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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline -  New snow has largely been absorbed by the strong surface crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and in the alpine - Strong-extreme S winds on Sunday stripped exposed areas to old crust or bare ground, and built pockets of windslab in lees.  The basal facets likely persist in some locations, but have been unreactive since mid-March.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new plus 20cm of recent snow sits on a well settled mid-pack. In shallow areas (Field ice climbs) the base is weak and facetted. Shears persist on this facet interface. In deeper areas (Little Yoho Valley), the deep weak layers are less of a concern. Expect buried sun crust on solar aspects, and a melt freeze crust BTL, </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow sits over a firm 100 cm+ slab resting over weak basal facets at all elevations. Tests show easy to moderate sudden collapse results in these facets. A melts free crust is widespread below treeline and specific to steep solar aspects at treeline and above. Windslabs are specific to immediate alpine lees. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow in past 2 days has formed windslab along lee ridge-lines and cross-loaded gully features from SW winds. Mid-pack bridging basal weakness. Entire lower snowpack is weak with a combination of facets, Nov rain crust and depth hoar. Below tree line a 5-10cm melt freeze crust sits above a moist facet layer to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow in the alpine totaled 20-30cm over the weekend. Moderate to strong SW winds have redistributed it and formed wind slabs in alpine lee features. Cold overnight temp's have formed a supportive crust below tree-line. Cornices are big in the alpine and if they fail, they may trigger one of the multiple crusts lingering in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An up-slope event has evenly distributed up to 25cm of new snow through our the park.  This overlies old crusty surfaces, bare ground, and isolated pockets of wind slab from Sundays strong-extreme south winds. Below this the mid snowpack is well settled and strong. Basal facets likely persist in some areas, but have been unreactive since mid-March.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow  sits on a well settled mid-pack. In shallow areas (Field ice climbs) the base is weak and facetted. Shears persist on this facet interface. In deeper areas (Little Yoho Valley), the deep weak layers are less of a concern. Expect buried sun crust on solar aspects, and a melt freeze crust BTL,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On shaded aspects or in the high alpine, up to 20 cm of low density snow sits over a firm 100 cm+ slab resting over weak basal facets at all elevations. Tests show sudden collapse results in these facets. A melts freeze crust is widespread below treeline &amp; steep solar aspects at treeline &amp; above. Windslabs are specific to immediate alpine lees. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing between 1900-2400m in sheltered areas. Windslab along lee ridge-lines and cross-loaded gully features from SW winds. Mid-pack bridging basal weakness. Entire lower snowpack is weak with a combination of facets, Nov rain crust and depth hoar. Below tree line a supportive 20cm melt freeze crust sits above a weak facet layer to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 30cm of storm snow in the alpine over the weekend. SW winds in the moderate range have moved the storm snow onto alpine lee features forming soft slabs. Cornice failures pack a big enough punch to trigger deeper weak layers in the upper snowpack. Test pits producing easy to hard resistant planar results in the top 60cm of snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On shaded aspects or higher in the alpine, up to 20 cm sits on a well settled mid-pack. In shallow areas (Field ice climbs) the base is weak and facetted. Shears persist on this facet interface. In deeper areas (Little Yoho Valley), the deep weak layers are less of a concern. Expect buried sun crusts on solar aspects, and a melt freeze crust BTL,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A settled, mostly dry snowpack exists on shaded aspects above 2300m. On other aspects and below 2300m, expect morning crust and wet snow by mid-day. The base of the snowpack continues to be unstable with a layer of facets failing approximately 60cm above the ground. For this reason, most avalanche prone slopes are out unless they have already slid.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing between 1900-2400m in sheltered areas. Wind-slab along lee ridge-lines and cross-loaded gully features from strong SW winds. Mid-pack bridging basal weakness. Lower snowpack is weak with a combination of facets, Nov rain crust and depth hoar. Below tree line a supportive 20cm melt freeze crust sits above a weak facet layer to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of storm snow from last weekend is forming soft slab in the immediate lee of ridges in the alpine. Field tests from earlier in the week were producing resistant planar results in the top 60cm. Solar aspects have a temperature crust up into the alpine. Protected N'ly aspects have good quality powder skiing, sluff management may be required. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are building isolated pockets of wind slab. Incoming snow Friday will not likely bond well to previous crusty surfaces, as the snow transitions to rain expect the upper snowpack to lose cohesion quickly. The midpack is well settled and strong. Basal facets persist in some areas, but have been unreactive since mid-March.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A settled, mostly dry snowpack exists on shaded aspects above 2300m. On other aspects and below 2300m, expect morning crust and wet snow by mid-day. Concern remains about the integrity of the deeper snowpack; avoidance of large slopes is still recommended. Warmth over the next few days will release cornices and slush avalanches at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A settled, mostly dry snowpack exists on shaded aspects above 2300m. On other aspects and below 2300m, expect morning crust and wet snow by mid-day. The base of the snowpack continues to be unstable with a layer of facets failing approximately 60cm above the ground. For this reason, most avalanche prone slopes are out unless they have already slid.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing between 1900-2400m in sheltered areas. Approximately 10-15cm of snow sits on a generally solid mid-pack. The mid-pack is bridging a weak base. The lower snowpack is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. Below tree line a supportive 20cm melt freeze crust sits above a weak facet layer to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~30cm soft slab sits on a crust that exists everywhere other than N aspects above 1800m. Below 1900m this slab is being saturated by rain. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts and spotty surface hoar layers. Deeper in the snowpack, old persistent weak layers that include crusts and facets have been reactive to large triggers like cornices</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Minimal surface crust recovery with freezing levels staying above 2000m overnight. Incoming warm snow with wind will likely form slabs quickly. As snow transitions to rain watch for surface instabilities to become reactive quickly. Basal facets persist in some areas, and may become reactive to large triggers as a result of ongoing warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A settled, mostly dry snowpack exists on shaded aspects above 2300m. On other aspects and below 2300m, expect morning crust and wet snow by mid-day. Concern remains about the integrity of the deeper snowpack; avoidance of large slopes is still recommended. Warmth over the next few days will release cornices and slush avalanches at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Over 10cm of new snow Friday above 2000m, wind transport was isolated to ridge crest in the alpine. Lower elevation snowpack is in a melt freeze cycle, recovering overnight and deteriorating through the day. The base of the snowpack remains unstable with a layer of facets failing approximately 60cm above the ground, releasing deep slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing between 1900-2400m in sheltered areas. Icefields received 15cm of warm snow. This rests on a solid mid-pack that is bridging a weak base. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. Below tree line is a supportive 20cm melt freeze crust sitting above a weak facet layer to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable winds loaded lee's overnight. ~20cm of moist snow overlies a crust everywhere other than N aspects above 1800m. Below 1900m this slab has been saturated by rain. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts. Deeper in the snowpack, old persistent weak layers that include crusts and facets have been reactive to large triggers like cornices</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over 10cm Friday above 2000m with little wind affect, expect some loading isolated to ridge crest. Rain at lower elevation saturated the snowpack but with cool temps forecasted we expect a good recovery. The deep persistent problem remains in the snowpack with much uncertainty encompassing it. avoidance of large slopes is still recommended.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Over 25cm of new snow Friday above 2000m. Light to moderate winds loaded lees, developing small wind slabs. Lower elevation snowpack is in a melt freeze cycle, recovering overnight and deteriorating through the day. The base of the snowpack remains unstable with a layer of facets failing approximately 60cm above the ground, releasing deep slabs.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing between 2000-2400m in sheltered areas. Icefields has10cm of settled storm snow. This rests on a solid mid-pack which bridges the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. Consistent melt-freeze cycle below tree line. Surface crusts are breaking down by mid morning.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow fell overnight with strong southerly winds.  Below the new snow lies 30cm of moist snow with several embedded temperature crusts.  Deeper in the snowpack, old persistent weak layers that include crusts and facets have been reactive to large triggers like cornices</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over 10cm Friday above 2000m, expect loading specific to ridge crest with new windslab development. Lower elevation snowpack remaind intact with cooler temperatures, snow melt was isolated to valley bottom. The deep persistent problem remains in the snowpack with much uncertainty encompassing it. avoidance of large slopes is still recommended.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of storm snow (10-30cm) has fallen through-out the region in the last 48 hours.  Lower than anticipated temperatures kept the surface snow cool at treeline and up.  Lower elevation snowpack is in a melt freeze cycle, recovering overnight and deteriorating through the day. A thick slab overlies facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing  above 2000m.  Icefields has10cm of settled storm snow. This rests on a solid mid-pack which bridges the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. Consistent melt-freeze cycle below tree line. Surface crusts are breaking down by mid morning. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of new snow fell in the last 2 days with strong southerly winds accompanying the 1st wave of snow, then backing down to light winds. Below the new snow lies 30cm of moist snow with several embedded temp crusts. Deeper in the snowpack, old persistent weak layers that include crusts and facets have been reactive to large triggers like cornices</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25mm of precipitation fell over the past weekend (snow above 2200m, rain below). This has formed isolated pockets of stubborn storm slabs in the alpine. The snowpack is shrinking fast at road level, but there is a 2-2.5m snowpack at ridgetop near the divide. Basal facets persist in some locations but have been unreactive since mid-March.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of storm snow from the last 48 hours above 2000m. The lower elevation snowpack remained intact with cooler temperatures. Snow melt was isolated to valley bottom. There is still uncertainty surrounding the persistent slab problem, as such, avoidance of large slopes is still recommended.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10-15cm Sunday night brings the recent snowfall to between 20-40cm. This new snow is generally bonding well with some isolated pockets of wind slab in the alpine. Below tree line the surface snow is moist on solar aspects. At tree line and above a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlies weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Good skiing above 2000m. Icefields has 10cm of soft snow on a solid mid-pack which bridges the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line. Surface crusts are breaking down by mid morning. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snow fell in the alpine over the weekend, while the amounts diminish to 10-15cm around 1800m. Winds were strong from the S, but backed off to light on Sunday. This new snow lies on a firm temp crust and is reactive to light loads, especially where loaded in lee features. Deep persistent weak layers have not been reactive with the cool temps </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of snow has fallen in the last several days above 2000m. At lower elevations the snowpack is moist on solar aspects while the upper elevation snow remains cold. There is still some uncertainty surrounding the weaker basal facets in thin snowpack areas of the Little Yoho region with occasional sudden collapse test results in the facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of snow over the weekend have added up to about 20-40cm. This new snow is generally bonding well with some isolated pockets of wind slab in the alpine. Below tree line the surface snow is moist on solar aspects. At tree line and above a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlies weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields has 10cm of soft snow on a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line. Surface crusts are breaking down by mid morning. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above over 45cm of snow has fallen in the last 5 days, amounts decrease with elevation. The new snow is settling and overlies a firm crust everywhere except high elevation N'ly aspects. Strong S'ly winds loaded lee features over the weekend. Cool temps overnight are providing crust recoveries, stabilizing lower elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of snow has fallen in the last several days above 2000m. At lower elevations the snowpack is moist on solar aspects while the upper elevation snow remains cold. There is still some uncertainty surrounding the weaker basal facets in thin snowpack areas of the Little Yoho region with occasional sudden collapse test results in the facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of snow over the weekend have added up to about 20-40cm. This new snow is generally bonding well with some isolated pockets of wind slab in the alpine. Below tree line the surface snow is moist on solar aspects. At tree line and above a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlies weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Inconsistent support on a weak melt freeze crust, solar aspects. Dryer surface snow on polar aspects over a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above over 45cm of snow has fallen in the last 6 days, amounts decrease with elevation. The new snow is settling and overlies a firm crust everywhere except high elevation N'ly aspects. Strong S'ly winds loaded lee features over the weekend. Cool temps overnight are providing crust recoveries, stabilizing lower elevations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally well settled spring snowpack, with thick supportive crusts at/near the surface. Rain at/below Treeline may soften these crusts. New snow in the Alpine will be redistributed by wind, building slabs on lee slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Well preserved, loose facets make up the lower snowpack in isolated Alpine areas. These have been unreactive for several weeks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of snow has fallen in the last several days above 2000m. At lower elevations the snowpack is moist on solar aspects while the upper elevation snow remains cold. There is still some uncertainty surrounding the weaker basal facets in thin snowpack areas of the Little Yoho region with occasional sudden collapse test results in the facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of snow this past week have added up to about 20-40cm. On solar aspects, this new snow is sitting over a couple of sun crusts into the alpine, and small storm slabs 20cm thick have formed in specific alpine features. At tree line and above a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlies weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Grabby melt freeze crust, solar aspects. Dryer surface snow on polar aspects over a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line. Snowpack has cooled at tree-line and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of new snow overlies a series of crusts on most asp up to 1900m. Polar asp will be holding the best quality snow @ upper treeline and above. A snow profile on Mt Fidelity yesterday showed a HS of 325cm, snow was dry throughout and little to no results on snow pack tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of snow has fallen in the last few days above 2000m, likely forming isolated storm slabs in the alpine. On solar aspects, this snow is sitting over various sun crusts into the alpine. The lower elevation snowpack has been getting moist in the PM&nbsp; There are persistent facets in the region, but the snowpack is stronger overall. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of snow over this past week have added up to about 20-40cm that moderate west winds redistributed Thursday night. A new crust formed to 2300m on North aspects late Thursday and much higher on sunny slopes. At treeline and above, the midpack is a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlying weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslab on open slopes above 2400m. Dryer surface snow on polar aspects over a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow from convective flurries overlies a series of crusts on most aspects up to 1900m. Reports of strong to extreme winds in the high alpine will have formed surface wind slabs. Cold, dry snow can be found on northerly slopes while solar aspects rapidly become moist with sunshine. Huge cornices line the upper ridges.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of snow over this past week have added up to about 20-40cm that moderate west winds redistributed Thursday night. A new crust formed to 2300m on North aspects late Thursday and much higher on sunny slopes. At treeline and above, the midpack is a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses overlying weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of new snow over a melt freeze crust on all aspects at tree line, and up to 2900m on solar aspects. 20-50cm of snow over the last week in the alpine with moderate west winds creating soft slabs and rapid cornice growth. At tree line and above the mid-pack is a 120cm+ firm slab overlying weaker basal facets in much of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslab on open slopes above 2400m. Dryer surface snow on polar aspects over a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The base is a combination of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around a Nov rain crust. A consistent melt-freeze cycle is occurring below tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow at treeline. Settling storm snow in the top 60cm overlies a series of crusts on most aspects up to 1900m. Strong to extreme winds in the high alpine have formed wind slabs on lee features. Cold, dry snow can be found on northerly slopes while solar aspects rapidly become moist with sunshine. Huge cornices line the upper ridges.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow has trickled in over three days, creating storm slab pockets on slopes immediate lee to accompanying Strong SW winds. These sit on a widespread crust that formed after warm temperatures one week ago. Beneath is a well settled spring snowpack; however, facets still make up the bottom of the snowpack in some high Alpine areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of new snow over a melt freeze crust on all aspects at tree line, and up to 2900m on solar aspects. 20-50cm of snow over the last week in the alpine. Moderate west winds creating soft slabs and rapid cornice growth. At tree line and above the mid-pack is a 120cm+ firm slab with few weaknesses. Thin snow pack areas may have weaker basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main weakness to watch is the Oct 31 crust/facet layer located about 30cm above the ground that is producing moderate sudden collapse test results throughout our region. The crust is more prominent below ~ 2400m, and becomes a facet layer above this. New snow windslabs are common in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs continue to build in exposed lee features. A significant crust (black friday, Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The November 26th crust layer is easily identified down 65cm. It separates the moist and warm lower snowpack from the cold and dry upper snowpack. Stability tests from yesterday show that new snow is bonding well to the crust at tree line. The recent storm snow is variable at higher elevations and may include reactive pockets of wind slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main weakness to watch is the Oct 31 crust/facet layer located about 30cm above the ground that is producing moderate sudden collapse test results throughout our region. The crust is more prominent below ~ 2400m, and becomes a facet layer above this. There is some awesome snow in Yoho, but it is pretty rugged getting to it.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2500m up to 50 cm of snow lies over the 1127 crust. Another crust (1123) can be found below this and both of these now overlie the 1031 crust that sits 30 to 50cm above the ground. Soft new windslabs are developing in the alpine where up to 60cm can be found over the 1127 wind effect and the 1031 facet crystals are 40 to 50 cm above ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs in exposed lee features. A significant crust (black friday, Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of new snow from the last 24 hrs sits on the previous storm snow. The November 26th crust layer is easily identified down 65cm. It separates the moist and warm lower snowpack from the cold and dry upper snowpack. Recent stability tests show a generally good bond between the Nov 26 and the dry snow above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2500m up to 50 cm of snow lies over the 1127 crust. Another crust (1123) can be found below this and both of these now overlie the 1031 crust that sits 30 to 50cm above the ground. Soft new windslabs are developing in the alpine where up to 60cm can be found over the 1127 wind effect and the 1031 facet crystals are 40 to 50 cm above ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, 60cm of snow from last week is being blown into soft windslabs in exposed locations. Below 2500m, up to 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer presents as a facet layer above 2500m and as a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs in exposed lee features. A significant crust (black friday, Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recent snow sits on the previous settled storm snow. The November 26/23rd crust layers are easily identified down 65-80cm. Recent stability tests show a generally good bond between the Nov 26 and the dry snow above. The lower snowpack is still moist but is starting to dry out with cooler temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, 60cm of snow from last week is being blown into soft windslabs in exposed locations. Below 2500m, up to 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer presents as a facet layer above 2500m and as a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, 60cm of snow from last week is being blown into soft windslabs in isolated areas. Below 2500m, up to 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer presents as a facet layer above 2500m and as a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs in exposed lee features. A significant crust (black friday, Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of settling HST from past several days has giving many riders &amp; skiers the 'woohoo' syndrome. The November 26/23rd crusts are down 65-80cm, with recent stability tests showing moderate-hard results with resistent to sudden planar fracture character. The lower snowpack is still moist but is starting to dry out with cooler temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, 60cm of snow from last week is being blown into soft windslabs in isolated areas. Below 2500m, up to 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer presents as a facet layer above 2500m and as a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, the surface snow has been blown into windslabs in exposed areas. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts.&nbsp; Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. Some surface hoar is forming below TL</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are in exposed lee features. A significant crust (Black Friday, Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of last week's storm snow is mostly &quot;right side up&quot; except in the Alpine and exposed areas at tree line where the wind has gotten to it. The November 26th/23rd crust complex is buried now approximately 60-80cm, which is still moist in some locations. Recent compression tests have been in the moderate to hard range, typically resistant planar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2500m, the surface snow has been blown into windslabs in exposed areas. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. Some surface hoar is forming below TL</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar up to size 5 has now formed on the surface. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is well settled. Wind slabs are in exposed lee features at and above treeline. A significant crust (Nov.23) can be found down 30 to 70cms. A persistent slab overlays this crust and so far the bond appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits well down in the snowpack at TL locations and as high as 2700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's 50cm of storm snow is providing good skiing accept in wind affected areas. Novemeber 26-23 crusts are down 60-80cm and giving hard progressive collapse results and breaks around the lower more faceted crust. These test results may change with the forecast warming trend over the week.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar up to size 5 has now formed on the surface. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrusts are developing on steep south slopes with a temperature inversion. Surface hoar up to size 10 has formed. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations.&nbsp; A 30 - 70 cm persistent slab overlies a significant crust (Nov.23). Bonding appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween crust sits near the bottom of the snowpack from treeline to 2700 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of storm snow is beginning to gain cohesion. Recent snow appears to be bonding well to the november 26th crust which is down 60-80cm. Pockets of wind slab exist in alpine lees, and a thin crust is now present on steep solar aspects. With high temperatures in the forecast, expect the surface snow to become moist this afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrusts are developing on steep south slopes with a temperature inversion. Surface hoar up to size 10 has formed. Below 2500m, 30 -50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/ facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. This lower layer is a facet layer above 2500m and a crust below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts are developing on steep south slopes with a temperature inversion. Surface hoar up to size 20 has formed. Below 2500m, 30 - 50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. A 30 - 70 cm thick slab overlies a crust and bonding appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween Oct 31 crust sits near the bottom of the snowpack from treeline to 2700 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's sun and temperature inversion affected the surface snow. Expect to find a crust on solar aspects and a crust/ moist snow on all aspects around treeline, where yesterday's temperatures reached 6.0 degrees. A 50cm storm slab is bonding well to the November 26 crust. Moderate south winds have likely created new soft slabs near ridge line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts are developing on steep south slopes with a temperature inversion. Surface hoar up to size 20 has formed. Below 2500m, 30 - 50 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect at treeline and above. Sun crusts are present on some steep south facing slopes. Surface hoar up to 25mm has formed below 2200m. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Melt freeze crust on steep solar aspects treeline and above. There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. A 30 - 70 cm thick slab overlies a crust and bonding appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween Oct 31 crust sits near the bottom of the snowpack from treeline to 2700 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's sun and temperature inversion affected the surface snow. In the alpine expect to find a crust on solar aspects. Previous south winds have likely created windslabs at ridgetop. Below the inversion line large surface hoar has been growing and the upper snowpack is starting to facet. So far the bond is good at the Nov 26 crust interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect at treeline and above. Sun crusts are present on some steep south facing slopes. Surface hoar up to 25mm has formed below 2200m. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect at treeline and above. Sun crusts are present on some steep south facing slopes. Surface hoar up to 25mm has formed below 2200m and surface faceting is in progress. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Melt freeze crust on steep solar aspects treeline and above. There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. A 30 - 70 cm thick slab overlies a crust and bonding appears to be strengthening at this interface. The Halloween Oct 31 crust sits near the bottom of the snowpack from treeline to 2700 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is well settled and for the time being the Nov 23 (dwn ~100cm) and Nov 26 (dwn ~75cm) crusts are bonding well. Large surface hoar is growing below the valley cloud layer and the upper snowpack is beginning to facet. The alpine has seen above freezing temps and a thin crust can be found on solar aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect at treeline and above. Sun crusts are present on some steep south facing slopes. Surface hoar up to 25mm has formed below 2200m and surface faceting is in progress. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small surface hoar in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween Oct 31 crust sits in the lower half snowpack with faceted crystals above and below between  2200 - 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is well settled and the Nov 23 (dwn ~90cm) and Nov 26 (dwn ~65cm) crusts are bonding well. Surface hoar is growing below 2200m and the upper snowpack is beginning to facet. The alpine has seen above freezing temps for the last several days and a thin crust can be found on solar aspects. Isolated pockets of windslab in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small surface hoar in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overlie the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface Hoar up to 2cm in size has been observed at tree line in many drainages. The late November crusts are found down 50-80cms and are currently bonding well. The alpine has seen above freezing temps for the last several days and a thin crust can be found on solar aspects. Wind effected snow on the surface has been observed in some valleys.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half of the snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface Hoar up to 2cm in size has been observed at tree line in many drainages, and some wind effect has been noted in the alpine. The height of snow is near average at tree line and above, while below treeline is still behind normals. The late November crusts are found down 50-70cms and are currently bonding well. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered locations at tree-line. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of snow may bury the surface hoar in sheltered areas. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half of the snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable surface conditions exist: widespread surface hoar at treeline, crust on solar aspects, wind-pressed snow in the alpine, and settled power on shaded aspects. The height of snow is near average at tree line and above, while below treeline is still below normal. The late November crusts are found down 50-70cms and are currently bonding well. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">In the eastern area of the park that is currently open to the public, the only patches of snow are in shaded, wind loaded gullies and depositions at tree-line and the alpine. The valley bottom is largely free of snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of snow may bury the surface hoar in sheltered areas. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow now covers the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The three main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40 cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground. No significant test results on these layers recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">There is a well settled snowpack. Widespread wind effected snow exists in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half of the snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 10cm of new snow fell overnight, covering various surface conditions. The December 15th surface hoar layer is widespread and is developing as an avalanche problem. It is most reactive at treeline and in sheltered alpine areas.  November crusts are found down 60-90cm and are currently bonding well. Snow depths are below average at lower elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow now covers the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The three main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40 cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground. No significant test results on these layers recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow and thin wind skins now cover the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground, which have been dormant recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is well-settled. There are 3 crusts in the snowpack, one is located near the snowpack base (220 to 2900 m), another about 30 cm below the snow surface around treeline and a melt-freeze crust on the surface on steep solar aspects. Widespread wind affected snow exists in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow fell in the last 24 hrs burying the Dec15th interface. This layer is the one to watch develop. It is widespread surface hoar found at all elevations and is LARGE (30-40mm) in sheltered areas at treeline. The new snow also buries crusts on S &amp; W aspects and windslab in the alpine. So far the Nov crusts (down 60-90cm)are bonding well</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow and thin wind skins now cover the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground, which have been dormant recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very thin wind slabs now cover the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground, which have been dormant recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Incoming snow will fall on a variety of old surfaces: surface hoar up to 25mm in sheltered areas, a thin sun crust on steep solar aspects and wind hardened surfaces in exposed areas. There are 2 buried crusts in the snowpack, one is 30 cm below the surface around treeline, and the Halloween crust is near the base and extends from 2200 to 2900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of new snow fell in the last 48 hrs burying the Dec15th interface. This layer is the one to watch develop. It is widespread surface hoar found at all elevations and is LARGE (30-40mm) in sheltered areas at treeline. The new snow also buries crusts on S &amp; W aspects and windslab in the alpine. The Nov crusts, buried down ~70cm are bonding well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very thin wind slabs now cover the mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. The main features in the snowpack are the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts down 10-40cm, and the Halloween crust/facet layer sitting 30-50 cm above the ground, which have been dormant recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of soft storm snow now covers a mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. We are calling this layer the Dec. 15th layer, and it will become reactive as we get more load on it. The lower snowpack is generally facetted with no shears present. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10 cm of new snow has been redistributed by moderate SW winds. This overlies a variety of old surfaces: surface hoar up to 25mm in sheltered areas, a thin sun crust on steep solar aspects and wind hardened surfaces in exposed areas. The Halloween crust, buried near the snowpack base, remains as a layer worth tracking.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of new snow fell in the last 24hrs with mod gusting strong winds redistributing the snow in the Alpine. This brings the storm total to ~40cm on the Dec 15 layer, which is a layer of concern. It's widespread and LARGE surface hoar at treeline and can be found in the alpine in sheltered terrain. The new snow also buries crusts on S &amp; W aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of soft storm snow now covers a mix of sun crust, facets, wind slab and surface hoar depending on the aspect and elevation. We are calling this layer the Dec. 15th layer, and it will become reactive as we get more load on it. The lower snowpack is generally facetted with no shears present. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of soft snow now covers the Dec 15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, sun crust or facets (depending on location). An additional 5-10 cm and strong NE winds are expected overnight Tuesday and may create windslabs in unusual locations (reverse loading). These will be very sensitive to triggering soft slab avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small amounts of new snow cover a variety of wind affected surfaces and rocks. Midpack layers are unreactive in field tests. Recent winds have formed some isolated pockets of soft windslab in exposed areas at upper elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow now overlies the Dec 15th Surface Hoar/Persistent Weak Layer. On steep solar aspects, there is a sun crust also buried under the new snow, reaching well into the Alpine from last week's inverted temperatures. Throughout the snowpack there are multiple crusts, which are currently bonded well to neighboring layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of soft snow now covers the Dec 15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, sun crust or facets (depending on location). An additional 5-10 cm and strong NE winds are expected overnight Tuesday and may create windslabs in unusual locations (reverse loading). These will be very sensitive to triggering soft slab avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of soft snow now covers the Dec 15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, sun crust or facets (depending on location). Multidirectional winds have created windslabs near ridge-crests on many aspects. Plumes were noted in Lake Louise today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small amounts of new snow cover a variety of wind affected surfaces and rocks. Midpack layers are unreactive in field tests. Recent winds have formed some isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas at upper elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow sits on top of the Dec 15 surface hoar/persistent weak layer. On steeper solar aspects this layer is a crust and/or a crust with small surface hoar on top. The crust runs well up into the alpine on steep south aspects. Deeper in the pack there are a series of crust layers that are currently well bonded to neighboring layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A storm has brought colder temperatures and 60cm of snow to the Waterton Townsite with very little wind.  Shrubs and twigs are still poking out of the the snow below tree-line. Above 1600m, at tree-line and alpine, the new snow has fallen on a variety of surfaces including a crust, wind-scoured surfaces and possibly surface hoar in shelter areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of soft snow now covers the Dec 15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, sun crust or facets (depending on location). An additional 5-10 cm of snow winds are expected overnight Tuesday and may create windslabs at lower elevations.. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The most significant layer in the snowpack is the Dec15 layer which is buried by 15-30 cm of low density storm snow. This weak layer consists of of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. Thin wind-slabs have been reported in isolated areas in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the alpine the snowpack surface has been tortured into a contortion of sastrugi making for ugly skiing. Recent moderate SW winds have formed isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas at upper elevations. Below is an old snow interface of facets, crust and surface hoar. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow sits on top of the Dec 15 surface hoar/persistent weak layer. On steeper solar aspects this layer is a crust and/or a crust with small surface hoar on top. The crust runs well up into the alpine on steep south aspects. Deeper in the pack there are a series of crust layers that are currently well bonded to neighboring layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong west winds have scoured ridge-tops and exposed terrain down to valley bottom. The snowpack at 1650m is 53cm. Below tree-line but above 1600m has a crust/facet combo at the bottom on the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The most significant layer in the snowpack is the Dec15 layer which is buried by 25-40cm of low density storm snow. This weak layer consists of of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. Thin wind-slabs have been reported in isolated areas in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The most significant layer in the snowpack is the Dec15 layer which is buried by 15-30 cm of low density storm snow. This weak layer consists of of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. Thin wind-slabs have been reported in isolated areas in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the alpine the snowpack surface has been tortured into a contortion of sastrugi making for ugly skiing. Recent moderate SW winds have formed isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas at upper elevations. Below is an old snow interface of facets, crust and surface hoar. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of settling snow sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar, persistent weak layer. On steeper solar aspects this layer is a crust and/or a crust with small surface hoar on top. The crust runs up into the alpine on steep south and west aspects. Deeper in the snowpack there are a series of crust layers that are currently bonding well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The most significant layer in the snowpack is the Dec15 layer which is buried by 25-40cm of low density storm snow. This weak layer consists of of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. Thin wind-slabs have been reported in isolated areas in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm of recent storm snow with some alpine wind effect sits over the Dec.15 layer. This weak layer consists of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent moderate SW winds combined with a few cm of recent snow has formed isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas at upper elevations. Below this recent snow, an old snow interface of facets, crust and surface hoar was buried December 18. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of settling snow sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar, persistent weak layer. On steeper solar aspects this layer is a crust and/or a crust with small surface hoar on top. In the alpine variable winds have been redistributing recent snow. Deeper in the snowpack there are a series of crust layers that are currently bonding well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm of recent storm snow with some alpine wind effect sits over the Dec.15 layer. This weak layer consists of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location). Mod shears have been observed on this interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30 cm of recent storm snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff more easily in steep terrain. Some wind effect in alpine lee areas. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm and some moderate shears have been observed on this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Isolated pockets of wind-slab in exposed areas at upper elevations. Below this recent snow, an old snow interface of facets, crust, and surface hoar was lightly buried on December 18. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50 cm of low density snow redistributed by variable winds in the alpine and tree line forming pockets of wind slab. Below tree line the storm snow remains unconsolidated and sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar which is widespread and largest where sheltered. In the alpine, Dec 15 is a thin crust on solar aspects and small surface hoar on polar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30 cm of recent storm snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff more easily in steep terrain. Some wind effect in alpine lee areas. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (at tree-line and below), sun crust or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm and some moderate shears have been observed on this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30 cm of recent storm snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff more easily in steep terrain. Some wind effect in alpine lee areas. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and sun crust or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm and some moderate shears have been observed on this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Isolated pockets of wind-slab in exposed areas at upper elevations, these may overlie an old snow interface of facets, crust, and surface hoar. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are promoting surface faceting. Below tree line the top 40cm of the snowpack is unconsolidated and sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar which is widespread and largest where sheltered. In the alpine, Dec 15 is a thin crust on solar aspects and small surface hoar on polar aspects. Pockets of wind slab exist in the alpine and at tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Where the snow was not effected by the wind it is settling and with cold temperatures and a shallow snowpack, likely faceting. Below tree-line but above 1600m has a crust/facet combo at the bottom on the snowpack. After strong west winds this weekend you can expect to find wind slabs in deposition zones and gullies at all elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30 cm of recent storm snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff more easily in steep terrain. Some wind effect in alpine lee areas. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and sun crust or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm and some moderate shears have been observed on this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Isolated pockets of wind-slab in exposed areas at upper elevations, these may overlie an old snow interface of facets, crust, and surface hoar. Several other noticeable crusts lie dormant deeper in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are facetting the surface snow and keeping it soft &amp; unconsolidated. Below tree line 40cm sits on the Dec 15 layer surface hoar which is widespread and largest where sheltered. In the alpine, Dec 15 is a thin crust on solar aspects and small surface hoar on polar aspects. Pockets of wind slab exist in the alpine and at tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Isolated pockets of wind slab will be found in exposed areas at upper elevations over an old snow interface of facets,  sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant  in the snowpack, the Nov 24 crust seems to be providing mid-pack strength over a  lower, rotted, Halloween layer</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of snow is settling into a persistent slab which sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar. Expect the slab to be more reactive as you transition into steep and/or wind effected terrain. Solar aspects have a thin crust layer below the slab. Light snow overnight will have buried a thin layer of surface hoar needles, the Dec 27 layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Isolated pockets of wind slab will be found in exposed areas at upper elevations over the old snow interface of facets, crusts, wind effect, or surface hoar. There are 3 crusts, found generally at TL and the alpine, that sit dormant in the snowpack. The Nov 24 crust seems to be providing mid-pack strength over a lower, rotted, Halloween layer</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm+ of snow is slowly settling into a persistent slab which sits on the Dec 15 surface hoar. Currently the slab is stubborn to react or has yet to form. Windslab is prevalent in exposed areas above treeline. Solar aspects have a thin crust layer below the slab. Light snow overnight will have buried a thin layer of surface hoar, the Dec 27 layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snow-pack is facetting with the cold temperatures and starting to sluff easily in steep terrain. Some thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas in the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 15-30 cm. Some moderate shears have been observed around this interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures. Some isolated thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas of the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 20-30 cm. Below this is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5cm of new snow now buries isolated pockets of wind slab in exposed ALP &amp; TL areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant in the snowpack, the Nov 24 crust is providing mid-pack strength over the lower Oct 31 crust and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow fell overnight with relatively light winds and cold temperatures. An isolated surface hoar/ facet layer (December 27) is buried 20cm. The Dec 15 surface hoar layer, which is widespread at treeline, is buried 60cm. Cold temperatures have hindered slab development in the upper snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">35cm low density new snow (and increasing), with soft Storm Slabs lee to NE winds in highly exposed areas. Down 70cm is a layer of facets over a crust. This has been giving moderate and hard, sudden results in tests in Western areas. It seems most sensitive 1600-1900m, however these elevations are mainly below threshold snow depths for avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is facetting quickly with the cold temperatures. Some isolated thin, hard wind slabs observed in lee areas of the alpine. The Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 20-30 cm. Below this is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">8cm of storm snow now buries isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant in the snowpack, the upper crust is providing mid-pack strength over a weaker, rotted crust and facet crystals </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of low density new snow fell in the last 36 hrs while temps remained quite cold. An isolated surface hoar/ facet layer (December 27) is buried down 20cm. The Dec 15 surface hoar/sun crust layer, which is widespread at treeline, is buried down 60cms. Cold temperatures have hindered slab development in the upper snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">8cm of low density snow now buries isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant in the snowpack, the upper crust is providing mid-pack strength over a weaker, rotted crust and facet crystals </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of low density storm snow now buries the Dec 27 surface hoar/ facet layer. The Dec 15 surface hoar/sun crust layer, which is widespread at treeline, is buried down 60cms. Cold temperatures have hindered slab development in the upper snowpack. Expect to find pockets of wind slab in the alpine and open ares at tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">8cm of low density snow now buries isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant in the snowpack, the upper crust is providing mid-pack strength over a weaker, rotted crust and facet crystals </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of low density storm snow now buries the Dec 27 surface hoar/ facet layer. The Dec 15 surface hoar/sun crust layer, which is widespread at treeline, is buried down 60cms. An inversion warming trend could mark a change in storm slab formation. Expect to find pockets of wind slab in the alpine and open areas at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40cm of recent snow overlies a thick layer of facets formed earlier in Dec. Below this the Dec.15 layer of surface hoar (below 2100m) and hard surfaces or facets (depending on location) is down 30-50cm. Below is a generally supportive snow pack with multiple crusts, that is slowly weakening. Some alpine wind slab formation starting to happen. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas. The recent cold temperatures have weakened the upper half of the snowpack, and several weak layers exist in the top 60 cm. The distribution of these layers across our forecast region is quite random. The loose surface snow will run far when even a small avalanche starts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold temps have facetted the upper snowpack. Isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 2 buried crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine, both are dormant.&nbsp; The upper crust is providing mid-pack strength, but has facets above and below it.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is quite a mixed bag of layering depending on Aspect and Elevation. The Dec 15th PWL (most prominent at TL) is the main layer on our radar, and we're still waiting for it to really produce a decent cycle. We've observed some failures of this layer &quot;cracking&quot; giving the snowpack a </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://data.avalanche.ca/Images/20180102%20cracking.JPG" target="_blank"><span class="s_69909980">rippled effect</span></a><span class="s_1681A555">, but still not failing as an avalanche.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas and 30cm of unconsolidated facets below 2000m where the Dec 15 surface hoar is also very prominent buried 40cm down - not an issue right now with no slab above it but watch for this in the future. The deeper snowpack has a few crust/facet layers but is generally strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas. The recent cold temperatures have weakened the upper half of the snowpack, and several weak layers exist in the top 60 cm. The most reactive of these are thin hard windslabs in exposed alpine terrain. The loose surface snow will run far when even a small avalanche starts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold temps have facetted the upper snowpack. Isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 2 buried crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine, both are dormant. The upper crust is providing mid-pack strength, but has facets above and below it.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The Dec 15th PWL (most prominent at TL) is the main layer of concern, in many areas a slab has yet to form over it though. We were able to observed some failures of this layer to size 0.5 in one location and &quot;cracking&quot; giving the snowpack a rippled effect in other sites. Steeper solar aspects will have a sun crust after yesterday's warmth. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas. The recent cold temperatures have weakened the upper half of the snowpack, and several weak layers exist in the top 60 cm. The most reactive of these are thin hard windslabs in exposed alpine terrain. The loose surface snow will run far when even a small avalanche starts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas. The recent cold temperatures have facetted much of the rest of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> Isolated pockets of wind slab in alpine. Two distinct crusts are beginning to break down and are sitting in a relatively shallow and facetted snowpack. Field teams noticed widespread consistency in the surface form - yup, it's surface hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 15th PWL (most prominent at TL) is the main layer of concern. Small slides have been occurring sporadically on this layer. Slab development has been slow with the past cold, but warming temps and solar input will contribute to slab development over the Dec 15th layer. Steep solar aspects will have a sun crust after yesterday's warmth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is a mix of soft powder and wind effect in alpine areas. The recent cold temperatures have facetted much of the rest of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50cm of snow sits over the december 15 surface hoar layer which is beginning to develop some slab properties. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remanet's of older crust's still lingering throughout. In many areas loose faceted surface snow continues to be the main instability of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Multiple crusts still present, hiding below weak and faceted snow.&nbsp;  Isolated pockets of wind slab above treeline. The midpack is generally supportive and treeline and into the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 15th surface hoar is the main layer of concern. Reports of whumphing, cracking and small slides around tree-line can be attributed to this layer. Slab development has been slow with the past cold, but warming temps and solar input will contribute to slab development over the Dec 15th layer. A thin crust has formed on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The Waterton townsite has had daytime temperatures above freezing which is quickly settling the snow-pack. The top 5cm of the snow-pack is moist but continues to be dry below. Moderate to strong west wind has moved lots of snow around at ridge-top. Wind exposed areas are windblown to ground except for deposition zones and gullies. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50cm of snow sits over the december 15 surface hoar layer which is beginning to develop some slab properties. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remanet's of older crust's still lingering throughout. In many areas loose faceted surface snow continues to be the main instability of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50cm of snow sits over the december 15 surface hoar layer which is beginning to develop some slab properties. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout. In many areas loose faceted surface snow continues to be the main instability of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Multiple crusts still present, hiding below weak and faceted snow. Isolated pockets of wind slab above treeline. The midpack is generally supportive at treeline and into the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We received 5cm of new snow overnight with moderate alpine winds which burying a thin suncrust on solar asps. Dec 27th surface hoar is buried down 30cm and starting to produce results in tests. The Dec 15th surface hoar is still the main layer of concern, buried 60 deep which is producing whumphing, cracking and small slides around tree-line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50cm of snow sits over the december 15 surface hoar layer which is beginning to develop some slab properties. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crusts still lingering throughout. In many areas loose faceted surface snow continues to be the main instability in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-40 cm of snow now sits over the Dec 15 layer of surface hoar or sun crust, and is beginning to develop soft slab properties with the warmer temperatures and wind. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout. In steep gullies, loose faceted surface snow continues to be a significant concern</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Exposed areas have pockets of wind slab covering variable drought interfaces - facets, surface hoar, sun and wind crusts. The upper snowpack is facetted and sugary in sheltered areas. The mid snowpack is generally supportive. Two buried crusts, one mid snowpack and one near the base, have the potential to become reactive with future loading.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow in the past 48hrs with moderate alpine winds has buried a thin crust on solar aspects. Dec 27th surface hoar is buried 30-40cm and starting to produce results in tests. The Dec 15th surface hoar is still the main layer of concern, buried 60cm deep which is producing whumphing, cracking and small avalanches at and below tree line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50 cm of snow now sits over the Dec 15 layer of surface hoar or sun crust, and is developing soft slab properties with the warmer temperatures and wind. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout. In steep gullies, loose faceted surface snow continues to be a significant concern</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50cm of snow sits over the Dec 15 layer of surface hoar or sun crust, and is developing soft slab properties with the warmer temps wind and approx 10cm of new snow. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout. Concern remains in steep faceted gully's where loose dry avalanches can occur. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Exposed areas TL and above have thin pockets of wind slab often found sitting on weak facets and surface hoar. The upper snowpack is facetted and sugary in sheltered areas. A mid snowpack crust is providing most of the strength in the snowpack but has lost most of its strength BTL. Faceting (or weakening) is well underway in the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of storm snow now buries the Jan 4 surface hoar and a thin crust on solar aspects. The Dec 27 surface hoar is down ~50cm and the Dec 15 surface hoar is down ~70cm and still producing whumphing, cracking and small avalanches on unsupported terrain features at tree line and below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures have been above freezing in the townsite for the last four days. This has made the snowpack moist. With dropping temperatures forecasted the surface of the snow will become a crust. This could provide a good sliding surface for the forecasted new snow. Rapid change to the snowpack typically increases avalanche hazard.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of snow now sits over the Dec 15 layer of surface hoar or sun crust, and is developing soft slab properties with the warmer temps wind and approx 10cm of new snow. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout. Concern remains in steep faceted gully's where loose dry avalanches can occur. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of snow sits over the Dec 15 layer which consists of surface hoar, sun crust, or facets depending on location. Easy to mod shears found on this layer. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout, but no significant shears found in the lower pack. Some isolated windslabs near ridgetop.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Exposed areas at TL and above have pockets of wind slab, often found sitting on weak facets and surface hoar. The upper snowpack is facetted; like dry sugar in sheltered areas at all elevations. Mid snowpack, a strong crust is providing most of the strength everywhere but BTL. The faceting process (weakening), well underway in the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow now buries the Jan 4 interface and the Dec 15 surface hoar (PWL) is down ~70cm. Yesterday we reached the tipping point of storm snow over weak layers. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=parks%20mountain%20safety" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Snowpack tests showed propagation potential</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> and a high likelihood for skier triggering. The Dec 15th Surface Hoar layer is most reactive at tree line and below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of snow sits over the Dec 15 layer which consists of surface hoar, sun crust, or facets depending on location. Easy to mod shears found on this layer. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout, but no significant shears found in the lower pack. Some isolated windslabs near ridgetop.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of snow sits over the Dec 15 layer which consists of surface hoar, sun crust, or facets depending on location. Easy to mod shears found on this layer. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout, but no significant shears found in the lower pack. Some isolated windslabs near ridgetop.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Up to 15cm of snow (3 days), sits on pockets of old wind slab in exposed areas (these sit on weak facets and srfce hoar many locations), and a facetted upper snowpack in sheltered areas at all elevations. A strong mid snowpack crust is providing some strength around treeline. The faceting process (weakening) is well underway in the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow resides over the Jan 4 interface and the Dec 15 surface hoar (PWL) is down ~75cm. Monday through Tuesday was a tipping point of storm snow over weak layers. Snowpack tests show propagation potential and a high likelihood for skier triggering. The Dec 15th Surface Hoar layer is most reactive at tree line and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50 cm of snow sits over the Dec 15 layer which consists of surface hoar, sun crust, or facets depending on location. Easy - mod shears found on this layer. Below this the snowpack is heavily faceted with remnants of older crust's still lingering throughout, but no significant shears found in the lower pack. Some isolated windslabs near ridgetop.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 cm of low density snow has fallen over the past 5 days with limited wind effect except near alpine ridge crests. There is now a total of 30-50 cm overlying the Dec 15 persistent weak layer which is becoming reactive at treeline and above. We are closely monitoring the overlying slab properties and watching for the snow to become more dense.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Up to 15cm of recent snow has blown into thin windslabs TL and above. Old slabs 10-20cm deeper sit on a weak layer of facets or surface hoar TL and above. In sheltered areas this new snow sits a faceted upper snowpack at all elevations. A strong mid snowpack crust is providing strength but weakening. The lower snowpack continues to lose strength. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have three buried surface hoar layers two of which are touchy and sensitive to human triggering. Jan 4th surface hoar is down ~45cm and the Dec 15 surface hoar Persistent Weak Layer down ~100cm are ripe and ready to slide. Snowpack tests show propagation potential with sudden planar results on the Jan 4 and Dec15 layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45 cm of low density snow has fallen over the past 5 days with wind effect limited to alpine ridges or the Kicking Horse Pass area (Yoho Blow) where isolated windslabs exist. There is now 30-60 cm overlying the Dec 15 persistent weak layer which is becoming reactive at treeline and below with widespread whumphing observed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm snow has fallen over the past week with limited wind effect except near ridge crests. There is now a total of 30-50 cm overlying the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and some surface hoar which is becoming reactive at treeline and above. This layer is producing easy to moderate sudden collapse results. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1538975126152471/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Click</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> for an example from today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of recent snow has blown into thin windslabs TL and above. Old slabs 10-30cm deeper sit on a weak layer of facets or surface hoar TL and above. In sheltered areas this new snow sits a faceted upper snowpack at all elevations. A strong mid snowpack crust is providing strength but is weakening. The lower snowpack continues to lose strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of snow fell in the past week and settled into a slab over several weak layers. Jan 4th surface hoar is down 50cm and the Dec 15 surface hoar persistent weak layer is down around 100cm. The additional snow load has made these layers reactive. Snowpack tests show propagation potential with sudden planar results on the Jan 4 and Dec15 layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45 cm of low density snow has fallen over the past 5 days with wind effect limited to alpine ridges or the Kicking Horse Pass area (Yoho Blow) where isolated windslabs exist. There is now 30-60 cm overlying the Dec 15 persistent weak layer which is becoming reactive at treeline and below with widespread whumphing observed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W winds and warming temperatures are forming wind slabs in the alpine. There is 30-50 cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This Dec 15th layer is becoming reactive to skiers at treeline and above and producing easy to moderate </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1538975126152471/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden collapse results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Below this is a heavily faceted snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of recent snow has blown into thin slabs TL and above. Old slabs, 10-40cm deeper, sit on a weak layer of facets or surface hoar TL and above. In sheltered areas the new snow sits a weak,faceted upper snowpack at all elevations. A strong mid snowpack crust is providing strength but is weakening. The lower snowpack continues to lose strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm fell overnight adding to 70cm of snowfall in the past week. This storm snow has settled into a slab over several weak layers. Jan 4th surface hoar is down 50cm and the Dec 15 surface hoar persistent weak layer is down around 100cm. The recent snow load has made these layers reactive with sudden planar results showing high propagation potential</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W winds and warming temperatures are forming wind slabs in the alpine. There is 40-65 cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar at treeline. This is becoming reactive to skiers and producing easy to moderate results as shown in </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1540104109372906/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">this video</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Mt Field. Below this is a faceted but generally supportive snow pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm alpine temperatures and clear skies moistening the upper snowpack on steep S-W aspects. There is 30-50 cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This Dec 15th layer is becoming reactive to skiers at treeline and above and producing easy to moderate snowpack test results. Below this is a heavily faceted snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of recent snow has blown into thin slabs TL and above. Old slabs, 10-40cm deeper, sit on a weak layer of facets or surface hoar TL and above. In sheltered areas the new snow sits a weak,faceted upper snowpack at all elevations. A strong mid snowpack crust is providing strength but is weakening. The lower snowpack continues to lose strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of snow over the past week has settled into a slab over several weak layers. Jan 4th surface hoar is down ~60cm and the Dec 15 surface hoar persistent weak layer is down around 100cm. The recent snow load has made these layers reactive with sudden planar results showing high propagation potential.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm alpine temperatures have moisten the upper snowpack on steep solar aspects. There is 40-65 cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of surface hoar at treeline. This is becoming reactive to skiers and producing easy to moderate test results as shown in </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1540104109372906/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">this video</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> from Mt Field. Below this is a faceted but generally supportive snow pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued warm alpine temperatures and clear skies moistening the upper snowpack on steep S-W aspects. 30-50cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This Dec 15th layer is becoming reactive to skiers at treeline and above and producing easy to moderate snowpack test results. Below this is a heavily faceted snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of recent snow has blown into thin slabs TL and above. Although the mid-pack Dec 15 layer of concern has not been reactive in test profiles (nor has it been tied to any recent avalanche activity in the Jasper area), we are still monitoring this interface closely. There is still a distinct crust (Nov 17) in the lower third of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of storm snow has settled into a slab over several weak layers, Jan 4th and Dec 15 surface hoar layers which are down ~60cm and ~90cm respectively. The snow load has made these layers reactive with sudden planar results showing high propagation potential, especially on steep solar aspects where the snow has been heated by the sun.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued warm alpine temperatures and clear skies moistening the upper snowpack on steep S-W aspects. 30-50cm over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. This Dec 15th layer is reactive to skiers at treeline and above and producing easy to moderate snowpack test results. Below this is a heavily faceted snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures aloft have settled the upper snowpack and formed suncrust on S and W aspects. 30-50cm of snow sits over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. The overlying slab propagation is extremely variable across the region with stability of the snow being specific to each slope. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of snow from Jan 10 has blown into thin slabs TL and above. Although the mid-pack Dec 15 layer is a concern but has not been reactive in test profiles nor has it been linked to any avalanche activity in the Jasper area, we are monitoring it closely. There is a distinct crust (Nov 17) in the lower third of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of storm snow has settled into a slab over a series of persistent weak layers. The Jan 4th &amp; Dec 15 surface hoar layers are down around 60cm and 90cm. The combination of load and a temperature inversion made these layers reactive over the last several days. These layers remain reactive with sudden planar results and potential for propagation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures aloft have settled the upper snowpack, with suncrust formed on S and W aspects. 30-50cm of snow sits over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. We are concerned about this layer at treeline in Little Yoho where the layer is producing easy to moderate snowpack test results and widespread whumphing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrust can occasionally be found on S and W aspects. 30-50cm of snow sits over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. The overlying slab propagation is extremely variable across the region with stability of the snow being specific to each slope. Overall the snowpack is still well facetted</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15cm of snow from Jan 10 has blown into thin slabs TL and above. Midpack is faceted with several distinct crusts in the mid to lower snowpack. There is a layer of concern (Dec 15) composed of facets and surface hoar that can be found down approximately 15-30cm. This layer has been active in isolated areas, producing slab avalanches to size 2.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm storm snow overnight with mod-strong S'ly winds have formed new thin storm slab on alpine and treeline lee features. This adds load to the previous storm slab over persistent weak layer condition that formed over the last 10 days. The Jan 4th, Dec 15 surface hoar layers are down ~60cm and ~90cm. Both layers are producing sudden planar results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures aloft have settled the upper snowpack, with suncrust formed on S and W aspects. 30-50cm of snow sits over the Dec.15 persistent weak layer of facets and surface hoar. We are concerned about this layer at treeline in Little Yoho where the layer is producing easy to moderate snowpack test results and widespread whumphing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds over the past 24 hours has developed windslabs on immediate lees at alpine and treeline elevations. The Dec 15 facet/ surface hoar/ sun crust layer is still a concern in the forecast region, in many areas this layer now sits 40-60 cm down. Much of the snowpack is well facetted with little structure below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow has been pushed around by recent moderate SW winds, forming new windslabs in the alpine. This new snow covers a couple interesting surface hoar layers in the top portion of the snowpack - Jan 7 (5-10mm well preserved) and Jan 17 (2-5mm). These layers may present a touchy interface for new windslabs and storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm storm snow overnight brings us to ~20cm in the last 24hrs. Warm temps and mod-strong S-SW winds will contribute to forming touchy storm slabs over the Jan 16 interface of surface hoar. Added load to the persistent weak layers Jan 4th, Dec 15 surface hoar may reawaken them. Both layers are producing sudden planar results in field tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds over the past 24 hours has developed windslabs on immediate lees at alpine and treeline elevations. The Dec 15 surface hoar layer is still a concern in the forecast region, in many areas this layer now sits 50-80 cm down with a well settled slab above. Much of the lower snowpack consist of facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Newly formed windslabs on immediate lees at alpine and treeline elevations. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack consist of 20-30cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar, this layer has been reactive in test results. The Dec 15 layer is still a concern 40-60 cm down. Much of the snowpack is facetted with little structure below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10cm of new snow has been pushed around by recent moderate SW winds, forming new windslabs in the alpine. This new snow covers a couple interesting surface hoar layers in the top portion of the snowpack - Jan 7 (5-10mm well preserved) and Jan 17 (2-5mm). These layers may present a touchy interface for new windslabs and storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Around 30cm of new storm snow sits atop the January 16 surface hoar layer. Warm temps and mod-strong S-SW has contributed to slab formation in the upper snowpack. The December 15 surface hoar is approximately 100cm down and is highly visible in profiles. This deeper instability is still producing sudden planar results in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain and warm temperatures over the last 72hr has quickly settled the snowpack. Snow has fallen up high and has been moved around with moderate to strong winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have developed windslabs on alpine and treelin lee slopes. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack has 20-30cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar, this layer has been reactive in test results. The Dec 15 surface hoar layer is still a concern in the region, in many areas this layer is 50-80 cm down with a settled slab above.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Newly formed windslabs on immediate lees at alpine and treeline elevations. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack consist of 20-30cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar, which has been reactive in test results. The Dec 15 layer is still a concern 40-60 cm down. Much of the snowpack is facetted with little structure below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10cm of new snow has been pushed around by recent moderate SW winds, forming new windslabs in the alpine. This new snow covers a couple interesting surface hoar layers in the top portion of the snowpack - Jan 7 (5-10mm well preserved) and Jan 17 (2-5mm). These layers may present a touchy interface for new windslabs and storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Around 35cm of new storm snow sits atop the January 16 surface hoar layer which is settling quickly and reactive in tests</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1546933272023323/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(video here)</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Strong South winds have redistributed the recent snow in the Alpine. The December 15 surface hoar is down 100cm and is highly visible in profiles. This layer is still producing sudden planar results in tests</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have developed windslabs on alpine and treeline lee slopes. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack has 20-30cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar, and this layer has been reactive in test results. The Dec. 15 surface hoar layer is still a concern in the region, in many areas this layer is 50-80 cm down with a settled slab above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Newly formed wind slabs in immediate lee features at alpine and treeline elevations. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack consists of 20-30cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar. The Dec 15 layer of surface hoar and facets is down 40-60 cm and is reactive in snow tests. Below treeline much of the snowpack is facetted with little structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslab continues to build in open areas which has covered two troubling surface hoar layers in the top 30 to +50cm of the snowpack. The distribution of this SH in the terrain has been found in immediate lees of wind swept features, around TL elevations and into the alpine. It's potentially active with a light trigger like a unsuspecting rider. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of new storm snow sits atop the January 16 surface hoar layer which is settling quickly and reactive in tests. Previous strong south winds have built pockets of wind slab in the Alpine. The December 15 surface hoar is down 100cm and is highly visible in profiles and still producing sudden planar results in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have developed windslabs on alpine and treeline lee slopes. In sheltered areas the upper snowpack has 30-50cm of soft slab over the Jan 6 surface hoar. The Dec. 15 surface hoar layer is still a concern and is 60-80 cm down and well preserved at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs exist in the alpine. In sheltered areas, 20-30cm of new snow overlies the Jan 16 (the first of 3 weak layers). Below this are the Jan 6 (down 40-50) and Dec 15 (down 60-80). Each of these layers is a mix of sun crust, surface hoar and facets depending on aspect and elevation. Below treeline, the snowpack is facetted with little structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Small  </span><span class="s_3FE45715">amounts</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> of new snow this week continue to add windslab above treeline. Early January surface hoar down 35cm, mid December facets down 50cm, and basal facets 20cm above ground are the main weak layers in the snowpack. Field teams had easy shear failures today on a SE open slope at treeline in the Icefields area down both 35cm and 50cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">17cm of snow overnight, ~50cm of storm snow sits atop the January 16 surface hoar layer which is settling quickly and reactive in tests. The December 15 surface hoar is down 100cm and is highly visible in profiles and still producing sudden planar results in tests. Strong south winds have built pockets of wind slab in the Alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have developed windslabs on alpine lee slopes. In sheltered areas, 25- 40 cm of snow overlies the Jan 16 layer (the first of 3 weak layers). The Jan 6 is below this and is 40 -60 cm down and the Dec. 15 is deeper yet at 60-80 cm down. Each of these layers are a mix of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs exist in the alpine. In sheltered areas, 20-30cm of new snow overlies the Jan 16 (the first of 3 weak layers). Below this are the Jan 6 (down 40-50) and Dec 15 (down 60-80). Each of these layers is a mix of sun crust, surface hoar and facets depending on aspect and elevation. Below treeline, the snowpack is facetted with little structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslab continues to build in open areas and has covered two surface hoar layers in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. The distribution of this SH in the terrain has been found in immediate lees of wind swept features, around TL and into the alpine. Field teams will continue to monitor the sensitivity of these layers carefully, as should you! </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over the last 2 weeks, we've seen consistent snowfalls totaling 135cm at TL with significant winds. Another 14cm fell last night with relatively cooler temps and lighter winds. Expect wind slabs and wind effect in the Alpine and exposed areas at TL. The Dec 15 layer is now buried over 1m, Jan 4th is down ~65cm and the Jan 16th is down ~50cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent winds have developed windslabs on alpine lee slopes. In sheltered areas, 25- 40 cm of snow overlies the Jan 16 layer (the first of 3 weak layers). The Jan 6 is below this and is 40 -60 cm down and the Dec. 15 is deeper yet at 60-80 cm down. Each of these layers are a mix of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of snow has fallen in small increments over the past 8-days creating a lot of loose snow on the surface. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas but only at the highest elevations. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25cm; Jan 6 down 40cm; Dec15 down 55 cm giving easy-mod test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslab continues to build in open areas and sits above 3 weak interfaces in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. The distribution of these surface hoar/facet layers varies with the terrain, but is most predominant in lee features at TL and into the alpine. Field teams continue to monitor the sensitivity of these layers carefully, as should you! </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Glacier Park has received over 140cm of snow in the last 2 weeks accompanied by significant wind; expect to find windslab in the alpine and exposed treeline. Warming trend with more snowfall will assist storm slab formation over the Jan 16 surface hoar. The Dec 15 layer is now buried over 1m, Jan 4th is down ~65cm and the Jan 16th is down ~50cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of snow has fallen in small increments over the past 8-days creating a lot of loose snow on the surface. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas but only at the highest elevations. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25cm; Jan 6 down 40cm; Dec15 down 55 cm giving easy-mod test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">55-75cm of snow has fallen over the past 9-days creating a lot of loose snow on the surface. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas with wind slabs up to 1m thick. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 20-40cm; Jan 6 down 30-50cm; Dec15 down 40-80cm giving easy-mod test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Windslab building above 3 weak interfaces in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. Depth of surface hoar/facet layers varies with the terrain and vegetation shelter, but is most consistently found in sheltered features at TL and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm+ storm snow in the last 3 days at 1900m and over 150cm of snow in the last 2 weeks. Winds light the last 24hrs but are up to mod S'ly this morning. Expect to find fresh windslab along ridge lines and lee features. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~50cm, Jan 4 down ~70 and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cm of new snow overnight makes 70 cm of storm snow over the last 9 days. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas but only at the highest elevations. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 40cm; Jan 6 down 55cm; Dec15 down 70 cm giving easy-mod test results</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">55-75cm of snow has fallen over the past 10 days creating a lot of loose snow on the surface. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas with wind slabs up to 1m thick. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 20-40cm; Jan 6 down 30-50cm; Dec15 down 40-80cm giving easy-mod test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Persistent slabs sit above 3 weak interfaces in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. Depth and distribution of these weak surface hoar/facet layers varies with the terrain and vegetation shelter, but they are consistently found in sheltered features at TL and above. Windslabs have developed in open areas TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm+ storm snow in the last 4 days at 1900m and over 150cm of snow in the last 2 weeks. Expect to find fresh wind slab along ridge lines and lee features due to the 30km/hr south winds in the alpine. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~50cm, Jan 4 down ~70 and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">55-75cm of snow has fallen over the past 10 days creating a lot of loose snow on the surface. Alpine winds have distributed this into leeward areas with wind slabs up to 1m thick. Three persistent weak layers lurk in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 20-40cm; Jan 6 down 30-50cm; Dec15 down 40-80cm giving easy-mod test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent alpine winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas up to 1m thick. 25-55 cm of settled snow from recent storms has formed a soft slab over the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets that lurk in the upper half of the snowpack often giving sudden test results. Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The persistent slab is made up of 3 weak interfaces, all in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. Depth and distribution of these weak surface hoar/facet layers varies with the terrain, vegetation, and shelter; although it has consistently been found in sheltered features at TL and above. Windslabs continue to developed in open areas at TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of settling storm snow with 150cm of snow accumulation over the past two weeks. Expect to find pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and lee features due to the previous south winds in the Alpine. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~60cm, Jan 4 down ~80cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent alpine winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas up to 1m thick. 35-65 cm of settled snow from recent storms has formed a soft slab over the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets that lurk in the upper half of the snowpack often giving sudden test results. Jan 16 down 35-65cm; Jan 6 down 40-75cm; Dec15 down 55-100cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas up to 1m thick. 25-55 cm of settled snow from recent storms has formed a soft slab over 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Incoming new snow is building fresh storm slabs and is falling on a persistent slab made up of 3 weak interfaces in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. Depth and distribution of these weak surface hoar/facet layers varies within the terrain; although buried surface hoar has consistently been found in sheltered features at TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm in past 24hrs, 60cm of settling storm snow with 160cm of snow accumulation over the past two weeks. Expect to find pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and lee features due to the moderate south winds in the Alpine. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~60cm, Jan 4 down ~80cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine winds have created wind slabs in leeward areas up to 1m thick. 35-65 cm of settled snow from recent storms has formed a soft slab over 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 35-65cm; Jan6 down 40-75cm; and Dec15 down 55-100cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storms have deposited 35-65cm of storm snow in the last 5 days. Increasing wind and steady snowfall today are loading 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Incoming new snow is building fresh storm slabs and is falling on a persistent slab made up of 3 weak interfaces in the top 30 to 50cm of the snowpack. Depth and distribution of these weak surface hoar/facet layers varies within the terrain; although buried surface hoar has consistently been found in sheltered features at TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">13cm in past 24hrs, 60cm of settling storm snow with 160cm of snow accumulation over the past two weeks. Expect to find pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and lee features due to the moderate south winds in the Alpine. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~60cm, Jan 4 down ~80cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storms have deposited 35-65cm of storm snow in the last 5 days. Increasing wind and steady snowfall today are loading 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storms have deposited 45-85cm of storm snow in the last 7 days. Increasing wind and steady snowfall today are loading 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">30-50cm of new storm snow arriving with warm temps and moderate winds have created both wind and storm slabs that have naturally avalanched on steeper terrain in the Icefields area of the forecast zone. Failure layers are assumed to be one or a combination of the 3 weak interfaces in the top half of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of storm snow in the last 4 days, 35cm in the last 24hrs at 1900m, accompanied by moderate to strong S'ly winds. Expect to find wind slab along ridge lines and lee features due to the moderate south winds in the Alpine. The Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~70cm, Jan 4 down ~90cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storms have deposited 45-85cm of storm snow in the last 7 days. Increasing wind and steady snowfall today are loading 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 25-45cm; Jan 6 down 35-55cm; and Dec15 down 45-80cm. In snowpits, these layers are giving sudden test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-80 cm of snow over the last seven days has overloaded 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 30-50cm; Jan 6 down 40-70cm; and Dec15 down 50-100cm. A major avalanche cycle is ongoing with avalanches running fall path on these layers and some stepping down even deeper.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">40cm of recent storm snow has been pushed around by intermittently moderate to strong SW winds and created fresh windslabs in exposed areas, particularly in the alpine. In sheltered areas, this new snow sits as a touchy storm slab in many locations. Midpack persistent weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 7, and Dec 15) are still a concern but remain stubborn.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of storm snow in the last 5 days, 15cm in the last 24hrs at 1900m, accompanied by moderate S'ly winds. Expect to find wind slab along ridge lines and lee features. Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~70cm, Jan 4 down ~90cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-80 cm of snow over the last seven days has overloaded 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 30-50cm; Jan 6 down 40-70cm; and Dec15 down 50-100cm. A major avalanche cycle is ongoing with avalanches running fall path on these layers and some stepping down even deeper.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-80 cm of snow over the last seven days has overloaded 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 30-50cm; Jan 6 down 40-70cm; and Dec15 down 50-100+cm. A major avalanche cycle occurred Monday/Tuesday with avalanches running fall path on these layers and some stepping down even deeper.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">40cm of recent storm snow has been pushed around by intermittently moderate to strong SW winds and created fresh windslabs in exposed areas, particularly in the alpine. In sheltered areas, this new snow sits as a touchy storm slab in many locations. Midpack persistent weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 7, and Dec 15) are still a concern but remain stubborn.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack Discussion</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">75cm of recent storm snow, 20cm in the last 48hrs at 1900m, along with moderate S'ly winds. Expect to find soft wind slab along ridge lines and lee features. Jan 16 surface hoar is down ~70cm, Jan 4 down ~90cm and Dec 15 down ~1m+ making for a complex sandwich of weak layers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-80 cm of snow over the last seven days has overloaded 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and facets in the upper half of the snowpack: Jan 16 down 30-50cm; Jan 6 down 40-70cm; and Dec15 down 60-100+cm. A major avalanche cycle occurred Tuesday/Wednesday with avalanches running fall path on these layers and some stepping down even deeper.