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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 4.2mm of rain at Rogers Pass. Above 2000m up to ~25cm of recent storm storm snow. This is a high density slab that overlies the Dec 5 surface hoar/sun crust layer. Loading on lee slopes from the strong south winds associated with the storm should be expected. The Nov persistent weak layers are down ~105 and ~140cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds have stripped windward aspects and created wind slabs in lee terrain in the alpine. Mild temperatures have promoted settlement in upper pack, but lower basal rain crust/facets at treeline and in the alpine remain weak. Warm temps and rain below treeline have promoted rapid settlement and a decrease in snow depths.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A steady cooling trend overnight and over the day tightening up the storm instability. Touchy conditions still exist in isolated areas at tree line and sub alpine elevations in cross-loaded and lee features. The facet crust layers near the base of the snowpack are the most susceptible to human triggering especially from shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temperatures have tightened up the snowpack near the surface forming a crust with moist snow underneath it to ~2100m. Above 2000m is up to ~25cm of recent storm storm snow. Snowpack tests yesterday produced resistant planar results within the top 50cm. The Nov persistent weak layers are down ~100 and ~120cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A steady cooling trend has helped in tightening up the snow pack. Touchy wind slabs still exist in isolated areas at tree line and sub alpine elevations. The facet crust layers near the base of the snowpack are the most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas and more likely in open areas at tree line and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures have tightened up the surface snow forming a crust with moist snow underneath it to ~2100m. Above tree line there is up to ~25cm of recent storm storm snow. Recent snowpack tests produced resistant planar results within the top 50cm. November persistent weak layers are down 100 to 120cm, requiring large triggers to fail.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very nice tightening up of the snow pack! Hard and Moderate low quality shears within the mid-pack are helping forecasters blood pressure drop back to normal levels. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The deeper instabilities are the most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain crust to 2100m. Above 2100m the upper snowpack is settling storm snow that is beginning to facet with the cold temperatures. Surface hoar growing at this time to 6mm. Snowpack tests yesterday on Bruins Ridge, east aspect produced hard sudden planar results down 25 and 50cm. Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness (Nov 9).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With heating and rain last week, the entire snowpack to at least 2200m went to zero degrees or became &quot;isothermal&quot; . As temperatures dropped over the weekend a surface crust formed that was thankfully buried by 10 to 20 cm of new snow. Beneath the crust the snowpack is now beginning to refreeze giving it considerable strength Treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies widespread wind slabs created by recent strong SW winds. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthened the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the moist snow is gaining strength rapidly with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies a firm base of old wind slabs. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthen the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the snowpack is solidly frozen in most areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong mid-pack overlies approximately 20-40cm of facets. Compression tests have produced variable hard results at the interface between the mid-pack and facets near the ground. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The deeper instabilities are most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain crust to 2100m. Above 2100m the upper snowpack is settling snow that is facetting with the cold temperatures. Surface hoar growing at this time to 6mm or more. Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness (Nov 9) observed in certain locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies a firm base of old wind slabs. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthen the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the snowpack is solidly frozen in most areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread surface hoar to size 10mm. A strong mid-pack overlies approximately 20-40cm of facets. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The interface between the mid-pack and facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New surface hoar, up to 2cm in size, is growing on a rain crust to 2100m and on settling snow above 2100m. Pockets of surface hoar that was buried in early Dec is down ~40cm, is spotty in distribution, but may be triggerable if present.  Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness (Nov 9) observed in certain locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine a few cm`s of new snow overlies a firm base of old wind slabs. At treeline and above, mild temperatures have helped strengthen the upper snowpack but the basal rain crust/facets remain weak. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the snowpack is solidly frozen in most areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs and facets dominate the Alpine snowpack. At treeline a very Rockies mixture of suncrusts, windslabs, facets and raincrusts present constant challenges. The basal weaknesses at treeline and above are waiting for a new load. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the snowpack is solidly frozen in most areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface Hoar continues to form. A strong mid-pack overlies approximately 20-40cm of facets. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The interface between the mid-pack and facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6cm of snow has buried large surface hoar which sits on a rain crust to 2100m and on settled snow above 2100m. Pockets of surface hoar that was buried in early Dec is down ~40cm, is spotty in distribution, but may be triggerable if present. Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness (Nov 9) observed in certain locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar formed in open areas on the 10 to 20 cm of snow that fell Dec 13 on a solid rain crust. SW winds began redistributing this on Tuesday likely forming wind slabs treeline and above. Beneath the crust the snowpack is now beginning to refreeze giving it considerable strength treeline and below however basal facets may exist above 2300m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack at TL and in the alpine continues to exhibit poor structure in lower half of the snowpack, a settled mid pack and a variety of surfaces including crusts, wind slabs where the sun and wind had influence on it. In locations where the snow surfaces were sheltered the upper snowpack has facets and some surface hoar just buried near surface</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface Hoar continues to form. A strong mid-pack overlies approximately 20-40cm of facets. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The interface between the mid-pack and facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow has buried large surface hoar which sits on a rain crust to 2100m and on settled snow above 2100m. This is the most reactive layer in the snowpack. Surface hoar that was buried in early Dec is down ~40cm, is spotty in distribution. Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness (Nov 9). </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs and facets dominate the Alpine snowpack. Treeline presents a variety of crusts, slabs and thin areas overlying large weak facets. Below treeline a rain crust is present and the snowpack is solidly frozen in most areas. Thin windslab is developing in steep lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold and clear conditions have led to the development of large surface hoar crystals that may provide the next weak layer in the snowpack if and when we get any significant precipitation and slab build up. The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow has buried large surface hoar which sits on a rain crust to 2100m and on settled snow above 2100m. Overnight winds have likely consolidated new snow into storm slabs at higher elevations. Well settled mid-pack with 30cm crust/facet basal weakness.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm's of new snow along the divide has improved ski quality. This new snow has blown around by moderate SW winds to create thin, soft windslabs in the ALP and at TL. These windslabs sit on a surface hoar layer in many areas and will be one to watch in the future. The basal crusts/ facets persist providing a rotten foundation for this new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines.  Large surface hoar crystals formed last week are being buried by new snow.  This layer is more likely found on sheltered slopes at tree line reaching into the alpine.  The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of recent snow has buried large surface hoar which sits on a rain crust to 2100m and on settled snow above 2100m. Settlement and winds that have just started to ramp up are likely to make the slab more sensitive higher up. Mid-pack is well settled with Nov 9 crust/facet layer in the bottom 30cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm's of new snow along the divide has improved ski quality. This new snow has blown around by moderate SW winds to create thin, soft windslabs in the ALP and at TL. These windslabs sit on a surface hoar layer in many areas and will be one to watch in the future. The basal crusts/ facets persist providing a rotten foundation for this new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm's of new snow along the divide has improved ski quality. This new snow has blown around by moderate SW winds to create thin, soft windslabs in the ALP and at TL. These windslabs sit on a surface hoar layer in many areas and will be one to watch in the future. The basal crusts/ facets persist providing a rotten foundation for this new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines. Large surface hoar crystals formed last week are being buried by new snow. This layer is more likely found on sheltered slopes at tree line reaching into the alpine. The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of recent storm snow sits over the Dec 17 surface hoar, 10-20mm, which sits on or just above a rain crust to 2100m and on settled snow above 2100m. The Dec 9, surface hoar size 3-5mm is visible in certain areas down ~80cm. Mid-pack is well settled with the Nov 9 crust/facet layer in the bottom 30cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures have kept the coverage thin below 1900m. Up to 170cm of snow now at treeline. 5 to 10cm of Facet Cyrstals capped with isolated pockets of Surface Hoar is sitting on the strong Dec 13 Crust. This weak layer is now buried by 20 to 40cm of Storm Snow at treeline. West Winds have built significant slabs in alpine features</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine and at treeline, increasing snowfall and steady winds will create new windslab in open areas. At the bottom of the snowpack large facets with disintegrating raincrust provides a base that is prone to collapse. Below treeline, a solid shallow snowpack will take a while to bond to new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines. Large surface hoar crystals formed last week are being buried by new snow. This layer is more likely to be found on sheltered slopes at tree line and below The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A building surface slab sits on top of the well preserved and widespread Dec 17th surface hoar layer (10-20mm) down 30 to 60cm depending on wind loading. This SH layer sits on top of a rain crust up to 2100m on well settled snow above 2100m. The Dec 9th surface hoar layer is down 80cm in the area. The Nov 9th crust lurks 30cm up from the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow has accumulated on the divide. This new snow has blown around by moderate SW winds to create thin, soft windslabs in the ALP and at TL. These windslabs sit on a surface hoar layer in many areas and will be one to watch in the future. The basal crusts/ facets persist providing a rotten foundation for this new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline between 10 and 30 cm of snow has fallen since Tues, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in Yoho Park. The new snow overlays the Dec 18 layer which consists of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on location. A poor bond exists on this storm snow interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines. Large surface hoar crystals formed last week are being buried by new snow. This layer is more likely to be found on sheltered slopes at tree line and below.  The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface slab continues to build on top of the well preserved and widespread Dec 17th surface hoar layer (10-20mm) down 40 to 65cm depending on wind loading. This SH layer sits on top of a rain crust up to 2100m on well settled snow above 2100m. The Dec 9th surface hoar layer is down 80cm in the area. The Nov 9th crust is 30cm up from the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-25cm of fresh light snow overnight and this morning, which means there is now 40 to 60cm of storm snow at treeline over the last week. This is sitting on the weak layer of facet crystals capped with isolated pockets of surface hoar which is overtop the Dec 13 crust. Strong west winds have built significant slabs in alpine features</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline between 20 and 40 cm of snow has fallen since Tues, in Yoho Park. The new snow overlays the Dec 18 layer which consists of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on location. A poor bond exists on this storm snow interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At tree line 10 - 30 cm of snow has fallen since Dec 23, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in Yoho Park. This new snow overlies the Dec 18 layer which consists of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab forming on lee alpine ridge lines and open exposed tree line slopes.  Good bonding is apparent between the new snow and that beneath. The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooling temps will tighten the 50-70cm deep storm slab, which sits on well preserved and widespread Dec 17th surface hoar layer (10-20mm). The surface hoar sits on top of a rain crust up to 2100m, and on well settled snow above 2100m. The Dec 9th surface hoar layer is down 80cm in the area. The Nov 9th crust is 30cm up from the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At tree line 10 - 30 cm of snow has fallen since Dec 23, with the heaviest snowfall occurring in Yoho Park. This new snow overlies the Dec 18 layer which consists of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slab forming from reverse loading Northerly winds along cross-loaded gulley features. The interface between the strong mid-pack and weaker basal facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow rocky areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm overnight on top of the 50-70cm deep storm slab sits on a well preserved and widespread Dec 17th surface hoar layer (10-20mm). The surface hoar sits on top of a rain crust up to 2100m, and on well settled snow above 2100m. The Dec 9th surface hoar layer is down 80cm in the area. The Nov 9th crust is 30cm up from the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Consistent winds, just at transport speeds are forming minor new wind slabs by reverse loading S-SE aspects and are most visible in cross-loaded gully features in the southern forecast area. Shallow low density upper snowpack over a strong mid-pack sitting on a weaker facet base. Typical Rockies snowpack we've learned to love! Enjoy!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">9cm overnight. The widespread Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down ~50-80cm which sits on top of a thick rain crust up to 2100m. A 2cm facet layer between the rain crust has been reactive in snowpack tests with easy results. The Dec 9 surface hoar is down ~ 70-90cm but is more spotty in distribution. The Nov 9 crust is 30cm up from the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are also a concern. Overall the snowpack is quite weak and does not inspire much confidence.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Top 20-25cm is light snow. The widespread and highly reactive Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down ~50-70cm beneath a settling storm slab and on top of a thick rain crust up to 2100m. The Dec 9 surface hoar is down ~ 70-90cm but is more spotty in distribution. The Nov 9 crust sits 30cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of new snow fell on the divide Saturday night with double this over the front ranges. The slab over the persistent weak layer consisting of Surface Hoar and Facets over a strong crust is now 80 to 100cm thick. The new snow is hiding windslabs built by strong west winds at alpine and treeline elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. A poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are also a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North winds are forming new wind slabs by reverse loading S-SE aspects near ridge crests and cross-loaded gully features. A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upper snowpack is settling snow. The widespread and highly reactive Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down beneath a ~50-70cm slab and on top of a thick rain crust up to 2100m. The Dec 9 surface hoar is down ~ 70-90cm but is more spotty in distribution. The Nov 9 crust sits 30cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created small wind slabs in the alpine which sit over the Dec 18 layer of crust, facets and/or surface hoar depending on the location. Surface hoar is more prevalent in the Little Yoho region and a poor bond exists at this interface. At the base of the snowpack weak crusts and facets exist which are still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70-110 cm of snowpack exists across the region. The main weakness is at the base of the snowpack, where facets and depth hoar produce inconsistent test results 15 cm above the ground. Overall we believe the snowpack is gaining strength, but our confidence in this assessment is low. The Dec 18 layer of SH found further west is not prominent here.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">North winds are forming new wind slabs by reverse loading S-SE aspects near ridge crests and cross-loaded gully features. A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are facetting the upper snow, while N'ly winds are reverse loading slopes and creating windslabs. The Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down ~50-70cm and on top of a thick rain crust up to 2100m. This layer is widespread and highly reactive in many areas. The Dec 9 surface hoar is down ~ 70-90cm but is more spotty in distribution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With a total snowpack depth of just over one meter, two weaknesses exist within this snowpack. The Dec 18 surface hoar layer is located down approximately 30 cm, and while there is no slab overlying it now we expect problems with subsequent snowfalls (or winds). Additionally the base of the snowpack is weak with facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70-110 cm of snowpack exists across the region. The main weakness is at the base of the snowpack, where facets and depth hoar produce inconsistent test results 15 cm above the ground. Overall we believe the snowpack is gaining strength, but our confidence in this assessment is low. The Dec 18 layer of SH found further west is not prominent here.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are facetting the upper snow, while N'ly winds shifted to S'ly creating widespread windslabs. The Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down ~50-70cm and on top of a thick rain crust up to 2100m. This layer is widespread and highly reactive in many areas. The Dec 9 surface hoar is down ~ 70-90cm but is more spotty in distribution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With a total snowpack depth of just over one meter, two weaknesses exist within this snowpack. The Dec 18 surface hoar layer is alarmingly reactive down approximately 30 cm, and while there is no slab overlying it now we expect problems with subsequent snowfalls (or winds). Additionally the base of the snowpack is weak with facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70-110 cm of snowpack exists across the region. The main weakness is at the base of the snowpack, where facets and depth hoar produce inconsistent test results 15 cm above the ground. Overall we believe the snowpack is gaining strength, but our confidence in this assessment is low. The Dec 18 layer of SH found further west is not prominent here.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Cold temperatures continue to facet the surface layers of the snowpack. Winds have shifted from moderate N'ly to moderate S'ly resulting in widespread windslabs. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer is present down 50-70cm sitting on top of a thick rain crust below 2100m and settled midpack above. This layer is widespread and continues to be reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The slab over the persistent weak layer consisting of surface hoar and facets over a strong crust is now 80 to 100cm thick at up ridgetop but only 40cm below treeline. Strong west and northwest winds have create slabs, some in slightly unusual locations because of the northerly component of the winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main issue currently is the Dec.18 layer which is down 20-30 cm and sits on a crust/surface hoar combination at elevations below 2100 meters and on a facet/surface hoar combination at higher elevations. The surface hoar appears to be more prevalent below 2100 meters. Easy to mod shears found on this interface. Wind effect found 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">70-110 cm of snowpack exists across the region. The main weakness is at the base of the snowpack, where facets and depth hoar produce inconsistent test results 15 cm above the ground.  The Dec 18 layer of SH found further west is not prominent here. In the alpine, thin small windslabs can be found isolated terrain features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow now covers recently formed wind slabs in exposed areas and facets elsewhere. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer is down 60-80cm sitting on top of a thick rain crust facet combo below 2100m and sitting on a settled mid-pack above. This layer is widespread and continues to be reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main issue currently is the Dec.18 layer which is down 25-40 cm and sits on a crust/surface hoar combination at elevations below 2100 meters and on a facet/surface hoar combination at higher elevations. The surface hoar appears to be more prevalent below 2100 meters. Easy to mod shears found on this interface. Wind effect found 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">80-120cm exists across the region.The main weakness is the basal facets and depth hoar which has been producing inconsistent test results. The Dec18 layer of surface hoar is down an average 20cm, but does not currently have enough snow load above it to be a serious concern. In the alpine, thin windslabs can be found in isolated, wind exposed areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mid pack carrying well for skiing at treeline. Exposed alpine features scoured of snow. Ice becoming very brittle in these arctic conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of storm snow now covers recently formed wind slabs in exposed areas. