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are expected to be problematic again Monday as previously cold snow is subjected to above freezing temperatures and strong solar input. 
="s_3FE45715">Warm alpine temperatures and direct solar input Sunday produced very large natural avalanches and that activity is expected again Monday.  Avoid avalanche terrain, especially in the alpine, as the snowpack adjusts to recent loading and warmth.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are expected to be problematic again Monday as previously cold snow is subjected to above freezing temperatures and strong solar input. 
="s_3FE45715">Warm alpine temperatures and direct solar input Sunday produced very large natural avalanches and that activity is expected again Monday.  Avoid avalanche terrain, especially in the alpine, as the snowpack adjusts to recent loading and warmth.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are expected to be problematic again Monday as previously cold snow is subjected to above freezing temperatures and strong solar input.
="s_3FE45715">Continued warm alpine temperatures and direct solar input Monday are likely to produce very large natural avalanches. Continue to avoid avalanche terrain, especially in the alpine, as the snowpack adjusts to recent loading and warmth.
="s_3FE45715">Loose wet avalanches are expected to be problematic again Monday as previously cold snow is subjected to above freezing temperatures and strong solar input.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs may be lingering on lee features.
This layer is 50-70cm down.  Take the time to dig and assess this layer as it is sitting on top of facets.
="s_3FE45715">Alpine temperatures are expected to remain warm Monday night and above freezing temperatures are expected between valley bottom and 1000 m Tuesday, which may increase the likelihood of human triggered avalanches in unusual locations at low elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southerly winds have blown recent snow into fresh wind slabs in lee terrain. Older, more stubborn wind slabs from recent outflow winds may still be reactive around ridge crests and on cross-loaded features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Weak layers buried 60-80 cm below the surface may be reactive in thin snowpack areas or triggered with heavy loads such as a smaller avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Loading from new snow and strong winds will create widespread storm slabs. Loose wet and wet slab avalanches will be the concern where rain has soaked the snow. A release near the surface may still have the potential to step down to a deeper layer.
Loading from new snow and strong winds will build storm slabs on leeward aspects and exposed treeline areas near ridge crests. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds are the perfect recipe for widespread storm slab formation. At lower elevations where rain may be the predominant form of precipitation loose wet and wet slab avalanches will be the concern.
="s_3FE45715">Alpine temperatures are expected to remain warm Monday night and above freezing temperatures are expected between valley bottom and 1000 m Tuesday, which may increase the likelihood of human triggered avalanches in unusual locations at low elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Alpine temperatures are expected to remain warm Monday night and above freezing temperatures are expected between valley bottom and 1500 m Tuesday, which may increase the likelihood of human triggered avalanches in unusual locations at low elevation.
Our snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 120cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
="s_3FE45715">Alpine temperatures are expected to remain warm Monday night and above freezing temperatures are expected between valley bottom and 1000 m Tuesday, which may increase the likelihood of human triggered avalanches in unusual locations at low elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches are being triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles, including remotely triggered slides. These layers are touchy and can produce very large, destructive avalanches that run far.
Variable winds have redistributed loose snow into wind slabs around ridge crests and exposed terrain features. A small wind slab release may provide enough stress to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Forecasted warm air temperatures could increase the likelihood of triggering buried weak layers. The trees may not be the safe haven you expect: adopt a cautious attitude to all avalanche terrain.
Recent variable winds have redistributed loose snow into wind slabs on a range of aspects at higher elevations. A big enough wind slab release in the wrong location may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
&nbsp; This layer is very prominent at treeline and more variable in the alpine. This layer is 50-70cm down. Take the time to dig and assess this layer as it is sitting on top of facets.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to fall we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce large human triggered avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
A few cm of snow Tuesday night and then a few more cm late Wednesday will rest on a potpourri of old surfaces including crust and feathery surface hoar.&nbsp; Storm slabs should be small Wednesday, but by Thursday they could pack more of a punch.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to fall we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce large human triggered avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
A few cm of snow Tuesday night and then a few more cm late Wednesday will rest on a potpourri of old surfaces including crust and feathery surface hoar. Storm slabs should be small Wednesday, but by Thursday they could pack more of a punch.
Expect 20-40 cm of new snow by Wednesday afternoon with strong winds. Touchy storm slabs will likely develop in steep terrain throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will form fresh slabs throughout the day as well as bury old wind slabs. Be cautious around steep rolls in exposed terrain.
There's some signs to suggest a reactive slab has finally developed above weak layers in the top 50 cm of the snowpack. Thin areas and convexities are most suspect.
="s_3FE45715">Loading from new snow and strong winds will create widespread storm slabs. A release near the surface may still have the potential to step down to a deeper layer.
Loading from new snow and strong winds will build storm slabs on leeward aspects and exposed treeline areas near ridge crests. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
It may be possible to trigger a loose wet slide in steep, unsupported or convex terrain where rain has soaked the upper snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 120cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
Watch for new snow and wind to build storm slabs especially on leeward, northerly slopes.
Rain has soaked the upper snowpack making loose wet and wet slab avalanches possible in steep, unsupported terrain or convex rolls.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles.
Winds have blown loose snow into slabs around ridge crests and exposed terrain features. A small wind slab release may provide enough stress to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to fall we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain capable of producing large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
A few cm of snow Tuesday night and then a few more cm late Wednesday will rest on a potpourri of old surfaces including crust and feathery surface hoar. Storm slabs should be small Wednesday, but by Thursday they could pack more of a punch.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles.
Recent variable winds have redistributed loose snow into wind slabs on a range of aspects at higher elevations. A big enough wind slab release in the wrong location may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to fall we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
A few cm of snow Tuesday night and then a few more cm late Wednesday will rest on a potpourri of old surfaces including crust and feathery surface hoar. Storm slabs should be small Wednesday, but by Thursday they could pack more of a punch.
Strong winds and warm temps have combined to build widespread windslabs in the alpine &amp; open treeline areas.
The new wind loading pattern will make this layer touchier than it has been.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with strong southerly winds has formed touchy storm slabs particularly at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and will continue to build with more snow and wind in the forecast.
New snow and strong winds will build touchy storm slabs particulary at upper treeline and alpine elevations. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
New snow and wind will build storm slabs that overlie the most recent crust/surface layer and will likely be touchy. If triggered these slabs have the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 120cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with strong southerly winds will form touchy storm slabs particularly at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and will continue to build with more snow and wind in the forecast.
At lower elevations where rain has soaked the upper snowpack making loose wet and wet slab avalanches possible in steep, unsupported terrain or convex rolls.
By Wednesday morning a slab 15 to 30 cm in depth should rest on the old surface which is a combination of crust and surface hoar. The new snow is expected to be quite touchy and sensitive to human triggering as a result.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to stack up we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
New snow will form fresh storm slabs over a new weak layer on Thursday. The new snow is not expected to bond well and winds may make slabs extra touchy. A small storm slab release could provide enough stress to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. Stress on these weak layers will increase as new snow and wind load the snowpack on Thursday.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as new snow and wind load the snowpack on Thursday.</span><span class="s_3FE45
New snow and wind will build fresh wind slabs over a new weak layer on Thursday, and older wind slabs already exist on a range of aspects at higher elevations. A wind slab release may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
Forecast snowfall amounts have been downgraded, but fresh storm slabs will still be building over Wednesday night and Thursday. Give the new snow time to form a solid bond to the surface before heading into steeper terrain.
="s_3FE45715">New snow will continue building fresh slabs over Wednesday night and it will also be burying old wind slabs. Be extra cautious around steep rolls and in the lee of ridges and exposed terrain features.