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15 cm of new snow Friday with strong SW alpine winds. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down in the snowpack. We continue to observe sudden test results, whumphing and large propagations on these layers. Below this is a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">40cm of recent storm snow has been pushed around by intermittently moderate to strong SW winds and created fresh windslabs in exposed areas, particularly in the alpine. In sheltered areas, this new snow sits as a touchy storm slab in many locations. Midpack persistent weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 7, and Dec 15) are still a concern but remain stubborn.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow overnight bringing this week's total to 93cm at 1900m. Storm snow is settling into a soft slab and is more cohesive along ridge lines and lee features from ongoing SW winds. There are weak, poorly bonded interfaces in the upper 50cm of the storm snow. Several persistent surface hoar layers from January are buried over 100cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices are growing and touchy with the current warm weather. Windslabs are building on lee aspects and will be buried by new snow. Loose dry avalanches on steep terrain can be expected with the new snow on Saturday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of new snow Friday with strong SW alpine winds. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down in the snowpack. We continue to observe sudden test results, whumphing and large propagations on these layers. Below this is a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of new snow and moderate winds have developed new storm slabs in the upper snowpack. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of new snow overnight brings our weekly total to over 1 meter.  Strong South winds will have created a reactive windslab in the alpine.  A meter and a half of settling snow sits over the Jan 16th surface hoar layer.  This is the uppermost PWL and is still distinct and easy to pick out on pit walls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of new snow and moderate winds have developed new storm slabs in the upper snowpack. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the three persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of storm snow (48hrs) and strong wind have created slabs that are primed for human triggering. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">10-15 cm of new snow arrived with a Northerly flow Saturday. This sits over recent wind and storm slabs formed by 40cm of snow pushed around mainly by strong SW winds. Midpack persistent weak layers, mainly preserved Jan 7surface hoar down 40 to 60cm and the rotten Dec 15 FC sitting just below are still a concern but remain stubborn to triggering. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm in 24hrs brings the weekly snowfall total to ~150cm creating a healthy sized storm slab. Previous moderate to strong south winds have created pockets of windslab in the alpine. A meter and a half of settling snow sits over the Jan 16th surface hoar layer, which is the uppermost PWL and is still distinct and easy to pick out on pit walls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow with more on the way covering either bare ground, the existing thin snow pack in sheltered areas or wind loaded gullies.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of storm snow (48hrs) and strong wind have created slabs that are primed for human triggering. The main concern in the snowpack continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 - 30 cm of low density snow with little wind sits on the surface. The main concern in the snowpack lurks below and continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15 cm of new snow arrived last weekend with light N winds. This sits over previous wind slabs formed by 40cm of snow pushed around mainly by strong SW winds. Mid-pack persistent weak layers, mainly preserved Jan 7 surface hoar down 40 to 60cm and the rotten Dec 15 facets sitting just below are still a concern but remain stubborn to triggering. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 22cm brings the weekly snowfall total to 160cm adding to the already healthy sized storm slab. Previous moderate to strong south winds have created pockets of windslab in the alpine. Over a meter and a half of settling snow sits on the Jan 16th surface hoar, which is the uppermost PWL and is still distinct and easy to pick out on pit walls.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 - 30 cm of low density snow with little wind sits on the surface. The main concern in the snowpack lurks below and continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storms from the last 9 days have deposited up 100cm of storm snow. The main concern in the snowpack lurks below and continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate SW winds are adding to last week's windslabs in the usual lee locations. These formed from the 55cm of snow in the Icefields area over the last week. Mid-pack persistent weak layers, most notably Jan 7 surface hoar down 40-60cm and rotten Dec 15 facets sitting just below, remain the primary snowpack concern in specific areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 22cm on the boards yesterday morning bringing the weekly snowfall total to 160cm! Previous strong south winds created wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at TL. Storm snow has been settling out, however, we're still observing failures at these interfaces, with potential to step down to our plethora of persistent weak layers.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storms from the last 9 days have deposited up 100cm of storm snow. The main concern in the snowpack lurks below and continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storms from the last 7 days have deposited up to 70cm of snow. The main concern continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 150cm down in the snowpack. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate SW winds will add the new snow to last week's windslabs in the usual lee locations. Mid-pack persistent weak layers, most notably Jan 7 surface hoar down 40-60cm and rotten Dec 15 facets sitting just below, remain the primary snowpack concern for larger avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A winter storm is potentially bring us 40cm+ snow by Thursday evening. Previous strong S'ly winds created wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at TL. These slabs are now buried under fresh storm slab formations. Recent observations showed failures at these interfaces, with potential to step down to our plethora of persistent weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is a weak facet layer deep in the snowpack that has been producing large avalanches to the West of Waterton. We are concerned that the new snow on Thursday might cause this weak layer to fail producing large avalanches. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storms from the last 7 days have deposited up to 70-80cm of snow. The main concern continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 150cm down in the snowpack. We continue to observe </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/1561772733872710/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">sudden test results</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursdays storm dropped 30 - 50cm with variable winds. This combined with other recent snow has overloaded the 3 main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and are currently producing very easy results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Varied HST amounts building soft storm slabs through the forecast region, up to 45cm in the southern region on Mount Wilson; 10-15cm in the Icefields. This storm slab is sitting on the weak facetted persistent slab and is running far and fast to valley bottom. Reverse loading from north to south on ridge tops and open areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of low density snow overnight adds to the weekly total of 155cm, with a two week total of 270cm. The mid Dec and Jan persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack with a height of snow of 350cm at 1900m. Expect to find reactive storm slab and pockets of wind slab above tree line into the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursdays storm dropped 40-50+cm with variable winds. This combined with other recent snow has overloaded the 3 main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm+ deep in the snowpack and are currently producing very easy results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursdays storm dropped 30 - 50cm with variable winds. This combined with other recent snow has overloaded the 3 main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and are currently producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cool temps have started to reduce the touchiness of the storm slab throughout the forecast zone. Varied storm snow amts: 10-15cm in the Icefields, 40cm near Mt Wilson, and 30cm north of Beauty creek is sitting on the weak and facetted persistent slab at mid snowpack. Reverse loading from a northerly flow has cross-loaded Alpine features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60cm of new snow in the past 36hrs is settling into a widespread storm slab. Storm slabs will be deeper and more reactive in wind affected areas. Dec and Jan persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack. Height of snow is 350cm at 1900m.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is a weak facet layer deep in the snowpack that has been producing large avalanches in Waterton with the new snow load. Expect windslabs to build during Saturday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursdays storm dropped 30 - 50cm with variable winds. This combined with other recent snow has overloaded the 3 main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and are currently producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm accumulation of 25-50cm is beginning settle, forming a sportive upper snowpack. The three main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and have producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Varied storm snow amts: 10-15cm in the Icefields, 40cm near Mt Wilson, and 30cm north of Beauty creek is sitting on the weak and facetted persistent slab at mid snowpack. Reverse loading from a northerly flow has cross-loaded Alpine features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60cm of new snow in the past 3 days has settled into a widespread storm slab. Strong winds in the alpine have created variable wind slab in the alpine and in exposed areas at treeline. Dec and Jan persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack. Height of snow is 350cm at Treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm accumulation of 30-55cm is beginning settle, forming a sportive upper snowpack. The three main mid pack concerns which are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and have producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds have redistributed the recent storm snow forming wind slabs at higher elevations. The three main mid-pack concerns are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and have been producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Varied storm snow amts: 10-15cm in the Icefields, 40cm near Mt Wilson, and 30cm north of Beauty creek is sitting on the weak and facetted persistent slab at mid snowpack. Reverse loading from a northerly flow has cross-loaded Alpine features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60cm of snow from the past storm has settled into a widespread storm slab. Strong winds in the alpine have created variable wind slab in the alpine and in exposed areas at treeline. Dec and Jan persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack. Height of snow is 350cm at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds have redistributed the recent storm snow forming wind slabs at higher elevations. The three main mid-pack concerns are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to over 150cm deep in the snowpack and have been producing very large results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds last Saturday redistributed the recent storm snow forming wind slabs at higher elevations. The three main mid-pack concerns are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to 150cm deep in the snowpack and have been producing very large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Varied storm snow amts: 10-15cm in the Icefields, 40cm near Mt Wilson, and 30cm north of Beauty creek is sitting on the weak and facetted persistent slab at mid snowpack. Reverse loading from a northerly flow has cross-loaded Alpine features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 60cm of snow from the past storm has settled into a widespread storm slab. Strong winds in the alpine have created variable wind slab in the alpine and in exposed areas at treeline. Persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack. Snow depth of 325cm at treeline. Surface sun crust can be expected on steeper solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds last Saturday redistributed the recent storm snow forming wind slabs at higher elevations. The three main mid-pack concerns are the Jan 16th, Jan 6th, and Dec.15 weak layers. These are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar and can be found 70cm to 150cm deep in the snowpack and have been producing very large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have raked the snowpack creating widespread wind effect and hard windslabs at treeline and above. The upper half of the snowpack is a dense slab overlying three weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 6, &amp; Dec 15) that are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar down 75-125cm in the snowpack. These layers have been producing very large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow has been blown in to fresh slabs by moderate to strong SW winds. These wind slabs overlie a settled upper snowpack which is sitting on the persistent weak layers in the mid snowpack. Many slopes had avalanche activity on these weak layers during last weeks storm, slopes without previous activity remain suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 80cm of storm snow fell in the last week with above average temperatures and strong winds. Wind slabs are lurking in the alpine and in exposed areas at treeline. Persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm in the snowpack. Snow depth of 325cm at treeline. Surface sun crust can be expected on steeper solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have raked the snowpack creating widespread wind effect and hard windslabs at treeline and above. The upper half of the snowpack is a dense slab overlying three weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 6, &amp; Dec 15) that are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar down 75-125cm in the snowpack. These layers have been producing very large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds in the past 48 hrs created widespread wind effect and hard windslabs at treeline and above. The upper half of the snowpack is a dense slab overlying three weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 6, &amp; Dec 15) that are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar down 75-125cm in the snowpack. These layers have been producing very large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5-10cm of new snow redistributed by variable winds that were strong tapering to light today. New wind slabs overlie a settled upper snowpack which is sitting on the persistent weak layers in the mid snowpack. Widespread avalanche activity on these weak layers followed last week's storm, slopes without avalanches are suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm in the past 24hrs brings our weekly snowfall to 110cm with a height of settled snow of 330cm at 1900m. Moderate southwest winds have redistributed new snow into pockets of wind slab in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. Persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm and a sun crust on steep solar aspects is down 20-40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds in the past 48 hrs created widespread wind effect and hard windslabs at treeline and above. The upper half of the snowpack is a dense slab overlying three weak layers (Jan 16, Jan 6, &amp; Dec 15) that are a mix of facets, crusts and surface hoar down 75-125cm in the snowpack. These layers have been producing very large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas with loading on easterly aspects. Commonly, a deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets.  The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The past week's storm snow has been redistributed by strong, variable direction winds. Where snow remains, new wind slabs overlie a settled upper snowpack which is sitting on the persistent weak layers in the mid snowpack. Widespread avalanche activity on these weak layers followed last week's storm, slopes without recent avalanches are suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">7cm of snow overnight, 40cm in the past two days brings to height of snow to 335cm at 1900m. Previous southerly winds have created pockets of wind slab in the alpine and exposed tree line areas which is now covered by a thin layer of  snow. Persistent weak layers are now buried 150-200cm and a sun crust on steep solar aspects is down 30-50cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is a weak facet layer deep in the snowpack that has been producing large avalanches in and around Waterton. Wind slabs can be found on lees slopes with the new snow and winds on Thursday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas with loading on easterly aspects. Commonly, a deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas with loading on easterly aspects. Commonly, a deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Available snow has been redistributed by strong, variable direction winds. In sheltered Treeline locations, the weak midpack layers are reactive down 50cm. Where snow remains in the Alpine, new wind slabs are reactive to triggering from additional load or solar, and wind-stiffened snow at Treeline is transmitting collapses large distances. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow remains unsettled with up to 50cm of ski penetration. Ongoing southerly winds have created reactive pockets of wind slab in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a well developed crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab continues to be a problem at higher elevations. Sustained strong winds Thursday have stripped exposed slopes, adding more load to lees. A supportive upper snowpack overlies surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these layers varies from 75cm to 150cm. The persistent problem has been producing  large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas, with loading on easterly aspects. Commonly, a deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Available snow has been redistributed by strong, variable direction winds. At all elevations, where transported, new wind slabs will be sensitive to triggering. A persistent slab, down 50 to 80cm, is prevalent through the forecast region. Any large TL avalanche terrain that has not obviously avalanched should be expertly managed or, avoided. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow remains unsettled with up to 50cm of ski penetration. Ongoing southerly winds have created reactive pockets of wind slab in exposed areas. On solar aspects, a well developed crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas, with loading on easterly aspects. Commonly, a deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas in the alpine, however the cold temps are making them considerably less touchy. A deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Around 15cm over the last week, and large amounts of available snow from the previous storms, has been redistributed by strong winds from variable directions to build slabs and wind effect in open areas. A persistent slab sitting on three weak layers down 50 to 80cm can be found throughout the forecast region and has produced many large avalanches. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over 15 hours of strong N-NE winds are reverse loading storm snow along ridgelines and exposed terrain at and above treeline. Expect widespread wind effect. On solar aspects, a well developed crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs are common in open areas in the alpine, however the cold temps are making them considerably less touchy. A deep slab overlies midpack weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and facets. The depth of these slabs varies from 75 cm to 150 cm. These layers have been producing very large avalanches over the past week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general the snowpack is deeper than normal and gaining strength following the avalanche cycle in early February (helped significantly by the cold temperatures). Three weak layers exist in the middle of the snowpack and continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15cm snow over the last week, and available snow from the previous storms, has been redistributed by strong winds from variable directions to build slabs and wind effect in open areas. A persistent slab sitting on three weak layers down 50 to 80cm can be found throughout the forecast region and has produced many large avalanches traveling full path </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong NE winds have formed reverse loaded cornices that have been failing and triggering size 2 avalanches. Widespread windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas well into treeline. On solar aspects, a well developed crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general the snowpack is deeper than normal and gaining strength following the avalanche cycle in early February (helped significantly by the cold temperatures). Three weak layers exist in the middle of the snowpack and continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is starting to settle and bond.&nbsp; This overlies the mid-pack where there are three weak layers that are gaining strength but continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15cm snow over the last week, and available snow from the previous storms, has been redistributed by strong winds from variable directions to build slabs and wind effect in open areas. A persistent slab sitting on three weak layers down 50 to 80cm can be found throughout the forecast region and has produced many large avalanches traveling full path </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong NE winds have formed reverse loaded cornices that have been failing and triggering size 2 avalanches. Windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas well into treeline. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is starting to settle and bond. This overlies a well settled mid-pack. The previously reported weak layers within the mid-pack (Dec 15, Jan 6, and Jan 16 layers) are becoming stronger and only producing hard to no results with pit tests. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is bonding and settling. This overlies the mid-pack where there are three weak layers that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15cm snow over the last week, and available </span><span class="s_3FE45715">snow</span><span class="s_3FE45715"> from the previous storms, has been redistributed by strong winds from variable directions to build slabs and wind effect in open areas. A persistent slab sitting on three weak layers down 50 to 80cm can be found throughout the forecast region and has produced many large avalanches traveling full path </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting facetting of the upper snowpack. Previous strong NE winds have formed reverse loaded cornices. Windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas well into treeline. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is starting to settle and bond. This overlies a well settled mid-pack. The previously reported weak layers within the mid-pack (Dec 15, Jan 6, and Jan 16 layers) are becoming stronger and only producing hard to no results with pit tests. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of settling storm snow with extensive wind effect in open areas. This overlies the mid-pack where there are three weak layers that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous Strong winds from W and N directions have left wind slabs and wind effect in open areas. The upper snowpack has settled to form a cohesive stiff slab that is sitting on three persistent weak layers mid-pack (down 50 to 80cm) which can be found throughout the forecast region, and have produced many large avalanches that have run full path.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting facetting of the upper snowpack. Previous strong northerly winds have formed reverse loaded cornices. Windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas well into treeline. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is starting to settle and bond. This overlies a well settled mid-pack. The previously reported weak layers within the mid-pack (Dec 15, Jan 6, and Jan 16 layers) are becoming stronger and only producing hard to no results with pit tests. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected surface snow and settling storm snow overlies three mid- pack weak layers 100-130cm down that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests. Thin snowpack areas are degrading/facetting in the cold. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Previous Strong winds from W and N directions have left wind slabs and wind effect in open areas. The upper snowpack has settled to form a cohesive stiff slab that is sitting on three persistent weak layers mid-pack (down 50 to 80cm) which can be found throughout the forecast region, and have produced many large avalanches that have run full path.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting facetting of the upper snowpack. Previous strong northerly and recent moderate southerly winds have added to the growth of cornices. Windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas into treeline. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper pack consists of storm snow from earlier in the month that is fairly well settled with some wind effect in open areas.  This overlies a well settled mid-pack. The previously reported weak layers within the mid-pack (Dec 15, Jan 6, and Jan 16 layers) are becoming stronger and only producing hard to no results with pit tests. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected surface snow and settling storm snow overlies three mid- pack weak layers 100-130cm down that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests. Thin snowpack areas are degrading/facetting in the cold. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Current and previous Strong W and N winds have left wind slabs and wind effect in open areas. The upper snowpack has settled to form a cohesive stiff slab that is sitting on three persistent weak layers mid-pack (down 50 to 80cm) which can be found throughout the forecast region, and have produced many large avalanches that have run full path.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting facetting of the upper snowpack. Previous strong northerly and recent moderate southerly winds have added to the growth of cornices. Windslab can be expected in the alpine and exposed areas into treeline. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. Persistent weak layers from January and December are now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected surface snow and settling storm snow overlies three mid- pack weak layers 100-130cm down that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests. Thin snowpack areas are degrading/facetting in the cold. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected and faceted surface snow snow overlies three mid- pack weak layers 100-130cm down that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests. Thin snowpack areas are degrading/facetting in the cold. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong W and N winds have left wind slabs and wind effect in open areas. The upper snowpack has settled to form a cohesive stiff slab that is sitting on three persistent weak layers mid-pack (down 50 to 80cm) which can be found throughout the forecast region, and did produce many large avalanches during the Feb 8th cycle. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of storm snow with mod S winds forming soft slabs along lee of ridges. Storm snow landing on a facetted old snow surface making for a weak bond. Previous strong N'ly and recent mod S'ly winds have added to cornice growth. Old windslab can be expected in the alpine. On solar aspects, a crust is buried 40cm. PWL from Jan now buried 150-200cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected and faceted surface snow snow overlies three mid- pack weak layers 100-130cm down that are gaining strength. These layers continue to produce moderate, sudden planar test results on surface hoar in deep tap tests, and hard to no results with standard compression tests. Thin snowpack areas are degrading/facetting in the cold. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow Sunday night. Wind effect in open areas at treeline and above with faceted surface snow below treeline. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets are down 100-130cm and gaining strength, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Thin snowpack areas are facetting and weakening with the cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs and extensive wind effect found in open areas. The upper snowpack has settled to form a 50 to 80 cm slab that sits on three weak layers in the mid-pack which can be found throughout the forecast region, and produced many large avalanches during the Feb 8th cycle. The entire snowpack is faceting after two weeks of cold, dry weather.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~25cm of low density snow from the last 48hrs with mod S winds forming soft slabs along lee of ridges. Storm snow landing on a facetted old snow surface making for a weak bond. Avoid exposure to the many large cornices. Windslab buried under recent storm snow. Solar aspects have a crust buried ~50cm that requires caution. PWL now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow Sunday night. Wind effect in open areas at treeline and above with faceted surface snow below treeline. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets are down 100-130cm and gaining strength, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Thin snowpack areas are facetting and weakening with the cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of loose snow on the surface at treeline with wind slabs forming in open areas at higher elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets appear well bonded, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Snowpack tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Old wind slabs and extensive wind effect found in all open areas. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm deep slab that sits on three weak layers in the mid-pack. The entire snowpack is faceting after two weeks of cold, dry weather. Whumpfing and collapses are more prevalent in the northern half of the forecast area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~25cm of low density snow from the 25th with mod S winds forming soft slabs along lee of ridges. Storm snow landing on a facetted old snow surface making for a weak bond. Avoid exposure to the many large cornices. Windslabs buried under recent storm snow. Solar aspects have a crust buried 30-50cm that requires caution. PWL now buried 150-200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of loose snow on the surface at treeline with wind slabs forming in open areas at higher elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets appear well bonded, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Snowpack tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of loose snow on the surface at treeline with wind slabs forming in open areas at higher elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets appear well bonded, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Snowpack tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and extensive wind effect found in all open areas. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on three weak layers in the mid-pack. The entire snowpack is faceting after two weeks of cold, dry weather. Whumpfing and collapses are more prevalent in the northern half of the forecast area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow overnight and ~40cm of storm snow now buries a facet layer, making for a weak bond. Recent moderate to strong southerly winds forming pockets of wind slab in the alpine and tree line areas. A crust is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and the mid January persistent weak layers are buried 150-200cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of loose snow on the surface at treeline with wind slabs forming in open areas at higher elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets appear well bonded, but are worth keeping in mind on bigger slopes. Snowpack tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow Thursday with light E winds. Buried wind slabs exist in most open areas at higher elevations, with loose surface facets at lower elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets down 100-130 cm appear well bonded, but are worth checking on bigger slopes. Recent tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and extensive wind effect found in all open areas. Recent warm temps and solar effect have likely created a crust on solar aspects at below treeline.  The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on three weak layers in the mid-pack. The entire snowpack is faceted after two weeks of cold, dry weather. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~35cm of settling storm snow now buries a facet layer. Height of snow at 1900m is 322cm. Recent moderate to strong southerly winds formed pockets of wind slab in the alpine and tree line areas. A crust is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and the mid January persistent weak layers are buried 150-200cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow Thursday with light E winds. Buried wind slabs exist in most open areas at higher elevations, with loose surface facets at lower elevations. Three mid-pack weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets down 100-150 cm appear well bonded, but are worth checking on bigger slopes. Recent tests are showing no results on those layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried wind slabs exist in most open areas at higher elevations, with loose surface facets at lower elevations. Mid pack surface hoar is rounding and inactive in tests. Deep facet layers are weak but are presently difficult to propagate. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and extensive wind effect is found in open areas. Recent warm temps and solar effect will have created a crust on solar aspects below treeline. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on three weak layers in the mid-pack. The entire snowpack is faceted after two weeks of cold, dry weather. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of settling storm snow now buries a facet layer. Height of snow at 1900m is 330cm. Moderate winds have created wind slabs that can be found on all aspects above tree line. A crust is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and the mid January persistent weak layers are buried 150-200cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried wind slabs exist in most open areas at higher elevations, with loose surface facets at lower elevations. Mid pack surface hoar is rounding and inactive in tests. Deep facet layers are weak but are presently difficult to propagate. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of storm snow with little wind effect sits over buried wind slabs in open areas at higher elevations, and over loose facets at lower elevations. Below this a firm mid-pack covers the Jan surface hoar layers that are rounding and inactive in tests. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are presently difficult to propagate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Much of the regional snowpack is losing support and, facetting after two weeks of cold, dry weather. Wind slabs and extensive wind effect is found in all open areas. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm weakening slab, over the seasonally persistent instability. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have 10cm of new snow which covers windslabs on all aspects above tree line. A crust/facet combo is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has potential to be a good bed surface for avalanches. Rising freezing level &amp; strong sun yesterday turned the surface snow moist on solar aspects and everywhere below 1400m. The January PWL's are buried 150-200cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow is adding to Waterton's significant snow pack. The mid-layer is well settled, but overlies a sleeping dragon as a deep persistent layer at the bottom of the snow pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of storm snow with little wind effect sits over buried wind slabs in open areas at higher elevations, and over loose facets at lower elevations. Below this a firm mid-pack covers the Jan surface hoar layers that are rounding and inactive in tests. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm found in shallow areas remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of low density storm snow (5-35) that arrived in the last 24 hours now sit on top of a firm mid-pack. The higher amounts of storm snow are to the south of the region. The Dec/Jan surface hoar layers are rounding and inactive in tests. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are presently difficult to propagate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Much of the regional snowpack is losing support and, facetting after two weeks of cold, dry weather. Wind slabs and extensive wind effect is found in all open areas. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm weakening slab, over the seasonally persistent instability. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cms of new snow in the last 48 hrs. This buries firm wind slab on all aspects above tree line and on solar aspects it buries a crust. The late Feb crust/facet combo is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has potential to be a good bed surface. The January PWL's are buried 150-200cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of storm snow with little wind effect sits over buried wind slabs in open areas at higher elevations, and over loose facets at lower elevations. Below this a firm mid-pack covers the Jan surface hoar layers that are rounding and inactive in tests. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm found in shallow areas remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of low density storm snow (10-25 cm) now sit on top of a supportive mid-pack. The higher amounts of storm snow are in the southern region. Light wind effect in the alpine. Sun crust forming on some steep solar aspects. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are presently difficult to propagate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Much of the regional snowpack is losing support and, facetting after two weeks of cold, dry weather. Wind slabs and extensive wind effect is found in all open areas. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm weakening slab, over the seasonally persistent instability.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~25 cm new snow in the last 72 hrs. This buries firm wind slab on all aspects above tree line and on solar aspects it buries a crust. The late Feb crust/facet combo is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has potential to be a good bed surface. The January PWL's are buried 150-200cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine windward terrain is scoured but lee gullies are wind loaded.  Where there is snow the mid-layer is well settled, but overlies a sleeping dragon as a deep persistent layer at the bottom of the snow pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in the alpine from light to moderate West winds. Sun crust on some steep solar aspects. 10-20 cm of storm snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are rounding and inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of storm snow (10-25 cm) now sit on top of a supportive mid-pack with variable wind effect in the alpine. The higher amounts of storm snow are in the southern region. Sun crust forming on some steep solar aspects. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are presently difficult to propagate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Surface facetting has weakened the upper snowpack through the forecast region. Where the snow is shallow (like BTL), there is little support underfoot. The upper snowpack is generally 50 to 80 cm, over the seasonally persistent instability. Wind slabs and wind effect in open areas in the alpine and treeline elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~25 cm new snow fell over the past few days burying wind slabs or sun crusts aspect dependent. The late Feb crust/facet combo is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has potential to be a good bed surface. The January PWL's are buried 150-200cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in the alpine from light to moderate West winds. Sun crust on some steep solar aspects. 10-20 cm of storm snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are rounding and inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of storm snow (10-25 cm) from last weekend now sit on top of a supportive mid-pack. The new snow has seen considerable wind transport in the alpine forming thin wind slabs. Sun crust is starting to form on solar aspects. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are laying dormant currently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Surface facetting has weakened much of the upper snowpack through the forecast region. The upper snowpack is generally 50 to 80 cm, over the seasonally persistent instability. Wind slabs and wind effect in open areas in the alpine and treeline elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered locations there is 20-30cm of settling storm snow, sitting on a right side up snowpack. Isolated crusts on steep solar aspects can also be found under the new snow or buried/unreactive windslabs. Our persistent weak layers(dec 15th and Feb 13th), are buried over 1.5m and currently dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very little wind effect overall except in the high alpine. Some sun crust on some steep solar aspects is starting to form. 10-20 cm of storm snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are rounding and inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers remain weak but are  currently dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of storm snow (10-25 cm) from last weekend now sit on top of a supportive mid-pack. The new snow has seen considerable wind transport in the alpine forming thin wind slabs. Sun crust is starting to form on solar aspects. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak but are laying dormant currently. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Facetting has weakened the snowpack in isolated areas in the forecast region. Melt freeze cycle BTL with moist surface snow on steeper, rocky solar aspects. The upper snowpack is 50 to 80 cm, over the seasonally persistent instability. Wind effect in open areas in the alpine and treeline elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect to find several crust layers on steep solar aspects in the top 50cm of snow. ~30cm of recent snow overlies previous wind slab in the alpine. The late Feb facet layer is down ~50cm and the mid Jan persistent weak layer is down ~1-2m.  A well settled base contains early season crusts, which are starting to break down in some areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very little wind effect overall except in the high alpine. Some sun crust on some steep solar aspects is starting to form. 10-20 cm of storm snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are rounding and inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers remain weak but are currently dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm of 10-25 cm sits on a supportive midpack. The surface snow has had some wind transport in the alpine forming thin wind slabs .A sun crust has formed on solar aspects at treeline and below. </span><span class="s_2823317B">The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak and are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Facetting has weakened the snowpack in isolated areas through the forecast region. Melt freeze, spring-like cycle beginning in ernest BTL. Variable, moist surface snow on steep, rocky solar aspects. Less so on BTL, ski-able, solar slopes where broken cloud and cooling winds are keeping the surface dry. Wind effect in open areas in the ALP and TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of new snow arrived overnight with moderate to strong southerly winds. This sits atop a reactive storm layer that is 30-40cm deep. Expect to see recent cornice growth and additional wind loading on lee aspects. A crust buried 60cm is present on steep solar aspects. Deep persistent weak layers are dormant and buried over 1.5m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Very little wind effect overall except in the high alpine. Sun crust on steep solar aspects is forming. Generally, 10-20 cm of snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm of 10-25 cm sits on a supportive midpack. The surface snow has had some wind transport in the alpine forming thin wind slabs .A sun crust has formed on solar aspects at treeline and below. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak and are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Melt freeze, spring-like cycle beginning in ernest TL and below. Moist surface snow on steep, solar aspects. Less so in the Alpine where freezing levels (up to 2100m) and cooling winds are keeping the surface dry. Facetting has weakened the upr. snowpack in isolated, shaded areas through the forecast region. Wind effect in open areas in ALP and TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of storm snow has fallen in the last 48hrs, this came in with strong, gusting extreme Southerly winds. Above freezing temps at valley bottom will have created a surface crust below ~1500m. A crust buried 60cm is present on steep solar aspects. Deep PWLs are dormant and buried over 1.5m. Cornices have seen new significant growth. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of new snowfall from Friday night became moist on solar aspects up to treeline on Saturday. Light wind transport observed from the SW at ridges. On solar aspects the new snow overlies a crust 15cm down. The midpack is strong, but near the bottom of the snowpack is a weak layer of sugary facets; in deeper areas poorly bonded above a crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Very little wind effect overall except in the high alpine. Sun crust on steep solar aspects is forming. Generally, 10-20 cm of snow sits over a firm mid-pack. The Jan surface hoar layers down 100-150 cm are inactive in tests. In shallow areas the deeper facet layers are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Facetted, wind effected snow exists in the alpine. A sun crust has formed on solar aspects at treeline and below. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak and are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A melt freeze cycle is in progress at treeline and below. Expect moist surface snow and loose wet avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon. In open areas in the alpine and at treeline the upper snowpack is generally wind effected. Previous cold temps have left a weak mid and lower snowpack structure in most locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is beginning to transition to a spring snowpack.&nbsp; Yesterday's strong sun heated the surface then created a solid crust on solar asps. Above freezing temps at valley bottom have created a surface crust below ~1500m. The recent storm snow with strong Southerly winds created windslab in the alpine. Deep PWLs are and buried over 1.5m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Facetted, wind effected snow exists in the alpine. A sun crust has formed on solar aspects at treeline and below. The deeper facet layers down 80-150 cm remain weak and are currently dormant, but could become active with the warm days ahead.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspect snow has a suncrust on the surface that becomes moist by 11am. Currently we are moving from Low danger in the morning to High danger in the afternoon on solar aspects - so get an early start.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A relatively cold winter created a structurally weak snowpack slowly warming under spring-like temps and strong solar radiation. Settlement and sintering is occurring with warmer temps and melt-freeze crusts are developing on steep solar slopes. Mid and lower snowpack weaknesses persist but are not reacting to shear tests or natural triggers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is beginning to transition to a spring snowpack. Two days of strong sun has heated the surface and created a crust on solar aspects. Above freezing temps at valley bottom have created a surface crust below ~1500m. The recent storm snow with strong S'ly winds created pockets of windslab in the alpine. Deep PWLs are buried over 1.5m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspect snow has a suncrust on the surface that becomes moist by 11am. Currently we are moving from Low danger in the morning to High danger in the afternoon on solar aspects - so get an early start.