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer is down 60-80cm sitting on top of a thick rain crust facet combo below 2100m and sitting on a settled mid-pack above. This layer is widespread and continues to be reactive to the load of a rider, especially at treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main issue currently is the Dec.18 layer which is down 35-50 cm and sits on a crust/surface hoar combination at elevations below 2100 meters and on a facet/surface hoar combination at higher elevations. In places below 2100m there is a melt/freeze crust up to 10cm thick with surface hoar above. Wind slabs have been encountered in alpine areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">80-120cm exists across the region. The main weakness is the basal facets and depth hoar. Compression test results were moderate in the Stanley Valley today. The Dec18 surface hoar is down ~20cm, but does not currently have enough snow load above it to be of concern. In the alpine, thin windslabs can be found in isolated, wind exposed areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mid pack carrying well for skiing. Exposed alpine features scoured of snow. Ice becoming very brittle in these arctic conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of low density storm snow now covers recently formed wind slabs in exposed areas. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer is down 70-90cm sitting on top of a thick rain crust facet combo below 2100m and sitting on a settled mid-pack above. This layer is widespread and continues to be reactive to the load of a rider, especially at treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The main issue currently is the Dec.18 layer which is down 35-50 cm and sits on a crust/surface hoar combination at elevations below 2100 meters and on a facet/surface hoar combination at higher elevations. In places below 2100m there is a melt/freeze crust up to 10cm thick with surface hoar above. Wind slabs have been encountered in alpine areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of snow is forecast to fall overnight on Monday, along with rising temperatures. This will form an easily triggered storm slab in windloaded areas at treeline and above. The lower snowpack is comprised of depth hoar and facets, and will soon to reach a tipping point where the new snow load and warming will begin to trigger the deep layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mid pack carrying well for skiing. Exposed alpine features scoured of snow..</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow amounting to over 50cm over wind slabs in exposed areas. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer is down 70-100cm sitting on top of a thick rain crust facet combo below 2100m and over a settled snow above. This widespread layer has been most reactive at tree line. Well settled mid-pack over top the basal Nov 9 crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">160 to 200cm now at treeline. 30cm of snow accumulated since Friday now forms a very soft storm slab above faceted and wind affected surfaces. Cold temperatures slowed settlement in the 50 to 90 cm slab above the Dec 13 Crust/Facet and Dec 16 Surface Hoar layers. This has also promoted facet development above the crust and weakened this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 50 cm of storm snow exists at higher elevations, sitting atop a weak layer of surface hoar and facets now buried anywhere from 50-70cm below the surface. Storm slabs resulting from Monday night's snowfall are likely, as well as large and dangerous avalanches running on this buried weak layer. Human triggering is likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">13 cm of snow in the last 24 hours brings the total storm snow since Jan 2 up to 30 cm.  This storm snow remains mostly unconsolidated and has not yet formed into a cohesive slab except above 2500 m.  Widespread cracking and whumphing observed today, and as soon as the surface snow forms a slab it will be easy to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have received 65cm of storm snow since New Year. Moderate southerly winds are redistributing this snow onto alpine lee and cross-loaded features. Warming temperatures with the possibility of above freezing temperatures to 1900m should result in a rapidly increasing avalanche danger.&nbsp;  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 cm over the past 24 hr adds to the total of close to 40 cm of storm snow since Jan 2. The Dec 18 layer of surface hoar and crust was observed today down 50 cm (at treeline) and is producing a lot of whumphing and cracking.  Generally the surface snow remains very unconsolidated, but this will change in alpine areas on Wed with increasing winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds and warm temperatures today created windslabs at alpine and treeline elevations. These windslabs bond poorly to the Dec 18 layer of facets, crust and some surface hoar down 20-40 cm. At the bottom of the snowpack, the deep peristent basal problem is still a concern and was triggered using explosives today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow has started to settle into a slab which overlies a weak layer of facets and old surface hoar. Skiing was good today but field teams were very cautious around steep terrain where it was easy to ski cut several small soft slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over 70cm of storm snow, warming alpine temps and 8-12hrs of moderate S through SW winds make for building storm slabs and touchy conditions. The storm snow will be settling into a cohesive slab with a questionable bond to the old surface. The Dec 17th surface hoar layer, most prevalent at treeline elevations, may be reawakening with this load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The prominent feature of the recent storm has been light winds, which have limited widespread slab formation and left 40 cm of light, dry snow on the surface. SW winds picked up today, and temperatures warmed so slab formation can be expected at alpine elevations. All of this bonds poorly to the Dec 18 layer of surface hoar and crust down 50-60 cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Large weak facets and depth hoar in the basal snowpack layer continue to be a threat in most areas. Midpack faceting and buried surface hoar near treeline and in the alpine are also common. Windslabs on facets can be found on most exposed south and west aspects. Lee slabs on north and east aspects are also common near ridge tops.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Skiing was good yesterday but field teams were very cautious around steep terrain where it was easy to ski cut several small soft slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow continues to settle and bond to the old snow surface.  The December 17th layer has been quiet but given the right location such as shallow snowpack steep protected north aspects backcountry travelers may be able wake it up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The 25 to 50cm storm slabs are now capped by a variety of crusts below treeline and on solar aspects and have been influenced by variable winds. The Dec 13 crust is now 60 to 120cm deep and continues to produce planar shears within the facets above the crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs on facets and crust can be found on most exposed solar aspects. Pay particular attention to lee slabs on north and east aspects near ridge top features, the winds from last night have created a measurable amount of tension in these slabs which if initiated, have the capacity to step into the deeper basal facets creating large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overall, as we continue to explore areas outside the normally accessed skiing, field teams are finding a weak snowpack. The Dec 20 facet/surface hoar layer is out there. It is proving to be very sensitive to fluctuations in temp and solar radiation and is showing exceptional propagating properties for having only a weak soft storm slab over it. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin sun crust is present on steep solar aspects. Recent storm snow continues to settle and bond to the old snow surface. The December 17th surface hoar on crust layer is down 80-100cm. This layer remains reactive to skier loads on unsupported features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuous widespread Whumphing in Yoho today indicates the surface hoar on the raincrust problem down 45cm has not changed significantly since the last storm. Wide propagation indicates good slab formation even below treeline. Areas of windslab overlying weak facets near ridgetops and on exposed alpine areas are prone to failure. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet interface is down 30-40cm at tree line and we are still getting lots of whumphing on this layer. The bottom half of the snow pack consists mostly of facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overall, field teams are finding a weak snowpack. The Dec 20 facet/surface hoar layer is out there. It was proving to be very sensitive to fluctuations in temp and solar radiation and showed exceptional propagating properties for having only a weak soft storm slab over it.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust up to 2cm thick is present on steep solar aspects. Recent storm snow has settled to a 45cm soft slab. The storm slab bond to old snow is strengthening, but planar failures are present in stability tests. The December 17th surface hoar on crust layer is down 80-100cm. This layer remains reactive to skier loads on unsupported features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuous widespread whumphing in Yoho indicates that the surface hoar on the rain crust problem down 45cm has not changed significantly since the last storm. Wide propagations indicate a good slab formation even below tree line. Areas of wind slab overlying weak facets near ridge tops and in exposed alpine areas are also prone to failure. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this, the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet interface is down 30-40cm at tree line. Backcountry users are experiencing widespread of whumphing on this layer. The bottom half of the snow pack consists of facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 20 facet/surface hoar layer that was proving very sensitive appears to be bonding exceptionally well to the crust below. Field team was in the Churchill slide paths and found the interface down 25cm and did not get any results to tests or ski cuts on steep terrain at TL and below. We found significant wind slab in open areas TL and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust up to 2cm thick is present on most solar aspects. Settling storm snow over the December 17th surface hoar down 60cm-100cm, still producing rider triggered avalanches. Crust/facet layers are present just below it with varying thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation. The Nov 9 crust is a 30cm basal layer close to or on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this, the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet/surface hoar interface is down 30-40cm at tree line. Backcountry users are experiencing widespread of whumphing on this layer. The bottom half of the snow pack consists of facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 20 facet/surface hoar layer that was proving very sensitive appears to be bonding exceptionally well to the crust below. Warming trend should further settle snowpack. Still highly variable throughout the region from rotten facetted areas to good, well settled snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust up to 2cm thick is present on most solar aspects. Settling storm snow over the Dec 17 surface hoar down 60cm-100cm. Crust/facet layers are present just below the Dec 17 layer with varying thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation. The Nov 9 crust is a 30cm basal layer close to or on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally, with the current drought conditions the upper snowpack is faceting. Windslabs overlying softer snow are the primary surface concern.  In the midpack, the Dec 13 crust is now 60 to 120cm deep and remains a serious concern as it produces planar shears within the facets above the crust. Surface crusts affect ski quality. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack observations at 2200m on Mt. Field today (just below the last roll to the summit) indicate a 145cm snowpack with the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 45cm and very prominent (moderate test results with a sudden planar shear). This layer remains prime for human triggering and continues to be slow to heal. Some wind effect on the snow surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this, the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet/surface hoar interface is down 30-40cm at tree line. Backcountry users are experiencing widespread of whumphing on this layer. The bottom half of the snow pack consists of facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 20 facet/surface hoar layer that was proving very sensitive appears to be bonding well to the crust below. Warming trend through Wednesday is still expected and should further settle the snowpack. The snowpack is still highly variable throughout the region ranging from rotten facetted areas to a good, well settled snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust up to 2cm thick is present on steep solar aspects. A cohesive slab sits over the Dec 17 surface hoar, which is down 60cm-100cm. Crust/facet layers are present just below the Dec 17 layer with varying thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation. The Nov 9 crust is a 30cm basal layer close to or on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack observations at 2200m on Mt. Field on Monday and Emerald Lake slide path today indicate the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 45cm remains prominent with moderate test results, This layer remains prime for human triggering and continues to be slow to heal. Some wind effect on the snow surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are present in many open areas above tree line. Below this, the snow pack is quite weak and facetted in most places. The Dec 18 crust/facet/surface hoar is facetting out but still a concern in deeper snowpack areas. The bottom half of the snow pack consists of facets and depth hoar with the early november crust facetting out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures are helping settle the snowpack and heal some of the facetting that has occurred over the past several weeks of cooler weather. The snowpack is highly variable throughout the region ranging from mostly weak, un-supportive facets in the south to a more settled snowpack that still supports skier travel further north. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A widespread new surface hoar layer is growing to mountain top. There is sun crust up to 2cm thick is present on steep solar aspects. A cohesive slab sits over the Dec 17 surface hoar, which is down 60cm-100cm. Crust/facet layers are present just below the Dec 17 layer with varying thicknesses depending on aspect and elevation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack observations at 2200m on Mt. Field on Monday and Emerald Lake slide path on Tues indicate the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 45cm remains prominent with moderate test results. This layer remains prime for human triggering. Sun crust forming on steep solar aspects and new surface hoar forming in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in this area is generally weak and facetted throughout. The Dec 18 interface is evident down 30-40 cm and is still a concern in deeper snowpack areas, but in shallower areas is facetting out. Some hard wind slabs exist in immediate lees of alpine terrain.</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 snowpack is highly variable throughout the forecast region. In the south the snowpack continues to settle as a result of the warm temperatures, and some drifting and snow transport is resulting from steady moderate winds from the south west.</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">A new surface hoar layer is building right to mountain top.  It is widespread to just above treeline and spotty in the alpine.  A 2-3cm suncrust can be found on steep solar aspects.  The Dec 17 surface hoar layer (down 60-110cm) has a well settled slab sitting on top of it in most locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs overlying softer snow are the primary surface concern. Surface hoar is also growing in sheltered areas, up to 7mm. In the midpack, the Dec 13 crust is now 60 to 120cm deep. Forecasters did not get any results on this layer on Jan 15 at Grizzly Pass above Cameron Lk. In shallower snowpack areas the layer may be more reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The main concern in the snowpack is the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 40-50 cm. This layer is very prominent and is producing moderate test results. This layer remains prime for human triggering. Sun crust forming on steep solar aspects and new surface hoar forming in sheltered 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">A trace of new snow on facets, isolated surface hoar, and&nbsp; sun crusts on steep South slopes. The snowpack is generally weak and facetted throughout. The Dec 18 interface is evident down 20-40 cm and is still a concern in deeper snowpack areas, but in shallower areas is facetting out. Some hard wind slabs exist in immediate lees of alpine terrain.</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 snowpack is highly variable throughout the forecast region. The snowpack continues to settle as a result of the warm temperatures. Some drifting and snow transport at higher elevations from moderate to strong south westerly winds.</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">10cm of new snow sits on top of the widespread January 15 surface hoar layer.  On steep solar aspects, this layer is combined with a 2-3cm crust. A cohesive slab sits on top of the Dec 17 surface hoar layer (down 70-110cm). The Dec 17 surface hoar sits on a crust complex that still shows weakness in stability tests. Well settled lower pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The main concern in the snowpack is the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 40-50 cm. This layer is very prominent and is producing moderate test results. 8cm of new snow today combined with the 20 - 30 expected on Sunday will likely naturally reactivate this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace of new snow over facets, surface hoar, or sun crust on steep South slopes. The snowpack is generally weak and facetted throughout. The Dec 18 interface is evident down 20-40 cm and is still a concern in deeper snowpack areas. In shallower areas the slab above this has facetted out. Wind slabs exist in many open areas above tree line.</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 snowpack is highly variable throughout the forecast region. Alpine elevations are very wind effected with some drifting at higher elevations from moderate to strong south westerly winds.</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">20cm of new snow was exposed to strong overnight winds. In addition to a developing storm slab, expect a thicker wind slab on leeward micro features and N-NE aspects. The January 15 surface hoar layer down 15-25cm is widespread and sits on a crust on solar aspects. A cohesive slab sits on top of the Dec 17 surface hoar layer (down 70-120cm).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The main concern in the snowpack is the Dec 18 surface hoar layer down 40-50 cm. This layer is very prominent and is producing moderate test results and lots of whumphing. 10cm of new snow in the last 48hrs combined with the 20 - 30 expected on Sunday will likely reactivate this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 20cm recent snow sits on facets, surface hoar,  sun crust on steep South slopes, and hard windslabs along ridge crests at Treeline and above. Wind slabs are rapidly building in many open areas above tree line.  In general the snowpack is weak with well developed faceting at the Dec 18  interface and depth hoar commonly seen at the base. </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 cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area overlies a highly variable snowpack. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and wind slabs continue to develop on north through east aspects.</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><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow overnight. The widespread Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 20-30cm, and it sits on a crust on solar aspects. The Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down 70-120cm. This layer is overtop a crust below 2100m. The Nov 9 crust is a basal layer at the bottom of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslabs are being formed in open lee areas treeline and above. The Dec 18 surface hoar layer is down 40-50 cm. This layer is very prominent and is producing moderate test results and lots of whumphing.  With up to 20cm of new snow in the last 72 hrs and another 5 to 10 expected Sunday and Monday morning, this layer may become active again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At Treeline and above, 15 to 25cm of recent snow with west winds has created slabs on facets, surface hoar, sun crust on steep South slopes and hard windslabs along ridge crests Treeline and above. In general the snowpack is weak with well developed faceting at the Dec 18 interface down 35 to 50cm and depth hoar commonly seen in the bottom 30cm.</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 cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area overlies a highly variable snowpack. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and wind slabs continue to develop on north through east aspects.</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><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Close to 20cm of new snow overnight bringing recent storm snow to 45cm overtop the widespread Jan 15 surface hoar layer and crust on solar aspects. Expecting wind effected snow at higher elevations. The Dec 17 surface hoar layer is down 90-130cm overlying a crust below 2100m. The Nov 9 crust is a basal layer at the bottom of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow with strong SW wind has created windslabs up to 40cm thick in alpine lee areas over the weekend. Today, in Rowe Cr. forecasters found the new snow bonding to the Jan 16th surface and no results with snowpack tests. Although it appears the new windslabs are less touchy, use a cautious approach where they are present.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 25cm of recent snow with west winds has created slabs on facets, surface hoar, sun crust on steep South slopes and hard windslabs along ridge crests Treeline and above. The Dec 18 surface hoar layer is down 50 to 60 cm. This layer is very prominent and has been producing moderate test results and whumpfing on past field trips. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains fundamentally weak, with a combination of windslab, surface hoar and basal facets all causing concern in different types of terrain. Snowpack tests continue to produce moderate, sudden results on the Dec 18 layer down 40 cm from the surface.  Human triggering is likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A highly variable snowpack exists throughout the forecasting region. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and creating wind slabs on north through east aspects.</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><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow overlies the January 15 surface hoar layer and on steep due south terrain a sun crust. Strong south through west winds have redistributed the storm snow onto alpine lee slopes and ridges. Wind effect has caused surface slabs and heavy skiing. The December 17 surface hoar layer is down 80-130cm sitting on a crust below 2100m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow with strong SW wind has created windslabs up to 40cm thick in alpine lee areas over the weekend. Today, in Rowe Cr. forecasters found the new snow bonding to the Jan 16th surface and no results with snowpack tests. Although it appears the new windslabs are less touchy, use a cautious approach where they are present.