There are signs that suggest a reactive slab has finally developed above weak layers in the top 50 cm of the snowpack. It's still early to be certain, but persistent slab problems should be on your radar. Thin areas and convexities are most suspect.
By Thursday morning a slab 15 to 30 cm in depth should rest on the old surface which is a combination of crust and surface hoar. The new snow is expected to be quite touchy and sensitive to human triggering as a result.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to stack up we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
By Thursday morning a slab 5 to 20 cm in depth should rest on the old surface which is a combination of crust and surface hoar. The new snow is expected to be quite touchy and sensitive to human triggering as a result.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to stack up we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
By Thursday morning a slab 5 to 20 cm in depth should rest on the old surface which is a combination of crust and surface hoar. The new snow is expected to be quite touchy and sensitive to human triggering as a result.
="s_3FE45715">As new snow begins to stack up we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reigned in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
Strong winds and warm temps have combined to build widespread windslabs in the alpine &amp; open treeline areas.  These slabs are overlying a melt freeze crust on solar aspects and surface hoar at treeline and below.
Up to treeline being found especially in sheltered areas.
The new load may begin to make the December 15th interface more reactive.  This layer has turned into a 5-10cm thick facet layer and isolated surface hoar at treeline elevations.
By Friday a slab 10 to 30 cm in depth will rest on a nasty combination of crust and surface hoar. The slab will be much deeper in wind exposed features and is expected to remain quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
By Friday a slab 10 to 30 cm in depth will rest on a nasty combination of crust and surface hoar. The slab will be much deeper in wind exposed features and is expected to remain quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
By Friday a slab 10 to 20 cm in depth will rest on a nasty combination of crust and surface hoar. The slab will be much deeper in wind exposed features and is expected to remain quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
By Friday a slab 10 to 30 cm in depth will rest on a nasty combination of crust and surface hoar. The slab will be much deeper in wind exposed features and is expected to remain quite sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with strong southerly winds has formed touchy storm slabs particularly at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and will continue to build with more snow and wind in the forecast.
New snow and strong winds will build touchy storm slabs particulary on lee slopes at upper treeline and alpine elevations. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
New snow and wind have formed reactive storm slabs above the most recent crust/surface layer. If triggered these slabs have shown the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 120cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
="s_3FE45715">New snow combined with southerly winds will form storm slabs particularly on lee slopes at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and may be easily triggered by a skier or rider.
Fresh storm slabs have formed over yet another weak layer. The new snow is not expected to bond well and continuing winds may make slabs extra touchy. A small storm slab release could provide enough stress to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. Stress on these weak layers will increase as wind continues to load the snowpack on Friday.
Thursday's storm formed fresh storm slabs over a new weak layer. Sustained strong winds are likely to make slabs increasingly thick and reactive on Friday. A storm slab release may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as strong winds continue to load the snowpack on Friday.
Thursday's new snow and southwest winds formed fresh storm slabs. Slabs are likely to be touchiest in wind affected areas, and particularly in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Thursday's new snow and south winds formed new storm slabs and some reports have indicated the new snow is not bonding well to the surface. Be extra cautious around steep rolls and in the lee of ridges and exposed terrain features.
There are signs that suggest a reactive slab has finally developed above weak layers in the top 50 cm of the snowpack. It's still early to be certain, but persistent slab problems should be on your radar. Thin areas and convexities are most suspect.
Strong winds and warm temps have combined to build widespread windslabs in the alpine &amp; open treeline areas. These slabs are overlying a melt freeze crust on solar aspects and surface hoar at treeline and below.
Up to treeline being found especially in sheltered areas.
The recent load may begin to make the December 15th interface more reactive. This layer has turned into a 5-10cm thick facet layer and isolated surface hoar at treeline elevations.
15 to 35cm sits on a combination of crust and surface hoar. Expect the slab to be deeper in wind exposed features and to be sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
20 to 40cm sits on a combination of crust and surface hoar. Expect the slab to be deeper in wind exposed features and to be sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
20 to 40cm sits on a combination of crust and surface hoar. Expect the slab to be deeper in wind exposed features and to be sensitive to human triggering. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
15 to 30cm sits on a combination of crust and surface hoar. Expect the slab to be deeper in wind exposed features and to be sensitive to human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">The riding conditions may be great, but we can't forget about the persistent weak layers lurking in our snowpack that remain quite capable of producing very large avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong southerly winds has formed cohesive storm slabs particularly at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and will continue to build with more snow and wind in the forecast.
Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed touchy storm slabs, particulary on lee slopes at upper treeline and alpine elevations. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
Recent wind and storm snow has formed cohesive slabs above the most recent crust/surface hoar layer. If triggered these slabs have shown the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 130cm below the surface. Expert level knowledge and experience is required to safely venture into the backcountry.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong southerly winds have formed reactive storm slabs, particularly on lee slopes at upper treeline and alpine elevations. These slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and may be easily triggered by a skier or rider.
Fresh storm slabs have formed over yet another weak layer. The new snow is not expected to bond well and continuing winds may make slabs extra touchy. A large storm slab release could provide enough stress to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. Stress on these weak layers will increase as wind continues to load lee areas this weekend.
Fresh storm slabs have formed over a new weak layer. Sustained southwest winds are likely to make slabs increasingly thick and reactive in lee areas. A storm slab release may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches may be triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as southwest winds continue to load lee areas over the weekend.
Recent snowfall has formed storm slabs over widespread temperature crusts and more isolated pockets of surface hoar. Slabs are likely to be touchiest where surface hoar is buried and in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
">Storm slabs have formed over widespread temperature crusts and more isolated pockets of surface hoar. Slabs are likely to be touchiest where surface hoar is buried as well as in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
Strong winds and warm temps have combined to build widespread wind slabs in the Alpine &amp; open Treeline areas. Wind loading continued today, so these slabs will be sensitive to human triggering and natural avalanches are possible.
Forecasters are tracking 3 buried layers of concern (click on &quot;Details&quot; for more), which are variable in their distribution in both elevation and aspect. Carefully evaluate these layers before committing to a piece of terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Up to 30 cm of recent snow sits on a combination of weak, feathery surface hoar and a crust.  Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features and to be sensitive to human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong winds. The slab is sensitive to both natural and human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Around 50 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong winds.  The slab is sensitive to both natural and human triggering.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B">
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Sustained southwest winds are driving slab formation at higher elevations. Avoid the trap of lowering your guard at lower elevations - especially in openings exposed to wind. Slabs that form here may overlie a touchy layer of surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches were recently triggered on a number of buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. Stress on these weak layers will increase as wind continues to load lee areas this weekend.
Sustained southwest winds have been transporting recent snow into increasingly thick and reactive wind slabs in lee areas. A wind slab release may have the force needed to trigger a deeper persistent weak layer.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Potential still exists for large avalanches to be triggered on deeply buried weak layers, even in fairly dense trees and shallow slope angles. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as southwest winds continue to load lee areas over the weekend.
Recent snowfall has buried widespread temperature crusts and more isolated surface hoar. Surface hoar may be found around sheltered mid elevations. At higher elevations, watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
">Storm slabs have formed over widespread temperature crusts and more isolated pockets of surface hoar. Slabs are likely to be touchiest where surface hoar is buried as well as in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
Around 40 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong winds. The slab is sensitive to both natural and human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">Storm snow and strong winds have formed reactive storm slabs. These slabs overlie recently buried wind slab and a recent melt-freeze crust, and will continue to build with more snow and wind in the forecast.
Storm snow and strong winds will continue to build storm slabs, particulary on lee slopes at upper treeline and alpine elevations. In northern parts of the region it may still be possible for a surface release to step down to a deeper layer.