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspects now have a suncrust on the surface that becomes moist by 11am. Currently we are moving from Low danger in the morning to Considerable danger in the afternoon on solar aspects - so get an early start.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Our structurally weak snowpack is slowly warming under spring-like temps and strong solar radiation. Settlement and sintering is occurring in the upper snowpack with warmer temps and melt-freeze crusts forming on steep solar slopes. Mid and lower snowpack weaknesses persist but tend to be reactive only on alpine solar facing slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An early spring snowpack is upon us. Last weekend's storm snow is well settled and the same can be said for the snowpack in most areas. Expect another surface crust on all aspects and elevations except North and East in the Alpine and upper treeline. Solar aspects will become moist and unstable as the day progresses and temperatures increase.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspects now have a suncrust on the surface that becomes moist by 11am. Currently we are moving from Low danger in the morning to Considerable danger in the afternoon on solar aspects - so get an early start.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspects have a 5-10 cm suncrust on the surface. New snow overnight Thursday will cover the crust with a dusting of new snow, but not be enough to substantially change the snowpack. Expect more new snow and windslabs in the alpine by Friday morning</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temperatures and cloud cover will allow continued sintering and settlement of the upper snowpack. Few persistent weaknesses are active in the snowpack. Forecast snowfall with moderate winds should create new windslabs on lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth in shaded locations. Snowpack is well settled with no notable layers in the upper snowpack. Expect surface crust on all aspects and elevations except North and East in the Alpine and upper treeline. Solar aspects will become moist and unstable as temps rise over the day. Cool dry snow found on high polar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. South and west aspects have a 5-10 cm suncrust on the surface. New snow overnight Thursday will cover the crust with a dusting of new snow, but not be enough to substantially change the snowpack. Expect more new snow and windslabs in the alpine by Friday morning</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. 20-30 cm of new snow is forming a soft slab, often on melt-freeze layers and will take a few days to bond. Expect more new snow and windslabs in the alpine by Friday morning</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh snow with light (gusting moderate) Northerly winds is building fresh storm slabs in exposed areas.&nbsp; Incoming snow is falling on a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects below 3000m and old facetted wind slabs on polar aspects above 1700m. The weak Feb. 8th interface under the old windslabs may remain a concern on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A light dusting of snow now buries a melt freeze crust on solar aspects into the alpine and surface hoar in protected areas. Cold dry snow found on high northerly aspects. The seasons snow is well settled with no notable layers in the upper the snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North aspect snow is soft, cold and well settled with few weak layers of concern. 5-10 cm of new snow is forming a soft slab, often on melt-freeze layers and will take a few days to bond. Expect more new snow and windslabs in the alpine by Friday morning</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of new snow from the past two days has formed a soft slab and is poorly bonded to the melt freeze crust and older snow layers below. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and recent tests have not found any weaknesses. Shallow areas are heavily facetted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of fresh snow with light (gusting moderate) Northerly winds has created fresh storm slabs in exposed areas. Incoming snow is falling on a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects below 3000m and old facetted wind slabs on polar aspects above 1700m. The weak Feb. 8th interface under the old windslabs remains a concern on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">7cm of snow now buries a melt freeze crust on solar aspects into the alpine and surface hoar in protected areas. Cold dry snow may be found on high northerly aspects. The seasons snow is well settled. Surface layers may slough with daytime warming.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures and rain have started a melt freeze cycle in the eastern slope of Waterton. Snow has been disappearing fast at lower elevations and south facing aspects, but wind loaded gulleys and north facing slope in the alpine are still holding snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-30 cm of new snow from the past two days has fallen with an uneven distribution in the Little Yoho region. In areas with more storm snow the soft slab is poorly bonded to the melt-freeze crusts or old snow layers below. Below this the snowpack is stable and recent tests have not found any weaknesses. Low elevation snow is becoming isothermal. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of fresh, dense snow has created fresh storm slabs. This came in wet and heavy and has bonded well to a warming, settling snowpack. Deeper persistent instabilities remain a concern in the snowpack but have not produced observable activity recently. Loose wet slides continue to trigger and entrain the accessible snow around. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent moist snow has now frozen into a breakable crust below treeline. Above treeline this new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountain top of solar aspects. Cold dry snow may be found on high northerly aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The forecast region received only a few centimeters on new snow since last Tuesday. Snow has been disappearing fast at lower elevations and south facing aspects, but wind loaded gulleys and north facing slope in the alpine are still holding snow. Colder temperatures have improved snowpack stability.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of recent dense snow has created storm slabs, these have generally bonded well at treeline and below, but may remain reactive on alpine north aspects. Loose wet slides are a concern below treeline in the late afternoon (particularly if the sun is shining). Facets buried beneath February's multiple windslabs remains a layer worth tracking.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is generally well settled. 5-10cm of recent moist snow has now frozen into a breakable crust below treeline. Above treeline this new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountain top on solar aspects. Cold dry snow may be found on high northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of dense snow week over 4 days has created thin storm slabs which have bonded well at treeline and below, but may remain reactive on alpine shaded aspects. Loose wet slides are likely below treeline in the late afternoon (particularly with direct sun). Facets buried beneath February's multiple windslabs may still produce thin slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is generally well settled with 5-10 cm of new snow on the surface. Above treeline this new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountain top on solar aspects. Below treeline the upper snowpack contains a series of crusts at or near the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent snow has formed a variable soft slab on some features that is slowly bonding to the underlying surfaces, such as melt freeze crust on solar aspects and older snow layers including facets on shady aspects. Below this the majority of the snowpack is stable and has recently shown no results in tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective flurries have deposited new snow in some areas of the park and not in others, so the surface conditions are quite variable. 24-hr of wind near Lake Louise has created widespread wind effect in all open terrain at treeline and in the alpine. On south and west aspects these slabs may bond poorly to a suncrust down approximately 30-50 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of dense snow with moderate winds this week has created windslabs in lee features treeline and above. These windslabs are reactive on cooler, shaded aspects where they formed on a faceted surface. Loose wet slides are occurring below treeline in the late afternoon (particularly with direct sun) due to an increasingly isothermal snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is generally well settled with 15+ cm of new snow on the surface. Above treeline this new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountaintop on solar aspects. Below treeline the upper snowpack contains a series of crusts at or near the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective flurries have deposited new snow in some areas of the park and not in others, so the surface conditions are quite variable. 24-hr of wind near Lake Louise has created widespread wind effect in all open terrain at treeline and in the alpine. On south and west aspects these slabs may bond poorly to a suncrust down approximately 30-50 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective flurries have deposited new snow in some areas of the park and not so much in others, so the surface conditions are quite variable. Localized windslabs were created earlier in the week and have been reactive. On south and west aspects these slabs may bond poorly to a suncrust down approximately 30-50 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moderate winds have redistribute last weeks 10-15cm of snow into windslabs in lee features at treeline and above. These windslabs are more reactive on cooler, shaded aspects where they formed on previously faceted surfaces. Loose wet slides remain a concern below treeline in the late afternoon due to an increasingly isothermal snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow in the past two days. Above treeline the new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountaintop on solar aspects. Below treeline the upper snowpack contains a series of crusts at or near the surface and is becoming isothermal at valley bottom.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective flurries have deposited new snow in some areas of the park and not so much in others, so the surface conditions are quite variable. Localized windslabs were created earlier in the week and have been reactive. On south and west aspects these slabs may bond poorly to a suncrust down approximately 30-50 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable surface conditions with dry snow present on polar aspects above 1600 m and temp crusts to ridgetops on solar aspects. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">New snow coming in with moderate-strong southerly winds will continue to add to the previous wind slab problem in lee features at treeline and above. These wind slabs have been more reactive on cooler, shaded aspects where they formed on previously faceted surfaces. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above treeline the snow remains dry, burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountaintop on solar aspects. Buried surface hoar found in isolated protected areas down ~20cm. Below treeline the upper snowpack contains a series of crusts at or near the surface and is becoming isothermal at valley bottom.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable surface conditions with dry snow present on polar aspects above 1500 m and temp crusts to ridgetops found on solar aspects. Small wind slabs found in some areas in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. The mid-pack is well settled</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable surface conditions with dry snow present on polar aspects above 1600 m and temp crusts to ridgetops on solar aspects. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Gusting strong South and Westerly winds continue to build wind slabs over a mid March weak interface. In places this may be 60cm down or deeper. These wind slabs have been more reactive on cooler, shaded aspects where they formed on previously faceted surfaces. Cornices are growing and may trigger larger avalanches from the terrain below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong south winds overnight contributed to loading and wind slab formation in the alpine. Yesterday's freezing level climbed to 2300m, creating a melt-freeze crust on the surface. Isolated surface hoar has been found in protected areas down 20cm. The snowpack is moist blow treeline and is being held together by several near surface crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable surface conditions with dry snow present on polar aspects above 1600 m and temp crusts to ridgetops on solar aspects. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temps this weekend will keep lower elevation melt free crusts intact. On solar aspects this crust is present to ridgetop. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Another 5 to 10cm overnight in the Icefields region brings HST amounts to 15 to 25cm, all that has been scoured and transported by gusty west winds creating extensive wind effect TL and above. Temperature and sun crust on solar aspects; now down as much as 45cm in isolated areas with dry, low density snow over the crust at higher elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An overnight refreeze has prompted a return of winter conditions below treeline. Approximately 20cm of new snow in the past 48hrs has softened up the skiing at all elevations. Wind slabs linger above treeline and are reactive to skiers. Watch for a buried crust on steep solar aspects and isolated patches of surface hoar, both down 20-40cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temps this weekend will keep lower elevation melt free crusts intact. On solar aspects this crust is present to ridgetop. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temps this weekend will keep lower elevation melt free crusts intact. On solar aspects this crust is present to ridgetop. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15 to 25cm of storm snow fell in the Icefields last week (5-10cm in the Jasper area), all that has been redistributed by gusty west winds, creating extensive wind effect TL and above. Several crusts are now buried on solar aspects (up to 45cm deep in isolated areas) with light, dry snow between the windslab and the upper crust at higher elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cool temps have prevented the surface crust below treeline from breaking down.  Approximately 20cm of new snow in the past 48hrs has softened up the skiing at all elevations. Wind slabs exist above treeline and are reactive to skiers. Watch for a buried crust on steep solar aspects and isolated patches of surface hoar, both down 20-40cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temps this weekend will keep lower elevation melt free crusts intact. On solar aspects this crust is present to ridgetop. Small wind slabs found in the high alpine. Concern still exists for last weeks storm snow where it sits on a buried suncrust (down 20-30 cm) on south and west aspects. Shallow snowpack areas are also still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are creating wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas and beginning to over load cornices. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a melt freeze crust on solar aspects with some facets at the crust interface. In shallow snowpack areas the basal facets remain quite weak and may be susceptible to triggering with large loads. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">15 to 25cm of snow since mid March redistributed by moderate southwesterly winds, treeline and above. Crusts are buried on solar aspects in wind-sheltered terrain but have only been active in alpine features. Polar aspects have windslabs overlying small size facets that have been reactive on isolated steep terrain, primarily in the Alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong alpine winds have redistributed the 5 cm of new snow that fell overnight and the previous 10-20cm of storm snow that we have received in the last week. Cool temps have kept the near surface crust below treeline intact. Watch for a buried crust on steep solar aspects and isolated patches of surface hoar, both down 20-40cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are creating wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas and beginning to over load cornices. 10-25 cm of recent snow sits over a melt freeze crust on solar aspects with some facets at the crust interface. So far the lower snowpack has few concerns except for basal facets in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are creating wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas and beginning to overload cornices. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a melt freeze crust on solar aspects with some facets at the crust interface. In shallow snowpack areas the basal facets remain quite weak and may be susceptible to triggering with large loads. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Strong SW winds are moving today's 10-20cm of new storm snow under near zero temps, creating windslabs on lee and cross-loaded features and increasing spring cornices. Early March warm temps created a strong bridging layer, which is capped with a crust on solar aspects to 3000m. This layer is promoting good skiing and travel. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong southerly winds have redistributed the 20cm of new snow in the past 24hrs forming a fresh storm slab. Cool temps have kept the near surface crust below tree line intact. Watch for a buried crust on steep solar aspects and isolated patches of surface hoar, both down 30-45cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are creating wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas and beginning to over load cornices. 40+ cm of recent snow sits over a melt freeze crust on solar aspects with some facets at the crust interface. So far the lower snowpack has few concerns except for basal facets in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created windslabs and buried windslabs. Up to 30 cm of storm snow sits on suncrusts or facets and remains tricky.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and extensive wind effect is found in open areas. The upper snowpack is a windslab up to 50cm thick that sits on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. In many location the snowpack is facetted yet switching to spring snowpack conditions slowly. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm in the past 24hrs brings the weekly total to 60cm of storm snow. Moderate to strong winds have redistributed the new snow into wind slab on lee features. Watch for a buried crust up to 2000m on all aspects and on steep solar aspects into the alpine down 30-60cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created windslabs and buried windslabs. Over 40 cm of storm snow in some areas of Yoho on suncrusts or facets remains a tricky problem.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25-40cm over the last week has been redistributed by strong W/SW winds forming wind slabs in lee features down to treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-40cm on solar aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs up to 50cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Heating in early March created some strength in the upper snowpack (mainly BTL and on solar aspects) however some deep slabs resulting from recent loading on N and E aspects in the lower alpine indicate that weakness in the mid and lower snowpack persist.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm in the past 48hrs brings the weekly total to 60cm of storm snow. Moderate to strong winds have redistributed the new snow into wind slab on lee features. Watch for a buried crust up to 2000m on all aspects and on steep solar aspects into the alpine down 30-60cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The warm temperatures and sunny skies have been melting the snowpack at lower elevations. However the snowpack at higher elevation, including cornices, are still large and demand respect. Watch out for storm slabs with new snow on friday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25-40cm over the last week has been redistributed by strong W/SW winds forming wind slabs in lee features down to treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-40cm on solar aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of new snow on Friday with strong W winds has formed wind slabs in lee features down to treeline. The March 15 sun crust is down 30-50 cm on solar aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last week. The mid- pack and basal layers have been dormant, but shallow facetted snowpack areas are still worth treating cautiously.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A variety of slab conditions exist on most aspects and are of greatest concern at treeline and above. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has created a soft storm slab under the influence of Northerly winds. Below this, older slabs up to 50cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Below treeline the snow is shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm fell overnight bringing the weekly storm snow total to 80cm. Strong southerly winds redistributed the new snow with increased loading on lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust down about 50cm on all aspects up to 2000m and on steep solar aspects into the alpine. Surface snow was moist below 1500m yesterday. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of new snow on Friday with strong W winds has formed wind slabs in lee features down to treeline. The March 15 sun crust is down 30-50 cm on solar aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last week. The mid- pack and basal layers have been dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of snow (50cm reported on Wapta!) on Friday with W winds have formed isolated wind slabs in lee features. The March 15 sun crust is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has produced isolated activity over the past few days.The mid- pack and basal layers have been dormant, but shallow facetted snowpack areas are still worth treating cautiously.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A variety of slab conditions exist on most aspects at treeline and above. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has created a soft storm slab. This storm slab is up to 30cm thick . Below this, older slabs up to 60cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Below treeline the snow is shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm fell overnight bringing the weekly storm snow total to 80cm. Strong southerly winds redistributed the new snow with increased loading on lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust down about 30 to 70cm on all aspects up to 2000m, and higher on solar aspects. Surface snow was moist below 1500m yesterday. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of snow (50cm reported on Wapta!) on Friday with W winds have formed isolated wind slabs in lee features. The March 15 sun crust is down 30-50cm on solar aspects and has produced isolated activity over the past few days. The mid- pack and basal layers have been dormant for quite some time.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Friday's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A variety of slab conditions exist on most aspects at treeline and above. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has created a soft storm slab. This storm slab is up to 30cm thick . Below this, older slabs up to 60cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Below treeline the snow is shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70cm of storm snow at 1900m in the past week. Strong S'ly winds redistributed the new snow loading lee features. Our field trip around 2100m produced whumphing on planar S'ly features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust down about 30 to 70cm on all aspects up to 2000m, and higher on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Friday's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A variety of slab conditions exist on most aspects at treeline and above. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has created a settled new wind slab. This slab can be up to 30cm thick . Below this, older slabs up to 60cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Below treeline the snow is shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">55cm of settled storm snow at treeline and above in the past week. Strong N'rly alpine winds overnight have loaded lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust/facet layer down 70-90 which is now whumphing and showing sudden test results. This suncrust exists on East-West aspects &amp; is most reactive around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A variety of slab conditions exist on most aspects at treeline and above. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has created a settled new wind slab. This slab can be up to 30cm thick . Below this, older slabs up to 60cm thick sit on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects. Below treeline the snow is shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">55cm of settled storm snow at treeline and above in the past week. Strong N'rly alpine winds have loaded lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust/facet layer down 70-90 which is now whumphing and showing sudden test results. This suncrust exists on East-West aspects &amp; is most reactive around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine and into exposed areas at treeline. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack land basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent storm snow has been blown in to a wind slab up to 30cm thick. This has added to the previous slab sitting on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects - these are now buried as deep as 60cm. Underneath the variable slab in the upper snowpack, as well as in shallow areas, the snowpack is generally facetted and weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surprise 7cm of new snow overnight with 70cm of settled storm snow in the past week. Variable strong-moderate alpine winds have loaded lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust/facet layer down 70-90 and showing sudden test results. This crust exists on East-South-West aspects and most reactive around tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. The mid- pack basal layers have been dormant for the past while.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent snow has been blown in to an isolated wind slab up to 30cm thick. This has added to the previous slab sitting on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects - these are now buried as deep as 60cm. Underneath the variable slab in the upper snowpack, as well as in shallow areas, the snowpack is generally facetted and weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A light dusting of snow yesterday brings the weekly settled storm snow to 60cm. Previous strong North alpine winds have loaded lee features. Storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab on a buried crust/facet layer down 70-90 and showing sudden test results. This crust exists on East-South-West aspects and most reactive around tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks storm brought 15-50cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow in the past 18 hours. Last week's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Recent snow has been blown in to an isolated wind slab up to 30cm thick. This has added to the previous slab sitting on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on polar aspects - these are now buried as deep as 60cm. Underneath the variable slab in the upper snowpack, as well as in shallow areas, the snowpack is generally facetted and weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moist snow found on southern aspects yesterday has refrozen in to a surface crust overnight. 15-20cm of low density powder remains on shaded aspects. Wind slabs are above treeline in lee features. 60cm of recent storm snow is settling out and appears to be bonding well on polar aspects. On solar slopes, the storm slab sits on a persistent crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow in the past 18 hours. Last week's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow in the past 24 hours. Last week's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Snow from March 30th and light amounts since has been blown in to an isolated wind slab up to 30cm thick. This has added to the previous slab sitting on a sun-crust on solar aspects and facets on North aspects - buried as deep as 60cm. The snowpack is generally facetted and weak underneath the slab particularly in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few centimeters sits on top of a sun crust on solar aspects. 15-20cm of low density powder remains on shaded aspects. Wind slabs are above treeline in lee features. 60cm of recent storm snow is settling out and appears to be bonding well on polar aspects. On solar slopes, the storm slab sits on a persistent crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow in the past 24 hours. Last week's storm brought 15-40cm with moderate S and W winds creating wind slabs in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm in the past 24 hours that has been redistributed by moderate wind from the SW has produced wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 30-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. No major concerns exist below the Mar 15 crust at this time. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs are in open high alpine areas with localized winds. The upper snowpack is a 50 to 80 cm thick slab that bridges three weak layers in the mid-pack. Whumpfing and collapses were noted on the Mt. Kitchener slopes facing the highway last week yet natural activity has tapered off. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow sit on top of a sun crust on solar aspects. 20-25cm of low density powder remains on shaded aspects. Wind slabs are above treeline in lee features. 60cm of recent storm snow is settling out and appears to be bonding well on polar aspects. On solar slopes, the storm slab sits on a persistent crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm in the past 24 hours that has been redistributed by moderate wind from the SW has produced wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine. The March 15 suncrust is down 30-50cm on south-east through west aspects and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last few days. No major concerns exist below the Mar 15 crust at this time. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate west winds over the past 24 hrs have created wind effect in open areas, and wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine, On solar aspects the March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last week. A temperature crust is present on all aspects below 2000m and higher on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Fresh wind slabs continue to build in high alpine areas. In the upper snowpack a 25 to 80 cm thick slab bridges the March 15th persistent weak layer (facets on polar, sun crust on solar). Recent warming has promoted rounding in the upper snowpack, however the mid and lower snowpack remain weak and facetted from this winters prolonged cold periods.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rapid warming and solar input yesterday destabilized surface storm snow resulting in a wide spread avalanche cycle. Temperatures stayed above freezing as high as 1900m overnight. Moist surface layers will be prone to sloughing as temps warm today. On solar slopes the storm snow sits on a persistent crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate west winds over the past 24 hrs have created wind effect in open areas, and wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine, On solar aspects the March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm and has been sensitive to skier triggering over the last week. A temperature crust is present on all aspects below 2000m and higher on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-5 cm of fresh snow at upper elevations with some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 1900 m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">In the upper snowpack a 25 to 80 cm thick slab bridges the March 15th persistent weak layer (facets on polar, sun crust on solar). Recent warming has promoted rounding in the upper snowpack, however the mid and lower snowpack remain weak and facetted from this winters prolonged cold periods. Temperature crusts exist on most slopes below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 20cm of snow was moist up to 2100m yesterday and up to 3000m the day before on all aspects. Minimal overnight recovery below tree line as freezing levels remained around 0 degrees. Well-settled mid and lower snowpack with the Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-5 cm of fresh snow at upper elevations with some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 1900 m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-5 cm of fresh snow at upper elevations with some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 1900 m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and wind effect found in all open areas treeline and above. The upper snowpack is a 25 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on three weak FC crust layers in the mid-pack. Depth hoar persists near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A fresh surface crust formed by yesterdays rain up to 2300m and cool temps overnight exists on all aspects, with 5cm of new snow at higher elevations. Moist snow may be found below the crust in the top 20cm of the snowpack. Well-settled mid and lower snowpack with the Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-5 cm of fresh snow at upper elevations with some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 1900 m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas have been noted in the alpine. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 2000m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Wind slabs and wind effect is found in open areas treeline and above. The upper snowpack is a variable 25 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on weak FC crust layers in the mid-pack. Depth hoar persists near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A fresh surface crust formed by yesterdays warm temperatures and cool temps overnight exists on all aspects, with 5cm of storm snow at higher elevations. Moist snow may be found below the crust in the top 20cm of the snowpack. Well-settled mid and lower snowpack with the Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect and thin wind slabs in isolated areas have been noted in the alpine. Various types of temperature crusts or moist snow found on solar aspects and found on all aspects below 2000m. The March 15 suncrust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects and still is a concern for skier triggering.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-8 cm of new snow on Friday with wind effect in the alpine from Mod SW winds and thin wind slabs in lee areas. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine and still a concern in some locations. Various temperature crusts and/or moist snow can be found on solar aspects in the alpine and on all aspects below 2000m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs and wind effect is found in open areas treeline and above. The upper snowpack is a variable 25 to 80 cm thick slab that sits on weak FC crust layers in the mid-pack. Depth hoar persists near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow fell overnight on a supportive crust between 1500-2000m. Moist snow below 1500m. At higher elevations there is approximately 20 cm dry snow with isolated wind slabs. Well-settled mid and lower snowpack with the Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warm temperatures and sunny skies will be triggering wet avalanches in the new snow at all elevations. The snowpack at higher elevation, including cornices, are still large and demand respect. Watch out for new windslabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-8 cm of new snow on Friday with wind effect in the alpine from Mod SW winds and thin wind slabs in lee areas. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine and still a concern in some locations. Various temperature crusts and/or moist snow can be found on solar aspects in the alpine and on all aspects below 2000m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 20 cm of new snow over the last 48 hours with wind effect from moderate - strong SW winds. Buried temperature crusts exist to 2000m on all aspects and higher on solar slopes. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine, this, and shallow areas harboring weak facets remain worth watching as temperatures slowly climb. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">14cm HST overnight, with varied localized amounts as unsettled weather continues. Moderate SW winds have certainly overloaded wind slabs and cornices in open areas in the ALP. Persistent instabilities (down 40 to 100 cm) are already sensitive to large triggers like cornices, especially on N asp slopes at TL and ALP elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of new snow fell in the last 48 hours with strong to extreme winds. This sits on a supportive crust between 1500-2000m. Below 1500m the crust becomes thin &amp; unsupportive. At higher elevations there is approximately 30-50cm dry snow with isolated wind slabs. The Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 20 cm of new snow over the last 48 hours with wind effect from moderate - strong SW winds. Buried temperature crusts exist to 2000m on all aspects and higher on solar slopes. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine, this, and shallow areas harboring weak facets remain worth watching as temperatures slowly climb. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 20 cm of new snow over the last 48 hours with wind effect from moderate - strong SW winds. Buried temperature crusts exist to 2000m on all aspects and higher on solar slopes. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine, this, and shallow areas harboring weak facets remain worth watching as temperatures slowly climb. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A further 4cm, with previous HST totals up to 20cm with varied localized amounts as unsettled weather continues. Mod SW winds have certainly overloaded wind slabs and cornices in open areas at TL and ALP. Persistent instabilities (down 40 to 100 cm) are sensitive to large triggers like cornices, especially on N asp slopes at TL and ALP elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6cm overnight and over 30cm in the last 72hrs. The main pulse of snow was accompanied by strong S'ly winds. Storm snow sits on a supportive crust between 1500-2000m. Below 1500m the crust becomes thin &amp; unsupportive. Higher elevations expect 30-50cm dry snow with isolated wind slabs. The Mar 15 crust complex down 70-90cm on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 20 cm of new snow over the last 48 hours with wind effect from moderate - strong SW winds. Buried temperature crusts exist to 2000m on all aspects and higher on solar slopes. The March 15 sun crust is down 25-50 cm on solar aspects in the alpine, this, and shallow areas harboring weak facets remain worth watching as temperatures slowly climb. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into some thin windslabs in alpine and treeline immediate lees. The October 26th crust/ facet layer is ~ 30 cm above ground. HS ranges from 50-85 cm at 2000 m with the entire snowpack faceting and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Previous strong SW winds have left the alpine heavily wind affected. The October 25 crust, found 40cm off the ground in most places, has not produced any recent avalanche reports or noted activity in the region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of snow covers a surface hoar or suncrust layer at TL &amp; sheltered ALP locations. Winds have created a soft slab on this layer in specific lee or cross-loaded features. The October 26th crust near ground may be poorly bonded on some high elevation north aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into some thin windslabs in alpine and treeline immediate lees. The October 26th crust/ facet layer is ~ 30 cm above ground. HS ranges from 50-85 cm at 2000 m with the entire snowpack faceting and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of snow over last night. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into some thin windslabs in alpine and treeline immediate lees. The October 26th crust/ facet layer is ~ 30 cm above ground. HS ranges from 50-85 cm at 2000 m with the entire snowpack faceting and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Alpine heavily wind affected. The October 25 crust, found 40cm off the ground in most places, has not produced any recent avalanche reports or noted activity in the region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of snow covers a surface hoar or suncrust layer at TL &amp; sheltered ALP locations. Winds have created a soft slab on this layer in specific lee or cross-loaded features. The October 26th crust near ground may be poorly bonded on some high elevation north aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of snow over last night. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into some thin windslabs in alpine and treeline immediate lees. The October 26th crust/ facet layer is ~ 30 cm above ground. HS ranges from 50-85 cm at 2000 m with the entire snowpack faceting and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow overnight. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">In the alp the wind has created both deep lee pockets of snow and in other areas removed the snow altogether. The much discussed Oct 25th crust can be found 40cm off the ground and buried, in some locations, by 80cm of wind transported snow.  The crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,700m-2,000m. Below treeline snow cover is very thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of snow covers a surface hoar or suncrust layer at tree line and sheltered alpine areas. Winds have created a soft slab on this layer in specific lee or cross-loaded features. The October 26th crust near ground may be poorly bonded on some high elevation north aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Trace amounts of new snow overnight. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nil precip in last 24 hours. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">In the alp the wind has created both deep lee pockets of snow and in other areas removed the snow altogether. The much discussed Oct 25th crust can be found 40cm off the ground and buried, in some locations, by 80cm of wind transported snow. The crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,700m-2,000m. Below treeline snow cover is very thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered areas while a thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. 40cm of snow covers another surface hoar or sun crust layer and can be found at all elevations. Winds have created a soft slab on this layer in specific lee or cross-loaded features. The October crust near the ground may be poorly bonded.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nil precip in last 24 hours. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nil precip in last 24 hours. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered areas while a thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. 40cm of snow covers a earlier winter surface hoar or sun crust layer and can be found at all elevations. Winds have created a soft slab on this layer in specific lee or cross-loaded features. The October crust near the ground may be poorly bonded. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nil precip in last 24 hours. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar is growing in sheltered areas while a thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. 25-40 cm of storm snow overlies the Nov 21 SH, this layer has been observed up to 15mm and sits on a sun crust on steep solar aspects. The mid-pack is well settled and the Oct 26th crust sits on or near the ground at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-50 cm of snow is on the ground in the area surrounding Cameron Lake. 5-10cm of recent snow will form new windslabs in the alpine and at tree line as winds increase Friday afternoon. The Nov 5 Melt freeze crust is present below 1950m on all aspects. Many areas are still below threshold.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. 5-10 cm of recent snow has been redistributed into thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Height of snow at Mt Fidelity is just below average for this time of year, see the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://data.avalanche.ca/Graphs/Height%20of%20Snow-Fid%20extremes%20Current.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">graphs that are hyper linked here</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> for more info. The main layer of concern is the November 21st surface hoar, which is buried beneath 25 to 40cm of storm snow. This layer is is most likely to be triggered on steep solar aspects, where sun crusts exist.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Thin wind slabs in immediate lee areas at treeline and above. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Old wind slabs 10-40cm deep linger in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Previous alpine winds have made for variable surface conditions. Watch for small isolated pockets of thin windslab in the alpine. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The height of snow at Mt Fidelity is just below average for this time of year; see the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://data.avalanche.ca/Graphs/Height%20of%20Snow-Fid%20extremes%20Current.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">graphs that are hyper linked here</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> for more info. The main layer of concern is the November 21st surface hoar, which is buried beneath 25 to 40cm of storm snow. This layer is most likely to be triggered on steep solar aspects, where it overlies a crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Old wind slabs 10-40cm deep linger in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Old wind slabs 10-40cm deep linger in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Previous alpine winds have made for variable surface conditions and formed small isolated pockets of thin windslab in the alpine. The Oct 25th crust can be found 30cm off the ground and likely encountered between 1800-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is thin. Surface hoar has formed sporadically at valley bottoms last week up to 20mm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The height of snow at Mt Fidelity is below average for this time of year; see the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://data.avalanche.ca/Graphs/Height%20of%20Snow-Fid%20extremes%20Current.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">graph</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> for more info. The main layer of concern is the November 21st surface hoar, which is down 25-40cm. This layer is most likely to be triggered on steep solar aspects, where it overlies a crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow in several days. Old wind slabs 10-40cm deep linger in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A cm or two of new snow is covering up widespread surface hoar and facets in most places. In exposed alpine areas, old wind slabs 10-40 cm deep linger in immediate lees. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Incoming new snow will overlay a variaty of high pressure surface conditions such as facets, isolated surface hoar ,crusts and windslabs. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground and likely encountered between 1800-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is thin. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow overnight now buries the Dec 9 surface hoar which was found up to 10mm in sheltered areas.  The November 21st surface hoar is down 30-45cm and is most likely to be triggered on steep solar aspects, where it overlies a crust. The height of snow at Mt Fidelity is below average for this time of year; see the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://data.avalanche.ca/Graphs/Height%20of%20Snow-Fid%20extremes%20Current.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">graph</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> for more info.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow is covering up widespread surface hoar and facets in most places. In exposed alpine areas, old wind slabs 10-40 cm deep linger in immediate lees. The October 26th crust/facet layer is ~30 cm above ground. In many areas the entire snowpack is faceting and becoming quite weak. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to to 10 cm of new snow has fallen so far. Its buried a widespread weak layer of surface hoar/facets and is building new wind slabs with moderate SW winds in the immediate lees. The new snow will sit on a  generally weak snowpack, with the October 26th crust/facet layer being up to ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow is forecast. It will create slab avalanche conditions. In the upper snowpack several interfaces exist; facets, isolated surface hoar and crusts. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground and likely encountered between 1800-2,700m. The base of the snowpack is weak consisting of depth hoar and striated facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow now buries the Dec 9 surface hoar which was found up to 10mm in sheltered areas. The November 21st surface hoar is down 35-50cm and is most likely to be triggered on steep solar aspects, where it overlies a crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to to 10 cm of new snow has fallen so far. Its buried a widespread weak layer of surface hoar/facets and is building new wind slabs with moderate SW winds in the immediate lees. The new snow will sit on a generally weak snowpack, with the October 26th crust/facet layer being up to ~30 cm above ground. Snow depths range from 50-85 cm at 2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">As of Wed afternoon up to 25cm of new snow has fallen with another 25cm expected on Thursday. Strong to extreme winds are forming windslabs in leeward areas which are reactive to human triggers. This storm snow is poorly bonded to a recently buried weak layer (Dec 10) of surface hoar and facets. Below this the entire snowpack is weak and facetted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow continues to accumulate and is building fresh slabs (these will be thickest in terrain lee to SW winds). This new snow overlies several interfaces - facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar. The Oct 25th crust (found as much as 30cm off the ground) exists between 1800-2700m. The basal snowpack consists of depth hoar and striated facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm slabs have been developing over the last 36 hours. Our storm snow total at Fidelity is 38cm and winds have been strong from the South. The November 21st interface can now be found 60-90cm under the surface now, and we have a well settled snow pack below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">As of Wed afternoon up to 25cm of new snow has fallen with another 25cm expected on Thursday. Strong to extreme winds are forming windslabs in leeward areas which are reactive to human triggers. This storm snow is poorly bonded to a recently buried weak layer (Dec 10) of surface hoar and facets. Below this the entire snowpack is weak and facetted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40 cm of recent snow has fallen at tree-line with another 15-30 forecast by Saturday. Strong winds from the west and SW are forming reactive wind slabs at alpine and tree-line elevations. This storm snow is poorly bonded to the Dec 10 surface hoar and facet layer. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow, 30cm-40cm, continues to accumulate and is building fresh slabs. This new snow overlies several weak interfaces - facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have received 62cm in the last 48 hours of storm snow, and 82cm in the last 4 days. Temperatures have slowly been climbing, and the wind gusts hit 100km/ph yesterday. The November 21st layer is now buried over 1m, and the December 10th layer is roughly down 80cm. Height of snow at treeline is approx 2m, and 1m at Rogers Pass.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of snow is on the ground in the area surrounding Cameron Lake. 10-20cm of recent storm snow has formed new windslabs in the alpine and at tree line with recent strong to extreme west winds. The October/November crust complex is present below 1950m on all aspects, and the lower snowpack is weak and facetted. Lower hazard on eastern slope</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40 cm of recent snow has fallen at tree-line with another 15-30 forecast by Saturday. Strong winds from the west and SW are forming reactive wind slabs at alpine and tree-line elevations. This storm snow is poorly bonded to the Dec 10 surface hoar and facet layer. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of new snow over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects.  The lower snowpack is weak and facetted and some avalanches are running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0"> Up to 60cm of new snow has fallen since Dec. 11th in the Parkers ridge ridge area (much less to the north), and has been redistributed by moderate to strong S-SW wind. The resulting storm and wind slabs overly several weak interfaces - facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar. Deep persistent weaknesses from early in the season remain a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of </span><a href="https://www.pc.gc.ca/images/remotecamera/sarnif/fidelity/snowstake.jpg?1544800853487" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">new snow</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> fell last night and throughout yesterday, bringing the 5-day storm total to over 110cm. Several instabilities exists within the storm snow.&nbsp; The December 10th surface hoar, crust and facet layer is down 100cm. The November 21st persistent weak layer is down 120-160cm. Height of snow at treeline is approx 2m, and 1m at Rogers Pass.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of new snow over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted and some avalanches are running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of snow since Dec 10 forming a storm slab over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted with some avalanches running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">60cm of new snow has fallen since Dec. 11th in the Icefields, south to Rampart Creek areas (much less to the north), and has been redistributed by moderate SW wind. The resulting storm and wind slabs overly several weak interfaces - facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar. A deep persistent weaknesses still lingers in the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme S winds are redistributing storm snow in the alpine and encouraging slab development. The December 9th persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar, sun crust and facets is buried 100cm. The November 21st persistent weak layer is down 120-160cm. Height of snow at treeline is approx 2m, and 1m at Rogers Pass.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in Waterton is highly variable, but you can count on a weaker structure along the divide where 20-30cm of recent storm snow has formed windslabs on lee (east) slopes which are sitting on a weak snowpack consisting of facets and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of snow since Dec 10 forming a storm slab over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted with some avalanches running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of snow since Dec 10 forming a storm slab over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted with some avalanches running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow on the horizon, following recent storm snow, 60cm since Dec 11th in the Icefields region. New snow has been and will continue to be redistributed by moderate SW winds. This interface, Dec11, overly several weak interfaces such as facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar. The deep persistent weakness still lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme S winds on Saturday morning created wind slabs in the alpine. The December 9th persistent weak layer (surface hoar, sun crust and facets) is buried 60-100cm and is reactive where the overlying slab is dense. The November 21st persistent weak layer is down 120-160cm. Height of snow at treeline is approx 2m, and 1m at Rogers Pass.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of snow since Dec 10 forming a storm slab over facets and surface hoar. New windslabs are common on lee (mostly east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted with some avalanches running to ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of recent snow overrides a weak interface (Dec 10 layer) consisting of facets and surface hoar. Fresh windslabs can be expected on lee (north and east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted. Any avalanches initiated in the storm snow have potential to step down to this lower layer. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 10cm of new snow is being blown in to fresh wind slabs by moderate SW winds. The December 11th persistent weak layer (facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar) has been buried by up to 70cm of fallen snow - this has been loaded into lee terrain by moderate to strong SW wind. The deep persistent weakness still lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm overnight brings our settled storm snow to ~90cm. Fresh wind slab in alpine and open tree line areas. The December 9th persistent weak layer is buried 60-100cm and producing large 'whumphs' and sudden planar test results. The November 21st persistent weak layer is down 120-160cm. Height of snow at treeline is ~ 2m, and ~1m at Rogers Pass.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in Waterton is highly variable, but you can count on a weaker structure along the divide where 20-30cm of recent storm snow has formed windslabs on lee (east) slopes which are sitting on a weak snowpack consisting of facets and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60 cm of recent snow overrides a weak interface (Dec 10 layer) consisting of facets and surface hoar. Fresh windslabs can be expected on lee (north and east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted. Any avalanches initiated in the storm snow have potential to step down to this lower layer. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5-10 cm of snow has fallen on Tuesday bringing the total to 50-70 cms sitting on top of the Dec 10th weak layer (facets and surface hoar). Fresh windslabs can be expected on lee (north and east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted. Any avalanches initiated in the storm snow have potential to step down to this lower layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm in the past 24hrs accompanied by moderate winds and near zero temps is building a storm slab and buries old wind slab in the Alpine. The Dec 9 surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is buried 70-100cm and producing large 'whumphs' and sudden planar test results. The November 21st surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is down 120-160cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5-10 cm of snow has fallen on Tuesday bringing the total to 50-70 cms sitting on top of the Dec 10th weak layer (facets and surface hoar). Fresh windslabs can be expected on lee (north and east) aspects. The lower snowpack is weak and facetted. Any avalanches initiated in the storm snow have potential to step down to this lower layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of low density storm snow has fallen in the last 48-hours with the 8-day total reaching 60-80 cm. Add another 20-40 cm by Thursday and we have a significant storm slab development - the snowpack has almost doubled in the last week. The Dec 10 persistent weak layer was found in Crowfoot Glades down 80 cm giving sudden planar test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 30 cm of new snow has been blown into fresh wind slabs by moderate SW winds. The December 11th persistent weak layer (facets, crusts and isolated surface hoar) has been buried by up to 80cm of fallen snow - this has been loaded into lee terrain by moderate to strong SW wind. The deep persistent weakness still lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 40 cm of new snow has been blown into fresh wind/storm slabs by moderate SW winds. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer (facets, crust and isolated surface hoar) has been buried by up to 80cm of fallen snow and continues to produce whumfs under foot and sudden results in test profiles. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm in past 36hrs, warm temp's, and moderate winds are building reactive storm slabs. The Dec 9 surface hoar/facet/crust persistent weak layer is buried 80cm+ and is producing large whumphs and sudden planar results. The Nov 21 surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is down ~120cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in Waterton is highly variable, but you can count on a weaker structure along the divide where another 20-30cm of recent storm snow on Tuesday has formed windslabs on lee slopes which are sitting on a weak snowpack consisting of old windslabs, facets and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of low density storm snow has fallen in the last 48-hours with the 8-day total reaching 60-80 cm. Add another 20-40 cm by Thursday and we have a significant storm slab development - the snowpack has almost doubled in the last week. The Dec 10 persistent weak layer was found in Crowfoot Glades down 80 cm giving sudden planar test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 40-100 cm slab of storm snow now sits over the Dec 10 surface hoar/facet interface at treeline and above, with the snowpack almost doubling in the last week. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak and faceted with the October 26 depth hoar and crusts near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow has been blown into fresh wind/storm slabs by moderate SW winds. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer (facets, crust and isolated surface hoar) has been buried by up to 80cm of fallen snow and continues to produce whumfs under foot and sudden results in test profiles. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm+ in past 48hrs, warm temp's, and moderate to strong winds are building reactive storm slabs. The Dec 9 surface hoar/facet/crust persistent weak layer is buried 90cm+ and is producing large whumphs and sudden planar results. The Nov 21 surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is down ~140cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures today. Moist surface snow to 1800m. Variable Snowpack depth 20-160cm. Tree line average snowpack 80cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs will continue to build with the incoming storm cycle. There is potential for windslabs to step down to weak layers within the lower snowpack</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 40-100 cm slab of storm snow now sits over the Dec 10 surface hoar/facet interface at treeline and above, with the snowpack almost doubling in the last week. In thin snowpack areas the lower snowpack is weak and faceted with the October 26 depth hoar and crusts near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate to strong south west winds continue to load lee slopes at tree line and above creating firm windslabs. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer (facets, crust and isolated surface hoar) has been buried by up to 100cm snow producing sudden results in test profiles. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm+ in past 72hrs, warm temp's, and strong winds have created reactive to touchy storm slabs. The Dec 9 surface hoar/facet/crust persistent weak layer is buried 90cm+ and is producing large whumphs and sudden planar results. The Nov 21 surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is down ~140cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate south west winds continue to load lee slopes at tree line and above. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer has been buried by up to 100cm snow and producing a significant natural cycle up to size 4, observable from the Icefields Parkway . The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm+ of storm snow has settled into a surface slab at all elevations. Cooler temp's may make it stubborn to trigger. The Dec 9 surface hoar/facet/crust persistent weak layer is buried 90cm+ and is producing large whumphs and sudden planar results. The Nov 21 surface hoar/facet persistent weak layer is down ~140cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 60- 100cm of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. At low elevations the snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 130-200cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. This layer is producing snowpack test results in the hard range. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate to strong south west winds continue to load lee slopes at tree line and above. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer has been buried 50 to 100cm and is ripe for human triggering. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of low density snow fell onto 50cm of settled storm snow which will result in excellent cold smoke skiing/riding. There could be pockets of lingering wind slab in lee features and cross loads in the alpine and open tree line areas. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 persistent weak layers are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average 40-80 of recent storm snow with variable wind effect now sits over the Dec. 10 facet/surface hoar interface. This layer is producing snowpack test results in the hard range. In many areas the lower snowpack is weak with the October 26 depth hoar, facets and crust near the base. Snow pack depths range from 90-160 cm at ~2000 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has doubled since Dec 10, and is slowly stabilizing after last week's storm cycle. Deeper snowpack areas continue to show the Dec 10 SH layer down 60-80 cm with hard, but sudden column test results. In shallow snowpack areas, the basal facets are producing easy collapse test results and should not be trusted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate to strong south west winds continue to load lee slopes at tree line and above. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer has been buried 50 to 100cm and is ripe for human triggering. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground in the depth hoar and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Great skiing/riding conditions on 60cm of settled storm snow. Pockets of wind slab may be lingering in lee features and cross loads in the alpine and open tree line areas. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 persistent weak layers are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains variable with depths ranging from 20 to 160cm along the divide. 10cm of blower sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces including wind slabs from the previous storm. The lower snowpack appears to be gaining strength in deeper areas, though thin areas remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has doubled since Dec 10, and is slowly stabilizing after last week's storm cycle. Deeper snowpack areas continue to show the Dec 10 SH layer down 60-80 cm with hard, but sudden column test results. In shallow snowpack areas, the basal facets are producing easy collapse test results and should not be trusted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has doubled since Dec 10, and is slowly stabilizing after last week's storm cycle. Deeper snowpack areas continue to show the Dec 10 SH layer down 60-80 cm with hard, but sudden column test results. In shallow snowpack areas, the basal facets are producing easy collapse test results and should not be trusted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Last weeks storm snow is providing support underfoot to mountain travelers. Snow conditions at treeline are variable from power, in sheltered areas, to slabs in exposed locations and near ridges.  The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer is buried 50-100cm. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground in the depth hoar and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of settled storm snow from last week. Pockets of wind slab may be lingering in lee features and cross loads in the alpine and open tree line areas. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 persistent weak layers are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has doubled since Dec 10, and is slowly stabilizing after last week's storm cycle. Deeper snowpack areas continue to show the Dec 10 SH layer down 60-80 cm with hard, but sudden column test results. In shallow snowpack areas, the basal facets are producing easy collapse test results and should not be trusted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In deeper snowpack areas there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. Shears on this layer are generally producing hard but sudden planar results. In shallow areas the main concern is the weak basal facets which continue to produce whumphing and easy test results. Extra caution is warranted in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Last weeks storm snow is providing support underfoot. Snow conditions at treeline is variable from powder in sheltered areas, to slabs and sastrugi in exposed locations and near ridge crests. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer is buried 50-100cm. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground in the depth hoar and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over half of our snow pack can be attributed to the steady December snowfalls. Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee features and cross loaded slopes in the alpine and treeline. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. We have no persistent weak layers in the upper snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In deeper snowpack areas there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. Shears on this layer are generally producing hard but sudden planar results. In shallow areas the main concern is the weak basal facets which continue to produce whumphing and easy test results. Extra caution is warranted in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The majority of the BYK region is a 40-50cm slab of stiff snow overlying 40-50cm of weak facets and depth hoar. This nasty combination has been stabilizing over the past few days but continues to produce whumphing and easy test results. Deeper snowpack areas are stronger, but have a 60-80cm slab over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Last weeks storm snow is providing support underfoot. Snow conditions at treeline is variable from powder in sheltered areas, to slabs and sastrugi in exposed locations and near ridge crests. The Dec. 11th persistent weak layer is buried 50-100cm. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground in the depth hoar and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over half of our snow pack can be attributed to recent December snowfalls. Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee features and cross loaded slopes in the alpine and treeline. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. We have no persistent weak layers in the upper snowpack.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains variable with depths ranging from 20 to 160cm along the divide. 10cm of facetted snow sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces including wind slabs from the previous storm. The middle of the snowpack appears to be gaining strength in deeper areas, though thin areas remain weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most of Little Yoho there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. Shears on this layer are generally producing hard but sudden planar results. In shallow areas (lower elevations and Mt. Dennis) the main concern is the weak basal facets which continue to produce whumphing and easy test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The majority of the BYK region is a 40-50cm slab of stiff snow overlying 40-50cm of weak facets and depth hoar. This nasty combination has been stabilizing over the past few days but continues to produce whumphing and easy test results. Deeper snowpack areas are stronger, but have a 60-80cm slab over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New snow is forecast to fall on top of a settled snow in sheltered areas and wind pressed in exposed locations and near ridge crests. This will likely create a slab avalanche problem to watch. Below this the Dec. 11th persistent weak layer is buried 50-100cm. The deep persistent weakness lingers near the ground in the depth hoar and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over half of our snow pack can be attributed to recent December snowfalls. Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee features and cross loaded slopes in the alpine and treeline. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. We have no persistent weak layers in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most of Little Yoho there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. Shears on this layer are generally producing hard but sudden planar results. In shallow areas (lower elevations and Mt. Dennis) the main concern is the weak basal facets which continue to produce whumphing and easy test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The majority of the BYK region is a 40-60cm slab of stiff snow or new windslab overlying 40cm of weak facets and depth hoar. This nasty combination continues to produce whumphing and easy test results. Deeper snowpack areas are stronger, but have a 60-80cm slab over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">26cm of new storm snow getting transported aggressively by moderate to strong SW winds. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">16cm of storm snow so far. Pockets of wind slab are lingering in lee features and cross loaded slopes in the alpine and treeline. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~100-120cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. We have no persistent weak layers in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most of Little Yoho there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. Shears on this layer are generally producing hard but sudden planar results. In shallow areas (lower elevations and Mt. Dennis) the main concern is the weak basal facets which continue to produce whumphing and easy test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 30 cm of snow quickly formed windslabs as it arrived with Strong SW winds Saturday. Below this, through most of the region, a 40-60cm stiff slab sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar. Deeper snowpack areas display stronger base layers , but have a 60-80cm slab over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer that remains of concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 35cm of low density snow has blanketed the southern half of the region. Mod to strong winds have transported much of that new snow into N-ly, lee aspects. The recent interface (Dec29) can be considered weak, with little slab development in sheltered areas at TL and below. Sensitive windslab can be expected on all N to E aspects above TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm+ of storm snow in the last 48hrs at 1900m. Storm started with a layer of weak stellars shifting to rimed snow as the temperature warmed. This layer combo has formed a very touchy storm slab. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~120-140cm and still producing Hard and Sudden test results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of snow quickly formed windslabs as it arrived with Strong SW winds Saturday. Below this, in most of the Little Yoho region there is 60-80 cm of settled snow over top of the Dec10 surface hoar/facet layer. In shallow areas (lower elevations and Mt. Dennis) the main concern is the weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">35cm of low density snow blanketed the southern half of the region on Saturday with strong winds transporting it onto N-ly, lee aspects. This makes for a new interface on previous surface facets. Even with strong winds, there is little slab development in sheltered areas at TL and below. Windslabs can be expected on all N to E aspects above TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm started dry and light, but finished warm and heavy, producing a very touchy storm slab. Temperatures have cooled dramatically overnight, but this new slab may take more time to bond to the old snow surface. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~120-140cm, are producing hard/sudden test results, and can be triggered in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of low density storm snowin the last 24h.Watch for Windslab development Thur/ Fri The snowpack remains variable with depths ranging from 20 to 160cm along the divide. The middle of the snowpack appears to be gaining strength in deeper areas, though thin areas remain weak. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">35cm of low density snow that fell in the southern half of the region on Saturday. Strong to extreme SW winds during the storm produced widespread wind effect in any open terrain. The Dec. 11th interface is still easily identified down 50-110cm and continues to produce hard but sudden test results, and was reactive to large triggers recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The last storm came in cold but finished warm, producing a heavy slab on low density snow. Temperatures have cooled and this storm slab seems to be adjusting to the old snow surface. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~120-180cm, are producing hard/sudden test results, and can be triggered in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Incoming new snow and strong SW winds will build fresh windslabs in open terrain and storm slabs in sheltered areas.&nbsp; Expect natural activity to increase. The Dec. 11th layer (surface hoar and facets) persists down 50-110cm, and has been gaining strength but continues to produce avalanches in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow has been redistributed by moderate southerly winds. The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are down ~120-160cm and still producing hard/sudden test results, and can be triggered in shallow/rocky areas. The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and rounding. Decomposing early seasons crusts are still present at/near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the surface is faceted powder. This overlies the Dec. 10th layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 60-100 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec. 10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 25-45 cm of storm snow so far with moderate to strong WSW wind is overloading the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 80-120 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 45cm of snow has fallen along the 93N. Moderate-strong SW winds have built fresh windslabs in open terrain and storm slabs in sheltered areas. Expect natural avalanche activity with the rapid loading. The Dec. 11th layer (surface hoar and facets) persists down 60-150cm, and continues to produce avalanches in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cms of new snow overnight formed a touchy storm slab! The Dec 9 and Nov 21 interfaces are now situated in the &quot;lower snowpack&quot;, and are still possible to trigger in shallow/rocky areas. The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and rounding. Decomposing early seasons crusts are still present at/near the ground.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of recent Storm snow with Extreme SW winds has led to significant Wind Slab development in lee terrain. Expect these wind Slabs to become more reactive as the freezing level rises to 1900m on the weekend.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The Surface Snow is moist to 1550m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 25-45 cm of storm snow so far with moderate to strong WSW wind is overloading the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets and depth hoar which is down 80-120 cm. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. In thicker areas, it is a distinct layer, with a stronger snowpack below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with moderate to strong WSW wind has overloaded the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets &amp; depth hoar is now down 100-150 m with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 45cm of snow has fallen along the 93N. Moderate-strong SW winds have built fresh wind slabs in open terrain and storm slabs in sheltered areas. Expect natural avalanche activity with the rapid loading. The Dec. 11th layer (surface hoar and facets) persists down 60-150cm, and continues to produce avalanches in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The past 48hrs has seen almost 100cm of new snow. A touchy storm slab is widespread on all aspects and elevations. This morning winds increased from moderate to extreme, creating heavily loaded pockets on north aspects. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack. An early season crust is decomposing at or near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of storm snow with Extreme SW winds has led to significant Wind Slab development in lee terrain. Expect these wind Slabs to become more reactive as the freezing level rises to 1900m on Saturday. The mid snowpack is generally well settled but there is potential for avalanches to step down to deeper weak layers.Surface Snow is moist to 1550m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with moderate to strong WSW wind has overloaded the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets &amp; depth hoar is now down 100-150 m with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 80-120cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Up to 45cm of snow has fallen along the 93N. Moderate-strong SW winds have built fresh wind slabs in open terrain and storm slabs in sheltered areas. The Dec. 11th layer (surface hoar and facets) persists down 60-150cm, and continues to produce avalanches in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 100cm of recently fallen storm snow is settling into a slab. Strong south winds have created heavily loaded pockets and isolated wind slabs on north aspects. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack. An early season crust is decomposing at or near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with variable wind effect has put a large load over the persistent weak layers. The Dec.10th weak layer of facets and surface hoar is now down 100-150 m with a stronger snowpack below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 80-120cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Jan 2-4, up to 45cm of snow arrived along the 93N. Moderate-strong SW winds built fresh wind slabs in open terrain. The Dec. 11th layer (surface hoar and facets) persists down 60-150cm, and continues to produce avalanches in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of recently fallen storm snow is settling into a slab. Strong south winds have created heavily loaded pockets and isolated wind slabs on north aspects, as well as large cornices along ridge-tops. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack. An early season crust is decomposing at or near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of storm snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 80-120cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate SW winds building fresh windslabs at ridgetop. Up to 85cm between Jan 2-4. This overlies previous widespread wind effect from strong to extreme SW winds (many exposed areas were scoured to ground). The Dec. 11th layer persists mid-snowpack. The basal snowpack is weak in shallow areas - several recent avalanches failed on/near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snowfall is now being redistributed in the alpine by moderate SW winds. Cornices grew considerably during last week's storm and are looming along ridgecrests. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack and will need a large trigger to wake up. An early season crust is decomposing at or near the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Alpine is highly wind affected from strong west winds. Snowpack at treeline is comprised of 20-30cm of new wind slabs above many layers of old wind slabs. These have bonded well to create a strong mid pack, though the bottom of the snowpack remains facetted and weak. Snow cover is variable, with a treeline average of 160cm at Cameron Lake.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of snow of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate winds building fresh windslabs at ridgetop. Up to 85cm of snow fell between Jan 2-4. This overlies previous widespread wind effect from strong to extreme SW winds (many exposed areas were scoured to ground). The Dec. 11th layer persists mid-snowpack. The basal snowpack is weak in shallow areas - many recent avalanches failed on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snowfall has been redistributed in the alpine by moderate SW winds. As a result, soft windslabs and wind-rows exist at alpine and tree-line lee areas. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack and need a large trigger to wake up. Cornices did grow and are present along ridge crests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of snow of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of snow of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the October 26 basal facets and crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate to strong winds and 10cm of forecast snow will be building fresh wind slabs at ridge top. The snow from last week is settling into a cohesive layer overlying previous widespread wind effect, the Dec. 11th layer in the mid-snowpack and a weak facet layer on the ground in shallow areas - many recent avalanches failed on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Another 10cm of new snow buries previous low-density storm snow in sheltered locations at TL and wind slabs in isolated areas in the Alpine. The January 2</span><sup><span class="s_1681A555">nd</span></sup><span class="s_1681A555"> interface/thin freezing rain crust is buried approx 90cm beneath the surface. The Nov 21st interface is now buried 1m+ in shallow areas and over 2m in deeper spots.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense load over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the basal facets and October crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense slab over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the October 26 basal facets and crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Moderate to strong winds and allot of snow available for transport from Jan 2-4th 85cm storm continues to build ridge top wind slabs. Last week's snow is settling into a cohesive layer and is overlying; previous widespread wind effect; the Dec. 11th layer in the mid-snowpack; and a weak facet layer on the ground (particularly weak where shallow). </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Nearly 50cm of snow has fallen in the past 4 days. On southerly aspects, NE winds yesterday will have reverse loaded lees creating deeper pockets of soft slab. In exposed alpine areas and a ridge crest it will have buried old windslabs. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Alpine remains wind affected with 20-30cm new wind slabs above many layers of old wind slab. High daytime freezing levels have led to significant settlement and moist snow at tree line and below. At all elevations the mid snowpack is well settled however the bottom remains facetted and weak. Snow cover is variable (160cm average at treeline).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 70 cm of recent snow with variable wind effect has put a dense slab over the persistent weak layers. In thicker snow pack areas, the Dec. 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, the Dec.10th layer is mixed in with the October 26 basal facets and crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Low density storm snow settling into a uniform, mid-pack slab over the deep persistent weakness at the bottom of the snowpack. In deeper areas this mid-pack will continue to settle and in some cases you'll find it bridges the weakness. This might not be the case in shallow, windswept areas at TL and above. Surface condition will vary with exposure. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Nearly 50cm of snow has fallen in the past 5 days. On southerly aspects, NE winds yesterday will have reverse loaded lees creating deeper pockets of soft slab. In exposed alpine areas and a ridge crest it will have buried old windslabs. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Exposed terrain at TL and above have been hammered with wind. In sheltered terrain the snow surface is likely to change with warm temperatures. The upper half of the snowpack is settling into a uniform slab over deep persistent weakness' at the bottom of the snowpack. Use caution in shallow areas where these deep weakness might be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow has begun to settle out into soft slabs at all elevations. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine in exposed areas and near ridge lines. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep. The expected arrival of above freezing temperatures will accelerate slab development. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Exposed terrain at TL and above have been hammered with wind. In sheltered terrain the upper snowpack is continuing to settle with warm temps. A generally strong mid snowpack overlies deep persistent weakness' at the bottom of the snowpack. Use caution in shallow areas where these deep weakness might be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures have caused recent storm snow to settle out into soft slabs at all elevations. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine in exposed areas and near ridge lines. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep. The expected arrival of above freezing temperatures will accelerate slab development. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowfall since Jan2 has been redistributed by southwest winds yielding extensive wind effect in the alpine. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New solar crusts steep South and West slopes. Extensive wind effect in the alpine, less so at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Exposed terrain at TL and above have been hammered with wind. In sheltered terrain the upper snowpack is continuing to settle with warm temps. A generally strong mid snowpack overlies deep persistent weakness' at the bottom of the snowpack. Use caution in shallow areas where these deep weakness might be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above freezing temp's has accelerated slab development at tree-line, as well as helped create a surface crust, especially on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine in exposed areas and near ridge lines on all aspects. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface Hoar development 1600-1800m. Sun crust on solar aspects. 10-30cm Wind slabs in lee terrain over a strong, well-settled midpack. Facets and Depth Hoar at the base of the snowpack remain a concern in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New solar crusts steep South and West slopes. Extensive wind effect in the alpine, less so at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting just above the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep  SE to West  slopes at TL. Extensive wind effect in the alpine, less at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Warm temps and solar input moistening steep south facing slopes. 5-10mm surface hoar is present in sheltered areas. Wind effect is visible in exposed areas from previous moderate-strong SW winds. A generally strong mid snowpack overlies deep persistent weakness. Use caution in shallow areas where these deep weakness might be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A temperature inversion has promoted slab formation at tree-line and alpine elevations, as well as helped create a surface crust, especially on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine in exposed areas and near ridge lines on all aspects. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm. The Nov 21st interface is now 1-2m in deep.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep SE to West slopes at TL. Extensive wind effect in the alpine, less at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep SE to West slopes at TL. Surface hoar development at treeline.  In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Surface conditions vary thanks to the past weeks drought - a thin crust on steep solar aspects, 5-10mm surface hoar in sheltered areas, and wind effect in exposed areas from moderate-strong SW winds. A generally strong mid snowpack overlies deep persistent weaknesses. Use caution in shallow areas where these deep weakness might be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A temperature inversion has promoted snow settlement at tree-line and alpine elevations. A crust has developed on steep solar aspects, while surface hoar has been observed up to 20mm in sheltered areas. The Jan 2 freezing rain crust is down ~90cm while the Nov 21 interface is down ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep SE to West slopes at TL. Surface hoar development at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep SE to West slopes at TL. Surface hoar development at treeline. In thick snowpack areas, the Dec 10th weak layer of facets is now down 100-150cm with a stronger snowpack below. In thin snowpack areas, there is little separation between Dec 10 and the weak depth hoar/ facets sitting 40 cm above the ground</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Surface conditions vary from a thin crust on steep solar aspects, 5-10mm surface hoar in sheltered areas, good powder skiing in sheltered locations, and wind effect in exposed areas from recent moderate-strong SW winds. A generally strong mid snowpack overlies the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A temperature inversion has promoted snow settlement at treeline and alpine elevations. Hard wind slabs are present in alpine areas exposed to downflow winds. A crust has developed on steep solar aspects, while surface hoar has been observed up to 20mm in sheltered areas. The Nov 21 persistent weak layer is down ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm off storm snow on Thursday has fallen over a variety of hard bed surfaces including newly buried Surface Hoar 1600-1900m and a supportive temperature crust up to 2000m. A strong Midpack sits on top of a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on some steep SE to West slopes at TL. Surface hoar development below treeline. It has become increasingly hard to find midpack instabilities in Yoho. Basal instabilities are common - not quite depth hoar, just large facets and rounded facets. Treeline depths range from 150cm to 200cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 60cm of settled snow sits on large facetted grains of varying strength. Treeline snow depths generally range from 100 to 150 cm. The facets in the lower portion of the snowpack are failing in tests often in the moderate range. Alpine, and open treeline areas can have great variability in snow depth and layering due to local winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Last weeks surface hoar and suncrust will be buried under the incoming new snow. These layers will be the new focus of concern. The additional load may well awaken the deeply buried basal instabilities and wind slab activity can be expected at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow fell overnight with light southerly winds. The new snow conceals hard wind slabs in exposed alpine areas, a crust on steep solar aspects, and large surface hoar in sheltered areas. The Nov 21 persistent weak layer is down ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Basal instabilities are common in Yoho. Large facets and rounded facets are overlain by 100 to 150cm of settled snow.  Treeline depths range from 150cm to 200cm. Thinner snowpack areas in the 75-100cm range are thought to be less stable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 60cm of settled snow sits on large facetted grains of varying strength. Treeline snow depths generally range from 100 to 150 cm. The facets in the lower portion of the snowpack are failing in tests often in the moderate range. Alpine, and open treeline areas can have great variability in snow depth and layering due to local winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slab, especially around the Icefields can be expected at ridge tops and immediate lees. They will lie over a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar) and may show some inconsistent reactivity, treat with caution. All this, over a generally strong mid-pack over the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of storm snow in the last 48hrs with light to moderate South wind. Storm snow will hide underlying wind slab in the alpine, a crust on steep solar aspects, and large surface hoar in sheltered areas. The Nov 21 persistent weak layer is down ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Basal instabilities are common in Yoho. Large facets and rounded facets are overlain by 100 to 150cm of settled snow. Treeline depths range from 150cm to 200cm. Thinner snowpack areas in the 75-100cm range are thought to be less stable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 to 15 cm of recent snow buried suncrusts and some surface hoar. Moderate to Strong SW winds created small soft winslabs in the alpine Friday and Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack. In thin snowpack areas (150cm or less) triggering a slab over this layer is more likely. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slab in the alpine can be expected at ridge tops and immediate lees. 10cm of new, low density snow lies over a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar). This, over a generally strong mid-pack sitting on the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of storm snow in the last 48hrs mod South wind yesterday. Limited storm slab development observed on field trips yesterday but our obs limited to TL and below. Storm snow will hide underlying wind slab in the alpine, a crust on steep solar aspects, and large surface hoar in sheltered areas. The Nov 21 persistent weak layer is down ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 to 15 cm of recent snow buried suncrusts and some surface hoar. Moderate to Strong SW winds created small soft winslabs in the alpine Friday and Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack. In thin snowpack areas (150cm or less) triggering a slab over this layer is more likely. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15 cm of snow sits over the Jan 17 layer of surface hoar, or sun crust. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slab in the alpine can be expected at ridge tops and immediate lees. 10cm of new, low density snow overlies a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust). This, over a generally strong mid-pack sitting on the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar.  Thin sun crust on steep due south.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of storm snow overlies a wide variety of surfaces depending on aspect, elevation, and drainage; including but not limited to surface hoar in sheltered locations to unreactive wind slabs in the alpine. The new snow was accompanied by extreme winds on Saturday, forming slabs in specific areas throughout the park. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recently wind affected snow is sitting on either a suncrust below 2000m on solar aspects or spotty surface hoar in sheltered areas between 1600 and 1900m. This may be a problem layer as we see more snow this week. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15 cm of snow sits over the Jan 17 layer of surface hoar, or sun crust. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas (i.e. less than 150 cm deep) triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15 cm of snow sits over the Jan 17 layer of surface hoar, or sun crust. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slab in the alpine can be expected at ridge tops and immediate lees. 10cm of new, low density snow overlies a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust). This, over a generally strong mid-pack sitting on the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is settled and strong except for a few layers of note. First and foremost, the Jan17th SH layer buried 15-30cm. This layer is only problematic where the wind has created soft slabs above it. The buried PWLs (Nov 21st and Oct Crust) have been unreactive in stability tests, but may wake up later in the season, or in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15 cm of snow sits over the Jan 17 layer of surface hoar, or sun crust. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last few days. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slabs and wind effect in the alpine and exposed TL. 10cm of new, low density snow overlies a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust). This, over a strong mid-pack sitting on the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6cm of new snow rests on a strong, settled snowpack with only a few layers of note. The Jan17th SH layer buried 15-30cm and seems most problematic where the wind has created soft slabs above it. The buried PWLs (Nov 21st and Oct Crust) have been unreactive in stability tests, but may wake up later in the season, or in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of recently wind affected snow has gradually loaded either a suncrust below 2000m on solar aspects or spotty surface hoar in sheltered areas between 1600 and 1900m. This may be a problem layer when we see more snow. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of snow sits over previous surfaces.  Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from previous strong winds. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack.  In Little Yoho these are not as prevalent as E of the divide due to deeper snow depths, but are still well developed in thin snowpack areas.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last few days. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">New wind slabs, variable levels of misery, er...wind effect and sastrugi in the alpine and exposed TL areas. In sheltered areas, 10cm of low density snow overlies a mix of old surfaces (facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust). This, over a strong mid-pack sitting on the deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm in the past 48hrs rests on a strong, settled snowpack with only a few layers of note. The Jan17th surface hoar (20mm) is buried 20-40cm and seems most problematic at 1600-2100m in sheltered areas. The buried PWLs (Nov 21st and Oct Crust) have been unreactive in stability tests, but could be trigger from steep, shallow, rocky areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of recently wind affected snow sits atop a crust layer below 2000m . The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm of generally low density snow sits over previous surfaces. In deeper snowpack areas in Little Yoho the main concern is for new snow instabilities. Profiles are showing no results in the deeper layers previously found active (Dec 10). In thin areas, basal facets are well formed and still a concern for triggering larger avalanches. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A136FBD0">Warming in the region Saturday will create isolated moist surface snow, snowballing, and likely wet loose slides. Wind effect well pronounced in the alpine and exposed TL areas. 10cm of low density snow overlies a mix of old facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust. A strong mid-pack sits over a deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Most open terrain in the alpine has been wind affected. In specific locations, strong S winds have redistributed storm snow and created loaded pockets and wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at treeline and above. The Jan 17 persistent weak layer down 30cm is surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Thin wind slabs can be found in alpine lee areas from strong SW winds on Saturday. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Widespread wind effect in the alpine creeping into treeline with current winds. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warming in the region has created isolated moist surface snow conditions up to 2200m. Wind effect is well pronounced in the alpine and exposed TL areas. 10cm of low density snow overlies a mix of old facets and/or surface hoar and sun crust. A strong mid-pack sits over a deep persistent weaknesses of facets and depth-hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In specific locations, strong S winds have redistributed storm snow and created loaded pockets and wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at treeline and above. The Jan 17 persistent weak layer down 30cm is surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of recently wind affected snow sits atop a crust layer below 2000m . The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Widespread wind effect in the alpine creeping into treeline with current winds. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Widespread wind effect in the alpine. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm new snow fell on Sunday with NW winds, over hard surfaces in wind exposed Alpine terrain, and on steep solar aspects.  A layer of weak surface hoar is now buried 15-20cm deep. Below, a strong mid-pack sits over weak, large facets and depth-hoar in the lower third of the snowpack (giving sudden results in snowpack testing Saturday).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In specific locations, strong to extreme S winds have redistributed storm snow and created loaded pockets and wind slabs on lee and cross-loaded features at treeline and above. The Jan 17 persistent weak layer down 30cm is surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on solar aspects. The overlying 30cm has settled into a cohesive soft slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last week over isolated suncrusts and surface hoar. Widespread wind effect from previous extreme winds. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack which only exist in thin areas of Little Yoho ( under 150cm). Otherwise the facets are of little concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow sits on top of isolated sun-crusts and surface hoar. Possible new soft wind slabs in lee alpine areas. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snowfall on Sunday with SW - NW winds created wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Surfaces became moist on solar slopes at treeline Monday. A layer of weak surface hoar is now buried 10-20cm deep. Below, a strong mid-pack sits over depth-hoar in the lower third of the snowpack (giving sudden results in snowpack testing Saturday).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds have created a variable wind slab in lee and cross-loaded alpine and tree-line features. The Jan 17 persistent weak layer (surface hoar or suncrust) is buried 30-50cm, and is most reactive in sheltered areas below tree-line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of snow from Monday's upslope storm sits on a variable, wind affected bed surface . A Sun crust is forming on solar aspects. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow sits on top of isolated sun-crusts and surface hoar. Possible new soft wind slabs in lee alpine areas. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. In thinner snowpack areas with less than 150 cm of snow, triggering a slab on these facets is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow sits on top of isolated sun-crusts and surface hoar. Possible soft wind slabs in lee alpine areas. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. Triggering a slab is more likely in thin snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snowfall on Sunday with SW - NW winds created wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Surfaces became moist on solar slopes at treeline Monday. A layer of weak surface hoar is now buried 10-15cm deep. Below, a strong mid-pack sits over depth-hoar in the lower third of the snowpack (giving sudden results in snowpack testing Saturday).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme winds over the weekend created wind slabs on specific terrain features in the alpine and treeline. Soft slabs exist at treeline and below as the January 17th surface hoar is being incrementally buried. This layer is now buried 25-45cm, it is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow sits on top of isolated sun-crusts and surface hoar. Possible soft wind slabs in lee alpine areas. Of greatest concern are the weak facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack. Triggering a slab is more likely in thin snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 40cm to 100cm bridge or slab overlies 20 to 50 cm of large facets and depth hoar. Many open areas have been affected by the wind. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sunday's snowfall along with SW - NW winds created wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain. Expect a crust on solar slopes at treeline. The upper snow pack continues to settle and the layer of weak surface hoar is now buried 5-10cm deep. Below, a strong mid-pack sits over depth-hoar in the lower third of the snowpack giving sudden results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme winds over the weekend created wind slabs on specific terrain features in the alpine and treeline. Soft slabs exist at treeline and below as the January 17th surface hoar has been incrementally buried. This layer is now buried 25-45cm, it is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Most regularly skied areas of Yoho have a deep snowpack that can bridge underlying problems. Isolated, shallow snowpack areas may still be triggered. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect in alpine from last weeks strong winds. The mid-pack is increasingly settled (up to P) down to the Dec 10 interface (down 60-130 cm). In shallower snowpack areas weak facets exist below the Dec 10 interface, and stability tests show moderate-hard results within the facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Forecasted storm snow over this weekend (potentially up to 50cm), will change everything in the snowpack. The existing upper snow pack continues to settle over surface hoar, down 5-10cm deep. Solar aspects have buried surface sun/temperature crusts at TL and below. Below that, a strong mid-pack sits over a deep persistent weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow overnight with moderate S winds. New snow sits atop hard wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline. The January 17 surface hoar is buried 30-50cm and is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects. A reloaded crust from November has been reactive on steep south aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm settled powder has been redistributed by strong to extreme west winds in the alpine and at treeline. This sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces and a melt freeze crust below 2000m. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Some wind effect in alpine and small windslabs exist in immediate lees. The mid and lower pack is generally well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-35 cm of new snow with moderate SW-SE winds is building slabs in lee areas of the alpine. The mid-pack is quite dense above the Dec 10 interface down 70-140 cm. In shallower snowpack areas weak facets exist below the Dec 10 interface, with moderate-hard test results in the facets. In deeper snowpack this basal weaknesses is less pronounced</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Forecasted storm snow over this weekend, 18cm at the time of report, (potentially a further 30cm), will change everything. The existing upper snow pack continues to settle over surface hoar, now down 30cm. Solar aspects have buried surface sun/temperature crusts at TL and below. Below that, a strong mid-pack sits over a deep persistent weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of new snow has fallen in the past 24hrs with moderate south winds. New snow sits atop hard wind slabs in the alpine. The January 17 surface hoar is buried 60cm and is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects. Several crusts exist in the upper snowpack on steep south aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-35 cm of new snow with moderate SW-SE winds is building slabs in lee areas of the alpine. In some treeline locations a thin weak layer is found down 20-30 cm that was reactive to skiers Thursday. The mid and lower snowpack have few weaknesses in most areas, however concern remains for the weak facets below the Dec 10 interface in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of new snow with moderate to strong variable winds. Up to 65cm sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar which has been found up to 2300m. The mid-pack is quite dense above the Dec 10 interface down 80-160 cm. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snowpack this basal weaknesses is less pronounced</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm new snow throughout the forecast region. This puts the Jan18 buried surface hoar, down 50cm. Previous to this storm a strong midpack was bridging the basal weakness. Storm snow may overload that bridging and, large avalanches could be expected to travel full path if triggered. Avoid all avalanche terrain until the new snow has time to settle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At 1900m upwards of 75cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 48hrs with mod to strong S'ly winds. New snow sits atop hard wind slabs in the alpine and Jan 31 surface hoar at and below treeline. January 17 surface hoar is buried 70cm and is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40cm of new snow with moderate to strong variable winds are building slabs in lee areas of the alpine. In locations up to 2200m a thin but reactive layer of surface hoar and/or crust is found down 60-70cm. The mid and lower snowpack have few weaknesses, however concern remains for the weak facets below the Dec 10 interface in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of recent storm snow is being redistributed into windslabs above treeline. Up to 65cm sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar which has been found up to 2300m. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snowpack this basal weaknesses is less pronounced</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm new snow in the past 48 hours and recent strong winds. This overlies a variety of surfaces from previous wind effect, sun crust and the Jan 18 surface hoar (most prominent in sheltered locations TL and below). We suspect the recent winds and new snow will be overloading the well settled mid pack and producing large scale avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At 1900m upwards of 70cm of storm snow in the past 72hrs with mod to strong S'ly wind. Wind is now shifted to NE mod. New snow sits atop hard wind slabs in the alpine and Jan 31 surface hoar at and below treeline. January 17 surface hoar is buried 90cm+ and is most reactive between 1400-1900m, and where it overlies a crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of recent storm snow is being redistributed into windslabs above treeline.&nbsp; In locations up to 2200m a thin but reactive layer of surface hoar (Jan 17) and/or crust is found down 60-70cm. The mid and lower snowpack have few weaknesses, however concern remains for the weak facets below the Dec 10 interface in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snow and wind have created wind slab on lee alpine slopes. At treeline elevations, up to 65cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weaknesses is less pronounced.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">50cm recent storm snow came with strong Northerly winds. This storm snow overloaded the Jan 18 persistent weakness (SH in sheltered areas, crust on exposed solar slopes) in deeper snowpack areas, and the weak and facetted base of the snowpack in shallow areas (deep persistent weakness), resulting in a natural cycle of large avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline we received upwards of 70cm of storm snow over the weekend with strong Sth winds and mild temps. The storm snow is sitting over the Jan 31st crust on solar asp at TL and BTL. In the Alpine, the storm snow overlies old dormant wind slabs. Reverse loading over the past 24 hours will have relocated the storm snow at TL and in the Alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of recent low density snow has been redistributed by previous strong to extreme west winds, and more recent moderate NE winds in the alpine and at treeline. This sits on a melt freeze crust below 2000m. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas, but the facets lingering at the bottom remain a concern in thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snow and wind have created wind slab on lee alpine slopes. At treeline elevations, up to 65cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weaknesses is less pronounced.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wide spread wind effect above treeline has created wind slab on NE to SE aspects. At treeline elevations, up to 65cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weakness is less pronounced. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">50cm recent storm snow was followed by strong Northerly winds. This storm snow overloaded the Jan 18 persistent weakness (srfce hoar up to 10mm in sheltered areas at lower elevations, crust on steep solar slopes, and facets on Northerly alpine slopes), and the deep persistent weakness (basal facets - found predominantly in shallow snowpack areas).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~70cm of storm snow overlies the Jan 17th SH and ~60cm over the Jan 31st layer. Strong winds that came with the storm redistributed the storm snow in the alpine and exposed areas of TL. Wind slabs and buried crusts exist on specific terrain features depending on aspect and elevation. Low-density new snow can be found in sheltered locations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wide spread wind effect above treeline has created wind slab on NE to SE aspects. At treeline elevations, up to 65cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weakness is less pronounced. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wide spread wind effect above treeline has created wind slab on NE to SE aspects. Below treeline,30 to 50cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar which causes the odd settlement but little activity so far. In shallow areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weakness is less pronounced. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong Northerly winds. This snow overloaded; the Jan 18 persistent weaknesses such as surface hoar 10mm in sheltered areas at lower elevations, crust on steep solar slopes, and facets on Northerly alpine slopes; and the deep persistent basal facet and depth hoar weakness - particularly in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting surface faceting. ~70cm of storm snow overlies the Jan 17th SH and ~60cm over the Jan 31st layer. Strong winds that came in with the storm redistributed the storm snow in the alpine and exposed areas of TL. Wind slabs and buried crusts exist on specific terrain features depending on aspect and elevation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wide spread wind effect above treeline has created wind slab on NE to SE aspects. Up to 65cm of snow sits over the Jan.17 surface hoar, especially prevalent between 1800-2000m. In shallower areas weak facets and depth hoar exist below the Dec 10 interface. In deeper snow packs this basal weakness is less pronounced. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong Northerly winds. This snow overloaded the Jan 18 persistent weaknesses which is surface hoar 10mm in sheltered areas at lower elevations, crust on steep solar slopes, and facets on Northerly alpine slopes. A deep persistent basal facet and depth hoar weakness exists particularly in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin sun crust has formed on steep solar aspects in alpine. Cold temps promoting near surface faceting and softening wind slabs that exist in alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The storm snow has settled has to ~50cm. The Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust) are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of facetting storm snow has been redistributed by SW winds. This new snow sits on a variety of previous wind affected surfaces including a melt freeze crust up to 2000m on all asp. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but the facets at the base of the snowpack remain a concern in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong Northerly winds and cold temperatures. This snow overlies a dormant but persistent weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets. Cold temps have weakened the structure of the slab over this layer and it lays dormant, for now. A deep persistent basal facet/depth hoar weakness exists in shallow areas.</span><span class="s_3FE45715" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin sun crust has formed on steep solar aspects in the alpine. Cold temperatures are promoting near surface faceting and softening wind slabs that exist in alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The storm snow has settled has to ~50cm. The Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust) are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong Northerly winds and cold temperatures. This snow overlies a dormant but persistent weaknesses of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets. Cold temps have weakened the structure of the slab over this layer and it lays dormant, for now. A deep persistent basal facet/depth hoar weakness exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme north winds created wind slabs and loaded pockets on lee features. Wind slabs sit atop a crust on steep solar aspects in the alpine. Cold temperatures are promoting near surface faceting. The storm snow has settled to ~50cm. The Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust) are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong N winds and cold temperatures. This snow overlies a dormant but persistent weakness of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets. Cold temps have weakened the structure of the slab over this layer and it's generally dormant, for now. A basal depth hoar weakness exists especially shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's Strong N through E winds have created widespread wind slabs, note reverse loading. Wind slabs sit atop a crust on steep solar aspects in the alpine. Cold temps are promoting near surface faceting. The storm snow has settled to ~50cm. The Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust) are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong N winds. Ongoing cold temps have weakened the structure of the slab over the persistent weakness below, which consists of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets. The basal snowpack is structurally weak in shallow areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar (ongoing cold temps are not helping).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Saturday's strong NE winds have created widespread wind slabs. These lay on a suncrust on S and W alpine aspects. Storm snow has been redistributed and is faceting due to the cold temps. Weak layers of concern, the Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust), are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of facetting storm snow has added to the formation of Windlsab in the alpine and at ridge top. Windslab will continue to be a primary concern on Tuesday as the forecasted snow is accompanied by moderate - extreme winds. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but the facets at the base of the snowpack remain a concern in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm, producing moderate tests results. The lower snowpack consist of a strong mid-pack sitting over a weak faceted basel structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Ongoing cold temps have weakened the structure of the upper snowpack. There is no longer a slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 30-40cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The basal snowpack is structurally weak in shallow areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar (cold temps continue to develop this deep persistent weakness).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Saturday's strong NE winds have created widespread wind slabs. These lay on a suncrust on S and W alpine aspects. Storm snow has been redistributed and is faceting due to the cold temps. Weak layers of concern, the Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust), are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm, producing moderate tests results. The lower snowpack consist of a strong mid-pack sitting over a weak faceted basel structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind affect noted in the alpine and at tree line. Due to the cold temperatures there seems to be no slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 35-45cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The bottom of the snowpack is structurally weak especially in shallow snowpack areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard slabs, and wind scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. These hard slabs are from Saturday's wind event; strong N-NE winds reverse loaded any available snow onto solar aspects, over a thin sun crust. The Jan 17th PWL is buried approximately 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of new storm snow in the past 24h. This new snow sits over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. We expect the storm snow to be reactive to human traffic through the weekend. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind affect noted in the alpine and at tree line. Due to the recent cold temperatures there seems to be no slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 35-45cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The bottom of the snowpack is structurally weak especially in shallow snowpack areas, consisting primarily of facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard wind slabs, and scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. Cold temperatures continue to promote near surface facetting at all elevations; deteriorating the bonds of the upper snowpack. Wind slabs were most active on solar asp, where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 SH is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of snow in the past 48h with moderate SW winds have created reactive soft slabs. These new storm slabs sit over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temperatures have faceted the upper snowpack, leaving no slab over a weakness down 40cm (surface hoar, facets, and/or crust).&nbsp; However, the stronger mid-pack could act as a slab over weak depth hoar, which comprises the lower third of the snowpack. This is pronounced in shallow areas such as Marmot basin back-country and the Maligne range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard wind slabs, and scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. Cold temps have created a weak, faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects, where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 SH is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of snow in the past 48h with moderate SW winds have created reactive soft slabs. These new storm slabs sit over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 50 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temperatures have faceted the upper snowpack, leaving no slab over a weakness down 40cm (surface hoar, facets, and/or crust). However, the stronger mid-pack could act as a slab over weak depth hoar, which comprises the lower third of the snowpack. This is pronounced in shallow areas such as Marmot basin back-country and the Maligne range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers hard wind slabs and scoured surfaces in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. Cold temperatures have created a weak and faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 50 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temps have faceted the upper snowpack leaving a weak slab over a faint instability down 40cm (surface hoar/facets on a crust). Look for areas where a strong mid-pack will support a rider over the deep persistent weakness. A shallower mid-pack will act as a slab if triggered, sliding on facets and depth hoar in the lower third of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers hard wind slabs and scoured surfaces in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. Cold temperatures have created a weak and faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temps have faceted the upper snowpack leaving a weak slab over a instability of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker spots have a strong mid-pack and bridges the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. A thinner snow-pack can act as a slab initiating the basal facets and depth hoar in the lower part of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow covers hard wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at and below tree line the storm snow is covering surface hoar and facets. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below. the mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of recent snow formed windslabs from moderate SW winds over the past week that are now buried and difficult to identify. More recent N winds have also formed slabs immediately below ridge crests. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a instability of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow covers old hard wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at and below tree line the storm snow is covering surface hoar and near surface facets. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below. the mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by light to moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline and below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm in the past 24hrs brings the weekly total to 20cm which covers old wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at tree line and below the storm snow is covering surface hoar and near surface facets. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by light to moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline and below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Great variability is found in the snowpack in the alpine and near treeline. Deep facets, windslab, suncrust, and snow depths from 0-200+ cm are all present. Midpack surface hoar can be found in isolated locations at treeline and below, and is producing hard but sudden test results. A weak basal snowpack exists in many areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow covers old wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. In sheltered areas at tree line and below the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow has buried previous windslabs on all aspects. The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but may act as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a mix of powder, weak surface facets, wind slab, and some sun crust, can be found over a supportive mid-pack. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness (depth hoar). Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated, where the midpack may act as a slab on the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Wind and new snow will likely create isolated soft slabs by tomorrow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a mix of powder, weak surface facets, wind slab, and some sun crust, can be found over a supportive mid-pack. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in some thin areas of the Little Yoho region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Fresh windslabs have formed in exposed terrain, lee to SW then N winds.  Remnants of a surface hoar layer (Jan 18) down 40cm could be reactive in isolated areas treeline and below. A strong midpack exists in thick snowpack areas, but is weaker in thinner snow-pack zones over weak basal depth hoar, consistently giving hard, sudden results in  tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow fell overnight. 15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. A dusting of new snow .</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but is acting as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas that is reactive skiers </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9a62c08f-08dc-4822-9a9f-005dab6ae96d" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">mainly at below treeline elevations</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> where melt freeze crusts have been preserved. Continued snowfall on Saturday is burying windslabs formed by recent Westerly winds. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-75 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Towards the Icefields, the alpine is wind affected. The Jan 18 surface hoar layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Icefields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. Although structurally weak, this layer has been generally dormant lately.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Towards the Icefields, the alpine is wind affected. The Jan 18 surface hoar layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Ice fields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. Although structurally weak, this layer has been generally dormant lately.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snowpack is highly variable with a variety of Windslab and Wind affect in all but the most protected areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but is acting as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas that is reactive skiers </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9a62c08f-08dc-4822-9a9f-005dab6ae96d" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">mainly at below treeline elevations</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> where melt freeze crusts have been preserved. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack continues to lose cohesion from facetting. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Icefields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. N'ly winds have deposited thin wind slabs on SE-SW aspects at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of  very loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar &amp; crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack on solar aspects could be stiffening up, otherwise remains faceted. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. Northerly winds have deposited thin wind slabs on SE-SW aspects at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of very loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar &amp; crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack on solar aspects is stiffening up otherwise it remains faceted on polar aspects. Wind effect is in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer of surface hoar/facets  down 40cm has mostly faceted away, yet still shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below. The midpack is supportive over depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong  winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A couple centimeters of new snow has covered a variety of wind affected surfaced at all elevations including windslabs on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground at all locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed areas BTL. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground, everywhere. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed areas BTL. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground, everywhere. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of windslab in most locations. Sun crust will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. S and W aspects are starting to show signs of solar input. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. The warming trend on Wednesday will destabilize the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of windslab in most locations. Sun crust will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of powder is covering variety of wind affected surfaces at all elevations including old windslabs on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline. This loose snow will form new windslabs with increasing wind beginning Tuesday night. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The warming trend will destabilize the upper snowpack, particularly where exposed to the sun.  The upper snowpack remains generally facetted, but the surface has been sun affected on solar aspects. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of wind slabs in most locations. Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">10cm of new snow through Thursday and moderate winds could create new windslabs in the alpine. New snow will bury a variety of surface; surface hoar, facets and crusts. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect a variety of surface conditions from surface facets to wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">10cm of new snow through Friday and moderate winds could create new windslabs in the alpine. New snow will bury a new surface hoar layer, facets and crusts. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. Below treeline warmer daytime temps will weaken the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3cm of new snow covers surface facets, wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds with extreme gusts contributing to Windslab development on Thursday. These new Windslabs sit over 10-15 cm of faceted powder in the alpine and at treeline. Surface snow below treeline is mostly unaffected by wind. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">2-5cm new snow Thursday night, with Moderate SW winds, has generally had little affect on the snowpack.  Isolated small windslabs could, however, exist in Maligne area.  The upper snowpack remains faceted; sluffing in steep terrain may be possible with ski traffic or strong sun. A strong midpack overlies the (dormant) basal weakness.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow covers surface facets, wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">While much of the upper snowpack remains dry and faceted, dramatic seasonal temperature swings have begun a diurnal melt-freeze cycle to surface snow, especially steep southern aspects, BTL; but possible on all solar aspects and elevations. The mid pack remains strong enough to support a rider, but may be weak underfoot.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 12cm brings the storm snow total to ~30cm which now covers surface facets and sun crusts. The West end of the Park saw twice as much snow yesterday as the East side. Moderate southerly winds have deposited pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong SW-W winds has formed thin slabs in open areas above treeline. This snow sits over either weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack remains mainly dry and faceted. The mid pack is relatively strong for the region, and supportive to skis in most areas. Isolated surface hoar still exists at/below tree line, South of the Icefields. A thin sun crust has been observed below tree line on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~30cm of recent snow covers 20-30cm of facets and/or sun crusts up to 3cm thick. Recent moderate southerly winds have deposited isolated pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong SW-W winds has formed thin slabs in open areas above treeline. This snow sits over either weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow accumulating over a variety of old surfaces (loose facets in sheltered terrain, wind affected in exposed areas, sun crust to treeline to solar aspects) . The mid pack is relatively strong for the region, supportive to skis in most areas. Isolated surface hoar is still reactive at/below tree line, South of the Icefields. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~30cm of recent snow covers 20-30cm of facets, wind slabs, and/or sun crusts up to 3cm thick. Recent moderate southerly winds have deposited isolated pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds overnight Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Up to 15cm of new snow came in with strong to extreme SW winds. Previous old surfaces were; loose facets in sheltered terrain; wind affected in exposed areas; and, sun crust to treeline on solar aspects. The mid/lower snowpack is relatively strong for the region in deeper snowpack areas, and weak and facetted in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 25cm of new snow brings our storm total to approximately 50cm at Tree Line. Light to moderate winds have formed soft slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded terrain features. The storm snow overlies a plethora of old surfaces including; sun crusts on solar aspects, hard wind slab in exposed areas, and surface facets in sheltered locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds overnight Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Windslabs in the alpine and treeline on N-E aspects. Previous old surfaces were; loose facets in sheltered terrain; wind affected in exposed areas; and, sun crust to treeline on solar aspects. The mid/lower snowpack is relatively strong for the region in deeper snowpack areas, and weak and facetted in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Roughly 50cm of snow has fallen at tree-line over the last week. Moderate winds and mild temp's have created a cohesive soft slab which sits on a plethora of old surfaces including; sun crusts on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. In little Yoho the snowpack is generally thicker and settled, except for thin areas which have facets to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Windslabs located in the alp and TL on N to E aspects. The snowpack is relatively strong through most of the region especially in deep snowpack areas. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Roughly 50cm of snow has fallen at tree-line over the last week. Moderate winds and mild temp's have created a cohesive soft slab which sits on: a sun crust on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations. Steep solar aspects (SE through to W) now have a crust from yesterday's sunshine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of powder is being blown into new wind slabs by moderate west winds. This is sitting on a sun crust on steep south aspects and hard wind affected surfaces everywhere else that are providing a good sliding surface for the new snow. Crust facet combinations remain deep in the snowpack at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 40cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">17cm of low density snow fell overnight at treeline. It overlies a soft storm slab in most areas, and on steep solar aspects (SE-W) a sun crust. The storm slab is up to 50cm deep and has been reactive to skier triggering. The storm slab sits on a sun crust on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 40cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 50cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On solar aspects, sun crusts are buried 15cm and 50cm and are several centimeters thick. Moderate southerly winds have redistributed the recent 50-60 cm of storm snow, which sits on a sun crust on solar aspects, hard slab in exposed areas, and facets in sheltered locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 50cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow consists of sun crust on solar aspects and loose dry snow on polar aspects. This past weeks snow has settled into a 50cm soft slab which sits on a sun crust, hard slab in exposed areas, and facets in sheltered locations. The snowpack is generally facetted from Feb's cold streak and could loose strength quickly with the warming temps.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs formed on Thursday and Friday and loose snow in sheltered areas are sitting on a sun crust on steep south aspects, facets in sheltered areas, and hard wind affected surfaces everywhere else. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack remains dry on polar (shady) aspects, at treeline &amp; alpine elevations. Elsewhere (solar aspects) it is quickly transitioning to Spring. Thin overnight crust recovery, breaking down quickly daily. Isothermal snowpack Below Treeline on solar aspects. As the snowpack warms, the Deep Persistent layers may become active on polar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow consists of sun crust on solar aspects and loose dry snow on polar aspects. A ~50cm soft slab sits on a variety of old surfaces: sun crust on solar aspects; hard slab in exposed areas; and facets in sheltered locations. The snowpack is generally facetted from Feb's cold streak and could lose strength quickly with the warming temps.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snowpack consists of recent wind slabs over facetted wind affected surfaces on shaded slopes, and moist snow on solar aspects. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is undergoing rapid changes as it transitions from Winter to Spring. Isothermal conditions are present at lower elevations, accompanied by melt freeze/sun crusts on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. Temps did not go below freezing last night at higher elevations! And a ~40cm slab exists in the Alpine and at Tree Line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and isothermal snow at lower elevations. Above treeline, 10-50 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs.  While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, very weak facets to the ground are seen in many thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring like snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down with daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down under daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations, while isothermal conditions are present below tree-line. Surface crusts of varying hardness are prevalent on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. A second night in a row of above freezing temp's at tree-line elevation has prevented a solid crust from forming at 2000m and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and isothermal snow at lower elevations. Above treeline,10-50 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, very weak facets to the ground are seen in many thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On all aspects and elevations except high north, morning surface crusts are deteriorating early in the day and the snowpack is becoming wet with isothermal snow at low elevations. North aspects in alpine areas are holding some dry snow, but the warm air temperatures may have created soft slab conditions overlying weak facets formed in February.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down under daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations, while isothermal conditions are present below tree-line. Surface crusts of varying hardness are prevalent on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. A THIRD night in a row of above freezing temps at tree-line elevation has prevented a solid crust from forming at 2000m and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar affect is the primary concern for Friday. Up to 1m of moist snow on solar aspects during the heat of the day. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On all aspects and elevations except high north, morning surface crusts are deteriorating early in the day and the snowpack is becoming wet with isothermal snow at low elevations. North aspects in alpine areas are holding some dry snow, but the warm air temperatures may have created soft slab conditions overlying weak facets formed in February.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are moving towards a spring snowpack with isothermal releases in thin areas and on sun-exposed slopes. Risk is greatly reduced by finishing the day early before things heat up. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">As of Friday afternoon there is wet surface snow on solar aspects at treeline and alpine, unsupportive slush below treeline. As the temperatures start to cool on Saturday expect a melt freeze crust where surface snow was previously moist. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations over facets and suncrust. Above freezing temperatures all week at and above 2000m have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Isothermal conditions below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are moving towards a spring snowpack with isothermal releases in thin areas and on sun-exposed slopes. Risk is greatly reduced by finishing the day early, before things heat up. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating as the day warms up. Dry powder is still found on high north aspects, where a 20-50 cm settlement slab overlays the March 7th facets. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Wet surface snow (top 10cm) on all aspects below 1800m. Temperatures start to cool on Saturday evening and you can expect a weak melt freeze crust where snow was previously moist; this may break-down BTL over the day Sunday.  The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects on higher elevations and may be best chance at good riding in the short term.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Isothermal conditions exist below tree line. Expect to find supportive/breakable crust on all aspects at and below tree line and on steep solar aspects in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating as the day warms up. Dry powder is still found on high north aspects, where a 20-50 cm settlement slab overlays the March 7th facets. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack with little sign of basal weak layers, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Wet surface snow (top 10cm) on all aspects below 1800m. Temperatures start to cool on Saturday evening and you can expect a weak melt freeze crust where snow was previously moist; this may break-down BTL over the day Sunday. The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects on higher elevations and may be best chance at good riding in the short term.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Expect to find a breakable crust in the morning on all aspects at and below tree line and for the crust to break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight cooling has developed a melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations except for hight north facing terrain. This crust has been deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline, and higher on solar aspects. A surface crust is forming overnight and breaking down with daytime warming/solar input.  The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects at higher elevations - in deep areas it is generally well settled and bonded, in shallow areas it is facetted and unsupportive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Expect to find a breakable crust in the morning on all aspects at and below tree line and for the crust to break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack structure varies greatly with aspect, elevation and time of day. We received 2-5 mm of precipitation over the weekend with a 1600m freezing level.  New snow sits over a 4cm melt freeze crust on solar aspects above 1700m. Pockets of dry snow over windslab still exist on north aspects above TL. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Midpack is strong above 1700m &amp; Isothermic BTL.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight cooling has developed a melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations except for hight north facing terrain. This crust has been deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind and fresh snow will create new windslabs near ridge crests and in open lee areas. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cool temps and cloudy skies reducing the diurnal(daily) swings in snowpack instability. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline. The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects at higher elevations - in deep areas it is generally well settled and bonded, in shallow areas it is facetted and unsupportive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures have dipped below 0 at treeline and above for the first time in a week. Expect to find a variable crust in the morning, which may break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind and fresh snow will create new windslabs near ridge crests and in open lee areas. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow overlays a variate of surfaces depending on aspects and elevations. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below this new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">5-25cm of new snow (more in the Jasper area than near the Icefields), was redistributed by moderate N winds in the alpine, is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline. On shady alpine aspects the snowpack remains dry.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Flurries delivered 10-15cm of snow to the alpine yesterday. SW winds redistributed this into thin soft slabs at alpine and tree-line lee features. Cooler temps overnight will have created a supportive crust to carry a person on skis, but this will likely break down by mid-day into isothermal, oatmeal-like slop from 2000m and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow overlays a variate of surfaces depending on aspects and elevations. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below this new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below the new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets, while thin areas often have weak facets to ground. Lower elevations are becoming isothermal. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an inconsistent, supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) at treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down by mid-morning on all solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 15cm of recent snow has been redistributed by SW winds into thin soft slabs at alpine and tree-line lee features. Freezing levels are dropping to valley bottom at night, creating a supportive crust to travel on. The crust was observed to break down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow is found on N'ly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of recent snow (10-20cm in the front ranges) is sitting on a thick supportive crust in most locations, and appears to be bonding well. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is well settled, and basal weaknesses persist at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below the new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets, while thin areas often have weak facets to ground. Lower elevations are becoming isothermal. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow has settling fast and bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down under a strong solar influence by mid-morning on any sunny aspect. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above treeline, and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Upper snowpack at TL and below (and alpine solar aspects) have transitioned through a series of deep penetrating and, consistent melt freeze cycles. This seasonal spring rhythm will be less pronounced over the next few days. For now, surface instabilities like wet loose are possible but limited to immediate southern aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is lingering concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack has transitioned through a series of melt-freeze cycles at at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar aspects). This seasonal spring rhythm is less pronounced over the next few days with cooling temps. On north facing alpine slopes up to 20cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is lingering concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is isothermal at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar) - the upper snowpack in these areas has undergone multiple melt-freeze cycles, a strong crust in the morning will weaken with solar imput/daytime warming. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are now into a spring melt freeze cycle. We have a strong surface crust this morning, after a cool, clear evening. Surface crusts will break down by mid-afternoon on steep solar aspects, and BTL. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of moist recent snow along the front ranges is sitting on a thick supportive crust in most locations. In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow.  There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is isothermal at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar) - the upper snowpack in these areas has undergone multiple melt-freeze cycles, a strong crust in the morning will weaken with solar input/daytime warming. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The spring melt freeze cycle continues. We have another strong surface crust this morning, expect it to break down this afternoon. The snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL, the mid and lower snow pack is strong at tree line and above, where the HS is over 2m. Dry snow can still be found on Northerly aspects in the high alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Below treeline the snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons depending on the overnight freeze. Higher elevations maintains the crust with on-going multiple melt-freeze cycles. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of surface snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The spring melt freeze cycle continues. The strong surface crust is unlikely to break down today, with increasing cloud. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at tree line and above, where depths are over 2m. Dry snow can be found on Northerly aspects in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting of snow over a melt-freeze crust on all areas, except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Last night's 5-10cm of fresh snow covers the recent melt-freeze crust. Below treeline the snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons depending on the overnight freeze. Higher elevations maintains softer snow with on-going multiple melt-freeze cycles. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of surface snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow overnight, accompanied by mod/strong Southerly winds, will have formed thin storm slabs at Tree-line and Alpine elevations. This sits on a strong melt/freeze crust. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at Tree-line and above where depths are over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting of snow over a melt-freeze crust on all areas, except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts on all aspects up to 2000m and higher all other aspects. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons on all aspects up to 2100m including N aspects. This condition tapers off as you ascend. North aspects treeline and above is still a winter snowpack. No windslab exists treeline and below but expect to find it high alpine ridgetops on generally East aspects in isolated terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of recent snow accompanied by 25-40km/hr Southerly winds formed wind slabs at Tree-line and Alpine elevations. The recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at Tree-line and above where depths are over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts on all aspects up to 2000m and higher all other aspects. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Regular small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust everywhere except N aspects above treeline. Small windslabs are building on lee slopes (alpine and treeline). It's still a winter snowpack on alpine North aspects, with facets still producing sudden test results down 50cm, and whumphing in the South of the bulletin region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of recent snow with moderate Southerly winds has formed wind slabs at TL and ALP elevations. The recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust everywhere except N aspects above treeline. Small windslabs can be found on lee slopes (alpine and treeline). It's still a winter snowpack on high North aspects, with facets in isolated areas giving sudden test results down 50cm, and whumphing in the South of the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 15cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust that extends in to the alpine on all apsects. Small windslabs can be found on lee slopes. A winter snowpack remains on alpine N aspects, with facets under an 20-50cm slab in isolated areas in the Icefields area and further South, and basal depth hoar in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 15cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 10-15cm of new, wet snow by Wednesday evening . The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Incoming new snow will be covering a strong surface crust on all aspects below treeline, and in to the alpine on solar aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A winter snowpack remains on N aspects treeline and above, with small pockets of windslab in lees, facets under an 20-50cm slab in isolated areas, and a weak base of facets and depth hoar in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 20cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow by Wed morning has melted at low elevations and made for about 30 cm of dry powder on high elevation north aspects. This snow is well settled and bonded to the underlying layers. Surface crusts exists on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Facets exist in the upper snowpack on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A supportive crust  exists to 2,100m near treeline. Higher up, at treeline and above, a winter snowpack remains on N aspects . Solar facing slopes have crusts extending higher into the alpine. At upper elevation a weak faceted layer buried down 20-50cm remains of concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Reactive wind slabs overlie a well settled mid and lower snowpack in the alpine on polar aspects. A weak melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts will exist at higher elevations on solar aspects. Recent storm snow has been shedding easily over the past few days as loose and slab avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow by Wed morning has melted at low elevations and made for about 30 cm of dry powder on high elevation north aspects. This snow is well settled and bonded to the underlying layers. Surface crusts exists on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Facets exist in the upper snowpack on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt-freeze with some good powder on dark, high aspects. Otherwise, surface crusts exist on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Deep facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A supportive crust exists to 2,100m near treeline. Higher up, at treeline and above, a winter snowpack remains on N aspects . Solar facing slopes have crusts extending higher into the alpine. At upper elevation a weak faceted layer buried down 20-50cm remains of concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine, Isolated persistent slabs overlie surface hoar on shaded aspects, and melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects; beneath is a well settled mid and lower snowpack. A weak melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts exist at higher elevations on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 5cm of new, wet snow on Friday and 10cm on Saturday falling as rain at lower elevations. The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt-freeze with some good powder on dark, high aspects. Otherwise, surface crusts exist on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Deep facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9 with light winds. Freezing levels reach roughly 2200m each day and modest solar inputs have created new crusts. Facets 50 to 70cm deep remain a concern on alpine North aspects. Shallow areas in the alpine are also of concern often displaying no consolidated mid-pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Forecast winds and snow could create windslabs in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N aspects above treeline. At upper elevations a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remains a concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine, Isolated persistent slabs overlie surface hoar on shaded aspects, and melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects; beneath is a well settled mid and lower snowpack. A melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts exist at higher elevations on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9 with light winds. Freezing levels reach roughly 2200m each day and modest solar inputs have created new crusts. Facets 50 to 70cm deep remain a concern on alpine North aspects. Shallow areas in the alpine are also of concern often displaying no consolidated mid-pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9. the new snow is being pushed into small windslabs on lee N and E aspects. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce clean, hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a long time. Shallow bottomless facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Forecast winds and snow could create windslabs in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N aspects above treeline. At upper elevations a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remains a concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm snow has formed pockets of windslab lee slope alpine and treeline locations. Expect a melt freeze crust on true solar aspects at treeline and alpine locations. Protected high north aspects are the best bet for late season powder. Below treeline a melt freeze crust covers isothermal snow on all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9. the new snow is being pushed into small windslabs on lee N and E aspects. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce clean, hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a long time. Shallow bottomless facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. The new snow and wind is creating windslabs on lee N and E aspects, some up to 100cm deep in immediate lees in the alpine. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a while. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Light snowfall and moderate SW wind building pockets of slab in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N alpine aspects, with a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remaining a concern, and a facetted mid/lower snowpack that is weak in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm+ of storm snow overnight with mod to strong SW-S winds will be forming soft storm slabs on alpine and treeline lee slopes. Melt freeze crusts on steeper solar aspects and all aspects below treeline. The BTL crust may be weakened from being insulated by storm snow. Below treeline a melt freeze crust covers isothermal snow on all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. The new snow and wind is creating windslabs on lee N and E aspects, some up to 100cm deep in immediate lees in the alpine. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a while. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. Recent winds and snow have created windslabs on lee N and E aspects in the alpine, up to 100cm deep. Still some uncertainty with the March 7 layer, snowpack structure and recent test show a weakness 50 to100cm down on high north aspects but no avalanche activity has been recently reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above treeline 10cm of loose snow sits on a variety of crusts. Above 2200m, on Northerly facing slopes, a more winter like snowpack can be found. However, at and below 2200 melt-freeze crust dominate the upper snowpack. In the alpine a weak layer down 20-50cm is of concern. Mid and lower snowpack is faceted, and weak in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm+ of storm snow in the last 48 hours with mod SW-S winds has formed storm slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of treeline. Storm slabs are overlying melt-freeze crust on all asp, and elev, except Nth alpine. Poor crust recovery BTL with the new snow insulating the melt freeze crust, which covers isothermal snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. The exception is high North facing terrain where temperatures have stayed cold and a winter snowpack remains, with facets continuing to linger at the base. The midpack is generally well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. Recent winds and snow have created windslabs on lee N and E aspects in the alpine, up to 100cm deep. Still some uncertainty with the March 7 layer, snowpack structure and recent test show a weakness 50 to100cm down on high north aspects but no avalanche activity has been recently reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Faceting continues. Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect.&nbsp; The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The shallow snowpack areas will be faceting and loosing support underfoot though much of the forecast region due to the sustained cold temps. Windslabs and wind effect in exposed areas. The fervent hunter may find up to 10-20cm of soft snow found in sheltered S and W pitches. This sits over the Nov crust and is supportive to skis on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are facetting the upper snowpack. Previous strong N'ly winds have redistributed last weekend's storm snow- watch for reverse loading. The main layer to watch (Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust) is buried 25-45cm. This layer exists as a crust on all aspects below 1600m and on steep solar aspects into the alpine; surface hoar around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong, localized wind event has scoured the majority of our terrain. Areas that still hold snow will have pockets of windslab and heavy loading.  New windslab overlies a variety of bed surface including bare ground, old windslab and a melt freeze crust where snow from the late Sept. snowfall did not melt out. Snowpack depth varies from 0 -90 cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Faceting continues. Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">The shallow snowpack areas will be faceting and loosing support underfoot though much of the forecast region due to the sustained cold temps. Windslabs and wind effect in exposed areas. Oct. and Nov. crusts preserved in the mid and lower snowpack; both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of snow overnight covers a facetted upper snowpack and previously wind affected surfaces. The main layer to watch (Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust) is buried 25-45cm. This layer exists as a crust on all aspects below 1600m and on steep solar aspects into the alpine; surface hoar around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of fresh snow (and more expected on Wednesday) accompanied by moderate SW winds have created fresh windslabs in lee alpine terrain. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">New snow falling on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous windslab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. New building windslabs in exposed areas in the alpine and treeline. Oct. and Nov. crusts preserved in the mid and lower snowpack; both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 30 of new snow covers a facetted upper snowpack and previously wind affected surfaces. The two main interfaces to watch for are the storm slab interface down 30cm+ and the Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust buried 40-60cm. Multiple buried crusts exist lower in the snowpack, but recent profiles are showing no significant shears on stability tests.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of fresh snow (and more expected on Wednesday) accompanied by moderate SW winds have created fresh windslabs in lee alpine terrain. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 30cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack and both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60-70cm of storm snow overlies a variety of facetted surfaces, crusts or old wind slabs depending on aspect and elevation. The two main interfaces to watch for are the storm slab interface and the Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust buried 40-60cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 30cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack and both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 70cm of snow has fallen since December 2. The new snow is poorly bonded to buried layers. During the peak of the storm, strong winds formed touchy slabs on lee features in the alpine. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried 60-80cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent Warm temperatures have created a weak melt freeze crust on all aspects up to 2200m. Areas that still hold snow will have windslab overlying a variety of bed surface including bare ground, and a melt freeze crust where snow from the late Sept. snowfall did not melt out. Snowpack depth varies from 0 -70cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of new snow has fallen with moderate to strong SW winds, a storm slab is building in the Alpine down to Treeline. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 40cm of recent snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack are breaking down with faceting.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cm of low density snow fell overnight and sits atop 70cm of settling storm snow. Winds from the previous storm created slabs on lee alpine features which are now concealed by the new snow. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried +100cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are getting deeper and deserve extra caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of new snow has fallen with moderate to strong SW winds, a storm slab is building in the Alpine down to Treeline. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50+ cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday with moderate to strong SW winds. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2400m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">40 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday on a mix of surfaces; ground, surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. Moderate SW winds are building soft wind slabs at ridge tops. The Oct. and Nov. crusts are present in the mid and lower snowpack. Basal facets are weak and are changing into depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snowfall in the last 30hrs rests on top of 70cm of settling storm snow from this past week. The previous storm created slabs on lee alpine features which are now concealed. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried +100cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are deep and deserve extra caution, buddy up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50+ cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday with moderate to strong SW winds. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-150+cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60+ cm of snow has fallen in the last 4 days. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2500m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow continues to settle but the cold temps are slowing any formation of a surface slab except for specific southerly locations at or below tree line. The snow depths are variable and the recent storm snow overlies a variety of layers depending on aspect, elevation and shelter from the wind. Wind slabs continue to form.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of recent storm snow (since Dec. 5th), overlies surface hoar up in sheltered locations, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycles of large to very large natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are deep and deserve extra caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm low density storm snow coupled with moderate west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine and treeline. This overlies previous windslabs and a crust below 2200m. A melt freeze crust complex formed throughout October and November forms the base of the snowpack, and this will be a layer to keep an eye on as the season continues.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60+ cm of snow has fallen in the last 4 days. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2500m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine creating small wind slabs. Recent storm snow has formed a slab at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow is mostly unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed.  The snow depth is variable at all elevations.  There is a reactive crust in the mid-pack and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds building fresh wind slabs in the alpine. 40cm of previous storm snow (since Dec. 5th) overlies surface hoar in some locations TL and BTL, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycle of natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm storm snow coupled with moderate west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine. This overlies previous windslabs and a crust below 1800m. A melt freeze crust facet combo formed at the start of the season sits at the bottom of the snowpack. Though unlikely to be triggered by people, we have seen other avalanches stepping down to this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine creating small wind slabs. Recent storm snow has formed a slab at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of recent snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snow remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds have created wind slabs in lee alpine features. 40cm of storm snow (since Dec. 5th) overlies surface hoar in some locations TL and BTL, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycle of natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of recent snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds have created wind slabs in lee alpine features. Clear skies and cool temps have promoted faceting in the new snow, as well as surface hoar growth. The Dec 5 surface hoar is 30-40cm down and is stubborn in tests. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and is becoming stubborn in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow amount vary through the forecast region. Areas north of the HWY1 (little Yoho) received 50-70cm last week creating a well developed early winter snowpack. These typical deeper snowpack areas have few faceted layers and are begging to form a settled mid pack. Around Field the snowpack is much shallower resembling the Banff forecast region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds in the alpine have increased wind slab thickness. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Light snowfall has now buried the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. S-SW winds have recently formed windslab on ALP lee slopes. Cold temps and clear skies have faceted the recent snow surface. The Dec 5th surface hoar is down +/-40cm and is stubborn in tests. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming stubborn in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm previous storm snow coupled with strong to extreme west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine and treeline. A melt freeze crust facet combo formed at the start of the season sits at the bottom of the snowpack. Though unlikely to be triggered by people, it is not impossible and we have seen other avalanches stepping down to this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds in the alpine have increased wind slab thickness. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak with facets and depth hoar where under 1 meter. The exception to this so far has been the Takakkaw falls area which has a much deeper and stronger snowpack at  treeline and below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slabs from the past 2 days have formed mainly in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. S-SW winds have recently formed windslab on ALP lee slopes. Earlier cold temps and clear skies faceted the past snow surface. The Dec 5th surface hoar is down +/-40cm and is stubborn in tests. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming more stubborn in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There has been variable wind slab development mainly in the alpine over the last two days. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak with facets and depth hoar where under 1 meter. The exception so far has been the Takakkaw falls area which has a much deeper and stronger snowpack at treeline and below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. This new snow, combined with light southerly wind, is building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming more stubborn in tests, but continues to show it's potential to propagate well once triggered.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, Ogden, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and soft slabs may have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. This new snow, combined with light southerly wind, is building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo can be found down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, Ogden, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Reactive, thin (~10cm) new windslabs are being created by increased west wind. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Top 30cm of the snowpack is mostly unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and slabs may have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20+ cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Moderate S'ly winds are building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A true rockies snowpack! Windslabs exist at all elevations, especially in burnt areas. A problematic weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslabs are being created by increased west wind. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slab at alpine and tree line. The distribution of this new load is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds and high relative humidity firming up the top 30cm creating soft and hard slabs. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a mid-pack crust/facet layer distributed through the region. It has mixed reactivity. A weak basal facet/depth hoar layer exists at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Moderate S'ly winds are building storm slabs in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slab can be found on immediate lees alpine and tree line, the extent of the distribution is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slabs at alpine and tree line. The distribution of this new load is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sustained moderate to strong SW ridge-top winds likely creating variable soft and hard slabs in all lee features. There is a mid-pack crust/facet interface distributed through the region. It has shown very little reactivity to this point. A weak basal facet/depth hoar layer exists at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. New snow, Moderate winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slabs at alpine and tree line. In thin snowpack areas (Mt. Dennis), the snowpack consists of recent storm snow over a weak base of facets and depth hoar. In thicker areas (140 cm +) the snowpack is more settled and less faceted. The Nov Crust is present upto 2500 m and ~30 cm up from ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line areas. The snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and will be stressed by the incoming storm snow. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW ridge winds continue building varied strength windslabs on lee and crossloaded features at or above treeline. Persistent interfaces layered through the snowpack that might wake as the up to as the 25cm's of new snow forecasted in the next 24 hours accumulates.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Previous new snow, and moderate winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-120cm but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. Both of these interfaces are expected to wake up this weekend!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow will be falling on variable wind affected surfaces from extreme west winds. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. These are less of a problem in deeper snowpack areas along the divide, but may be overloaded with incoming snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line areas. The snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and will be stressed by the incoming storm snow. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-35cm of storm snow in the past 24hrs accompanied by moderate Southerly winds is forming a storm slab in the alpine and at tree line. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 90-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm new over the last 6 hours, Light winds continue building variable strength wind slabs on lee and crossloaded features at or above treeline. Persistent interfaces layered through the snowpack that might wake as the up to as the 35cm's of new snow forecasted in the next 36 hours accumulates.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Field tests and observations found a reactive storm slab down 20cm. 80cm+ of snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Previous new snow, and mod winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-130cm has become increasingly stubborn in testing. These interfaces are expected to wake up today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of wet snow and rain has arrived with extreme northwest winds and a freezing level around 1900m, providing a shock to the snowpack. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-35cm of storm snow in the past 24hrs accompanied by moderate Southerly winds is forming a storm slab in the alpine and at tree line. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 90-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-70cm of warm, wet snow in the past 48hrs with moderate to strong S/SW winds.  Storm slabs have formed at all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m.  These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 100cm new snow in the last 48 hours with very little wind effect. This overlies wind slab and a variety of weak layers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of storm snow now sits on 70cm of recent snow, which overlies the Dec 11th SH (5-12mm). This sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm+ of wet snow and rain in the Cameron Lake area has arrived with extreme northwest winds and a freezing level around 1900m, continuing to load the snowpack. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-70cm of warm, wet snow in the past 48hrs with moderate to strong S/SW winds. Storm slabs have formed at all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow since Friday has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow fallen in the last 48 hours with very little wind effect and variable slab cohesion. This overlies wind slab and a variety of weak layers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Atmospheric River dumped 75mm of precipitation since Thursday afternoon. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is now down 90-120cm, and sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow since Friday has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed HST continues to settle and with cold temperatures tighten up. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slab, ground and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar continue to grow in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Atmospheric River dumped 75mm of precipitation over the weekend, and is settling slowly with cooling temperatures. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is now down 90-120cm, and sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a highly variable snowpack across the forecast region. Generally the snowpack is wet and thin below 1800m. Above that elevation, the Cameron Lake area received the most snow in the storm with 85-100cm since Thursday. This sits on a weak facet/crust combo that is now down 150cm. The front ranges hold a thinner more wind affected snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 70cm of snow remains fairly unconsolidated in most places, and still has that post-storm powdery feeling. A new surface crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a highly variable snowpack across the forecast region. Generally the snowpack is wet and thin below 1800m capped by a met freeze crust. Above that, the Cameron Lake area received  85-100cm since Thursday. This sits on a weak facet/crust combo that is now down 150cm. The front ranges hold a thinner more wind affected snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 50cm is forming into soft slabs especially near ridge crests. A new surface crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-20mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. 45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's metre of snow is settling into a soft slab, especially near ridge crests. A thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-20mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. Consistent Moderate SW winds for the past 36 hours have created wind slabs in lee features. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm HN24 fell on top of yesterdays SH and the 80 to 120cm that is now over the Dec 11th SH (5-12mm). Slabs have formed in the lees of ridge crests and a thin crust on steep solar aspects is now under the new snow. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is thin below 1800m and capped by a met freeze crust. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of snow from last weeks storm sits on top of a weak facet/crust combo. The front ranges hold a thinner, more wind affected, snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak  consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. The weak facets sitting above this crust are an obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-25mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. Consistent Moderate SW winds for the past 48 hours have created wind slabs in lee features. These overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow in 48hrs on top of surface hoar at treeline and a thin crust on steep solar aspects. The cold temperatures this week have weakened the top 50cm of previous storm snow. Below that it is quite stiff down to the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which is now down 90-130cm. Early season crusts still persist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. The weak facets sitting above this crust are an obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. Weak facets below this depth are the obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-25mm surface hoar growing up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds have created wind slabs on lee features treeline and above. These surface windslabs sit on a variety of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. In sheltered areas, the snowpack is weak and faceted. The bottom of the snowpack is also weak with large facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm recent new snow on top of surface hoar at treeline and a thin crust on steep solar aspects. The cold temperatures this week have weakened the top 50cm of previous storm snow. Below that it is quite stiff down to the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which is now down 90-130cm. Early season crusts still persist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. Weak facets below this depth are the obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate to strong SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of settling snow sits on top of surface hoar and a thin crust on steep S aspects. Recent cold temps have facetted the upper snowpack, but have not penetrated into the stiff snow that overlies the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which persists down 90-130cm. Several crusts exist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong Westerly winds continue to develop Windslab at treeline &amp; above. A deteriorating melt freeze crust exists on all aspects up to 1800m. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of well settled snow from last weeks storm sits on top of a weak facet/ melt freeze crust near the base of the snowpack. Reactivity of this basal weakness is variable &amp; warrants caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate to strong SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In many areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160+ cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Large surface hoar growing up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds have created wind slabs on lee features treeline and above. These windslabs sit on a variety of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. The bottom of the snowpack consists of facets, decomposing crusts and pronounce depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow fell since the 27th of Dec, burying a 5mm Surface Hoar layer. Mod to Strong S-SW winds yesterday pm redistributed the new snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Tree Line. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 90-130cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong - Extreme Westerly winds continue to develop Windslab in lee areas. A deteriorating melt freeze crust exists on all aspects up to 1800m. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of well settled snow from previous storm sits on top of a weak facet/ melt freeze crust near the base of the snowpack. Reactivity of this basal weakness is variable &amp; warrants caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160+ cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin/soft windslabs forming on the surface near ridge top from light NW wind and 5-10 cm overnight. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of snowfall through the region, burying large surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of very pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Previous Mod to Strong S-SW winds redistributed the new snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Tree Line. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 100-140cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin/soft windslabs forming on the surface near ridge top from light NW wind and 5-10 cm overnight. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm over the past 2 days. The alpine has been hammered by W wind creating wind slabs in the alpine to treeline. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At treeline, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> An additional 9cm last night in the parkers area. Variable amounts of snowfall through the region, burying large surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of very pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At cameron Lake, a 20-60cm Windslab had developed over the past week. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks near the base of the snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Front ranges have a deteriorating melt freeze crust up to 1800m on top of a faceted lower snowpack. Shallow snowpack areas require extra caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm over the past 2 days. The alpine has been hammered by W wind creating wind slabs in the alpine to treeline. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At treeline, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25cm HST has fallen in the past 36 hours with an additional 30cm forecasted for tonight and into tomorrow. Buried surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SSW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow to alpine lees and in exposed areas at treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength but the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of snow has fallen in the past 72 hours. Buried surface hoar is present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SSW winds continue to create wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts. The bottom is weak. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow to alpine lees and in exposed areas at treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength but the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting storm slab formation. Some of the region has a midpack which sits over facets and depth hoar at the base, and other deeper areas have a well settled snowpack with limited facets and weak layers.  Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm and wind slab formation. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm of settling new snow below treeline overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SW winds continue to create and build on existing wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme South winds have build reactive slabs well down into the slope in lee terrain. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of storm snow above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack has been gaining strength, but a few deep avalanches recently indicate early season weaknesses may be getting overloaded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting storm slab formation. Some of the region has a midpack which sits over facets and depth hoar at the base, and other deeper areas have a well settled snowpack with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm and wind slab formation. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of settling new snow below treeline overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SW winds continue to build on existing wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme S winds may have built reactive slabs well down into the slope in lee terrain. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of storm snow above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength, but a few deep avalanches recently indicate early season weaknesses may be getting overloaded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent Strong to Extreme winds have stripped windward slopes creating windslabs in lee areas, under which a thick crust exists to 1800m. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled, but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks near the base of the snowpack. Cornices have grown large.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in the front ranges is much thinner and weaker.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting slab formation. Most areas have generally supportive midpack over facets and depth hoar at the base. In deeper areas the snowpack is well settled with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed wind and storm slabs. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of new snow forecasted could overlie last weeks storm snow. Possible wind slab formation could occur on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. These would overlie buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rogers Pass has received 100mm of precip in the past week, accompanied by strong to extreme S winds. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of snow that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been strengthening, but don't forget about early season weaknesses with the increased load today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed wind and storm slabs. Most areas have generally supportive midpack over facets and depth hoar at the base. In deeper areas the snowpack is well settled with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed fresh wind and storm slabs. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, a settled mid-pack sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A total of 65cm of storm snow since January 1st. Wind effect and slab formation on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Whoa! The snowpack just got stressed overnight! Over 70cm fell last night at tree-line, bringing the weekly total to over 1.5m. Several weaknesses in the new snow can be found in the metre+ that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The November and early Dec crusts and surface hoar layers may awaken with the rapid increase in load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed fresh wind and storm slabs. In most areas the mid and lower pack is well settled. Some areas have reports of buried surface hoar down 40-50 cm. It will be important to dig a pit to see if there is surface hoar in the region that you are skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some treeline locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A total of 60cm settling storm snow since January 1st. Wind effect and slab formation on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">1.5m of new snow this week has altered the snowpack. Several weaknesses in the new snow can be found in the metre+ that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. Moderate to strong SW winds are redistributing the snow, creating slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. Deep, loose snow in sheltered locations is available for power-sluffing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cameron lakes received 40cm of new snow over the past 48h. Windslabs &amp; cornices are maturing creating the potential for larger avalanches as the load increases during the incoming storm on sunday. A crust down 10-30cm exists up to 1800m. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at base of snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some treeline locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid and lower pack. Shallow regions have a weak lower layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 60cm new snow since January 1st. Consistent SW winds creating wind slab on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2000m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">1.5m of new snow this week has significantly increased the load over the Dec 27th surface hoar. Within the new snow there are several triggerable interfaces from changes in wind, temp and crystal type. Recent SW winds have redistributed snow to alpine and treeline lees. Deep, loose snow in sheltered locations is sluffing fast in steep areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The area received 60cm new snow January 1-7. SW winds created wind slab on lee aspects and cross-loaded features the alpine and treeline. This overlies surface hoar up to 2000m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent snow has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect. Triggerable interfaces exist within that 80cm Including a thin crust 10-20cm above the Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength but the load over early season crusts has increased significantly this week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme West winds yesterday have created a 10-60cm windslab sitting low in start zones on all but W aspects. New snow on top of this windslab produce small loose dry avalanches. A crust down 20-70cm exists up to 1800m. The middle snowpack is well settled in deep snowpack areas but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at base of snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting over previous wind effect in the ALP and TL lee and cross loaded features. This overlies a faceting and weakening mid-pack bridging basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent snow has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. Triggerable interfaces exist within that 80cm, including a thin crust 10-20cm above the Dec 27th lyr. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength but the load over early season crusts has increased significantly this week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDrF2wzAtcFJgzgMfmzVIwjbtH5SX1s59lrGWtIT7FAI23rWKzc6RYteASQkDJgBuNv2jyRBKyW4QPNA3qT-xTim_YvkU7SSmw3oLKVqa4JcKIfQPt-TWEqEg_Lsj5WH5NyReaj8b3Z5bFK_xLfp_QIbPlY6Ty_asWwCxwXdvSABq7zUCY1Ug7D4TrhaZLftC3DH-5RSb8DRm9LHG4eGqEsacN_1wOPVBqPlblIBWiLnDkQlZXBEzWTDP4ttPRWNvSDL3463pxDAqR7b9UW6tGD_4DW7xY8D_yVaCbEo9YmINXMIbtdm3ESUg5v8fZsWBW08s-dKbd3eNT7jNqUxjwYJ3uBvFtNwvQQkw&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARCdeQ-99HC9mNQSNQiNKMZP6QJyxVzZnf0fXRBxfr5X7oE7hcGrspryKYWCBZNz8iBfqgv3kkf_kCU-nC-1iCj93q9tUkS6rUBeQN0XHcS3X3VY-W1822hX7aVzpFgILGufHS9m4CayHeDmwRGWO3b_lBuy0bvppfdmRBUnPALjAGRe6tWfWzz4r84NCBm1tISS_UiWvTXhcx9QbZ7i9QbnrJJnsZ2GfdeY8GuQ7gSfWpznUPARRkRmuC-YnmKN00dcn7HHaDFw0IbP-oyA69_nvYz8EvtqtcN9t4NWaonGsDiMCdBsBO7NF8TrCSlm5LFiKrReasTh8QN3f7SP-i39laKbuYY9pvDGjg&amp;hc_ref=ARTYr8JnPXi6zYBt6tH-qhMY5CtDCwOlImpucd8zKIrMDgolz2pbQ7HY0DSjJTmQat8&amp;fref=nf&amp;__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">'sudden planar'</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to moderate winds have switched from NE to S over the past 24hrs, and have likely built fresh windslabs in immediate lees. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-50 cm of light storm snow over a deteriorating windslab. New snow is producing loose dry avalanches in steep terrain but this will transition into surface Windslab Tues night. The Dec crust (present up to 1800m) is deteriorating with cold temps. The mid snowpack is well settled in deep areas but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust lurks at the base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDrF2wzAtcFJgzgMfmzVIwjbtH5SX1s59lrGWtIT7FAI23rWKzc6RYteASQkDJgBuNv2jyRBKyW4QPNA3qT-xTim_YvkU7SSmw3oLKVqa4JcKIfQPt-TWEqEg_Lsj5WH5NyReaj8b3Z5bFK_xLfp_QIbPlY6Ty_asWwCxwXdvSABq7zUCY1Ug7D4TrhaZLftC3DH-5RSb8DRm9LHG4eGqEsacN_1wOPVBqPlblIBWiLnDkQlZXBEzWTDP4ttPRWNvSDL3463pxDAqR7b9UW6tGD_4DW7xY8D_yVaCbEo9YmINXMIbtdm3ESUg5v8fZsWBW08s-dKbd3eNT7jNqUxjwYJ3uBvFtNwvQQkw&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARCdeQ-99HC9mNQSNQiNKMZP6QJyxVzZnf0fXRBxfr5X7oE7hcGrspryKYWCBZNz8iBfqgv3kkf_kCU-nC-1iCj93q9tUkS6rUBeQN0XHcS3X3VY-W1822hX7aVzpFgILGufHS9m4CayHeDmwRGWO3b_lBuy0bvppfdmRBUnPALjAGRe6tWfWzz4r84NCBm1tISS_UiWvTXhcx9QbZ7i9QbnrJJnsZ2GfdeY8GuQ7gSfWpznUPARRkRmuC-YnmKN00dcn7HHaDFw0IbP-oyA69_nvYz8EvtqtcN9t4NWaonGsDiMCdBsBO7NF8TrCSlm5LFiKrReasTh8QN3f7SP-i39laKbuYY9pvDGjg&amp;hc_ref=ARTYr8JnPXi6zYBt6tH-qhMY5CtDCwOlImpucd8zKIrMDgolz2pbQ7HY0DSjJTmQat8&amp;fref=nf&amp;__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">'sudden planar'</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Windslabs may still exist in leeward alpine areas. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to strong winds have switched from S to NE, over the past 24hrs, and have likely built fresh wind slabs in immediate lees. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Windslabs may still exist in leeward alpine areas. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained SW winds through Thursday will continue to build soft windslabs that trigger easily. This will make up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack which we expect to wake up again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds from all directions have likely built fresh wind slabs in immediate lees. Faceting and cold temps have given surface snow a chalk-like feel underfoot. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained SW winds through Thursday will continue to build soft windslabs that trigger easily. This will make up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack which we expect to wake up again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained Southerly winds continue to build soft wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light snowfall through the region over surface faceting. That faceting morphosis will be more pronounced in shallow HS areas. Upper pack settled and overlays a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow sits atop soft wind slabs in exposed areas. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued low density storm snow will present itself as blower pow over facetted snow down low, and windslab as you transition into treeline terrain. The December crust (present up to 1800m) is deteriorating with cold temps. The mid snowpack has been facetting with cold temperatures, and a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at the base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained Southerly winds continue to build soft wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 15cm of new light dry snow is not bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds have redistributed 15cm of new storm snow. Reactive wind slabs have formed in exposed areas above treeline. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of recent storm snow remains light and fluffy in sheltered areas, but has been heavily wind affected at upper elevations by west winds, especially towards the divide. The midpack is facetted in the front ranges, but remains strong and well settled in the Cameron lake area. The base of the snowpack consists of a weak facet layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs (highest amounts on Hwy. 93N)and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 15cm of new light dry snow is not bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds have redistributed 15cm of new storm snow. Reactive wind slabs have formed in exposed areas above treeline. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs (highest amounts on Hwy. 93N)and sustained S winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets/depth hoar near the base of the snowpack in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">  Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 10cm of settled recent snow may not be bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~135cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of low density snow overlies previous wind effect and surface facets from last weeks cold spell (this may be a reactive slab in isolated areas where it has been stiffened by the wind). The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow paired with strong west winds has formed wind slabs at all elevations. The midpack is strong and well settled in the Cameron lake area, but that rapidly changes as you move east of the divide where you will find a weaker, shallower snowpack. The base of the snowpack consists of crusts and weak facets formed early in the season.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and at ridge tops at tree line. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Settled snow becoming more cohesive over previous surfaces, mostly facets. The upper snowpack has facetted and weakened; this is more pronounced in shallow HS areas where less than ~60cm. Inconsistent mid-pack bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~135cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold (this may be a slab in areas where it has been stiffened by the wind). The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust persists down 100cm, but has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and at ridge tops at tree line. There is 40-70 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. In thin areas, concern remains for the weak layers of facets near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The soft surface snow is becoming more cohesive and bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted. This is pronounced in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold. Variable soft slab can be found in the alpine at ridge-tops and immediate lee areas. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The soft surface snow has become more cohesive and is bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted. This is pronounced in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold. Variable soft slab can be found in the alpine at ridge-tops and immediate lee areas. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Fresh wind slabs (up to size 1.5) can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas which has a well settled lower pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow has become more cohesive and is bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh storm slabs are building today, burying old wind slabs and facets from last week's cold temperatures. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm and currently dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme SW winds have formed wind slabs at all elevations. These windslabs have the potential to trigger weak layers deep in the snowpack during this warm period. The base of the snowpack consists of crusts and weak facets formed early in the season. The snowpack east of the divide is significantly shallower and inherently weaker.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Fresh wind slabs (up to size 1.5) can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. In most areas in Little Yoho the lower pack is well settled. Shallower snow-pack areas will see a weaker lower pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The surface snow is becoming more cohesive and is bonding well. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow in 24hrs has not yet bonded to the wind affected and facetted old surface below. 60cm of settled, progressively stiffer snow below that sits over a dense midpack. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust is down 100cm, the Dec 11th surface hoar can still be found down 150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 60+ cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The surface snow is becoming more cohesive and is bonding well. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm new storm snow was accompanied by light to mod S winds and warm temperatures. Rain below 1000m yesterday. New snow overlies a strong midpack, with the exception of the Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm and the Dec 11th surface hoar down 150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60+ cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. Today's moderate winds redistributing recent storm snow into lee features in the ALP/TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun and thin cloud caused greenhouse effect yesterday with temps in sun exposed areas at treeline reaching +2'C. Expect a sun crust on solar aspects. Storm slabs from the ~60cm snow over the past week seem to be settling and bonding, but periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast Region but, remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~10cm of overnight snow has covered up yesterday's suncrust on solar aspects. Storm slabs from the ~60cm snow over the past week seem to be settling and bonding, but periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures have settled the overall height of snow by 5-10%. A breakable crust exists up to 2000m and is more pronounced on solar aspects. In lee areas, a 20-70cm windslab sits over a very well settled midpack. The base of the snowpack is made up of a facet, melt freeze crust combo. The front range has significantly less snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast region but remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects. The mild temps are promoting settlement in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast region but remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects. The mild temps are promoting settlement in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are prevalent in the alpine and treeline. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Today's extreme winds have created wind slab (Soft to hard) tree line and above. Most fetches are stripped. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">HS average at TL: ~145cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow overnight, coupled with moderate to strong winds likely formed storm slabs in cross loaded terrain and immediate lees. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, all of our persistent weak layers are currently dormant; however, they will be tested on Friday and Saturday if we receive the 80mm of precip, high FL and strong wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt freeze crust up to 2000m. This surface crust will increase reactivity of storm snow arriving Fri/Sat. The upper snowpack consist of a 20-70cm windslab sitting over a well settled midpack. Strength of the snowpack will decrease with rising temps &amp; new snow. Upper snowpack avalanches have potential to entrain wet loose snow below freezing level.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are prevalent in the alpine and treeline. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs are developing over the next 24 hours with strong SW wind, 40-80 cm of snow, and rain below 2000 m. We expect this to overload the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust (currently down 40-80 cm) and/or the deep persistent basal layer. Loose wet avalanches are likely below tree line Saturday morning.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuing strong SW winds have created wind slab (Soft to hard) tree line and above. Most fetches are stripped. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm Everything changes tonight with a 60cm storm forecasted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of new snow fell overnight with moderate S winds, adding to existing storm slabs in cross loaded terrain and immediate lees. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, all of our persistent weak layers are currently dormant; however, they will be tested on Friday and Saturday if we receive the 75mm of forecasted precipitation.&nbsp; </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs are developing over the next 24 hours with strong SW wind, 40-80 cm of snow, and rain below 2000 m. We expect this to overload the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust (currently down 40-80 cm) and/or the deep persistent basal layer. Loose wet avalanches are likely below tree line Saturday morning.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs have developed with strong SW winds, 30 to 70 cm of snow above 2000m. Rain has soaked the snowpack at lower elevations.  The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust  is currently down 40-100 cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40 cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm or more snow arrived in the storm in the past 24 hours with strong winds and warm temperatures. Expect thick storm slabs over the facetted midpack and weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm+ storm snow then a shift to rain below 2000m with strong S'ly winds will be destabilizing the upper snowpack. Extreme S'ly winds and snowfall will be forming storm slab well down lee slopes. with The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, our persistent weak layers are being tested by this warm storm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs have developed with strong SW winds, 30 to 70 cm of snow above 2000m. Rain has soaked the snowpack at lower elevations. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 40-100 cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40 cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 2000m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterdays intense storm brought Strong-Extreme winds (recorded gusts of up to 180km/hr), up to 70mm of precipitation, and a 12hr period of a 2000m freezing level.  Expect rugged travel with 10-15cm of snow on a crust below treeline, and windslab well into lees as well as huge fresh cornices at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 2000m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50 cm snow arrived  in Jan 31 / Feb 1 with&nbsp; strong winds and warm temperatures. The storm created thick storm slabs over the facetted midpack and weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We received 15-20cm of low density snow in the wake of Saturdays storm. This sits on firm surfaces from the Extreme winds, 70mm of precip, and 2000m freezing level mid storm. Expect rugged travel in all but smooth open slopes below treeline - with 10-15cm of snow on a crust- and pockets of windslab in lees at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thick melt freeze crust exists up to 2000m, capped by 5cm of new snow that has been transported by westerly winds. The alpine is highly wind affected by prevous west winds, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow, and lee areas containing wind slabs. The midpack is strong and well settled near the divide. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow, up to 50cm has blanketed much of the southern forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack carefully. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We received 20-30cm of low density snow in the wake of Saturdays storm. This sits on firm surfaces resulting from the Extreme winds, 70mm of precip, and 2000m freezing level mid storm. Expect rugged travel in all but smooth open slopes below treeline, with 10-15cm of snow on a crust. Pockets of windslab exist in lees at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell during last weeks storm in the forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has still not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's moderate wind produced wind slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded terrain features in the alpine and exposed areas of treeline. We have received 20-30cm of low-density snow since the atmospheric river event last weekend, which brought with it:70mm of precipitation, freezing levels to 2000m and extreme winds (to 181km/hr).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow overnight brings the weekly total to 40-80cm. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell during last weeks storm in the forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has still not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued mod to strong winds have been producing soft slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded terrain features in the alp and exposed areas of TL. We have received 30cm+ of low-density new snow at treeline and above since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Expect dust on crust at lower elevations, and rugged travel.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong west winds have redistributed 5cm of recent snow, and scoured most areas below 2000m down to a thick melt freeze crust. The alpine is highly wind affected, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow and lee areas containing hard wind slabs. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow overnight brings the weekly total to 40-80cm. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow Wednesday gives 40-80cm since February. Wind slabs exist in the alpine.  A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow.  The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell Jan 31st to Feb 1st in the forecast region. SW winds are creating windslabs with the new snow. The mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been field tested thus treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued moderate-strong winds have been producing soft slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded features in the alpine and exposed areas of TL. We have received 30+cm of low-density new snow at treeline and above since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Expect dust on crust and rugged travel on all but smooth slopes at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong west winds have redistributed 5cm of recent snow, and scoured most areas below 2000m down to a thick melt freeze crust. The alpine is highly wind affected, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow and lee areas containing hard wind slabs. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow Wednesday gives 40-80cm since February. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm in the past 48 hrs gives 40-80cm since January 31. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 15-30cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 60 cm of snow fell Jan 31st to Feb 1st in the forecast region. SW winds are creating windslabs with the new snow. The mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been field tested thus treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of low density snow overnight brings totals to 35+cm of snowfall since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Last nights snow overlies previous pockets of windslab from SW winds at upper elevations, and a thin suncrust on steep solar aspects. Expect dust on crust/rugged travel on all but smooth slopes at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm in the past 48 hrs gives 40-80cm since January 31. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 15-30cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong winds on Sunday created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created deep pockets of windslab and pronounced cornice development on North aspects. Mixed slab character, support and sensitivity in the mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds switching from north to south overnight have redistributed this week's 35+cm of low density snowfall. A thin suncrust exists down 10cm on steep solar aspects. Below 1800m, a melt-freeze up to 10cm thick is covered by 20-30cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong winds on Sunday created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In thin snowpack areas a dense mid pack sits over basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a dense base with few weaknesses. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Recent periods of strong wind have created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created deep pockets of windslab and pronounced cornice development on North aspects. Mixed slab character, support and sensitivity in the mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong variable winds across the park yesterday redistributed this week's low density 40cm. Possible thin sun crust on steep SW aspects is down ~20cm. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m. Expect rugged travel in treed areas below 1200m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong variable winds across the park yesterday redistributed this week's low density 40cm. Possible thin sun crust on steep SW aspects is down ~20cm. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m. Expect rugged travel in treed areas below 1200m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent snow with more in the forecast has formed new slabs with southwest winds. This sits on old wind slabs and a thick crust below 2000m that has locked up the lower snowpack. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Recent periods of strong wind have created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine up to 20cm thick today. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created variable windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and crossloaded features treeline and above. Suspect more sensitive soft slab developing at treeline.  The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are currently redistributing low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations. Variable soft slab should be expected in the immediate lee of ridges and across exposed alpine slopes. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine up to 20cm thick today. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of dry snow over the past 24-hours brings the 7-day storm total to 25-40 cm across the region. Light winds today kept the surface soft, but strong winds on Tues may have left some lingering wind slab in high alpine areas. We remain very concerned about the facetted weakness deep in the snowpack and continue to urge avoidance of start zones.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created variable windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. Suspect more sensitive soft slab developing at treeline. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mild temps with light snowfall have created a soft, cohesive 10-20cm storm slab that overlies variable old surfaces. Recent mod/strong SW winds redistributed low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations; variable soft slab should be expected in these areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of dry snow over the past 24-hours brings the 7-day storm total to 25-40cm across the region. Light winds today kept the surface soft, but strong winds on Tues may have left some wind slab in high alpine areas. In the dry parts of the region we remain concerned about the facetted weakness deep in the snowpack; deep snowpack areas are strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of dry snow over the past 48-hours sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. The lower snowpack consists of weaker facets (particularly in shallower snowpack areas) that are producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Relentless SW winds continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. Supportive mid-pack bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mild temps with light snowfall have created a soft, cohesive 10-20cm storm slab that overlies variable old surfaces. Recent mod/strong SW winds redistributed low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations; variable soft slab should be expected in these areas. Solar input yesterday will have formed sun crust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow has allowed for continued development of windslabs on all but West aspects. New &amp; old windslab sits over a thick melt freeze crust which exists up to 2100m. Recent natural windslab activity occurred with this melt freeze crust as the bed surface. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of dry snow over the past 48-hours sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In the deeper snowpack areas the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. In shallower areas the lower snow-pack is consists of weaker facets. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and in lee terrain at alpine elevations.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm over the last few days sits over top of a well settled upper and mid-pack. The lower snowpack (bottom 50cm) consists of weaker facets and depth hoar which are well preserved in areas under 150cm. These are still producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued SW winds continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of storm snow overnight at our 1900m station with light to mod S-W winds. Expect new storm slab formation over previous wind effected snow as you transition into wind exposed terrain. Solar input Wednesday may have been sufficient to have form sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of snow over the last few days sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In much of this deeper snowpack region, the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. Shallower snowpack areas will likely have more pronounced basal facets. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and in lee terrain at alpine elevations.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm over the last few days sits over top of a well settled upper and mid-pack. The lower snowpack (bottom 50cm) consists of weaker facets and depth hoar which are well preserved in areas under 150cm HS. These are still producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</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"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued Strong SW winds for the last 5 hours continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow in 48hrs with light to mod S-W winds. Variable layers of resistance and sun crusts isolated to steep SW aspects reported within the storm snow over a strong snowpack of mostly rounds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm of snow over the last few days has been redistributed by moderate to strong west winds TL and above. This sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In much of this deeper snowpack region, the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. Shallower snowpack areas will likely have more pronounced basal facets. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect in the alpine with wind slabs at ridge tops and in lee areas. Up to 35cm of snow over the last few days sits over a well settled upper and mid-pack. In many areas the lower snowpack consists of weaker facets and depth hoar that are still producing moderate shears in snowpack tests. The Feb 1 crust is present below 1900m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm new snow overnight with moderate W wind. 95cm this week. Variable layers of resistance and sun crusts isolated to steep SW aspects reported within the storm snow over a strong snowpack of mostly rounds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in the alpine with isolated wind slabs at ridge tops and in lee areas. Up to 40 of snow over the last few days sits over a well settled snowpack with lingering concerns for shallow areas where the basal facets are still present. The Feb 1 crust is present below 1900m and buried between 20 and 50 cm deep depending on the elevation.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of snow overnight, bringing the weekly total to 105cm at Fidelity. Variable stubborn wind slab was found in alpine elevations yesterday along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sheltered areas, such as Cameron Lake, are skiing well &amp; only have a few isolated pockets of windslab at ridgetop. Wind exposed areas have new &amp; old windslabs sitting over a melt freeze crust which exists up to 2200m. Reactivity of this crust is highly variable. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of snow overnight, bringing the weekly total to 115cm at Fidelity. Variable stubborn wind slab may be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Some sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on most surfaces TL and above. Some solar effect on steep South aspects. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20-30cm of low density snow over a well settled mid-pack. Variable stubborn wind slab may be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement is slowly stabilizing any recently formed windslabs, which can still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Some sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh wind  slab development and continued cornice growth today in the alpine. Sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong sun followed by an overnight deep freeze left a crust on steep solar aspects.  On shaded slopes expect 20-30cm of low density snow over a well settled mid-pack.  Variable stubborn wind slab can be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep south aspects have a sun crust buried 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust is developing on solar aspects. In </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=lee#leeward" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> areas, multiple layers of windslab sit over the Feb 1st melt freeze crust which exists up to approx 2100m. Reactivity of this windslab is extremely variable. Expect windslabs to become more sensitive as temperature rises. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh wind slab development and continued cornice growth in the alpine. Sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth today in the high alpine. Sun crust formation on steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on most surfaces treeline and above. Solar crusts on steep South aspects up to 2200m. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations but there is allot of variability. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong sun followed by an overnight freeze will leave a crust on steep solar aspects. On shaded slopes expect 20-30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. Variable stubborn wind slab can be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep south aspects have a sun crust buried 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth today in the high alpine. Sun crust formation on steep solar facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth with winds affecting treeline ridge crests today. 5-10 cm of new snow now burying sun crusts isolated to steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread hard slab on most surfaces treeline and above. Stripping any available snow from most windward alpine slopes and wind pressed or developing windslabs on lee aspects. Solar crusts on solar aspects up to 2500m. Cornice development on northerly aspects. The mid-pack is bridging the deep basal facets and depth hoar except in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm+ storm snow has now buried the February 22 surface hoar layer. This layer is widespread accept on steep solar aspects where sun crust has formed. On shaded slopes expect 30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. Storm snow hides variable stubborn wind slab in exposed alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth with winds affecting treeline ridge crests today. 5-10 cm of new snow now burying sun crusts isolated to steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of snow in the last 48 hrs with moderate to strong alpine winds Saturday creating fresh wind slabs in lee areas. Isolated buried sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 crust is down 20-50cm and present below 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread hard slab on most surfaces treeline and above. Scouring has occurred on windward alpine slopes and wind pressed or wind slabs on lee aspects. Solar crusts on solar aspects up to 2500m now buried by 5cm new snow. The mid-pack is bridging the deep basal facets and depth hoar except in shallow and steep rocky areas.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+ storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. In some locations, the surface hoar may be sitting on a sun crust. On shaded slopes expect 30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of snow in the last 48 hrs with moderate to strong alpine winds Saturday creating fresh wind slabs in lee areas. Isolated buried sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 crust is down 20-50cm and present below 1900m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow over the last 48 hours overlies wind slab and hard slab in the alpine, possible sun crust on steep solar aspects treeline and below. The southern section of the forecast region has a generally a more bridged midpack than the north around Marmot basin. Basal sections of the snowpack consist of up to 40cms of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30+cm of storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. Surface hoar may be found on the sun crust in some areas. Where the new snow has become cohesive, it is reactive to human triggering as a 20-40cm soft slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of low density new snow sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces including previous windslab, suncrusts and the February 1 melt freeze crust, which exists up to approx 2100m. As winds increase this new snow will be blown into windslabs in lee areas. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin sun/temperature crust on steep solar aspects at treeline and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30+cm of storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. Where the new snow has become cohesive, it is reactive to human triggering as a 20-40cm soft slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin rain crust present on all aspects at treeline; 1700m and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The February 22nd surface hoar layer is now buried 35-40cm. This layer is widespread up to 2300m. On solar aspects the surface hoar sits atop a crust. The surface snow is beginning to gain cohesion above this weak layer and in many places a soft slab had now formed. Incremental loading through February has created an otherwise benign mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect in the alpine due to gusty SW winds. New wind slabs in lee areas. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin rain crust present on all aspects at treeline; 1700m and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds and warmer temperatures have contributed to the formation of a soft slab on top of the February 22nd surface hoar layer, buried 35-40cm. This layer is widespread up to 2300m. On solar aspects the surface hoar sits atop a crust. Incremental loading through February has created an otherwise benign mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong westerly winds continue to develop windslabs in lee areas. Surface windslabs sit on a variety of surfaces including old windslab, suncrust &amp; the Feb.1 melt freeze crust. Expect windslabs to be more reactive on solar aspects particularly during warm temps on Friday. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect and new wind slabs in lee areas of the alpine. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect in the alpine due to gusty SW winds over the past week.  10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow redeposited at ridgetop with increasing winds, spread irregularly over the region on old wind slab in the alpine. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A widespread 3-7mm surface hoar layer on all aspects in combination with a 2-4cm sun crust was buried on February 22nd and now has up to 50cm of storm snow above it. This layer has been observed to 2450m. No other layers are currently active in the 3.5m snowpack of mostly rounded grains.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind effect and new wind slabs in lee areas of the alpine. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow with moderate SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up 20cm of new low density snow overlies a variety of surfaces including depending on aspect and elevation. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged above the basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The February 22nd surface hoar (SH) layer lurks below 60cm+/- of storm snow. This layer is present on all aspects and consists of 3-7mm SH. On steep solar the SH sits on top of a 2-4cm sun crust. This layer has been observed to 2450m. No other layers are currently active in the 3.5m snowpack of mostly rounded grains.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of new snow with moderate SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m.  Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up 15cm of storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow came with strong SW winds yesterday and overloaded the February 22nd Persistent Weak Layer in many locations. This PWL is now buried 60+cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to Extreme SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong gusting Extreme SW winds are building fresh windslabs in all open terrain. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60+cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Waterton received 15cm of snow Sunday with strong-extreme SW wind. This has added to a surface windslab which sits over a variety of surfaces including suncrust, old windslab &amp; the Feb.1 melt freeze crust. Recent rapid cooling has settled the upper snowpack significantly. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow and Strong to Extreme SW continue to form wind slab at tree line and above. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to Extreme SW winds have built windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40 cm of storm snow in the past few days brings the weekly total to ~60cm. Strong to extreme Westerly winds continue to form storm/wind slab at all elevations. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuing Strong to Extreme SW winds are building windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The weekend will have a widespread &amp; reactive storm slab. As of Wednesday, strong-extreme SW winds with intermittent snowfall has aided windslab development. These fresh windslabs are well bonded to the multiple sun &amp; temperature crusts present in the upper snowpack. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">30-40 cm of storm snow in the past few days brings the weekly total to ~60cm. Strong to extreme Westerly winds continue to form storm/wind slab at all elevations. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60 cm has fallen in the past week with strong to extreme Westerly winds creating widespread wind slabs. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Isolated locations below 1900 m, the Feb 1 crust down may be starting to become reactive.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recent new snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. Wind slabs are continuously forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region is shallower and weaker. 20-30cm of snow may arrive Friday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Some alpine bowls have been blasted by the winds while others appear barely touched. Wind effect is variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Approximately 60 cm has fallen in the past week with strong to extreme Westerly winds creating widespread wind slabs. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of recent new snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. The new snow is bonding well to the old surface. Wind slabs are continuously forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part forecast region is shallower and weaker. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow is cloaking near surface windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Wind effect appears to be highly variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. </span><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of recent new snow appears to be bonding well to the old surfaces. Wind transport has been continuously forming soft wind slab on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern forecast region is weaker and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm+/- of storm snow with light winds covers recently formed windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Previous wind effect appears to be highly variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 50-80cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 20cm of low density new snow has fallen in the park as of Saturday evening. This sits on previous windslabs above multiple sun &amp; temperature crusts present in the upper snowpack. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices are especially large in the Cameron lake Area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-20 cm of snow Saturday night with light winds. Buried wind slabs are present in alpine lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow sits over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base, while thick areas have a stronger base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds transporting available fetch to lee aspects forming new windslab and encouraging loose, dry releases from steep terrain through the region. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable, especially BTL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+/- of storm snow has been redistributed by moderate S'ly winds near ridgecrests in the alpine and exposed treeline. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 50-80cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. In some locations, this surface hoar sits on a crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10cm of snow Saturday night with light winds. Buried wind slabs are present in alpine lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. The buried Feb 1 crust is present up to 1900m. Generally this area has a deep dense snowpack, with over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine the wind is starting to produce soft slabs in lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow sits over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base, while thick areas have a stronger base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong SW winds transporting available fetch to lee aspects forming new windslab and encouraging loose, dry releases from steep terrain through the region. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weak and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable BTL. </span></p>