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in the Emerald Lake and Mt Field area is about 130cm deep, with the main weakness being the Dec 18 surface hoar down 50 cm. This layer continues to produce moderate results, but the layer is not found in all areas.  We suspect some bonding is occurring with this layer, but remain careful. Windslabs exist in open, alpine areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains fundamentally weak, with a combination of windslab, surface hoar and basal facets all causing concern in different types of terrain. Snowpack tests continue to produce moderate to hard sudden results on the basal weakness/ Dec. 18th interface which has become one and the same in many areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A highly variable snowpack exists throughout the forecasting region. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and creating wind slabs on north through east aspects. Maligne slabs are mostly clear. Roadside rock slabs have 10cm snow and have been snowballing.</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><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">78cm fell over 5 days, settling into a 60cm lab over the Jan 15 SH. This slab will be deeper in lee features where it has been windloaded by moderate S winds. This surface hoar was widespread, observed well into the alpine and on solar aspects sits on a sun crust. The December 17 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm sitting on a crust below 2100m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in the Emerald Lake and Mt Field area is about 130cm deep, with the main weakness being the Dec 18 surface hoar down 50 cm. This layer continues to produce moderate to hard results, but the layer is not found in all areas. We suspect some bonding is occurring with this layer, but remain careful. Buried windslabs exist in alpine areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains fundamentally weak, with a combination of windslab, surface hoar and basal facets all causing concern in different types of terrain. Snowpack tests continue to produce moderate to hard sudden results on the basal weakness/ Dec. 18th interface which has become one and the same in many areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A highly variable snowpack exists throughout the forecasting region. Steady strong SW winds have scoured open slopes in the alpine and redistributed that snow lower on the lee aspects. Warming temperatures combined with periodic sun through the clouds could start small slides in the rocks which may step down when they hit a more open slope below.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </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 60cm slab sits on the Jan 15 surface hoar. It will be deeper in lee features where loaded by south winds. The Jan 15 was widespread, largest at treeline, and on solar aspects sits on a sun crust. Tests indicate it is likely to be triggered (CTE SC) and propagate (PST 29/100 end). The Dec 17 surface hoar is down 100-150cm and stubbornly reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The little bit of snow from the weekend has been stripped from SW slopes by strong SW winds also built slabs on lee slopes. These are sitting on temp/sun crusts, old wind slabs or facets with surface hoar in sheltered locations. Surface slabs were very reactive in tests at Forum but shears 40cm down on pervious slabs failed with only hard results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in the Emerald Lake and Mt Field area is about 130cm deep, with the main weakness being the Dec 18 surface hoar down 50 cm. This layer continues to produce moderate to hard results, but the layer is not found in all areas. We suspect some bonding is occurring with this layer, but remain careful. Buried windslabs exist in alpine areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains fundamentally weak. Snowpack tests continue to produce moderate to hard sudden results on the Dec. 18th interface/basal weakness which has become one and the same in most areas with less than 1m of snow. New snow, warming temperatures and strong W winds will create more of a surface slab over the next few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2000ms will see an infusion of rain and/or wet snow. With a highly variable snowpack in the region, expect this to overload lingering instabilities like the Dec 20 interface, down 15 to 40cm. Scoured open slopes in the alpine will likely stay scoured as these systems move through. Sheltered areas may see up to 20cm accumulation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 60cm slab sits on the Jan 15 surface hoar. It will be deeper in lee features where loaded by south winds. The Jan 15 was widespread, largest at treeline, and on solar aspects sits on a sun crust. Snowpack stability tests indicate it is likely to be triggered and propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar is down 100-150cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs exist in alpine areas. The snowpack in the Emerald Lake and Mt Field area is about 130cm deep, with the main weakness being the Dec 18 surface hoar down 50cm. This layer continues to produce moderate to hard results, but the layer is not found in all areas. We suspect some bonding is occurring with this layer, but remain careful.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Snowpack tests continue to produce moderate to hard sudden results on the Dec. 18th interface/basal weakness which has become one and the same in most areas with less than 1m of snow. New snow (5-10cm in Banff area, 15cm at Sunshine, 15-20cm in Lake Louise), warming temperatures and strong W winds are creating wind slabs in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2000ms will see an infusion of rain and/or wet snow. With a highly variable snowpack in the region, expect this to overload lingering instabilities like the Dec 20 interface, down 15 to 40cm. Scoured open slopes in the alpine will likely stay scoured as these systems move through. Sheltered areas may see up to 20cm accumulation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of new snow in the past 24 hours. Expect significant loading on lee slopes from strong southerly winds overnight. The Jan 15 surface hoar is buried 80-100cm and recent snowpack stability tests indicate it is likely to be triggered and propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30+ cm of snow over the last 24 hours and strong W winds are creating wind slabs at treeline and above. The snowpack in the Emerald Lake and Mt. Field area is about 130-160cm deep, with the main weakness being the Dec 18 surface hoar down 50-70cm. This layer continues to produce moderate to hard results, but the layer is not found in all areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme SW winds creating wind slabs in open areas above tree line and intense wind transport at ridge tops. Moist snow to ridge top on solar aspects and on all aspects below tree line. Becoming isothermal in shallow low elevation snow pack areas. Dec 18th and basal facets failing naturally and producing avalanches up size 2.5 today. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2500ms have seen an infusion of rain and/or wet snow. Below treeline, especially in shallow areas, isothermic conditions are breaking down support in the snowpack. With a such a highly variable snowpack in the region, expect these conditions to overload lingering instabilities like the Dec 20 interface, down 15 to 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of recent storm snow with up to 11mm of rain overtop below 2000m so far. The Jan 15 surface hoar is buried 60-90cm and recent snowpack stability tests indicate it is likely to be triggered and propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong chinook has brought light amounts of rain, strong winds, and very warm temperatures to the divide and created crusts to around 19000m. Clear skies allowed a strong solar input Saturday creating loose snow avalanches and strong crusts on steep south slopes.  TL and above prominent windslabs  have formed on N and E lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme SW winds creating wind slabs in open areas above tree line and intense wind transport at ridge tops. Moist snow to ridge top on solar aspects and on all aspects below tree line. Dec 18th surface hoar failing naturally in some locations and producing avalanches up size 2.5 today. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures are having a dramatic effect on the snowpack. Below 2000m the snowpack is wet and isothermal in many areas, particularly on sun exposed terrain and around rocks. Above 2000m moist snow has been blown to smithereens by yesterdays wind and deep, drifted windslabs can be expected in alpine areas. The snowpack is in a very weak state.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2500m, the has been an infusion of rain and/or wet snow.&nbsp; At treeline, the heavier snow sits over a persistent weak layer. Below treeline,&nbsp; isothermic conditions exist. With a such a highly variable snowpack in the region, expect these conditions to overload lingering instabilities and go to ground in some locations.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect springlike conditions. The top 20-40cm of snow is moist to wet. Up to 15mm of rain in the last two days has added to the load above the Jan15 weak layer down 60-90cm.   The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures are having a dramatic effect on the snowpack. Below 2000m the snowpack is wet and isothermal in many areas, particularly on sun exposed terrain and around rocks. Above 2000m moist snow has been blown to smithereens by yesterdays wind and deep windslabs can be expected in alpine areas with the Dec 18 surface hoar still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very strong westerly winds have seriously blasted the region. Wind pressed snow and wind slabs in lee terrain can be expected in the alpine. On Tuesday the snowpack was isothermal below treeline in many areas, but we expect this condition to improve with forecasted cooler temperatures on Wednesday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over the past 24 hours precipitation has fallen as rain below 2,400m. At treeline, the heavier snow sits over a persistent weak layer dating to Dec 20th. Below treeline, isothermic conditions exist. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15mm of rain over two days made the top 20-40cm of snow is moist with a weak surface crust forming overnight. The Jan15 surface hoar layer is down 60-90cm is becoming more stubborn to trigger but is still likely to propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm and is still reactive in snowpack tests. Cornices grew large.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very strong westerly winds have seriously blasted the region. Wind pressed snow and wind slabs in lee terrain can be expected in the alpine. On Tuesday the snowpack was isothermal below treeline in many areas, but we expect this condition to improve with forecasted cooler temperatures on Wednesday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very strong westerly winds have seriously blasted the region. Wind pressed snow in lee terrain can be expected at treeline and above. A crust up to 2500m (higher on solar aspects) can be found in all areas. A field trip to Lake Ohara and a snow study flight E of the divide found moderate compression results on the basal depth hoar at treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a melt freeze crust at treeline to valley bottom.  The crust weakens into treeline.  In the alpine, heavier snow sits over a persistent weak layer dating to Dec 20th. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting overnight on breakable crust over moist snow to ~2400m. Above 2400m snow is heavily wind affected. The Jan15 surface hoar layer is down 60-90cm is becoming more stubborn to trigger but is still likely to propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm and is still reactive in snowpack tests. Cornices grew large.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Very strong westerly winds have seriously blasted the region. Wind pressed snow in lee terrain can be expected at treeline and above. A crust up to 2500m (higher on solar aspects) can be found in all areas. The Dec18th surface hoar/facet/crust interface can be found down 50-70 cm at treeline. This layer will be less reactive with the cooler temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After a period of very warm weather, the return to colder weather has improved the stability of the snowpack. A very weak base still exists, and moderate compression tests (sudden collapse) failing in depth hoar 25 cm above the ground are being observed in many locations across the parks. We remain cautious of large, open slopes above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures and rain followed by cooler temps have produced a widespread crust up to 2400 on all aspects. Above this, previous wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A breakable crust over moist to dry snow up to ~2400m. Above 2400m snow is heavily wind affected. The Jan15 surface hoar layer down 60-90cm is becoming more stubborn to trigger but is still likely to propagate. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm and is still reactive in snowpack tests. Large cornices have formed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 5 to 15cm thick crust exists on solar aspects to ridgetop. On shaded aspects a 1cm temperature crust is found at 2200m and the snow remained dry at 2500m. Concern for both thin windslabs and the Dec facets and crust layer remains TL and above on shaded aspects with technicians finding sudden shears down 40 to 80cm on the Dec layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After a period of warm weather, the return to colder temperatures has improved the stability of the snowpack, particularly at treeline and below where strong melt-freeze crusts now dominate. In isolated areas we expect the Dec 18 surface hoar layer to remain, but triggering is unlikely. Recent winds have blasted the terrain at higher elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weekend's big warming of the snowpack and the recent freezing has strengthened the upper and mid section of the snowpack. However, it is important to remember that n the shallower eastern regions of the continental divide the snow pack still has rotten basal facets so caution is still advised when considering more aggressive terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures and rain followed by cooler temps have produced a widespread crust up to 2400m on all aspects. Above this, previous wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects. We received 5-10cm of new snow today with minimal wind below treeline, but gusting to 50km/h in the alpine and loading North East aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface curst is breakable over dry snow up to 2400m. Outflow winds have created grabby surface conditions in the alpine.  The Jan15 surface hoar layer down 60-90cm is becoming more stubborn to trigger. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm. Large isolated cornices have formed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After a period of warm weather, the return to colder temperatures has improved the stability of the snowpack, particularly at treeline and below where strong melt-freeze crusts now dominate. In isolated areas we expect the Dec 18 surface hoar layer to remain, but triggering is unlikely. Recent winds have blasted the terrain at higher elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm low density snow in the last 24hours. Isolated soft slabs 15-30cm thick and of little consequence found in alpine regions today(Cirque Peak, Bow Peak ).The Jan.30 crust formed last week can be found up to 2300m(higher on solar aspects). Basal depth hoar is still a major layer in the region, and is giving moderate to hard compression results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures and rain followed by cooler temps have produced a widespread crust up to 2400m on all aspects. Above this, previous wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects. 15-20 cm of storm snow is now sitting over this crust and has blown into wind slabs at tree line and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow with mostly light south winds overnight has buried the January 30 crust which can be found up to 2400m. Surface hoar was found on the crust and just below it the snow has become weak and faceted. The Jan15 surface hoar layer down 60-90cm and is more stubborn to trigger. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of low density snow in the last 24 hours. The Jan 30 melt/freeze crust can be found up to 2300m (higher on solar aspects). In isolated areas we expect the Dec. 18 surface hoar layer down approximately 50-70cm to remain, but triggering is unlikely.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm low density snow now sit on the Jan 30 crust at 2300m and higher. Isolated soft slabs 15-30cm thick and of little consequence can still be found in the alpine.  Basal depth hoar is still a layer of concern in the region, and is giving moderate to hard compression results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks's warm temperatures and rain followed by cooler temps have produced a widespread crust up to 2400m on all aspects. Higher elevations are characterized by previous wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects. 15-20 cm of storm snow is now sitting over this crust and this will increase throughout the storm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow overlies the Jan 30 crust which can be found up to 2200m. Surface hoar was found on the crust and facetting has been occurring underneath it. Above 2200m firm wind pressed snow is found 20cm down. The Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 60-90cm. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 130-180cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of low density snow in the last 48 hours. The Jan 30 melt/freeze crust can be found up to 2300m (higher on solar aspects). In isolated areas we expect the Dec. 18 surface hoar layer down approximately 50-70cm to remain, but triggering is unlikely. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-25 cm low density snow now sit on the Jan 30 crust. The dominant feature of the last 24-hours has been light winds and cold, dry snow with minimal windslab formation, but we expect isolated pockets of soft slab above 2300 m. The very weak base of depth hoar continues to dominate the region, with moderate compression test 25 cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks's warm temperatures and rain resulted in a widespread crust up to 2400m on all aspects. Higher elevations have wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects. 15-20 cm of storm snow has accumulated over either crust or wind hammered snow. The snowpack is resting on weak basal facets that are 15cm-25cm deep.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer is down 30-35cm below recent storm snow. The crust reaches to 2200m above which it becomes firm wind pressed snow. The Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 60-100cm. The Dec 17 surface hoar/ crust complex is down 140-190cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">West winds have created new windslabs above the Jan 31 crusts that extend nearly every where except on shaded aspects above 2300m. Above 2000m on the shaded aspects concern for the Dec facets and crust layer remains with technicians still finding sudden shears down 40 to 80cm. Hard crusts are the dominant travel condition: bring your ski crampons!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35 cm of low density storm snow has fallen at 2500 m over the last few days, with minimal to no wind effect. 20 cm in the valley bottom. This new snow sits upon a melt-freeze crust until 2200 m. Shears exist within the new snow, and there is a tremendous amount of new snow available to blow into windslabs. So far the wind has been light . . .</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-25 cm low density snow now sits on the Jan 30th crust. SW winds picked up overnight and created windslabs at higher elevations and in typically wind exposed areas. These are mostly small and confined to immediate lees. The very weak base of depth hoar continues to dominate the region, with moderate compression tests 25 cm above the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last weeks's warm temperatures and rain resulted in a crust up to 2100m on all aspects. Higher elevations have wind affected surfaces in exposed areas and wind slabs on lee aspects. More snow has fallen in the northern part of the forecast area in the last 24 hours than in the south.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 40cm of storm snow sits on top of the Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer.  Expect to find the Jan 30 crust up to 2200m with firm, wind pressed snow at higher elevations.  Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 70-110cm and the December 17 is down 140-190 cm.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">West winds have created new windslabs above the Jan 31 crusts that extend nearly every where except on shaded aspects above 2300m. Above 2000m on the shaded aspects concern for the Dec facets and crust layer remains with technicians still finding sudden shears down 40 to 80cm. Hard crusts are the dominant travel condition: bring your ski crampons!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 cm of low density storm snow has fallen at 2500 m over the last few days, with minimal to no wind effect. 20 cm in the valley bottom. This new snow sits upon a melt-freeze crust until 2200 m. Shears exist within the new snow, and there is a tremendous amount of new snow available to blow into windslabs. So far the wind has been light . . .</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35-50 cm of recent storm snow sits on a crust from January 30, and in isolated locations (east of the divide) has been blown into windslabs. Over the next few days, as the next storm begins to add load, this bond to the Jan 30 interface will be critical. Expect windslabs by Thursday, with human triggered and natural avalanches likely by Friday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar developed overnight. 5-20cm of new snow sits on the rain crust that formed last week.  The rain crust can be found on all aspects up to 2100m. Wind slabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features 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">30-50cm sits on the Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer. Expect to find the Jan 30 crust up to 2200m. Snowpack tests indicate that the storm slab may bond poorly to the crust, which acts as a smooth bed surface. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 70-110cm and the December 17 is down 140-190 cm. Windloading will increase slab properties in lee areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of recent storm snow sits on a crust from January 30, and in isolated locations has been blown into windslabs. Over the next few days, as the next storm begins to add load, this bond to the Jan 30 interface will be critical. Expect windslabs by Thursday, with human triggered and natural avalanches likely by Friday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-50cm of recent storm snow sits on a crust from January 30, which exists up to 2300m on all aspects (higher on solar aspects). In isolated locations this has been blown into soft slabs.Over the next two days this bond to the Jan. 30 interface will be critical. The basal depth hoar, facet layer may also be &quot;woken up&quot; with the additional load.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With the first input of new snow we likely will find areas of new buried surface hoar. That is sitting on a further 15cm over the Jan rain crust found on all aspects up to 2100m. Wind slabs forming on lee aspects, cross loaded features and open areas.</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">The Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer, which exists up to 2200m, is down 30-50cm. Snowpack tests indicate that the storm slab may bond poorly to the crust, which acts as a smooth bed surface. Windloading will increase slab properties in lee areas. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 70-110cm and tests indicate it is still reactive in some areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain below 1900m. Steady snowfall Thursday built a 10-15cm storm slab above the Jan 31 crusts (that extend everywhere except shaded aspects above 2300m) while gusty SW winds blow this new snow into slabs 40cm thick in lee TL and ALP features. Above 2000m on the shaded aspects concern for the Dec facets and crust layer down 40 to 80cm remain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of recent storm snow sits on the Jan 30 interface(consists of a 1-2cm ice crust up to 1800m). Test results today at 1500 and 1900m on Mt. Field found inconsistent shears on that interface. Over the next 2 days, as the next storm continues to add load, this bond to the Jan 30 interface and within the storm snow will be critical.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 - 70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. The basal facets from Nov 6th could reemerge in step down events with this huge stress to the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 60 cm of storm snow has fallen with rain at lower elevations.  This new snow is sitting on surface hoar and/or Jan rain crust. Strong S winds are forming slabs on all lee aspects, cross loaded features and open areas.</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">The Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer, which exists up to 2200m, is down 30-70cm, depth will depend on elevation The upper snowpack will be moist or wet to above 2000m. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 70-110cm and tests indicate it is still reactive in some areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-70cm of recent storm snow sits on a crust from Jan 30 which exists up to 2300m on all aspects (higher on solar aspects).This crust interface will be a layer of failure with the new load of up to 30 cms in the last 24 hours. This large stress to the snowpack may cause the Nov 6th facets problem to re-emerge in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 - 70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. The basal facets from Nov 6th could reemerge in step down events with this huge stress to the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Huge variation in the snowpack across the forecast region!! The Icefields Area received a whopping 40 to 60 cm overnight while areas to the north received much less.  Sensitive storm slab can be found on all aspects at treeline and above.  Rain and freezing rain fell below treeline in most areas.  </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">Intense rain in the last 36hrs has left the upper snowpack moist or wet to around 2100m. The Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer, which exists up to 2200m, is down 30-70cm, depth will depend on elevation. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 70-110cm and was reactive in artillery highway avalanche control.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-70cm of recent storm snow sits on a crust from Jan 30 which exists up to 2300m on all aspects (higher on solar aspects).This crust interface will be a layer of failure with 20cm of additional loading in the last 24 hours. This large stress to the snowpack may cause the Nov 6th facets problem to re-emerge in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 - 70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. Isothermal conditions exist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Huge variation in the snowpack across the forecast region!! The Icefields Area received around 1 meter of snow since Friday while areas to the north received much less. Sensitive storm slab can be found on all aspects at treeline and above. Rain and freezing rain fell below treeline in most areas. </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">Intense rain in the last three days has left the upper snowpack moist or wet to around 2100m. Above 1900m there is 70-80cm of heavy storm snow. The Jan 30 surface hoar/crust layer, up to 2200m, is down 50-90cm and depth will depend on elevation. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm and was reactive in artillery highway avalanche control.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-90 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. Isothermal conditions exist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 - 70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, and warmer temperatures have created very touchy storm slabs over top of the January 30th crust interface.  Despite a weak freeze last night isothermal conditions persist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Huge variation in the snowpack across the forecast region!! The Icefields Area received around 1 meter of snow since Friday while areas to the north received much less. Sensitive storm slab sitting of Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above. Trace to 5 cm new snow sitting on rain crust below treeline in most areas. </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">5cm of new snow over a varied snowpack depending on elevation. Moist snow in the upper 20cm at 2000m. Moisture content reaches deeper below 1600m. There has been up to 1m of settled storm snow over the Jan 30 layer. This layer formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of snow fell with strong SW winds on the Jan 31 crusts above 2000m with the last storm. Rain has created surface crusts below 2200m and the entire snowpack remains moist with warm temps allowing only poor recovery. The Dec 13 layer down about 1m average is still a concern in high shaded terrain where there are no strong crusts above it. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-90 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. Isothermal conditions exist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 - 70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, and warmer temperatures have created very touchy storm slabs over top of the January 30th crust interface. Despite a weak freeze last night isothermal conditions persist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Huge variation in the snowpack across the forecast region. The Icefields Area snowpack is getting small inputs overnight to add to the storm snow from the weekend and is settling out with some transport at ridgetop. There is a variable storm slab sitting over the Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above. </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 20cm of dry snow has buried moist snow from the weekends rain. 140cm have fallen since Feb 1 and settled to ~1m of settled storm snow over the Jan 30 layer. This layer formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm and continues to be reactive in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-90 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures have created storm slabs which will put an enormous amount of stress on the January 30th crust interface. Isothermal conditions exist at treeline and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-70 cm of recent storm overlies a crust from January 30th. The recent precipitation and warmer temperatures have created touchy storm slabs and wind slabs over top of the Jan. 30th interface. The basal facet/depth hoar layers are still active in shallow snowpack areas. A weak freeze below treeline is barely holding isothermal conditions at bay.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a wide variation in the snowpack across the forecast region.  In the Icefields Area, there is significant snow available for transport.  SW winds will be forming wind slabs below ridge lines and along gulley features. Up to 1 meter of storm slab is sitting over the Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above. </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 20cm of snow has buried moist snow from the weekends rain. 140cm have fallen since Feb 1 and settled to ~1m of settled storm snow over the Jan 30 layer. This layer formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm and continues to be reactive in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-90 cm of recent storm snow overlies a crust. The recent heavy precipitation, wind and warmer temperatures created storm slabs which continue to stress the January 30th crust interface. Isothermal conditions can be encountered below treeline under a varying crust. Winslabs are common in exposed areas at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-70 cm of storm snow overlies either a rain crust or facets from January 30th. This snow combined with warm temperatures has created storm and wind slabs overlying the Jan. 30th interface. The basal facet/depth hoar layers are still active in shallow snowpack areas. Little recovery overnight created isothermal conditions below 1800m today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a wide variation in the snowpack across the forecast region. Continuing moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area are forming wind slabs on lee slopes. Last week's snow is now a persistent slab 50-80 cm thick. This slab is sitting over the Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above. </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">20cm of moist snow sits on top of 1m of settled storm snow over the Jan 30 layer. This layer formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm and continues to be reactive in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2000m 5 to 10cm and thin windslabs cap the 50 to 80 cm slab above the Jan 31 crust. Rain has created surface crusts below 2000m and the entire snowpack remains moist with warm temps allowing poor recovery below 1900m. The Dec 13 layer down about 1m average is still a concern in high shaded terrain where there are no strong crusts above it. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-70 cm of storm snow above 2000m overlies either a rain crust or facets from January 30th. This snow combined with warm temperatures has created storm and wind slabs. Lower elevation ski conditions are abysmal with little recovery overnight creating isothermal conditions below 1800m today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60 to 100 cm of stiff new snow slab and windslabs, in the alpine and at treeline, overlies an old weak snowpack that is a mixture of facets, crusts and depth hoar. Propagation of weak layers can be very wide. Below treeline, poor overnight recovery and a recent warm spell, create poor snow cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuing moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area. These are perfect transport speeds, combined with a heavier moist snowpack and a steady input of rain or wet snow has created dangerous soft slab conditions through the forecast area. This slab is sitting over multiple touchy interfaces on all aspects and 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">Moist surface snow is expected to 2500m today as freezing levels climb. 1m of settled storm snow over the Jan 30 layer. This layer formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm and continues to be reactive in tests. Isothermal snow at lower elevations makes for challenging skiing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60 to 100 cm of stiff new snow slab and windslabs, in the alpine and at treeline, overlies an old weak snowpack that is a mixture of facets, crusts and depth hoar. Propagation of weak layers can be very wide. Below treeline, poor overnight recovery and a recent warm spell, create poor snow cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm new snow up Hwy. 93N with drizzle and rain in other regions Saturday morning. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent balmy temperatures sits over weaker facets and depth hoar in the bottom portions of the snowpack. A </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=789993607717297&amp;set=vb.145133538869977&amp;type=2&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow pit </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">done at 2350m on Cirque peak demonstrates the snowpack layering common throughout the forecast region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Heavy rain that changed to snow overnight has created a saturated snowpack extending into tree line.  Limited overnight freeze created a weak melt freeze crust that broke down quickly with daytime heating and solar radiation.  At higher elevations, a 40-80 cm deep persistent slab is sitting over multiple touchy interfaces on all aspects. </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">11mm of rain overnight and freezing levels to 1900m have further saturated an already moist upper snowpack below tree line. 15cm of new snow in the alpine. The Jan 30 crust layer is down ~1m which formed a crust to 2200m with spotty surface hoar distribution. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down 100-150cm. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-80 cm settled storm snow at treeline and above overlies a generally settled snowpack. Some snow pits have found facets at this interface. Recent wind slabs have formed on many different aspects at higher elevations. Isothermal snow exists below 2000m. Cooler temperatures Sunday will help overnight crust formation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in open areas above tree line. Temperature crust present below 1800m. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent storms and warm temperatures sits over weak facets and depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. A </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=789993607717297&amp;set=vb.145133538869977&amp;type=2&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow pit </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">done at 2350m near Cirque Peak on Saturday demonstrates the snowpack layering common in the forecast region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Whistler and Portal Creek are open on Monday but tourers should be mindful that this area has seen no ski traffic and only limited field observations. Given the complexity of the snowpack and the occurrence of some very large avalanches, back-country travelers are advised to be conservative in their choice of terrain throughout the forecast area. </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 moist upper snowpack that we had grown so used to has finally begun to freeze. Expect crusty surface conditions and moist snow beneath it to ~2000m and settling storm snow in the alpine. The Jan 30 crust layer is down ~1-1.25m which formed a crust to 2200m. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down ~1-1.5m. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs have formed on many different aspects at higher elevations. 60-80 cm of settled storm snow at treeline and above overlies a generally settled snowpack. Some snow pits have found facets at this storm snow interface. Isothermal snow exists at low elevations. Cooler temperatures will help with overnight crust formation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in open areas above tree line. Temperature crust present below 1800m. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent storms and warm temperatures sits over weak facets and depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. A </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=789993607717297&amp;set=vb.145133538869977&amp;type=2&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow pit</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> done at 2350m near Cirque Peak on Saturday demonstrates the snowpack layering common in the forecast region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of more settled snow and several different crusts to near treeline elevations provide a lot of support and good travel in the upper snowpack. These firmer upper layers are resting on 50-75cm of weak, poorly bonded faceted snow crystals. Large triggers like small avalanches or cornice drops will easily collapse the upper bridging layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of light snow overtop the Feb 14 crust. Crust was observed to be 9cm thick in a profile above the Asulkan Hut at 2200m. The Jan 30 crust layer is down ~1-1.25m which formed a crust to 2200m. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down ~1-1.5m. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of snow that fell over the weekend sits on rain and temperature crusts to 2000m and thin solar crusts to mountain top. Below this old windslabs cap the 50 to 80 cm slab that seems well bonded to the Jan 31 crust. The Mid-December layer down about 1m average is still a concern in high shaded terrain where there are no strong crusts above it. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2000m, soft wind slabs have formed on many different aspects. 60-80 cm of settled storm snow at treeline and above overlies a generally settled snowpack. Some snow pits have found facets at this storm snow interface. Below 1800m a breakable surface crust exists on all aspects which becomes supportive and stronger at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in open areas above tree line. Temperature crust present below 1800m. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent storms and warm temperatures sits over weak facets and depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of more settled snow and several different crusts to near tree line elevations provide a lot of support and good travel in the upper snowpack. These firmer upper layers are resting on 50-75cm of weak, poorly bonded faceted snow crystals. Large loads like surface slides or cornice collapses could possibly trigger the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of light snow, wind effected in open areas, overtop the Feb 14 crust above 1700m. Crust was observed to be ~10cm thick to 2200m. The Jan 30 crust layer is down ~1-1.25m which formed a crust to 2200m. Jan 15 surface hoar layer is down ~1-1.5m. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled. Nov 9 basal crust layer still present in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2000m, soft wind slabs have formed on many different aspects. 60-80 cm of settled storm snow at treeline and above overlies a generally settled snowpack. Some snow pits have found facets at this storm snow interface. Below 1800m a breakable surface crust exists on all aspects which becomes supportive and stronger at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in open areas above tree line. Temperature crust present below 1800m. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent storms and warm temperatures sits over weak facets and depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar continues to grow at all elevations.  Up to 50cm of settled snow overlies a variety of crusts and provides good travel.  These firmer upper layers are resting on 50-75cm of weak, poorly bonded faceted snow crystals. Cornice drops and step downs could trigger large avalanches in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 1700m 5-15cm of light snow sits on the Feb 14 crust, which is supportive to ~1900m. The Jan 30 crust layer is down ~1-1.25m is becoming more stubborn to trigger. Jan 15 surface hoar down ~1-1.5m gives sudden test results in isolated areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled. Nov 9 basal crust layer still present in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in open areas above tree line. Temperature crust present below 1800m. 60-70cm of well settled snow from recent storms and warm temperatures sits over weak facets and depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Feb 13th rain crust lies underneath a melt-freeze crust up to 2000m elevation. The melt-freeze crust goes up to 2200m.&nbsp; A mixture of rounded and facetted layers are sandwiched between these upper layers and the weak depth hoar/ facets prevalent in the lower snowpack down to 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">Very challenging travel and ski conditions exist below 1900m. Above 1700m 5-15cm of snow sits on the Feb 14 crust, which exists to ~2200m. Steep solar aspects have a sun crust. Persistent weak layers between 1m to 1.5m are stubborn to trigger but give sudden test results in isolated areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br />Thin new windslabs now sit on the Feb 14 temperature crust that exists to 2300m and thin solar crusts to mountain top. Below this old windslabs cap the 50 to 80 cm slab that seems well bonded to the Jan 31 crust. The Mid-December layer that is down over 1m  in most deep areas remains a concern in high shaded terrain presenting a shallow snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is variable by aspect and elevation. Deep facetted weaknesses are still common. Westerly aspects have been wind-hammered and lee (east) aspects near ridge crests should be suspect. From treeline down, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust. Nasty.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper and mid sections of the snowpack continues to settle out and with exception of the Little Yoho, much of the rest of the Rockies snowpack still has the basal facet and depth hoar weaknesses component intact. Temperature crust present below 2000 meters northerly aspects and solar crusts are present to higher elevations and steeper slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Feb 13th rain crust lies underneath a melt-freeze crust up to 2000m elevation. The melt-freeze crust goes up to 2200m. A mixture of rounded and facetted layers are sandwiched between these upper layers and the weak depth hoar/ facets prevalent in the lower snowpack down to 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">Difficult travel and ski conditions below 1900m where a light dusting of new snow sits on a bulletproof crust. Above tree line, 20-25cm of light snow sits over the Feb 14 crust. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger. Mid and lower snowpack is well settled. Over night winds likely formed slabs on lee slopes above tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is a mix of surfaces and depths. Deep facetted weaknesses may be present in isolated locations at TL and above where the snowpack is exposed to the wind and sun. From treeline down, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust. The skiing is rugged below 2100 meters so expect challenging conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled upper snowpack with highly variable depths sits over the ever present weak facets and depth hoar in the bottom half of the snowpack. Colder temperatures have helped the slab bridge over the weaker base. On Saturday, strong to extreme North winds up Hwy 93N formed thin wind slabs in the lees of ridge crests and gully features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting over night. The Feb 13th rain crust lies underneath a melt-freeze crust up to 2000m elevation. The melt-freeze crust goes up to 2200m. A mixture of rounded and facetted layers are sandwiched between these upper layers and the weak depth hoar/ facets prevalent in the lower snowpack down to 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">Difficult travel and ski conditions below 1900m where a light dusting of new snow sits on a bulletproof crust. Ski Crampons are recommended. Above treeline, 20-25cm of light snow sits over the Valentines Day crust with soft wind slabs forming on all aspects. The mid-pack is well settled. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally deeper and well settled snowpack exists in the Little Yoho region compared to East of the divide. There are areas with basal facets in shallow snowpack areas but we have seen little activity on this layer. Below 2000m, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust making for rugged skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled upper snowpack with highly variable depths sits over the ever present weak facets and depth hoar in the bottom half of the snowpack. Colder temperatures have helped the slab bridge over the weaker base. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Colder daytime temperatures have locked in the snowpack today. The Feb 13th rain crust lies underneath a melt-freeze crust up to 2000m elevation. The melt-freeze crust goes up to 2200m. A mixture of rounded and facetted layers are sandwiched between these upper layers and the weak depth hoar/ facets prevalent in the lower snowpack down to 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">Below 1900m a light dusting of new snow sits on a bulletproof crust. Up to 2200m 15-20cm of light snow sits on the Feb 18 crust/ surface hoar layer. The Feb 14 crust is down 20-25 and is up to 10cm thick. Soft wind slabs on all aspects have formed in exposed areas at treeline and above. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally deeper and well settled snowpack exists in the Little Yoho region compared to East of the divide. There are areas with basal facets in shallow snowpack areas but we have seen little activity on this layer. Below 2000m, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust making for rugged skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled upper snowpack with highly variable depths sits over the ever present weak facets and depth hoar in the bottom half of the snowpack. Colder temperatures have helped the slab bridge over the weaker base. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect a new sun crust on steeper solar aspects up to 2300m with Mondays warm blast of sun. A mixture of rounded and facetted layers are sandwiched between upper layers and the weak depth hoar/ facets prevalent in the lower snowpack down to 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">Below 1900m a light dusting of new snow sits on a hard crust. Up to 2200m 15-20cm of light snow sits on the Feb 18 crust/ surface hoar layer. The Feb 14 crust is down 20-25 and is up to 10cm thick. Soft wind slabs have formed on all aspects in exposed areas at treeline and above. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"><br />15cm fell on the weekend and NE and NW winds have redistributed this into windslabs on treeline ridgecrests and more widespread locations in the alpine. Surface crusts can be expected on steep SE through SW slopes. The Mid-December layer that is down over 1m in most deep areas remains a concern in high shaded terrain presenting a shallow snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally deeper and well settled snowpack exists in the Little Yoho region compared to East of the divide. There are areas with basal facets in shallow snowpack areas but we have seen little activity on this layer. Below 2000m, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust making for rugged skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled upper snowpack with highly variable depths sits over the ever present weak facets and depth hoar in the bottom half of the snowpack. Colder temperatures have helped the slab bridge over the weaker base. Expect to find some wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect a new sun crust on steeper solar aspects up to 2300m with Mondays warm blast of sun.  A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging over the weak depth hoar / facet layers that make up the lower 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">Below 1900m a few cm's of snow sits on a hard crust. 15-20cm of snow sit on the Feb 18 surface hoar layer, which exists up to 2200m. The Feb 14 crust is down 20-25 and is up to 10cm thick. Variable wind effect, with pockets of thin hard slab, exists in exposed areas at treeline and above. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A textbook Rockies snowpack exists, comprised of weak facets and depth hoar near the base overlain with a 40-60 cm stiff slab of snow. No significant snow over the past few days and a cooling trend has minimized any surface instabilities. Triggering is unlikely except in open, shallow snowpack areas and steep south facing slopes in the afternoon.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun-crust is present on solar aspects up to 2300m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower 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">Below 1900m a few cm's of snow sits on a hard crust. 15-20cm of snow sit on the Feb 18 surface hoar layer, which exists up to 2200m. The Feb 14 crust is down 20-25 and is up to 10cm thick. Variable wind effect, with pockets of thin hard slab, exists in exposed areas at treeline and above. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally deeper and well settled snowpack exists in the Little Yoho region compared to East of the divide. There are areas with basal facets in shallow snowpack areas but we have seen little activity on this layer. Below 2000m, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust making for rugged skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of loose snow sits on the surface from the last few days in the Bow Summit area, but light winds and a cooling trend has minimized any surface instabilities. The base of the snowpack is weak facets with a 40-60cm stiff snow over top. Triggering is unlikely except in open, shallow snowpack areas and steep south facing slopes in the afternoon</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun-crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower 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">Below 1900m a few cm's of snow sits on a hard crust. 15-20cm of snow sit on the Feb 18 surface hoar layer, up to 2200m. The Feb 14 crust is down 20-25 and is up to 10cm thick. Variable wind effect with pockets of thin hard slab in exposed areas above treeline. Crust on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent upslope storm left 20-30cm of new snow. Light NW winds with this storm deposited slightly more to unusual slopes. This new snow is sitting on crusts on steep sun facing slopes or old windslabs (again from NW winds) at ridge crests. The Feb 14 crusts is now down 25 to 55cm and carries well below 2000m. In places this crust is very slick.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A generally deeper and well settled snowpack exists in the Little Yoho region compared to East of the divide. There are areas with basal facets in shallow snowpack areas but we have seen little activity on this layer. Below 2000m, breakable melt-freeze crust transitions to bullet proof melt-freeze crust making for rugged skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of cold loose snow sits on the surface.  The base of the snowpack is weak facets and depth hoar with a 40-60cm slab of stiff snow over top. Triggering would be difficult but is possible in open, shallow snowpack areas such as ridgetop features, cross-wind affected terrain features or moraines.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun-crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2300m, 15cm of soft snow sits on a supportive crust. Snow depth on the Illecillewaet Neve is 2.5 to +3m. Bulletproof crust bellow 2000m. Feb 18 surface hoar down 20cm, variable distribution to 2200m. Feb 14 crust down 20-25, up to 10cm thick. Variable windslab above treeline. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A light dusting of snow 3-5cm's sits on a well settled upper snowpack of stiff snow and a generally well settled mid pack and base structure. Bone hard surfaces still prevail below tree line so pack your helmet, mouth guard and body armor if you plan on skiing in this elevation band for any appreciable length of time.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of cold loose snow sits on the surface. The base of the snowpack is weak facets and depth hoar with a 40-60cm slab of stiff snow over top. Triggering would be difficult but is possible in open, shallow snowpack areas such as ridgetop features, cross-wind affected terrain features or moraines.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A variable (sometimes) supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above 2300m, 10-15cm of ski penetration in soft snow. Snow depth on the Illecillewaet glacier/ neve is 2.5 to +3m. Bulletproof crust bellow 2000m. Feb 18 surface hoar down 20cm, variable distribution to 2200m. Feb 14 crust down 20-25, up to 10cm thick. Variable windslab above treeline. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of cold loose snow sits on the surface. The base of the snowpack is weak facets and depth hoar with a 40-60cm slab of stiff snow over top. Triggering would be difficult but is possible in open, shallow snowpack areas such as ridgetop features, cross-wind affected terrain features or moraines.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. 10cm of low density facets and recent snow can be found in sheltered areas at treeline and above and provide pleasant skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface conditions include surface hoar, faceting snow, sun crust on South aspects, wind crust, and pockets of soft snow and slab in isolated locations and hard crust bellow 2000m. Feb 18 surface hoar down 20cm, variable distribution to 2200m. Feb 14 crust down 20-25, up to 10cm thick. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow with light to moderate N winds forming isolated small wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests. Below this a 40-60cm slab of stiff snow sits over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. Triggering this would be difficult but it is possible in steep, rocky, shallow snowpack areas, cross-loaded terrain or moraines.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow fell in the forecast region in the past 24h. Under the new snow a variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm of new snow has covered a mix of surface hoar, facets, crust, pockets of soft snow and slab in isolated locations. The new snow will bond poorly and sluff easily on these previous surfaces. The Feb 14 crust down 20-25, up to 10cm thick. Persistent weak layers down 1-1.5m are stubborn to trigger but could be triggered by cornice fall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow with light to moderate N winds has formed isolated small wind slabs in the alpine and near ridge crests. Below this is a generally well settled snowpack with some concerns for the weak basal facets and depth hoar in shallow rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface facetting has softened up old surfaces in the alpine making for good skiing in sheltered locations. Isolated windslabs exist in the alpine but are unreactive. The midpack is well settled, but the weak facets persist at the base of the snowpack. Suncrusts exist on solar aspects and temperature crusts exist on all aspects below 1900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow fell in the forecast region in the past 48hrs. Under the new snow a variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin layer of new snow now covers the previous surface of crust, facets, surface hoar and pockets of thin soft slab.  This new snow is available for transport as was observed yesterday afternoon when northerly winds picked up causing snow plumes off high ridge lines.  Riders can expect to find pockets of soft slab in the immediate lees of ridges.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another upslope event added 10-15 to the 20cm we received last week. The recent storm came in with mod NE winds creating slabs on W to S slopes. These could be sitting on old windslabs or very slick suncrusts. In sheltered places there is up to 40cm on the Feb 14 crust. Easy sluffing of this new snow was observed in the summit are on Monday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface facetting has softened up old surfaces in the alpine making for good skiing in sheltered locations. Isolated windslabs exist in the alpine but are unreactive. The rest of the snowpack is generally well settled. Suncrusts exist on solar aspects and temperature crusts exist on all aspects below 1900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the presence of weak facets and depth hoar near the ground, the weak layers in the snowpack are largely dormant right now. This is a result of past warming and rain, combined with current cold temperatures and no significant snow for several weeks. Once the temperatures warm up and/or new snow arrives then the weak layers will re-activate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow in the forecast region. Under the new snow a variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~5cm of snow covers the previous surface of crust, facets, surface hoar and pockets of thin soft slab. Northerly winds on Monday and Tuesday will have transported the new snow, creating pockets of soft slab in the immediate lees of ridges. Overall the snowpack is now well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains unchanged; locked in place by strong surface crusts up to almost 1800m. Above this, isolated pockets of soft snow can be found on the surface. No shears have been found in the upper snowpack, and no weak layers are currently active. As the temperatures warm this week, watch the overhead hazard for cornice exposure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the presence of weak facets and depth hoar near the ground, the weak layers in the snowpack are largely dormant right now. This is a result of past warming and rain, recent cold temperatures and no significant snow for several weeks. Once the temperatures warm up significantly and/or new snow arrives then the weak layers will re-activate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~5cm of snow covers the previous surface of crust, facets, surface hoar and pockets of thin soft slab. Northerly winds have created pockets of soft slab in the immediate lees of ridges. Overall the snowpack is now well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Hard slabs are now found in all open areas at treeline and above. They overlie a layer of low density snow on top of strong temperature or sun crusts or old wind slabs.  Deeper persistent instabilities are presently bridged by a strong mid-pack in most locations. Watch for shallow higher elevation areas where triggering is still a possibility.</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 unchanged; locked in place by strong surface crusts up to almost 1800m. Above this, isolated pockets of soft snow can be found on the surface. No shears have been found in the upper snowpack, and no weak layers are currently active. As the temperatures warm, watch the overhead hazard for cornice exposure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the presence of weak facets and depth hoar near the ground, the weak layers in the snowpack are largely dormant right now. This is a result of past warming and rain, then cold temperatures and no significant snow for several weeks. Once the temperatures warm up significantly and/or new snow arrives then the weak layers will re-activate.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~5cm of snow covers the previous surface of crust, facets, surface hoar and pockets of thin soft slab. Variable winds have created pockets of soft slab in the immediate lees of ridges on all aspects. Overall the snowpack is now well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains unchanged; locked in place by strong surface crusts up to almost 1800m. Above this, isolated pockets of soft snow can be found on the surface. Aside from thin isolated windslabs in the alpine, no shears have been found, and no weak layers are currently active. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the presence of weak facets and depth hoar near the ground, the weak layers in the snowpack are largely dormant right now. Once the temperatures warm up significantly and/or new snow arrives then the weak layers may re-activate. Thin melt freeze crust turning to corn in the afternoon below 2000m today in the Stanley headwall area.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A bulletproof crust below treeline makes for challenging up-tracks. In open areas, wind has created variable conditions ranging from wind deposited powder, to breakable crust, to boiler plate ice. Pockets of touchy wind slab up to 20cm deep exist near ridge line. Wind slabs overlie a crust on S aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains unchanged; locked in place by strong surface crusts up to almost 2000m. Above this, isolated pockets of soft snow can be found on the surface. Aside from thin isolated windslabs in the alpine, no shears have been found, and no weak layers are currently active. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the presence of weak facets and depth hoar near the ground, the weak layers in the snowpack are largely dormant right now. Once the temperatures warm up significantly and/or new snow arrives then the weak layers may re-activate. Hard windslabs were found near Sunshine Village today. Snowpack tests produced hard results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations on various aspects from recent NW to SW winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Firm crust below treeline at the surface. In open areas, wind has created variable conditions ranging from wind deposited powder, to breakable crust. Pockets of touchy wind slab up to 20cm deep exist near ridge line. Recently buried surface hoar with variable distribution is down ~15cm. This sits just above the Feb 14 crust which is ~5-10cm thick. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack remains unchanged; locked in place by strong surface crusts up to almost 2000m. Above this, isolated pockets of soft snow can be found on the surface. Aside from thin isolated windslabs in the alpine, no shears have been found, and no weak layers are currently active. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite the warm temperatures, strong winds above treeline today kept the snow surface cool in all but the most sheltered areas. The snowpack remains solid, with the exception of isolated steep, south facing slopes below 1900m where solar triggered wet avalanches can be expected in the afternoon. The facets near the ground remain dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations from moderate to strong SW winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Firm crust below treeline at the surface softening with mild temperatures. Variable conditions higher up from wind deposited powder, to stiff wind slab, to bare crust. Reactive wind slab may exist at ridge crests. Recently buried surface hoar with variable distribution is down ~15cm. This sits just above the Feb 14 crust which is ~5-10cm thick. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures and no overnight freeze mean that sun exposed slopes have wet surface snow. Open areas at TL not sun effected will have hard slabs. These slabs, down about 15cm, were still reactive in tests on a NW slope in the Forum ridge area. Watch for shallow higher elevation areas where triggering deep instabilities is still a possibility.</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">Despite the warm temperatures, strong winds above treeline today kept the snow surface cool in all but the most sheltered areas. The snowpack remains solid, with the exception of isolated steep, south facing slopes below 1900m where solar triggered wet avalanches can be expected in the afternoon.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally well settled mid pack with with weaker facets and depth hoar in basal pack. Moist snow on solar aspects below 2000 m. Very isolated wind slabs may be found near ridge tops 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>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Wind slabs continue to develop in sheltered alpine locations from moderate to strong SW winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline the surface crust is softening with above freezing temps. Variable conditions higher up from wind deposited powder, to stiff wind slab, to bare crust. Reactive wind slab may exist at ridge crests. Recently buried surface hoar with variable distribution is down ~15cm. This sits just above the Feb 14 crust which is ~5-10cm thick. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally a well settled snow pack exists with moist snow on solar aspects below 2000 m. Very isolated wind slabs may be found near ridge tops 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>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a wide range of conditions from east to west at this time. Eastern areas (Banff) are subject to the warm temperatures which are effecting the snowpack on S and W aspects. Further east the temperatures have remained cool enough that treeline and alpine snowpacks have remained solid. We expect this pattern to continue for several more days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Wind slabs have formed in sheltered alpine locations from moderate to strong SW winds. Below treeline, poor overnight recovery has created isothermal conditions in valley bottoms.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps and strong solar yesterday weakened the surface snow below 2400m on solar aspects and 1900m on shaded slopes. Warm temps prevented an overnight freeze. Variable conditions on shaded aspects above treeline from stiff wind slab to bare crust. Reactive wind slabs exist at ridge crests. Recent snowpack tests fail below a crust down 15-25cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally a well settled snow pack exists with moist snow on solar aspects below 2000 m.  Isolated wind slabs may be found near ridge tops 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>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a wide range of conditions from east to west at this time. Eastern areas (Banff) are subject to the warm temperatures which are effecting the snowpack on S and W aspects. Further west the temperatures have remained cool enough that treeline and alpine snowpacks have remained solid and new snow has made fresh windslabs in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Freezing levels are hovering around 1900m. There is up to 10cm of new snow in the alpine overlying a variety of surfaces from suncrust on solar aspects to wind slabs and crusts on shaded slopes. Strong S'ly winds are forming new windslabs. Crusts in the top 20cm are weakening with continued warm temps and triggering of deeper layers is possible. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow is now moist up to 2200m with no overnight freezing. Below 1900m the whole snowpack is becoming isothermal, especially on solar slopes. Hard windslabs are in N and E start zones in the alpine and upper treeline. Shaded areas are heavily wind effected down to treeline. The snowpack is becoming quite shallow at Cameron Lake level.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally a well settled snow pack exists with moist snow on solar aspects below 2000 m. Isolated wind slabs may be found near ridge tops in the alpine. Weak freezes and some rain over the last few days have caused the snowpack at lower elevations to break down quickly with daytime heating.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is generally crusty or isothermal in valley bottoms, depending on temperature and exposure to sun. In the alpine windcrusts, windslabs and suncrusts predominate. In high shallow areas, lingering weaknesses are still common.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The primary concerns for the snowpack are: 1. Isothermal conditions, especially on solar aspects, 2. Deep persistent weaknesses at the base of the snowpack, and 3. Windslabs in lee Alpine and treeline features. The well settled upper snowpack layers, especially at higher elevations, are bridging lower weaknesses for now.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures remained warm overnight, leading to a poor refreeze. 10cm of recent snow in the alpine overlies a sun crust on solar aspects and wind slabs and crusts on shaded slopes. Strong southerly winds have formed new wind slabs. Crusts in the top 20cm are weakening with continued warm temps and triggering of deeper layers is possible. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Isothermal snow in valley bottoms and various temperature/wind crusts in the alpine. New windslabs will be slow to bond.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain at lower elevations (below 2000m) has saturated thin snowpack areas. 15-20cm and mod-strong West winds are expected by Sunday morning, which will form fresh wind slabs over previous wind slabs and hard surfaces in exposed lee terrain. The basal depth hoar/facets are bridged by the settled midpack, but caution is advised in thin snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Heavy snow has fallen at treeline and above.  Strong SW winds are building storm slab on lee aspects.  Deep persistent weaknesses (crusts and basal facets) exist at the base of the snowpack.  Cool temperatures will stabilize snowpack below treeline.  Sluffing out of steep terrain and cliffs is likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Isothermal snow in the valley bottom did not refreeze overnight and received 4mm of rain this morning. Above 1900m, 10cm of new snow fell with moderate southerly winds. Widespread and reactive wind slabs in exposed areas are now buried. Crusts in the top 30cm are weakening with continued warm temps and triggering of deeper layers is possible. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain at lower elevations (below 2000m) has saturated thin snowpack areas. 15-20cm and mod-strong West winds are expected by Sunday morning, which will form fresh wind slabs over previous wind slabs and hard surfaces in exposed lee terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm's of new snow appears to the bonding well to a variety of old surfaces.  The snowpack below the elevation of the 1900 meters has absorbed some liquid water from the yesterday's storm and in the lower BTL elevations the snowpack will be rain soaked and isothermal below any crusts that may have developed with the cooler temps last night.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35 cm of storm snow has fallen in the alpine in the Icefields Area with rain at lower elevations.  Strong SW winds has created soft slab conditions on lee aspects. Deep persistent weaknesses (crusts and basal facets) exist at the base of the snowpack. A strong rain crust extends into treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of storm snow above 1900m. A mix of rain and snow (~15.0mm) below this elevation with a light dusting over a crust/moist snow. Storm winds peaked at over 130km/hr, wind slab at tree line and above will be a concern. Top 50cm has a few buried crusts that lay beneath previous wind slab which were reactive to human triggering.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW'ly winds have stripped windward slopes and deposited the 5-10 cm's of new snow onto leeward aspects (north through easterly slopes).  Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations.  The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 - 20 cm's of new snow with light E winds from last night overlies a variety of old surfaces. Northern and western areas received less snow than Southern and Eastern areas. This new snow overlies isolated windslabs in the alpine and at treeline from Saturday PM's warm/ windy storm. Below 1900m, surface crusts exist as long as temps stay cool.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong rain crust forms the surface at treeline and below.  Up to 35cm of storm snow overlies a variable snowpack above treeline.  Soft wind slabs have formed on lee aspects as a result of strong SW winds.  The deep persistent weakness (basal facets and depth hoar) make up the base of 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">At treeline and above, pockets of winds slab up to 30cm thick formed by strong to extreme winds on Saturday night overlie a combination of crusts, settling snow and the Feb19th surface hoar down 45cm. Yesterday the new wind slab was failing with skier traffic. Below 1800m the surface is a crust formed by 10mm of rain on Saturday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30 cm of new snow now sits above a rain soaked snowpack to 2000m. At higher elevations the amount of moist snow now buried gets shallower and the new snow amounts grow quickly to 60cm at 2200m. A new rain crust has formed as the moist snow begins to refreeze. NE winds deposited the new snow in a reverse loading pattern along ridge crests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong Southwesterly winds have stripped windward slopes and deposited the 5-10 cm's of new snow onto leeward aspects (north through easterly slopes). Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong wind has created hard slabs on the snow surface in the alpine. Below this expect to find a mix of facets and crusts. As ghastly as that combination sounds, generally it is well bonded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong rain crust forms the surface at treeline and below. Up to 35cm of storm snow overlies a variable snowpack above treeline. Soft wind slabs have formed on lee aspects as a result of previous, strong SW winds. The deep persistent weakness (basal facets and depth hoar) make up the base of 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">At treeline and above, pockets of wind slab up to 30cm thick formed by strong to extreme winds from last Saturday night overlie a combination of crusts, settled and faceted snow. The Feb19th surface hoar down 45cm has variable distribution. Below 1800m the surface is a crust formed by 10-15mm of rain from last Saturday depending on elevation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong wind has created hard slabs on the snow surface in the alpine. On the Wapta, areas of soft snow with ski penetrations to 15 cm were found today. At and below treeline expect to find a mix of facets and crusts. As ghastly as that combination sounds, generally it is well bonded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts exist up to 2200m on all aspects and extend higher on solar aspects. Above treeline  wind slabs up to 65cm thick can be found in isolated locations. Bonding is generally good, however a graupel layer has recently  been shown to shear with moderate force at the interface. Deeper weaknesses can be found near the base of the snowpack.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above, pockets of wind slab formed by strong to extreme winds from last Saturday night overlie a combination of crusts, faceted snow and old windslabs. The Feb19th surface hoar down 30-45cm has variable distribution. Below 1800m a melt freeze cycle, following recent rain, is starting to form a supportive melt freeze crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong wind has created hard slabs on the snow surface in the alpine. 5-10cm of new snow fell on the Wapta today in the alpine. New snow Friday with wind will increase the wind slab thicknesses. At and below treeline expect to find a mix of facets and crusts. As ghastly as that combination sounds, generally it is well bonded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts exist up to 2200m on all aspects and extend higher on solar aspects. Above treeline wind slabs up to 65cm thick can be found in isolated locations. Bonding is generally good, however a graupel layer has recently been shown to shear with moderate force at the interface. Deeper weaknesses can be found near the base of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of new snow will bury, and hide, a variety of surfaces from sun crusts to reactive windslabs. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts, weak facetted snow and surface hoar. Below 1800m the snowpack is spring-like with a weak melt-freeze crust forming. Rain at lower elevations will destabilize the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_427A7D41"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface temperature and solar crusts now exist to ridge top on S and E slopes and only to 2000m on N and W slopes. Below the storm slab from the weekend there is a new crust which will support a boot only once you reach 1900m. The strong southwesterly winds have picked up and with the snow from the W slopes are contributing to the slab development.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow at tree line and above on Friday with moderate SW winds and temperatures near 0`C. Wind slabs present in lee and open areas at tree line and above. The recent snow sits on a variety of surfaces and is generally bonding well. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak. Below tree line snow is moist.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts exist up to 2200m on all aspects and extend higher on solar aspects. Above treeline, wind slabs up to 65cm thick can be found in isolated locations. Bonding of these slabs is good however a graupel (Marmot Area) and facet (elsewhere) layer has moderate shear tests. Deeper weaknesses can be found near the base of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow has buried, and concealed a variety of surfaces from sun crusts to reactive windslabs. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts, weak facetted snow and surface hoar. Below 1900m the snowpack is spring-like with a weak melt-freeze crust forming overnight. Rain at lower elevations will destabilize the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Surface temperature and solar crusts now exist to ridge top on S and E slopes and only to 2000m on N and W slopes. Below the storm slab from the weekend there is a new crust which will support a boot only once you reach 1900m. The strong southwesterly winds have picked up and with the snow from the W slopes are contributing to the slab development.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow on Friday with moderate SW winds. Wind slabs up to 35cm deep are present in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts and/or moist snow exist below 1900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 15cm of snow over the last 48 hours in the alpine with moderate SW winds and temps near 0`C. Wind slabs present in isolated lee and open areas in the alpine. The recent snow sits on a variety of stiffer surfaces. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak. Below tree line snow is isothermal in the afternoons</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow overlying crusts exist up to 2200m on all aspects and extend higher on solar aspects. Above treeline, wind slabs up to 65cm thick can be found in isolated locations. Bonding of these slabs is good however a graupel and facet layer has moderate shear tests. Deeper weaknesses can be found near the base of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of new snow has buried a variety of surfaces from sun crusts to reactive wind slabs. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts, weak facetted snow and surface hoar. Below 1900m the top 30cm of the snowpack is moist as sits on a supportive crust. Warm overnight temperatures prevented a solid re-freeze of the snow in the valley bottom. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to15cm of new snow from this storm in the alpine with moderate SW winds. Wind slabs up to 35cm deep are present in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. Isothermal snow below 2000m Saturday from rain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 - 15cm of snow over the last 72 hours in the alpine with moderate SW winds and temps near 0`C. Wind slabs present in isolated lee and open areas in the alpine. The recent snow sits on a variety of stiffer surfaces. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak. Below tree line snow is isothermal in the afternoons.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm in the north of the Forecast zone and up to 10cm in the icefields area arrived with light to moderate southwest winds. This new snow arrived with warm temps and we expect windslab development in lee features and continued cornice build up. New snow loading may overload some existing windslabs to produce natural avalanches to size 2.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-45cm of recent storm snow above 1800m, much of that fell as rain below that elevation. The upper snowpack is a complex mix of crusts, facetted snow and surface hoar which have been reactive to skier triggering as slab and loose avalanches. Below 1900m the top 40cm of the snowpack is moist.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to15cm of new snow from this storm in the alpine with moderate SW winds. Wind slabs up to 35cm deep are present in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. Isothermal snow below 2000m Saturday from rain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective cells have dropped 10-20 cm's with light winds over the last few days. Wind slabs exist in isolated lee and open areas in the alpine and sit on a variety of hard surfaces. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak. Below tree line, snow is isothermal in the afternoons.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 10 cm of new snow has fallen in the last 2 days with moderate SW winds at and above treeline. This new snow lies on a variety of surfaces from windscoured locations in the Alpine to melt freeze crusts below treeline and a combination of  well-settled snow and crusts in between; mostly depending on the amount of solar exposure of the slope.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45-50cm of recent storm snow above 1800m, much of that fell as rain below that elevation. The upper 50cm of the snowpack is moist at 1900m with a complex mix of crusts, facetted snow and spotty surface hoar which have been reactive to skier triggering as slab and loose avalanches. The mid Feb surface hoar layer is down ~75cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain and solar heating created surface crusts below 2200m and to ridge top on solar slopes. 5 to 10 cm of new snow Saturday, as well as extensive amounts of snow available from last week, has been redistributed by strong Westerly winds to create extensive wind effect and slabs TL and ALP. The snowpack BTL is dwindling: not much remains below 1800m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 35cm deep are present in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. Expect isothermal conditions at low elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective cells have dropped 10-20 cm's with light winds over the last few days. Wind slabs exist in isolated immediate lee features and open areas in the alpine and sit on a variety of hard surfaces. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak. Below tree line, snow is isothermal in the afternoons.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures will continue to bond the new snow to the old snow surfaces in areas that are sheltered from direct solar influence. Rising daytime freezing levels are combining with PM solar to weaken the soft slab on steeper solar slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of snow fell in the past 5 days fell above 1800m and is settling rapidly into a slab. The upper 50cm is a complex mix of crusts, facetted snow and surface hoar which have been reactive to skier triggering. The mid Feb crust/facet/surface hoar layer is down ~75cm and is easily triggered at treeline.  Cold temps overnight formed 7cm crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 35cm deep are present in immediate lee areas of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective cells have dropped 10-20 cm's earlier in the week. Windslabs exist in isolated immediate lee features and open areas in the alpine and sit on a variety of hard surfaces. The base of the snowpack is made up of facets and depth hoar and remains weak.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Until we have a significant change in snow or sun there will be little modification to the danger. Local variations though forecast area (near townsite) with significant rising daytime temps, freezing levels or snow inputs will weaken the bond on the storm slab at the surface on steeper slopes, especially on solar aspects or lower elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of storm snow above 1800m and is settling into a slab. Below the storm slab is a complex mix of crusts, facetted snow and surface hoar which have been reactive to skier triggering. A facetted layer sitting on a crust down ~65cm and is easily triggered at treeline. Tests on this layer indicate that if triggered avalanches can propagate widely. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10  cm new snow fell through the day resulting in a total accumulation of 20 cm new over the week.  Moderate SW winds today have added to the pre-existing wind slabs of up to 35cm deep in immediate lee features of the alpine. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow at upper elevations is starting to form soft wind slabs on lee terrain in the alpine. These wind slabs overlay a variety of hard surfaces particulary on south aspects. Moist surface snow on south aspects up to ridge line. In most places the base of the snowpack is made up of weak facets and depth hoar.</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">Still no significant change in snow or sun so little modification to the danger. Local variations though forecast area (near townsite) with significant rising daytime temps, freezing levels or snow inputs will weaken the bond on the storm slab at the surface on steeper slopes, especially on solar aspects or lower elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have 60cm of storm snow at and above treeline and it is settling into a surface slab.  Below the surface slab are a sandwich of crusts, surface hoar and facetted layers that are building reactivity to light loads such as skiers.  A weak facet layer on top of a crust down 70cm is easily triggered at treeline and is prone to propagation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain and warm temperatures are penetrating the new snow we received over the last week. It was raining to at least 2500m on Thursday. The top meter is a mix of old wind slabs, rain crusts and sun crusts, all of which is becoming moist. The Feb 15 crust is now down about 110cm at 2100m. The snowpack BTL is dwindling: not much remains below 1800m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">20-30 cm of recent storm snow at upper elevations is starting to form soft wind slabs on lee terrain in the alpine. These wind slabs overlay a variety of hard surfaces, particulary on south aspects. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall. </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">Sustained moderate to strong winds aloft continued to build wind slabs and cornices at ridge top today. Moist snow to 2400 meters on polar aspects (North) and moist to ridge top on the solar slopes. Mid pack is well settled and overlies a largely weak basal depth hoar or facets.</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">Warm temps on Friday and cooling through the weekend will create a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers and crusts exist with local variations thoughout the forecast area. A weak basal facet layer is present in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight winds have created wind slabs on high elevation northerly aspects. Warm temperatures prevented an overnight re-freeze leading to moist surface snow below 2100m. Above TL, up to 70cm of snow sits over several persistent week layers in the form of crusts, surface hoar and facetted layers which are reactive to light loads such as skiers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span><span class="s_1681A555">Sustained moderate to strong winds aloft continued to build wind slabs and cornices at ridge top today. Moist snow to 2400 meters on polar aspects (North) and moist to ridgetop on the solar slopes. Midpack is well settled and overlies largely weak basal depth hoar or 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">Rain below 2000-2200m Saturday. Up to 15cm high density snow amounts in the alpine Saturday. Treeline elevations are taking the brunt of the heat/rain as some areas below treeline are below threshold and the alpine stayed at or below freezing.  The mid pack at treeline and above still has weaker basal facets and depth hoar as a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warming and cooling cycle is creating a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers exist with the weak basal facet layer being present in most areas at treeline and above. Any remaining snow on solar aspects below tree line has gone isothermal.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Freezing levels above 2200m overnight and 10mm of rain early this morning. Suspect moist and warm upper snowpack. Lee loading from strong S winds. At higher elevations, up to 70cm of settling storm snow sits over several persistent week layers in the form of crusts, surface hoar and facetted layers which are reactive to light loads such as skiers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain below 2200m for most of the day Saturday saturating the snowpack at treeline and below.  Many areas below treeline are now below threshold or isothermal.  Alpine temperatures stayed below freezing Sat.  Up to 15cm snow has formed some lee wind slabs near ridge crests. Overall the snowpack is well settled in this region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rain saturated upper snowpack to 2000 meters on all aspects. Moderate to strong winds in the alpine forming wind slabs up to 30cm in the immediately lee on east through north aspects. The mid pack above tree line is well settled which overlies basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warming and cooling cycle is creating a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers exist with the weak basal facet layer being present in most areas at treeline and above. Any remaining snow on solar aspects below tree line has gone isothermal.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~12.0mm of rain two nights ago to 2000m has left a 8cm wet layer of snow beneath ~10cm of moist fresh snow since then. At tree line the top 60cm is moist. Limited alpine observations, expect 30cm of recent storm snow over persistent weak layers in the top 1.5m which were reactive to human triggers prior to this storm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2000 m the snow pack is rain saturated. In the alpine there is 15-20 cm of recent storm snow&nbsp; forming wind slabs on east through north aspects. The mid pack above tree line is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The warming and cooling cycle has created a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers exist with a weak basal facet layer being present in most areas at treeline and above. Any remaining snow on solar aspects below tree line has gone isothermal.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">17mm of precipitation in the last 24 hours at 2000m has produced only 12cm of new snow. This wet new snow is sitting on numerous layers of stacked moist and wet snow down to at least 70cm at tree line. Expect this recent storm snow over the persistent weak layers in the top 1.5m to be reactive to human triggers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Treeline and below there is wet snowpack capped by a thin crust on all aspects. Below 1900m very little snow remains. In the Alpine winter is hanging on although a rain crust now exists to about 2400m. Recent snowfall and West winds have formed fresh windslabs and cornices are large.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2000 m the snow pack is rain saturated. In the alpine there is 15-20 cm of recent storm snow and moderate to strong winds forming wind slabs on east through north aspects. The mid pack is generally well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 2000 m the snow pack is rain saturated. In the alpine there is 15-20 cm of recent storm snowforming wind slabs on east through north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The warming and cooling cycle has created a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers exist with a weak basal facet layer being present in most areas at treeline and above. Any remaining snow on solar aspects below tree line has gone isothermal. Large cornices exist at ridge line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over 30cm of heavy wet snow mixed with rain have fallen at 2000m over the last three days. This will be overloading the sandwich of snow and crust layers that have been the story of this winter's snowpack. Expect this storm snow to be overloading the persistent weak layers in the top 1.5m making it reactive to skier triggering.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temperatures forecasted for Wednesday should tighten up the lower elevation rain saturated snowpack. At upper elevations some windslabs exist on lee aspects. The midpack is 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">Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of new snow in the alpine is forming wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up 20 cm storm snow fell around Marmot on Tuesday, less in other areas of the Park.  