Recent wind and storm snow has formed cohesive slabs, particularly on lee slopes at treeline and above. If triggered these slabs have shown the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 130cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed deep storm slabs. These slabs have been very reactive to skier triggering, particularly in steeper terrain and wind-loaded areas.
On-going strong winds continue to build widespread wind slabs in the Alpine &amp; open Treeline areas. These slabs are now found everywhere at upper elevations except in windward terrain where the ridges have been stripped down to bare rock.
Forecasters are tracking 3 buried layers of concern (click on &quot;Details&quot; for more), which are variable in their distribution in both elevation and aspect. Due to high variability it is important to dig frequently to evaluate the layers.
Recent wind and storm snow have formed cohesive slabs, particularly on lee slopes at treeline and above. If triggered these slabs have shown the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 130cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">An impressive storm has just occurred, and deep and dense storm slabs lurk in lee and cross-loaded terrain. This isn't the sort of avalanche problem you manage with a ski cut. Only time will help the snowpack adjust to the weight of the new snow.
New snow and wind have formed reactive new storm slabs throughout the region. Give the new snow a few days to settle and stabilize before venturing into steeper terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow and strong winds have formed deep storm slabs. These slabs may be very reactive to skier triggering, particularly in steeper terrain and wind-loaded areas.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a combination of weak, feathery surface hoar and a crust.  Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features and to be sensitive to human triggers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Around 60 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong south winds. Be cautious in open cutblocks and gullies below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">Around 60 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong south winds. The slab is sensitive to both natural and human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">Around 40 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong south winds. The slab is sensitive to both natural and human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
New snow and sustained southwest winds are driving slab formation at higher elevations. Avoid lowering your guard at lower elevations - especially in openings exposed to wind. Slabs that form here may overlie a touchy layer of surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Avalanche activity on deeply buried weak layers has become increasingly sporadic, but large avalanches continue to occur in isolated areas. Resist the urge to rush into bigger terrain before persistent slabs become fully unreactive.
Cranking southwest winds have been transporting recent snow into increasingly thick and reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Slabs that form in openings at lower elevations may overlie a layer of touchy surface hoar.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Persistent slab activity has been declining, but potential still exists for large avalanches to be triggered on deeply buried weak layers. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as intense southwest winds continue to load lee areas.
Recent snowfall has buried widespread temperature crusts and more isolated surface hoar. Surface hoar may be found around sheltered mid elevations. At higher elevations, watch for wind slabs in the lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
">Storm slabs have formed over widespread temperature crusts and more isolated pockets of surface hoar. Slabs are likely to be touchiest where surface hoar is buried as well as in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
Wind slabs are everywhere in the Alpine and open areas at Treeline, except on windward aspects. Avalanche activity increased today in steep lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Forecasters are tracking 3 buried layers of concern (click on &quot;Details&quot; for more), which are highly variable in their distribution. Avalanche activity observed today initiated in the upper snowpack and then steeped down to the persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a combination of weak, feathery surface hoar and a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong south winds. Be cautious in open cutblocks and gullies below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of new snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deeper in lee features due to strong south winds. Be cautious in open cutblocks and gullies below treeline.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches at all elevations. Keep the terrain choices reined in as the snowpack adjusts to the new load.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Recent wind and storm snow have formed cohesive slabs, particularly on lee slopes at treeline and above. If triggered these slabs have the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">An impressive storm has just occurred, and deep and dense storm slabs lurk in lee and cross-loaded terrain. New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to this ongoing storm slab problem. Watch for conditions to intensify throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a reactive weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the storm to have produced wind slabs in lee features due to strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which remain capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches at all elevations. Below treeline, be cautious in open features, such as cutblocks and gullies.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to an ongoing storm slab problem with increased reactivity expected in high elevation lee terrain. Conditions are forecast to intensify throughout the day.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a reactive weak layer composed of feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the storm to have produced wind slabs in lee features due to strong south winds.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Three persistent weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are capable of producing very large and destructive avalanches at all elevations. Below treeline, be cautious in cutblocks and gullies.  The snowpack needs time to adjust to recent load.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">An impressive storm has just occurred, and deep and dense storm slabs lurk in lee and cross-loaded terrain. New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to this ongoing storm slab problem. Watch for conditions to intensify throughout the day.
New snow and sustained southwest winds are driving slab formation at higher elevations. Avoid lowering your guard at lower elevations - especially in openings exposed to wind. Slabs that form here may overlie a touchy layer of surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Avalanche activity on deeply buried weak layers has become increasingly sporadic, but very large avalanches continue to run naturally and with the right trigger. Resist the urge to rush into bigger terrain before persistent slabs become unreactive.
Cranking southwest winds will continue to scour away our recent snow into increasingly thick and reactive wind slabs in lee areas. Slabs that form in openings at lower elevations may overlie a layer of touchy surface hoar.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Persistent slab activity has been declining, but potential still exists for large avalanches to be triggered on deeply buried weak layers. </span><span class="s_E6FD2046">Stress on deep weak layers will increase as intense southwest winds continue to load lee areas.
Problems vary by elevation. Winds have been driving slab formation at higher elevations. Slabs that form at more sheltered lower elevations may overlie touchy surface hoar. This concern increases as storm snow settles even in the absence of wind.
">Storm slabs have formed over widespread temperature crusts and more isolated pockets of surface hoar. Slabs are likely to be touchiest where surface hoar is buried as well as in the immediate lee of ridgecrests and exposed terrain features.
Wind slabs are everywhere in the Alpine and at Treeline, except on windward aspects. Several recent avalanches have occurred associated with this problem.
Numerous buried weak layers are causing some concern at Treeline.&nbsp; Avalanche activity observed in the past 2 days initiated in the upper snowpack and then steeped down to the persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deep and touchy in lee features due to strong south winds. The slab will also be touchy below treeline with a warming trend.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which have produced very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in openings below treeline (such as cutblocks) and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline, where weak layers may be preserved.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deep and touchy in lee features due to strong south winds. It will also be touchy below treeline with high freezing levels.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which have produced very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in openings below treeline (such as cutblocks) and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline, where weak layers may be preserved.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deep and touchy in lee features due to strong south winds. The slab will also be touchy below treeline with a warming trend.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which have produced very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in openings below treeline (such as cutblocks) and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline, where weak layers may be preserved.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Up to 90 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be deep and touchy in lee features due to strong south winds. The slab will also be touchy below treeline with a warming trend.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which have produced very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in openings below treeline (such as cutblocks) and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline, where weak layers may be preserved.
Forecast new snow, wind, and warming are expected to create very touchy storm slabs during the day on Wednesday. If triggered, these slabs have the potential to step down to one or more deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large and destructive avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good choices.
New snow and strong southwest winds are driving slab formation at higher elevations. In sheltered areas at treeline and below these slabs may be especially touchy where surface hoar has been buried.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds will continue to build wind slabs in lee areas at treeline and above. Slabs that form in openings at lower elevations may overlie a layer of touchy surface hoar.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds have formed areas of wind slab at higher elevations near ridge crests. In sheltered areas near treeline and below the storm snow has settled into a cohesive soft slab above the recently buried mid-January crust/ surface hoar layer.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has formed reactive slabs above the most recent crust/ surface hoar interface. Winds have also created pockets of wind slab in exposed areas treeline and above.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches with very light triggers particularly on unsupported features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind on Tuesday night will add to an ongoing storm slab problem with increased reactivity expected at treeline and above.
="s_3FE45715">An impressive storm has just occurred, and deep and dense storm slabs lurk in lee and cross-loaded terrain. New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to this ongoing storm slab problem. Watch for very touchy storm slabs on Wednesday.
="s_3FE45715">An impressive storm has just occurred, and deep and dense storm slabs lurk in lee and cross-loaded terrain. New snow and wind on Tuesday will add to this ongoing storm slab problem.
Wind slabs are everywhere in the Alpine and at Treeline, except on windward aspects. Several recent avalanches have occurred associated with this problem.
Numerous buried weak layers are causing some concern at Treeline. Avalanche activity observed in the past 2 days initiated in the upper snowpack and then steeped down to the persistent slabs.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Additional snow and wind Wednesday night will continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. If triggered, these slabs have the potential to step down to deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.</span><span class="s_AA239
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 50 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind Wednesday night continue to build storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 90 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be especially deep and reactive to human triggering in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be especially deep and touchy in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
New snow and has formed touchy storm slabs and winds have loaded lee slopes near ridge top.  These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations and running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds will continue to build wind slabs in lee areas at treeline and above.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Winds have formed areas of wind slab at higher elevations near ridge crests. In sheltered areas near treeline and below the storm snow has settled into a cohesive soft slab above the recently buried mid-January crust/ surface hoar layer.
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has formed reactive slabs above the most recent crust/ surface hoar interface. Winds have also created pockets of wind slab in exposed areas at treeline and above.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches with very light triggers particularly on unsupported features at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be especially deep and reactive to human triggering in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Slabs are likely to be especially deep and reactive to human triggering in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that have produced very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where these weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline as well as sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.</span><span class="s_AA239
="s_3FE45715">Up to 90 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on weak, feathery surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to remain reactive to human triggering even during a lull in the storms.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be especially deep and touchy in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
New snow and has formed touchy storm slabs and winds have loaded lee slopes near ridge top. These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations and running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. A release near the surface has the potential to step down to a deeper layer.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds have redistributed the recent storm snow forming areas of wind slab at higher elevations near ridge crests and exposed treeline areas. In non-wind affected terrain, storm slabs overly a widespread crust and surface hoar in isolated areas.
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain below treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has formed reactive slabs above the most recent crust/ surface hoar interface. Winds earlier in the week have also created pockets of wind slab in leeward areas in the alpine and at treeline.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches with very light triggers particularly on unsupported features at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Expect the slab to be especially deep and reactive to human triggering in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that continue to produce very large avalanches. Use extreme caution in areas where weak layers may be preserved, such as in openings below treeline, and sheltered areas in the alpine and treeline.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a slab that sits on a weak layer of surface hoar and/or a crust. Slabs are likely to be especially deep and reactive to human triggering in lee features due to recent strong south winds.
="s_3FE45715">Three weak layers are lurking in our snowpack that have produced very large avalanches. Using a conservative approach and sticking to moderate terrain are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">20-30cm of new snow and wind continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. If triggered, these slabs have the potential to step down to deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 60 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
New snow is adding to previous windslabs and creating thin new ones.&nbsp; Any windslabs that fail may step down to the December interface causing a large avalanche.&nbsp;
Numerous buried weak layers are causing some concern at Treeline. Avalanche activity observed in the past 3 days initiated in the upper snowpack and then steeped down to the persistent slabs.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind continue to build storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715"> 30-40cm of new snow and strong winds continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Recently formed storm slabs may still be reactive to human triggers, especially in wind effected areas at treeline and above.</span><span class="s_3FE45
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
This layer is widespread in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. Expect them to extend far below the ridge crests. They will likely step to deeper layers as they carry downhill.
This persistent slab is actually a couple of persistent weak layers that we've described individually in the snowpack summary. There is a serious snowpack weakness in areas that we wouldn't normally expect.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, and rising temperatures will create fresh storm slabs reactive human triggers
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow and has formed touchy storm slabs, while winds are building cornice and loading lee slopes near ridge top. These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations and running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and produced several recent large and very large avalanches. Simple terrain with low angle, supported slopes is a good choice.
New snow and wind have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. A release near the surface has the potential to step down to a deeper layer.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, and rising temperatures will create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Large triggers such as a falling cornice or smaller storm slab avalanches may step-down to deeply buried crusts, resulting in large and destructive avalanches running full path.
Winds have redistributed the recent storm snow forming areas of wind slab at higher elevations near ridge crests and exposed treeline areas. In non-wind affected terrain, storm slabs overly a widespread crust and surface hoar in isolated areas.
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has formed reactive slabs above the most recent crust/ surface hoar interface. Winds earlier in the week have also created pockets of wind slab in leeward areas in the alpine and exposed treeline areas.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches with very light triggers particularly on unsupported features at lower elevations.
Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind continue to build storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. If triggered, these slabs have the potential to step down to deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 60 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
These are multiple slabs that are laminated together. Stepping down to deeper instabilities is likely.
As snow load increases, the &quot;triggerability&quot; of this layer will go up.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, and rising temperatures will create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
Large triggers such as a falling cornice or smaller storm slab avalanches may step-down to deeply buried crusts, resulting in large and destructive avalanches running full path.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers.
Intense loading of new snow may awaken deeply buried weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tinder cornices sensitive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind continue to create touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. If triggered, these slabs have the potential to step down to deeper weak layers buried in the snowpack.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 60 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, and rising temperatures will create fresh storm slabs reactive human triggers
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow and has formed touchy storm slabs, while winds are building cornice and loading lee slopes near ridge top. These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations and running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and produced several recent large and very large avalanches. Simple terrain with low angled, supported slopes is a good choice.
New snow and wind this week have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. These slabs are touchy and have been reactive to natural triggers in recent days.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
Winds have redistributed the recent storm snow forming wind slabs on leeward slopes near ridge crests and exposed treeline areas. These slabs overly a crust/ surface hoar interface and have been reactive to both natural and human triggers.
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on leeward aspects in the alpine as well as wind-exposed areas at treeline.  These slabs overly a thin crust/ surface hoar layer and have been reactive to light triggers especially in steep or convex terrain near ridge crests.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches with very light triggers particularly on unsupported features at lower elevations.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and wind have built slabs that can be triggered by the weight of a person. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
These are multiple slabs that are laminated together. Stepping down to deeper instabilities is likely.&nbsp; More snow and wind on its way to possibly tip the odds for greater avalanche activity.
As snow load increases, the &quot;triggerability&quot; of this layer will go up.
Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.</span><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast strong winds, heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow and wind this week have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. These slabs are touchy and have been reactive to natural triggers in recent days.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
New snow and has formed touchy storm slabs, while winds are building cornice and loading lee slopes near ridge top. These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and produced several recent large and very large avalanches. Simple terrain with low angled, supported slopes is a good choice.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on leeward aspects in the alpine as well as wind-exposed areas at treeline. These slabs overlie a thin crust/ surface hoar layer and have been reactive to light triggers especially in steep or convex terrain near ridge crests.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches particularly on unsupported features.
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created slabs on top of potential weak sliding layers
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">New snow, strong winds, and rising temperatures will create another round of touchy storm slabs. Storm slab danger will likely increase with elevation, however rising temperatures and rain will promote loose wet avalanches at lower elevations.
Large triggers such as a falling cornice or smaller storm slab avalanches may step-down to deeply buried crusts, resulting in large and destructive avalanches running full path.
Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds are creating rapid cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will create another round of touchy storm slabs reactive to human triggers. Storm slab danger will likely increase with elevation, however rising temperatures and rain will promote loose wet avalanches at lower elevations.
Intense loading of new snow may awaken deeply buried weak layers resulting in large, destructive avalanches.