Mod to Strong winds SW winds at Alpine and Treeline have created thick windslabs on a temperature crust that can be found on all aspects up to 2500m. A weak basal facet layer is present in most areas at treeline and above. Large cornices exist at ridge line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temps cooled off overnight, and at 1300m 3cm of snow overlies a 3cm thick crust. At 1900m ~20cm of dry snow overlies 30cm of heavy wet snow at treeline. This adds to the load sitting on a series of crust layers. Snowpack tests indicate that these layers may be triggerable by light loads, and if triggered are capable of propagating widely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of new snow in the alpine is forming wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline the snow pack is a melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of new snow in the alpine is forming wind slabs on E and N aspects.The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices, especially in thin rocky areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Soft slabs were observed on Northerly aspects around terrain features in the Whistler creek area at alpine and treeline elevations. A temperature crust can be found on all aspects up to 2500m. A supportive midpack sits over a weak basal facet layer in most areas at treeline and above. Large cornices exist at ridge line.</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">Temps have cooled off. At 1300m, a skiff of snow overlies a 3cm thick crust which should stay intact today. Above 1800m over 30cm of dry snow overlies a crust. 30cm of wet snow is buried and insulated down 60-100cm. Snowpack tests indicate that these layers may be triggerable by light loads, and if triggered are capable of propagating widely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The entire snowpack was moist BTL and to ridgelines on solar aspects while on shaded aspects the top meter of snow was moist to treeline. With cooling over the last two days a solid crust has formed as the top 10 to 30cm has refrozen in these areas. A thin rain crust exists as high as 2400m on the shaded aspects. 5cm of new snow sits on all of this</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of recent snow has formed isolated wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled except for isolated thin areas where there are basal facets present. These have been dormant for quite some time.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-5 cm of recent snow overlies a prominent rain crust from March 28th. The upper and mid pack is well settled and depth hoar is still evident as the basal characteristic in much of the forecast area, especially the east side of the continental divide. Wind slabs still linger on recently buried crusts on solar aspects will be the primary problem. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind pressed soft slabs were observed in the Parkers Area on Northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. 3-5 cm of fluffy snow over a temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. A supportive midpack sits over a weak basal facet layer in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daytime warming and overnight freezes are influencing the snowpack. A10cm surface crust at 1300m this morning will likely brake down by mid-afternoon. Above treeline, 35cm of dry snow overlies 50cm of moist snow. A 6cm wet snow layer down 50cm and several crusts down 40 to 100cm may be triggerable by light loads. Suspect wind slabs near ridges.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">2-5 cm of recent snow overlies a prominent rain crust from March 28th. The mid layering and base of the snowpack is well settled in the forecast area of Little Yoho. Some recent snow has been redistributed by M-S winds earlier this week and these resultant wind slabs are buried in the alpine at ridge top and cross-loaded gulley features.</span><span class="s_1681A555" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-12 cm low density snow in the last 24 hours E of the divide overlies previous isolated wind slabs and a rain crust from March 28th. The upper and mid pack are well settled. A mainly dormant basal depth hoar layer is still very prominent in much of the forecast area, especially East of the continental divide where snowpack depths are variable. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind pressed and soft wind slabs near ridgelines on Northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. Suncrust on solar aspects.  5-10 cm over a supportive temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. The weak basal facet layer is bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps overnight have cooled surface snow and formed a 10cm crust at lower elevations. The middle snowpack is still warm, with moist snow down to 70cm at treeline. Rapidly settling storm snow  (30-40cm) is sitting atop 6cm wet layer that is showing weakness in stability tests. Lower snowpack is well settled. Suspect wind slabs near ridges.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10 cm of recent snow overlies a prominent rain crust from March 28th. The mid layering and base of the snowpack is well settled in the forecast area of Little Yoho. Some recent snow has been redistributed by M-S winds earlier this week and these resultant wind slabs are buried in the alpine at ridge top and cross-loaded gulley features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow amounts varied from 26cms in Lake Louise, 37 cms at Sunshine and 10 cms at Bow Summit. This low density snow did not exhibit much in the way of slab properties today. The interface with the old snow surfaces appears to be bonding well on solar aspects but on north the interface is reactive to ski cuts on terrain steeper than 30 degrees.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind pressed and soft wind slabs near ridgelines on Northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. Suncrust on solar aspects. 5-10 cm over a supportive temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. The weak basal facet layer is bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Multiple crusts in the top 1.0m of the snowpack. Overall warm temperatures within the snowpack. Once the overnight crust breaks down with daytime warming it wont take long for the snowpack to loose a lot of its strength by becoming isothermal. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Storm snow amounts varied from 26cms in Lake Louise &amp; 8-10 cms at Bow Summit and the Wapta. This low density snow did not exhibit much in the way of slab properties today. The interface with the old snow surfaces appears to be bonding well on solar aspects but on north the interface is reactive to ski cuts on terrain steeper than 30 degrees.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cms of snow overnight brings the recent storm snow to between 20-40cm at treeline in most areas. This snow is bonding well to the previous surfaces. A thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects in some locations. The midpack is generally well settled with no major concerns. The bottom of the snow pack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Suncrust on solar aspects. 5-10 cm over a supportive temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. The weak basal facet layer is bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight crust refreeze at the surface below 2300m. Multiple crusts in the top 1.0m of the snowpack.&nbsp; Dry snow can still be found above 2300m. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Early last week, a solid crust could be found everywhere but above 2400m on North Aspects. At the end of last week West winds built windslabs with 5 to 10 cm of new snow TL and above over this crust. Since Saturday NE winds have brought an additional 20 cm of snow with a bit more yet to come Monday night. Cornices have seen some fragile new growth. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cms of snow overnight brings the recent storm snow to between 20-40cm at treeline in most areas. This snow is bonding well to the previous surfaces. A thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects in some locations. The midpack is generally well settled with no major concerns. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent  20-40cm of storm snow at treeline continues to settle and bond well to underlying surfaces. A thin breakable sun crust exists on solar aspects. The midpack is generally well settled with no major concerns. The bottom of the snow pack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Suncrust on solar aspects. 5-10 cm over a supportive temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. The weak basal facet layer is bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight crust refreeze at the surface below 2300m. Multiple crusts in the top 1.0m of the snowpack. Dry snow can still be found above 2300m. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent 20-40cm of storm snow at treeline continues to settle and bond well to underlying surfaces. A thin breakable sun crust exists on solar aspects. The midpack is generally well settled with no major concerns. The bottom of the snow pack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which continue to remain dormant at the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Suncrust is found on solar aspects. 5-10 cm of snow can be located sporadically and largely aspect dependent over a supportive temperature crust above 2200m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt freeze cycle below 2300m is forming a strong 20cm thick crust. In the top meter of the snowpack there are multiple crusts that are reactive to tests but would likely need a large trigger. Dry snow can still be found above 2300m on shaded aspects. Isolated pockets of reactive windslab exist at ridgecrest. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which continue to remain dormant at the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which continue to remain dormant at the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Suncrust is found on solar aspects. 5-10 cm of snow can be located sporadically and largely aspect dependent over a supportive temperature crust above 2200m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas treeline and above. Little change for sometime.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt freeze cycle below 2500m is forming a strong 20cm thick crust. In the top meter of the snowpack there are multiple crusts that are reactive to tests but would likely need a large trigger. Dry facetted snow can still be found on northerly and shaded aspects above 1900m. Isolated pockets of reactive wind-slab exist at ridge-crest. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Early this week, W and N winds created widespread wind slabs Treeline and above with the 20cm of snow that fell this weekend. This snow sits on a solid crust found everywhere but above 2400m on N aspects. New surface crusts have formed everywhere but above 2400m on N aspects and widespread loose dry and wet activity has affected snow surfaces. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which continue to remain dormant at the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which continue to remain dormant at the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrust is found on solar aspects. 5-10 cm of snow can be located sporadically and largely aspect dependent over a supportive temperature crust above 2200m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. Monitor this weekend's wind loading patterns as wind slabs may form on a slippery crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt freeze cycle below 2500m is formed a strong, 20cm thick crust. In the top meter of the snowpack there are multiple crusts that are reactive to tests but would likely need a large trigger. On Wednesday, dry facetted snow was found on northerly and shaded aspects above 1900m. Surface hoar on shaded aspects will get buried this weekend.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On north aspects, 15-20 of loose facets overlies strong melt-freeze crusts up to 2300m. All other aspects have sun crust in the morning and moist snow in the afternoon, also overlying a strong melt-freeze crust just below the surface. Snow pack is well settled overall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of new snow on Saturday with gusty SW winds has created wind slabs in lee areas above treeline. The new snow sits on a firm crust on solar aspects up to ridge crests and up to 2300m on N aspects. This buried crust provides a bridge over the facets which remain dormant at the base of the snowpack but are the main weakness in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of low density snow over a generally supportive temperature crust up to 2500m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow fell overnight with moderate SW winds. The storm layer sits atop a crust on solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered N aspects. Watch for deeper pockets and wind slab/ cornice development on NE lee features. There are multiple crusts in the top 1m of the snowpack that are reactive to tests but would likely need a large trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of new snow on Saturday with gusty SW winds has created wind slabs up to 40cm thick in lee areas above treeline. The new snow sits on a firm crust on solar aspects up to ridge crests and up to 2300m on N aspects. Below this the snow pack is well settled overall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow over the weekend with gusty SW through NW winds has created wind slabs in lee areas above treeline. The new snow sits on a firm crust on solar aspects up to ridge crests and up to 2300m on N aspects. This buried crust provides a bridge over the basal facets which remain dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm to 20cm of storm snow has fallen onto a generally supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m. Good ski conditions were found in the Columbia Icefields area in sheltered locations. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of new recent storm snow. The storm layer sits atop a crust on solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered N aspects. The upper 40-50cm of the snowpack is dry with moist snow below it. Multiple crusts in the top 1.5m of the snowpack over well settled snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow over the last 28 hours with gusty SW winds has created wind slabs up to 50cm thick in lee areas above treeline. The new snow sits on a firm crust on solar aspects up to ridge crests and up to 2300m on N aspects. Below this the snow pack is well settled overall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow has been blown into windslabs in many areas at treeline and above. Although the cloud cover has kept the sun effect to a minimum, these windslabs are expected to be a problem in leeward areas for a few days. This overlies crusts in most areas, which appear to be providing some strength over the deep facet layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm to 20cm of recent storm snow has been whipped up by moderate winds into a windslab condition. This rests on a supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of recent storm snow over the past three days. The storm layer sits on a crust on solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered N aspects. Yesterday a profile at 2000m on a north aspect showed a very weak layer down 65cm. This layer produced easy to moderate sudden shears failing on a crust.</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">10cm of snow fell over the weekend and moderate W winds created widespread wind slabs Treeline and above. This snow sits on a solid crust found everywhere but above 2400m on N aspects. Strong heating today created new surface crust on all but the highest N aspects and widespread loose dry and wet activity has affected snow surfaces. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow has been blown into windslabs in many areas at treeline and above. Although the cloud cover has kept the sun effect to a minimum, these windslabs are expected to be a problem in leeward areas for a few days. This overlies crusts in most areas, which appear to be providing some strength over the deep facet layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A9A7295C">30-50 cm of recent storm snow has been blown into windslabs in many areas at treeline and above. Although the cloud cover has kept the sun effect to a minimum, these windslabs are expected to be a problem in leeward areas for a few days. This overlies crusts in most areas, which appear to be providing some strength over the deep facet layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm to 20cm of recent storm snow has been whipped up by moderate winds into a windslab condition. This rests on a supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m.Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of recent storm snow. The storm layer sits atop a crust on solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered north and east aspects. Wind effected snow at treeline and above. The upper 40-50cm of the snowpack is dry above 1700m with moist snow below it. Multiple crusts in the top 1.5m of the snowpack over well settled snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of recent storm snow has been blown into windslabs in many areas at treeline and above. Although the cloud cover has kept the sun effect to a minimum, these windslabs are expected to be a problem in leeward areas for a few days. This overlies crusts in most areas, which appear to be providing some strength over the deep facet layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A9A7295C">Last 5 days of storm snow totalled 35cm at Bow Summit, 49 cm at Lake Louise and 32cm at Sunshine. Strong winds have blown this snow into windslabs at treeline and above, and now the solar influence will weaken the snowpack structure in the afternoon. Cornices are a major concern (see avalanche activity) and seem to be waking up the deep facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong Southwesterly winds have created pockets of windslab and obliterated exposed areas at upper elevations.  Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of snow has settled into a slab sitting a crust on solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered north and east aspects. Wind effected snow at treeline and above. Above 1700m the top 40-50cm is dry with moist or wet snow below it with multiple crusts in the top 1.5m of the snowpack. Sustained warm temps will rapidly weaken the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_A9A7295C">Last 5 days of storm snow totalled 35cm at Bow Summit, 49 cm at Lake Louise and 32cm at Sunshine. Strong winds have blown this snow into windslabs at treeline and above, and now the solar influence will weaken the snowpack structure in the afternoon. Cornices are a major concern (see avalanche activity) and seem to be waking up the deep facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets have formed during the past few days. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Sunshine area. Above 1800m, due south facing terrain is baked into suncrust from the recent sun and warm temps aloft. All other aspects are soft facets. Snowpack depth is 80-100cm, with no significant weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20 mm surface hoar and near surface faceting affecting the snowpack at lower elevations. This layer will become a concern once it is buried. 6mm surface hoar can be found at tree line and above with sun crusts on steep solar aspects, variable wind effect and wind slab in exposed terrain at tree line 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">Moderate to strong south west winds at ridgetop are building fresh windslabs in lee areas and scouring exposed ridgecrests back down to the November 17th melt freeze crust. Recent surface hoar growth of up to 10mm in the valley bottoms. Middle and lower snowpack are generally well settled with no notable weak layers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets have formed over the past few days. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Emerald Lake area. Above 1800m, south facing terrain is baked into suncrust from the recent sun and warm temps aloft. All other aspects are soft facets. Snowpack depth is about 100cm, with no significant weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets have formed during the past few days. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Sunshine area. Above 1800m, due south facing terrain is baked into suncrust from the recent sun and warm temps aloft. All other aspects are soft facets. Snowpack depth is 80-100cm, with no significant weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warming trend at tree line and below is settling snowpack. Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of new snow has hidden various surfaces. 20mm surface hoar and surface facetting was prevalent below tree-line. At tree-line and above, 6mm surface hoar was found with sun crusts on steep solar aspects, variable wind effect and slabs in exposed terrain. The low elevation surface hoar and facetting will be a layer to watch with future loading.</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, suncrust and surface facets have formed over the past few days. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Emerald Lake area. Above 1800m, south facing terrain is baked into suncrust from the recent sun and warm temps aloft. All other aspects are soft facets. Snowpack depth is about 100cm, with no significant weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, sun crust and surface facets is now buried by a dusting of snow. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Sunshine area. Above 1800m, S-SW facing terrain has a sun crust and other aspects are soft facets or wind hammered snow.  Snowpack depth is 80-100cm, with no significant weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack exists at treeline and below. In the alpine, SW winds have stripped most fetch areas and built pockets of hard slab on lee slopes. The distribution of the surface hoar that formed during last week's inversion is widespread but is most likely best preserved on sheltered north aspect slopes.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The new storm snow today will be covering up a variety of old surfaces. The biggest concern is the large surface hoar (20mm at and below tree-line, 6mm up to ridge-lines) and facets that it will be sitting on... a very unstable layer as the new foundation. Sun crusts with surface hoar were prevalent on steeper SE through SW aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">A dusting of snow now overlies the Dec 3rd interface of surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets. The Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Emerald Lake area. Above 1800m, due S to SW facing terrain a suncrust exists and other aspects are soft facets or wind hammered snow. Snowpack depth is about 100cm, with no significant weak layers. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, sun crust and facets now buried by 5-20cm in the alpine. Surface hoar to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Sunshine area. Above 1800m, S-SW facing terrain has a sun crust and other aspects are soft facets or wind hammered snow. Snowpack depth is 80-100cm at treeline. Soft wind slabs forming in immediate lees of ridge crests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm new (and more on the way) over a well settled snowpack at treeline and below. In the alpine and TL, strong SW winds will redistribute the new snow on the lee aspects. The distribution of the surface hoar that formed during last week's inversion is widespread but is most likely best preserved on sheltered north aspect slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25cm of heavy storm snow affected by warm temps and wind has formed a cohesive slab over a widespread layer of large surface hoar. On solar aspects, the surface hoar sits on a sun crust. The Nov 5 surface hoar layer is buried down 80-100cm. On true north aspects, a basal weakness may become unstable with the recent additional snow loading. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2 cm of new snow mixed with periods of rain has moistened the snowpack at little prairie (1650m). We suspect up to 10 cm has fallen in the alpine. Moderate to strong south west winds at ridgetop are building fresh windslabs in sheltered lee locations and scouring exposed areas back down to the November 17th melt freeze crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">5-20cm overlies the Dec 3rd interface of surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets at treeline. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Emerald Lake area. Above 1800m, due S to SW facing terrain a suncrust exists and other aspects are soft facets or wind hammered snow. Snowpack depth is about 100cm. Wind slabs forming in immediate lees.