Large amounts of new snow and high winds will create tender cornices sensitive to human triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast new snow and wind will continue to build touchy storm slabs at higher elevations on Monday. Rising temperatures and even rain will destabilize surface snow and promote loose wet avalanches at lower elevations - especially in steep terrain.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 60 to 140cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
Heavy rain will continue to saturate our recent storm snow and promote loose wet avalanches at all but the highest alpine elevations. This may occur naturally or with a human trigger - especially in steep terrain.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds have been creating rapid cornice growth. Continuing snow and rain will destabilize cornices further.
A bunch of snow is expected overnight with very strong westerly winds. Wind slabs will be very touchy to human triggering.
We may be near the tipping point for avalanche activity to begin on any one of several buried weak layers. Large avalanches are occurring on these layers.
Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow and has formed storm slabs, while winds are building cornice and loading lee slopes near ridge top. These slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and produced several recent large and very large avalanches. Simple terrain with low angled, supported slopes is a good choice.
New snow and moderate to strong wind wind this week have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers of concern are buried within the snowpack and have the potential to produce large avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.</span><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on leeward aspects in the alpine as well as wind-exposed areas at treeline. These slabs overlie a thin crust/ surface hoar layer and have been reactive to light triggers especially in steep or convex terrain near ridge crests.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches particularly on unsupported features.
">Heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
="s_3FE45715">Forecast moderate winds, heavy snowfall and warming temperatures are a recipe for widespread avalanches. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow combined with moderate to strong winds have created slabs on top of potential weak sliding layers
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain features.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and intense winds created thick new storm slabs on the surface during the storm. The new snow needs time to form a solid bond to the surface and it may remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday, particularly at higher elevations.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and intense winds created thick new storm slabs on the surface during the storm. The new snow needs time to form a solid bond to the surface and it may remain reactive to human triggering on Tuesday, particularly at higher elevations.
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have been building fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Overnight snowfall coupled with a sharp increase in winds will build touchy new storm slabs at higher elevations on Monday. Storm slab releases continue to carry a high likelihood of triggering deeper weak layers.
The snowpack is complex and has produced very large avalanches on up to four separate weak layers buried 80 to 150cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Snowfall will continue as freezing levels drop on Tuesday. With southwest winds remaining moderate to strong, touchy new slabs are likely to form on the snow surface. Thicker, more reactive slabs can be expected in the alpine and in lee areas.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Large amounts of recent new snow and high winds have been creating rapid cornice growth.
Fresh windslabs are widespread. The older slabs are still there, and very stressed with the new load.
New load is the key variable with this layer. How it handles the new load will likely vary from area to area.
Over 50 cm of new snow has formed very touchy storm slabs, especially in wind-affected terrain at higher elevations.
Buried weak layers in the snowpack have produced some recent large avalanches in steep, unsupported terrain. These layers may be sensitive under the weight of all the new snow.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on lee aspects in the alpine and wind-exposed areas at treeline. They overlie a thin crust / surface hoar layer and have been reactive to light triggers.
Weak layers buried in the snowpack have produced recent avalanches, particularly on unsupported features.
Warming temperatures put heavier snow on top of lighter dry snow - a recipe for an unstable snowpack. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures put heavier snow on top of lighter dry snow - a recipe for an unstable snowpack.</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.</span><span class="s_3FE45715">
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures put heavier snow on top of lighter dry snow - a recipe for an unstable snowpack. A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche. </span><span class="s_E6FD2
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Warming temperatures put heavier snow on top of lighter dry snow - a recipe for an unstable snowpack.</span><span class="s_E6FD2046"> </span><span class="s_3FE45715">A storm slab could step down to a deeper weak layer, creating a surprisingly large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are buried in the snowpack, creating very large avalanches when triggered.
New snow and has formed storm slabs, while winds are building fragile cornices and loading lee slopes. Storm slabs have shown the potential for wide propagations and running long distances.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are producing large destructive avalanches. Cornices have been a common trigger, so be sure to avoid exposure to overhead hazards.
New snow and strong winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. Large fragile cornices are also likely near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large destructive avalanches. Conservative terrain with moderate-angled, supported slopes are good choices.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and intense winds created thick new storm slabs on the surface during the storm. The new snow's bond to the surface is improving, but slabs may remain reactive to human triggering in steep terrain and convex features.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and intense winds created thick new storm slabs during the storm. The new snow's bond to the surface is gradually improving, but slabs may remain reactive to human triggering in steep terrain and around variable wind deposits
Heavy snowfall and and high winds have built fragile new cornice growth.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. A conservative approach and moderate-angled, simple terrain are good ways to manage a complex snowpack.
="s_3FE45715">Strong southwest winds have pressed and redistributed loose snow at the surface into stiff and reactive slabs. Windward aspects aren't exempt from the problem.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth.
Fresh windslabs are widespread after the recent winds and snow. Lots of features are looking loaded and primed for an avalanche cycle.
This layer is an ominous one. So far it appears to be handling the load well, but we're thinking this is just a delayed reaction to the load. The calm before the storm if you will.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. A surface avalanche in motion could be what it takes to trigger a deeper and more destructive persistent slab avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">This new snow overlies older storm slabs which are gaining strength but may remain sensitive to human triggering in steep, unsupported terrain.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. This new snow overlies older storm slabs which are gaining strength but may remain sensitive to human triggering in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Wednesday night are expected to form new storm slabs at all elevation bands. The new snow may be surprisingly reactive at lower elevations due to underlying crusts. </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.</span><span class="s_3FE45
50 cm of recent snow has formed fresh storm slabs. Slabs will be most reactive in wind-affected terrain at higher elevations.
Several weak layers in the upper snowpack have the potential to produce large avalanches. Sheltered treeline areas with preserved surface hoar are the most suspect for human triggering.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs can be found on lee aspects in the alpine and wind-exposed areas at treeline. Wind slabs are sitting above a thin crust or a layer of surface hoar.
Weak layers buried 30-80 cm below the surface have produced some recent avalanches, particularly on unsupported features.
="s_3FE45715">Natural activity will likely diminish Thursday, but human triggered avalanches remain a concern. With all the recent snow storm, avalanches in motion could entrain significant mass, especially in bigger terrain features and avalanche paths.
="s_3FE45715">As we move out of a major storm and avalanche cycle there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the triggerability of our deeply buried persistent weak layers.  When we don't know, we have to scale our terrain choices accordingly. 
="s_3FE45715">Natural activity will likely diminish Thursday, but human triggered avalanches remain a concern. With all the recent snow storm, avalanches in motion could entrain significant mass, especially in bigger terrain features and avalanche paths.
="s_3FE45715">As we move out of a major storm and avalanche cycle there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the triggerability of our deeply buried persistent weak layers. When we don't know, we have to scale our terrain choices accordingly.
="s_3FE45715">Natural activity will likely diminish Thursday, but human triggered avalanches remain a concern. With all the recent storm snow, avalanches in motion could entrain significant mass, especially in bigger terrain features and avalanche paths.
="s_3FE45715">As we move out of a storm and avalanche cycle there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the triggerability of our deeply buried persistent weak layers. When we don't know, we have to scale our terrain choices accordingly.
Recent storm snow remains a concern for human triggering, especially on freshly wind-loaded slopes. Furthermore, a small avalanche has potential to step down to deeper layers and become much larger.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are regularly producing large destructive avalanches. Cornices have been a common trigger, so be sure to avoid exposure to overhead hazards.
New snow and strong winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas near ridge crest in the alpine and in exposed treeline areas. Large fragile cornices are also likely near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large destructive avalanches. Cornices have been a common trigger, so be sure to avoid exposure to overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Natural activity will likely diminish Thursday, but human triggered avalanches remain a concern. With all the recent storm snow, avalanches in motion could entrain significant mass, especially in bigger terrain features and avalanche paths.
="s_3FE45715">As we move out of a very large storm and avalanche cycle there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the triggerability of our deeply buried persistent weak layers. When we don't know, we have to scale our terrain choices accordingly.
Wind slabs are extensive in the alpine dow to tree line.
We have not seen many avalanches on this layer so far but the load is building and at some point, the scales will tip.
New snow is accumulating and storm snow from Tuesday may still be reactive. Natural and human triggered avalanches will be very likely in areas that receive more than 30 cm on Friday.
A weak layer buried 60 cm below the surface has potential for human triggering. Storm slab avalanches may also step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will form fresh wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain.
Weak layers buried 30-80 cm below the surface have produced some recent avalanches, particularly on unsupported features.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Thursday night and Friday are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. A surface avalanche in motion could be what it takes to trigger a deeper and more destructive persistent slab avalanche.
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and wind on Thursday night are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">This new snow overlies older storm slabs which are gaining strength but may remain sensitive to large triggers in steep, unsupported terrain.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Fresh storm slabs are building and will be most touchy at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches are running on deeply buried weak layers. Avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain, including cornices which have been a common trigger.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind on Friday are expected to form new wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. This new snow overlies older storm slabs which are gaining strength but may remain sensitive to human triggering in steep, unsupported terrain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Rising freezing levels and steady precipitation means mixed conditions on Friday. Dense storm slabs will likely be found in high alpine wind-exposed terrain while loose wet avalanches may occur in steep terrain at treeline and below.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Several deep weak layers in the snowpack remain sensitive to heavy triggers. The coming storm pattern is likely to produce more avalanches that step down to these layers. Seek out simple terrain that doesn't expose you to large avalanche paths.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong west winds are expected to build fresh storm slabs over the day on Friday. Snowfall amounts are uncertain, but snow stability will be on a decreasing trend throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Deep weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and remain sensitive to heavy triggers. </span><span class="s_3FE45715">Another active storm pattern will progressively undermine stability in the coming days. Seek out simple terrain that doesn't expose you to large avalanche paths.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong west winds are expected to build fresh storm slabs over the day on Friday. Snowfall amounts are uncertain, but snow stability will be on a decreasing trend throughout the day.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong west winds are expected to build fresh storm slabs over the day on Friday. Snowfall amounts are uncertain, but snow stability will be on a decreasing trend throughout the day.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong west winds are expected to build fresh storm slabs over the day on Friday. Snowfall amounts are uncertain, but snow stability will be on a decreasing trend throughout the day.
New snow and wind will form fresh wind slabs in higher elevation lee terrain. Large fragile cornices are also likely near ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large destructive avalanches.&nbsp; Avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain, including cornices which have been a common trigger.
Wind slabs are extensive in the alpine down to tree line. There are failures within the slabs as well that are reactive.
variable test results are keeping this layer on the radar. It is worth digging and testing as you approach treeline. Especially if we get more snow than expected.
="s_3FE45715">Uninterrupted heavy snowfall and strong wind will continue to add mass to the already robust and touchy storm slabs Saturday. Let's not overthink this scenario, we all need to retreat to simple terrain while the storm rages on.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
New snow and strong wind will form touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a common trigger.
Rain and rising freezing levels will destabilize surface snow layers.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Storm slabs have already been active and are growing with the incoming snow and wind, especially at higher elevations. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Additional loading and fragile cornices are likely triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Areas with high amounts of new snow could be primed for storm slabs whereas areas that see less snow may be more susceptible to wind slabs.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
The south of the region (Coquihalla) could see incredible snowfall amounts (40-65cm) by Sunday afternoon... BUT there is significant uncertainty in the forecast. The north of the region (Duffey) will have primarily a wind slab problem higher up.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Fresh storm slabs are building and will be very touchy at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.
A weak layer buried 60-100 cm below the surface has potential for human triggering. Storm slab avalanches may also step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">Uninterrupted heavy snowfall and strong wind will continue to add mass to the already robust and touchy storm slabs Saturday. Let's not overthink this scenario, we all need to retreat to simple terrain while the storm rages on.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
The current weather pattern is not handled well by forecast models and storm snow totals have large uncertainty associated with them.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
="s_3FE45715">Uninterrupted heavy snowfall and strong wind will continue to add mass to the already robust and touchy storm slabs Saturday. Let's not overthink this scenario, we all need to retreat to simple terrain while the storm rages on.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and strong wind will form touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 30-80 cm below the surface. They produced a few avalanches earlier this week, and may still be reactive. Carefully assess the snowpack and terrain in your local area.
="s_3FE45715">Uninterrupted heavy snowfall and strong wind will continue to add mass to the already robust and touchy storm slabs Saturday. Let's not overthink this scenario, we all need to retreat to simple terrain while the storm rages on.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
Ice climbers, don't climb in gully features right now! Skiers, expect sluffing in steep terrain. These avalanches could also act as a trigger for deeper layers. This is why it is the first problem.
Wind slabs are extensive in the alpine down to tree line. These may also step to deeper layers.
These are deeply buried and making us more and more nervous. Be sure to assess them thoroughly.
Storm slabs exist and will continue to grow with the incoming snow and wind. They will be most reactive at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.
A weak layer exists 60-100 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, and storm slab avalanches could step down to this layer.
Rain and rising freezing levels will result in heavy / slushy surface snow layers that could produce small avalanches in steep terrain.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have created fragile new cornice growth. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Areas with high amounts of new snow could be primed for storm slabs whereas areas that see less snow may be more susceptible to wind slabs. Wet loose avalanches are possible below tree line if precipitation falls as heavy rain.
Recent heavy snowfall and high winds have formed fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will form touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 30-80 cm below the surface. They produced a few large avalanches last week, and may become more reactive with ongoing loading.
Strong westerly winds have created touchy wind slabs at exposed locations in the upper tree line and alpine elevation bands. Wet loose avalanches are possible at tree line and below if precipitation falls as heavy rain.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
The current weather pattern is not handled well by forecast models and storm snow totals have large uncertainty associated with them.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
Expect fresh wind slabs to develop throughout the day, likely resulting in natural avalanche activity in alpine terrain. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers.
="s_3FE45715">Friday's storm formed new storm slabs at all elevations and ongoing snowfall will continue to build and add mass to these slabs. The problem is especially concerning at alpine elevations where strong winds have made slabs extra thick and reactive.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Friday's storm formed new storm slabs at all elevations and ongoing snowfall will continue to build and add mass to these slabs. The problem is especially concerning at alpine elevations where strong winds have made slabs extra thick and reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Friday's storm formed new storm slabs at all elevations and ongoing snowfall will continue to build and add mass to these slabs. The problem is especially concerning at alpine elevations where strong winds have made slabs extra thick and reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches - especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
New snow and strong wind will form touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a common trigger.
="s_3FE45715">Friday's storm formed new storm slabs at all elevations and ongoing snowfall will continue to build and add mass to these slabs. The problem is especially concerning at alpine elevations where strong winds have made slabs extra thick and reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers are persisting in the snowpack and continue to produce very large avalanches, especially with heavy triggers. This is a time to carefully measure your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies.&nbsp; Expect sluffing in steeper terrain.
Wind slabs are extensive in the alpine down to tree line. These may also step to deeper layers.
These are deeply buried (One meter +).&nbsp; Be sure to assess them thoroughly.&nbsp; These can be triggered by loose dry or the wind slabs.
Large cornices formed a week ago and they may remain fragile. These monsters could surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created pockets of reactive soft slab below ridge crests and on immediate down wind (lee) features at higher elevations.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Strong south east through west winds have created touchy soft slabs at exposed locations in the upper tree line and alpine elevation bands.
="s_3FE45715">Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Storm slabs were very touchy on Sunday, with a widespread natural avalanche cycle to size 2.5.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
">Heavy snowfall and steady winds have formed fresh storm slabs that will likely be primed for human triggering on Monday. Slab depth and reactivity is likely to increase with elevation and exposure to wind.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried persistent weak layers continue to produce very large avalanches that are often releasing naturally. This is a time to carefully limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and wind have formed new storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggering on Monday. Slopes that see sunshine are a special concern, as well as high elevations where winds have made slabs thicker and more reactive.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried persistent weak layers continue to produce very large avalanches. Triggering any one of these layers has very high consequences. This is a time to carefully limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Steady snowfall and wind have formed fresh storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggering on Monday. Sunshine may act as a trigger for natural avalanches. The depth and reactivity of slabs is expected to increase with elevation.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried persistent weak layers continue to produce very large avalanches. Triggering any one of these layers has very high consequences. This is a time to carefully limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and to avoid overhead hazards.
">New snow and steady southwest winds have been building touchy wind slabs in lee terrain. Be especially cautious around slopes that see sunshine on Monday. Slabs are likely to exist on all aspects in areas that received more snow from recent storms.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers continue to produce very large avalanches on a regular basis. This is happening both naturally and with large triggers. This is a time to carefully limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and avoid overhead hazards.
Significant snow and wind have formed storm slabs that are expected to be most reactive at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain.  A window of sun Monday afternoon could initiate a fresh round of natural avalanche activity too.
A weak layer exists 60-100 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, and storm slab avalanches could step down to this layer.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind have likely formed touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. There is potential for a brief window of strong sun Monday afternoon which could initiate a fresh round of storm slab avalanches.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 30-80 cm below the surface. They produced a few large avalanches last week, and may remain sensitive to human triggering.
Continued snow and wind Sunday night should allow storm slabs to remain sensitive to human triggering Monday.  Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers.
Continued new snow and strong wind will add to the established touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. Weather forecasts are handling the situation poorly, so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a common trigger.
Wind slabs are failing on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline producing large to very large avalanches. Be aware of exposure to run-out zones. In many cases these avalanches are stepping down to the deeper buried weak layers.
Several buried weak layers of concern exist down between 50 and 150cm. Loose dry slides or wind slabs initiated in the upper snowpack are often stepping down to these weak layers.
Ice climbers, avoid gullies. Expect sluffing in steeper terrain. Some sluffs are triggering slabs on the underlying slopes.
Large cornices formed a week ago and they may remain fragile. These monsters could surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snow and strong southwest winds have built touchy wind slabs in lee features. Slabs exist on all aspects in areas that received more snow from the recent storms. Be particularly cautious on slopes that receive direct sunshine on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which continue to produce very large avalanches with high consequences. Limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created pockets of reactive soft slab below ridge crests and on immediate down wind (lee) features at higher elevations.
Heavy snowfall and high winds a week ago formed fragile cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Strong south east through west winds have created touchy soft slabs at exposed locations in the upper tree line and alpine elevation bands.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has formed storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggering.  The snow fell with strong winds, producing wind slabs in lee features.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences.  Use caution in openings below treeline and sheltered areas at treeline and above, where weak layers are preserved.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Storm slabs remained very touchy on Monday, with human triggered avalanches to size 2.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has formed storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggering.  The snow fell with strong winds, producing touchy wind slabs in lee features.&nbsp; </span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which continue to produce very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences.  Limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and avoid overhead hazards.</span><span class="s_3FE45
New snow and wind have formed storm slabs that are sensitive to human triggering, especially between 1400-1600 m elevation where these slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers.
Recent snow and wind have formed touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. Snowfall amounts have varied across the region so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a recent trigger for very large avalanches.
Significant snow and wind have formed storm slabs that have been reactive to both human and natural triggers at higher elevations and in wind-affected terrain. More snow and wind will continue to build these slabs.
A weak layer exists 100-140 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, or for a storm slab release to step down to this layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Lingering windslabs remain a concern for human triggering especially on leeward slopes at higher elevations and near ridge crests. Watch for cracking and stiff or hollow feeling snow.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 60-100 cm below the surface. They produced a few large avalanches last week, and may remain sensitive to human triggering in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall has formed storm slabs that will likely remain reactive to human triggering. The snow fell with strong winds, producing touchy wind slabs in lee features. Be particularly cautious on slopes that receive direct sunshine on Tuesday.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which continue to produce very large avalanches that are propagating far, with high consequences.  Limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and avoid overhead hazards.</span><span class="s_3FE45
Present on all aspects
The Jan 6th surface hoar is down 100cm and the Dec 15 is down 120cm.&nbsp; Any slide on these layers would produce large avalanches.
="s_3FE45715">New storm snow accumulations will build touchy storm slabs, especially on leeward slopes where more wind loading occurs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created fragile new cornices. These monsters may surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">New snow on Wednesday as well as previously formed storm and wind slabs will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggering. If triggered, avalanches could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which continue to produce very large avalanches with high consequences. Limit your exposure to avalanche terrain and avoid overhead hazards.
="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have created pockets of reactive soft slab below ridge crests and on immediate leeward features at higher elevations. New wind slabs may form with forecast snow amounts.
Fragile looming cornices exist. They require respect and may surprise you with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around, on and below ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 40 cm of snow is forecasted for Wednesday. The new snow as well as previously formed storm and wind slabs will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggering. If triggered, avalanches could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Rapid snowfall will load these layers, increasing the likelihood of triggering them.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of snow is forecasted for Wednesday. The new snow as well as previously formed storm and wind slabs will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggering. If triggered, avalanches could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Rapid snowfall loading will increase the likelihood of triggering them.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 50 cm of snow is forecasted for Wednesday. The new snow as well as previously formed storm and wind slabs will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggering. If triggered, avalanches could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Rapid snowfall loading will increase the likelihood of triggering them.
New snow and strong wind will add to recently formed storm slabs that are sensitive to human triggering, especially between 1400-1600 m elevation where these slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers, as well as thin or rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
New snow and strong wind will add to recently formed touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-exposed terrain. Snowfall amounts have varied across the region so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a recent trigger for very large avalanches. Avoid shallow rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
Significant snow and wind Tuesday night through Wednesday will form reactive storm slabs particularly at upper elevations and wind-exposed areas. Be aware that a storm slab release has the potential to step down to a deeper weak layer.
A weak layer exists 100-140 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, or for a storm slab release to step down to this layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">New snow and wind will form new storm slabs particularly at upper elevations and in wind-exposed areas. These slabs may be reactive to human triggering and a release may have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer buried in the snowpack.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 60-100 cm below the surface. They produced a few large avalanches last week, and may remain sensitive to human triggering in shallow snowpack areas.
Loose wet avalanches are possible at lower elevations.
Large cornices formed a week ago and they may remain fragile. These monsters could surprise with nasty consequences. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
Storm slabs will continue to build and be reactive with forecast new snow and strong winds.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried 80 to 150 cm below the surface. Moderate-angled, simple terrain selection remains critical to safe mountain travel.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs may be reactive to rider triggers, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features where wind loading builds thicker slabs.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 70 cm of storm snow could accumulate by Thursday afternoon. This snow will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggers. Expect thicker slabs in lee features. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Snowfall is rapidly loading these layers, increasing the likelihood of triggering them.
="s_3FE45715">Up to 80 cm of storm snow could accumulate by Thursday afternoon, which will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggers. Expect thicker amounts in lee features. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.</span><span class="s_3FE45
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences.  Snowfall is rapidly loading these layers, increasing the likelihood of triggering them.</span><span class="s_3FE45
The snowpack is saturated at lower elevations and loose wet avalanches are possible.
Large cornices have formed and they remain fragile. These monsters could surprise you with nasty consequences and demand respect. Use extra caution around ridge crests.
="s_3FE45715">Around 50 to 100 cm of storm snow could accumulate by Thursday afternoon, which will likely be reactive to both natural and human triggers. Expect thicker amounts in lee features. If triggered, storm slabs could step down to deeper weak layers.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Snowfall is rapidly loading these layers, increasing the likelihood of triggering them.
New storm snow accumulations will build touchy storm slabs, especially on leeward slopes where more wind loading occurs.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below. Know what is lurking above you.
="s_3FE45715">Between 30 and 70 cm of snow may accumulate with this storm, with the highest amounts in the southwest of the region. This snow may be reactive to triggering, and if so, could step down to buried weak layers. Expect deeper snow in lee features.
="s_3FE45715">Several weak layers are lurking in our snowpack, which are producing very large avalanches that propagate far, with high consequences. Snowfall is rapidly loading these layers, increasing the likelihood of triggering them. These could run full-path.
New storm slabs will be reactive and could step down to deeper layers initiating large and destructive avalanches.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried below the surface.
Significant new snow and strong wind will add to recently formed storm slabs that are sensitive to human triggering. Between 1400-1600 m elevation these slabs overlie a recent melt-freeze crust and may be especially touchy.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers, as well as thin or rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
New snow and strong wind will add to recently formed touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-exposed terrain. Snowfall amounts have varied across the region so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a recent trigger for very large avalanches. Avoid shallow rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
Wednesday's storm event has formed reactive storm slabs at all elevations but especially at upper elevations and wind-exposed areas. Be aware that these slabs overlie a crust from early-February and may also step down to a deeper weak layer.
A weak layer exists 120-150 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, or for a storm slab release to step down to this layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">Wednesday's storm will likely form new storm slabs particularly at upper elevations and in wind-exposed areas. These slabs may be reactive to human triggering and a release may have the potential to step-down to a deeper layer buried in the snowpack.
There is limited information about weak layers buried 80-120 cm below the surface. They produced a few large avalanches last week, and may remain sensitive to human triggering in shallow snowpack areas.
With the relatively warm temperatures, the new snow is expected to settle quickly and form slabs.
Present on all aspects. There are actually several slabs that are being lumped together with this problem. In the alpine some are buried and may need a quick dig to find.
The Jan 6th surface hoar is down 100cm and the Dec 15 is down 120cm. Any slide on these layers would produce large avalanches.
These can be quite thick due to the new snow and wind.
Present on all aspects. There are actually several slabs that are being lumped together with this problem. In the alpine some are buried and may need a quick dig to find.
These layers&nbsp; are up to 200cm down.
Large cornices have formed and they remain fragile. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs remain reactive to rider triggers, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Touchy storm slabs exist, especially on leeward slopes where more wind loading has occurred.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.
Storm slabs remain reactive on Friday. The first hit of sun will likely trigger loose dry avalanches which could step down to deeper layers initiating large and destructive avalanches.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried below the surface.
New snow and strong wind have formed reactive storm slabs particularly in wind exposed areas above 1700 m for the Fernie area, while eastern areas saw deeper snow accumulations at lower elevations as well.
="s_3FE45715">Large avalanches have been running on deep weak layers. Wind loading, fragile cornices, and smaller avalanches are all possible triggers, as well as thin or rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
New snow and strong wind have formed touchy slabs, especially at higher elevations and in wind-exposed terrain. Snowfall amounts have varied across the region so some areas may have extra thick and touchy storm slabs.
="s_3FE45715">Several deeply buried weak layers have the potential to produce large avalanches reaching run out zones. Cornices have been a recent trigger for very large avalanches. Avoid shallow rocky snowpack areas where human triggering may also be possible.
Wednesday's storm event has formed reactive storm slabs at all elevations but especially in wind-exposed areas at treeline and above. Be aware that these slabs overlie a crust from early-February and may also step down to a deeper weak layer.
A weak layer exists 120-150 cm below the surface. It may still be possible for humans to trigger persistent slab avalanches on this layer, or for a storm slab release to step down to this layer resulting in a very large avalanche.
="s_3FE45715">New storm slabs exist particularly at upper elevations and in wind-exposed areas. Expect these slabs to be reactive to human triggering and keep in mind that a release in the new snow may also step-down to a deeper layer buried in the snowpack.
Weak layers buried 100-150 cm below the surface have been reactive in recent snowpack tests and have also produced a few large avalanches last week. These&nbsp; layers may remain sensitive to human triggering in shallow snowpack areas.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and steady winds have formed thick new storm slabs on the surface. As the new snow consolidates, potential for human triggering storm slabs will increase. Strong solar effect may act as a trigger for natural avalanches on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Several unstable weak layers are lurking deep in our snowpack. These layers have the potential to be triggered both naturally and with skier or rider traffic. When triggered, these layers have been producing very large avalanches that can run far.
="s_3FE45715">Variable snowfall and steady winds have formed reactive new storm slabs on the surface. As the new snow consolidates, potential for human triggering storm slabs will increase. Strong solar effect may act as a trigger for natural avalanches on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Several unstable weak layers are lurking deep in our snowpack. These layers have the potential to be triggered both naturally and with skier or rider traffic. When triggered, these layers have been producing very large avalanches that can run far.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and steady winds have formed reactive new storm slabs on the surface. As the new snow consolidates, potential for human triggering storm slabs will increase. Strong solar effect may act as a trigger for natural avalanches on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Several unstable weak layers are lurking deep in our snowpack. These layers have the potential to be triggered both naturally and with skier or rider traffic. When triggered, these layers have been producing very large avalanches that can run far.
="s_3FE45715">Heavy snowfall and steady winds have formed thick new storm slabs on the surface. As the new snow consolidates, potential for human triggering storm slabs will increase. Strong solar effect may act as a trigger for natural avalanches on Friday.
="s_3FE45715">Several unstable weak layers are lurking deep in our snowpack. These layers have the potential to be triggered both naturally and with skier or rider traffic. When triggered, these layers have been producing very large avalanches that can run far.
Found at treeline and above up to 50cm thick. They are being found on all aspects due to reverse loading patterns of recent winds.
Widepsread avalanche activity observed recently stepping down to the persistent deep layers such as Jan 6th Surface hoar and the Dec 15th Facet surface hoar interface. 
Watch for these problems at treeline and below where the recent snow has settled into a reactive slab. 
Storm slabs are reactive. Natural avalanche activity may taper off, but slopes are primed for human triggers. The first hit of sun will likely trigger loose dry avalanches which could step down to deeper layers.
The snowpack is complex and continues to produce very large avalanches on several weak layers buried below the surface.
="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs remain reactive to rider triggers, especially on leeward slopes and behind terrain features.
Large looming cornices exist along ridgelines. They require respect and discipline. Give them an extra wide berth from above and below.
Reactive wind slabs exist, especially on leeward slopes where more wind loading has occurred.
="s_3FE45715">Recent snowfall and strong winds have created large fragile cornices. Cornices are unpredictable and demand respect. Give them a wide berth from above and below.