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, sun crust and facets now buried by 5-20cm in the alpine. Surface hoar to 20mm has been found up to 1800m. South and Southwest winds are back in the moderate range. Opens areas near or above treeline are a mix of hard or very hard windslabs and facets. Poorly bonded windslabs can be expected at ridge-crests and in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25 cm new (and more on the way) over a well settled snowpack at treeline and below. In the alpine and TL, strong SW winds redistributing the new snow on the lee aspects. The distribution of the surface hoar that formed during last week's inversion is widespread but is most likely best preserved on sheltered north aspect slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25cm of heavy storm snow affected by warm temps and wind has formed a soft slab over a widespread layer of large surface hoar. On solar aspects, the surface hoar sits on a sun crust. The Nov 5 surface hoar layer is buried down 80-100cm. On true north aspects, a basal weakness may become unstable with the recent additional snow loading. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar, sun crust and facets now buried by 5-20cm in the alpine. Surface hoar to 20mm has been found up to 1800m. South and Southwest winds are back in the moderate range. Opens areas near or above treeline are a mix of hard or very hard windslabs and facets. Poorly bonded windslabs can be expected at ridge-crests and in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3 interface is now buried by 10-20cm in the alpine. This interface consists of facets BTL, widespread wind effect above TL, suncrusts on steep S and SW aspects, and surface hoar up to 20 mm found in some locations up to 2000m. South and Southwest winds in the moderate range are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features-.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of new snow in past 72 hours appears to be bonding well to a breakable sun crust on steep solar aspects. On shady aspects the crust did not form, and the Dec3 surface hoar can be found in isolated sheltered locations at treeline. The snowpack is shallow and faceted below treeline, more supportive above 1900m. Extensive scouring in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Close to 35cm of storm snow have fallen in the past 48hrs accompanied by strong S winds and continued mild temperatures. The resulting soft slab sits over a widespread weak layer of well preserved surface hoar. On steep solar aspects the surface hoar formed on top of a sun crust. Other weak layers to keep in mind are the Nov 5 SH down 90-110cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 10cm of recent snow has fallen. This overlies a thin melt-freeze crust below 2100m, and old sun crust and wind slab above. Strong SW winds continue to build fresh wind slabs in sheltered lee locations and scour exposed areas back down to old crusts and bare ground. Middle and lower snowpack is well settled with no significant shears.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3 interface is now buried by 10-20cm in the alpine. This interface consists of facets BTL, widespread wind effect above TL, suncrusts on steep S and SW aspects, and surface hoar up to 20 mm found in some locations up to 2000m. South and Southwest winds in the moderate range are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3rd interface is now buried by 30-50 cm of storm snow and is a layer to watch right now. This interface consists of facets and large surface hoar below 2000m, wind effect in the alpine, and suncrusts on steep S and SW aspects. Moderate S and SW winds are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. The lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of new snow in past 72 hours appears to be bonding well to a breakable sun crust on steep solar aspects. On shady aspects the crust did not form, and the Dec3 surface hoar can be found in isolated sheltered locations at treeline. The snowpack is shallow and faceted below treeline, more supportive above 1900m. Extensive scouring in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are closing in on critical loading on the weak Dec 2 surface hoar layer down anywhere from 25-50cm. The building storm slab will overload this layer resulting in a widespread avalanche cycle. Look for a steadily increasing avalanche danger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3rd interface is now buried by 30-50 cm of storm snow and is a layer to watch right now. This interface consists of facets and large surface hoar below 2000m, wind effect in the alpine, and suncrusts on steep S and SW aspects. Moderate S and SW winds are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. The lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3rd interface is buried by 30-50 cm of snow and is a layer to watch right now. It consists of facets and large surface hoar below 2000m, wind effect in the alpine, and suncrusts on S &amp; SW aspects. Moderate S &amp; SW winds are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. The lower snowpack is well settled where the depth is close to 1 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snow since the 5th and another 10-25cm arriving tonight coming in warm. It appears to be bonding well to a previous breakable sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Dec3 surface hoar can be found in isolated sheltered locations at treeline. The snowpack is shallow and faceted below treeline, more supportive above 1900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The widespread Dec 2 surface hoar layer is down 30-65cm and is reactive to human loading. Early November surface hoar layers were also reactive in snowpack tests yesterday, popping off with heavy loads. These test results suggest with a heavy enough load, avalanches could step-down and become much larger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3rd interface is buried by 30-50 cm of storm snow and is a layer to watch right now. This interface consists of facets and large surface hoar below 2000m, wind effect in the alpine, and sun crusts on steep S and SW aspects. Moderate S and SW winds are building soft slabs in the lee of alpine features. The lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Dec 3rd interface is buried by 35 - 70 cm of snow (the greatest amount around Bow Summit). Lots of settlement of the new snow increasing it's slab like property. The Dec 3 layer is the key weakness and it consists of facets and large surface hoar below 2000m, wind effect in the alpine, and suncrusts on steep S &amp; SW aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of storm snow in the past week sits on a variety of surfaces, ranging from a crust on steep solar aspects to the Dec3 surface hoar layer in isolated locations. This storm snow snow came in warm, is settling rapidly, and is forming a new slab condition, particularly in wind exposed areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow has created a 20-30cm surface slab. The widespread Dec 2 surface hoar layer is down 40-70cm and is reactive to human loading. Recent snowpack tests showed the early November surface hoar layers reactive to heavy loads, popping off the columns in a sudden planar manner. This suggests avalanches could step down to deeper layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Up to 30cm of storm snow now overlies the Dec 3rd interface of surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets. The Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Emerald Lake area. Above 1800m, due S to SW facing terrain a suncrust exists and other aspects are soft facets or wind hammered snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm of storm snow has fallen over the past 7 days, now settled into a cohesive slab overlying a significant weak layer of surface hoar below treeline (and just into treeline). Distribution of this layer is still vague, but you should assume it's widespread below 1800 m. In the alpine, winds from the recent storm have left widespread windslabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70 cm of snow in the past week is settling rapidly and appears to be bonding well. The main concern is where this snow sits on the Dec3 surface hoar, most likely between 1700-2000m on sheltered North aspects. A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline. The midpack is supportive above 1700m and there is a new raincrust below 1200m.    </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline, 1m of new snow over the past week is settling and overlies a variety of surfaces. At treeline and below it sits on a surface hoar layer. The surface hoar layer is biggest and very reactive below ~1600m. On solar aspects it sits on a sun crust and may bond poorly. Surface hoar layers down ~1.5m are still reactive but harder to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm of storm snow has fallen over the past 7 days, now settled into a cohesive slab overlying a significant weak layer of surface hoar below treeline (and just into treeline). We expect this layer to be widespread in the Little Yoho region below 1800 m. In the alpine, winds from the recent storm have left widespread windslabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most places below 1900m, a 30-40 cm soft slab of recent storm snow sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This is producing easy shears in snow pit tests and slowly settling into a more cohesive slab, especially in areas to the West with more snow. In the alpine, winds from the recent storm have left wind slabs in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70 cm of snow in the past week is settling rapidly and appears to be bonding well. The main concern is where this snow sits on the Dec3 surface hoar, most likely between 1700-2000m on sheltered North aspects. A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline. The midpack is supportive above 1700m and there is a new raincrust below 1200m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline, 1m of new snow over the past week is settling and overlies a variety of surfaces. At treeline and below it sits on a surface hoar layer. The surface hoar layer is biggest and very reactive below ~1600m. On solar aspects it sits on a sun crust and may bond poorly. Surface hoar layers down ~1.5m are still reactive but harder to trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most places below 1900m, a 30-50 cm soft slab of recent storm snow sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This is producing easy shears in snow pit tests and slowly settling into a more cohesive slab. In the alpine, winds from the recent storm have left wind slabs in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain below 2000m, a 30-40 cm soft slab sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears in many locations, especially in areas to the West with more snow. No other significant shears have been observed. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">70 cm of snow in the past week is settling rapidly and appears to be bonding well. The main concern is where this snow sits on the Dec3 surface hoar, most likely between 1700-1900m on sheltered North aspects. A touchy 15cm windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 100cm of storm snow is settling into a slab. At treeline and below, this slab is sitting on the Dec 2nd surface hoar layer. The Dec 2nd persistent week layer remains reactive to stability tests in the hard range. On solar aspects in the alpine  the Dec 2nd layer is a sun crust.  15cm of recent snow now covers a supportive crust below 1700m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain below 2000m, a 30-40 cm soft slab sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears in many locations, especially in areas near the divide with more snow. No other significant shears have been observed. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, a 30-40 cm soft slab sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears in many locations, especially in areas to the West with more snow. No other significant shears have been observed. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A light dusting of new snow over the recent storm snow and generally excellent quality touring and skiing. Touchy windslab can be found in lee areas at treeline. Dec 3rd interface down about 60cm and is not easily triggered. Overall settled, supportive and consistent mid-pack. Below 1900ms the HS is more typical of the Rockies; weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The last storm dumped 100cm of snow which is now settling into a slab. The Dec 2nd persistent weak layer resides under the slab and consists of a surface hoar layer at and below TL and suncrust on alpine solar aspects. The weak layer remains reactive to stability tests in the hard range. 15cm recent snow now covers a supportive crust below 1700m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700m 2150m, a 30-40cm soft slab sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears in many locations. No other significant shears have been observed. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, a 30-40 cm soft slab sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears in many locations, especially in areas to the West with more snow. No other significant shears have been observed. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow pack is consistently supportive with little variation in mid-pack density above 2000ms. Excellent quality touring and skiing at all elevations. Wind slab can be found in lee areas at and above treeline. Dec 3rd interface is down about 60cm but it is not easily triggered. Below 1900ms the HS is more typical of the Rockies; weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of recent storm snow now covers a supportive crust below 1600m. 60-80cm of settled snow now lies over the Dec 2 interface. Below treeline the Dec 2 surface hoar has showed no recent activity. On steep solar aspects above treeline Dec 2 is a sun crust and and remains reactive in stability tests in the mod - hard range.</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 30 cm of new snow since Dec. 10th was redistributed into fresh storm slabs by light-mod SW-NW winds. 3 buried crusts exist; two from early December are widespread below tree-line, and one from mid November at all elevations which was scoured clean in exposed areas prior to last weeks storm - these have not produced any recent avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1500m and 1850m, a 40-50cm soft slab sits over the large December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears where it is present. No other significant shears have been observed. In the high alpine isolated wind slabs may exist, but will settle out over the next few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, 30-40 cm of recent HST sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. Easy to moderate shears found on this interface. No other significant shears have been observed in the snowpack. In the alpine isolated wind slabs exist in immediate lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow pack is consistently supportive with little variation in mid-pack density above 2000ms. Excellent quality touring and skiing at all elevations. Wind slab can be found in lee areas at and above treeline. Dec 3rd interface is down about 60cm but it is not easily triggered. Below 1900ms the HS is more typical of the Rockies; weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snow covers a supportive crust below 1600m. 60-80cm of settled snow covers the Dec 2 interface. Below tree line Dec 2 surface hoar has showed no recent activity. On steep solar aspects above treeline Dec 2 is a sun crust and remains reactive in tests in the mod - hard range. Expect pockets of wind affected snow at tree line and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1500m and 1850m, a 40-50cm soft slab sits over the large December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears where it is present. No other significant shears have been observed. In the high alpine small,  isolated wind slabs may exist in some areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, 30-40 cm of snow sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. Easy to moderate shears found on this interface. No other significant shears have been observed in the snowpack. There is approximately 1 meter of snow at treeline, </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow pack is consistently supportive with little variation in mid-pack density above 2000ms. Excellent quality touring and skiing at all elevations. Cold overnight temps promoting surface facetting. Dec 3rd interface is down approx. 45-60cm but it is not easily triggered. Below 1900ms the HS is more typical of the Rockies; weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snow covers a supportive crust below 1600m. 60-80cm of settled snow covers the Dec 2 interface. Below tree line Dec 2 surface hoar has showed no recent activity. On steep solar aspects above treeline Dec 2 is a sun crust and remains reactive in tests in the mod - hard range. Expect pockets of wind affected snow at tree line and above. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of new snow overnight burying previously visible storm slabs formed by SW-NW winds. 3 buried crusts exist; two from early December are widespread below tree-line, and one from mid November which exists at all elevations and has a highly variable depth as it was scoured clean in exposed areas prior to the heavy rain/snow event on Dec. 8th.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1500m and 1850m, a 40-50cm soft slab sits over the large December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears where it is present. No other significant shears have been observed. There is approximately 130-140cm at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, 30-40 cm of facetted snow sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. Easy to moderate shears found on this interface. No other significant shears have been observed in the snowpack. There is approximately 1 meter of snow at treeline, </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upper snowpack losing some support due to faceting in the upper pack, still overall it is a fairly good consistent mid-pack above 2000ms and still offering excellent quality touring and skiing. Dec 3rd interface is down approx. 45-60cm but it is not easily triggered. Below 1900ms the HS is more typical of the Rockies; weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of snow covers a supportive crust below 1600m. 20-80cm of settled snow covers the Dec 2 interface, which is surface hoar below tree-line and a sun crust on steep, solar tree-line and alpine features. The depth is variable due to wind-scouring. At shallow depths, it is still reactive in snowpack tests in the moderate to hard range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1500m and 1850m, a 40-50cm soft slab sits over the large December 3rd surface hoar. This layer continues to produce whumphs and easy shears where it is present. No other significant shears have been observed. There is approximately 130-140cm at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1700 and 2150m, 30-40 cm of facetted snow sits over the December 3rd surface hoar. Inconsistent shears are being found on this interface. No other significant shears have been observed in the snowpack. There is approximately 1 meter of snow at treeline, </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow in past 12 hr . Above 2000m the meter deep snowpack  is very supportive .  A weak surface hoar layer, buried on Dec 3rd, lurks below 45-60cm of snow. This layer is of concern at and below treeline on northerly facing slopes. In the Alpine thin wind slabs can be found above 2,800m. Below 1,700m the snowpack is weak and shallow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of snow covers a supportive crust below 1600m. 80cm of settled snow covers the Dec 2 interface, which is surface hoar below tree-line and a sun crust on steep, solar features at treeline and alpine.&nbsp; In exposed areas, the depth is variable due to wind-scouring. This layer may still be reactive to skiers in certain areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of dense new snow at treeline has fallen on top of low density fluff, or on previously visible windslabs near ridges. Light to Moderate W winds are transporting this snow to immediate lees at ridgetop. A week-old rain crust, buried 25-40cm down, is present from treeline down, and a mid-November crust down 30-60cm caps a strong lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In sheltered terrain between 1500m and 1850m, a 40-50cm soft slab sits over the large December 3rd surface hoar. No other significant layers have been observed. There is approximately 130-140cm at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Around 10cm of new snow now brings the faceted slab over the Dec 3 Surface Hoar to 30 to 50cm. While significant shears persist on this layer in isolated, shaded and sheltered areas from 1700m to 2150m, this problem has not been responsible for much activity and the potential for triggering is diminishing as the slab above it loses strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Recent wind affect in the alpine has created thin windslabs in the past 24 hours. Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of new snow with SW winds is loading lee features. 80-100cm of settled snow covers the Dec 2 interface, which is surface hoar below tree-line and a sun crust on steep, solar features at treeline and alpine. In exposed areas, the depth is variable due to wind-scouring. Below 1600m, 40cm sits over a supportive crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Around 10cm of new snow now brings the faceted slab over the Dec 3 Surface Hoar to 30 to 50cm. While significant shears persist on this layer in isolated, shaded and sheltered areas from 1700m to 2150m, this problem has not been responsible for much activity and the potential for triggering is diminishing as the slab above it loses strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of recent snow has added to the faceted slab over the Dec 3 Surface Hoar now 30 to 50cm deep. While significant shears persist on this layer in isolated, shaded and sheltered areas from 1700 to 2150m, the slab above it continues to lose strength. Meanwhile moderate SW winds are steadily building slabs behind prominent features in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Recent wind affect in the alpine has created thin windslabs in the past 24 hours. Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm+ of low density storm snow have fallen over the last 72hrs with another 10cm expected today.  A large amount of snow is available for wind transport with moderate SW winds expected to kick in mid morning today.  80cm+ settled snow sits on top of the Dec 2nd interface which consists of SH below treeline and suncrust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of dense new snow is being redistributed into wind slabs by strong (gusting extreme) SW winds. A rain crust from Dec. 9th is buried 40-55cm down at tree line and below, and a widespread mid-November crust (buried down at least 60cm) is sandwiched within a strong lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of recent snow has added to the faceted slab over the Dec 3 Surface Hoar now 30 to 50cm deep. While significant shears persist on this layer in isolated, shaded and sheltered areas from 1500 to 1800m, the slab above it continues to lose strength. Meanwhile moderate SW winds are steady building slabs behind prominent features in the alpine</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of recent snow with Light to Moderate SW winds has formed isolated wind slabs in immediate lee areas in the alpine. The Dec 3 surface hoar is 40 to 70cm deep. Shears persist on this layer in some locations between 1700 and 2150m, however it is becoming less reactive in most places.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Steady southwesterly winds over the past 3 days have produced thin windslabs in the alpine. Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm+ of low density snow has fallen over the last 72hrs. 4-5hrs of moderate southerly winds last night will have redistributed this storm snow onto alpine and ridgeline lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of recent snow with Light to Moderate SW winds has formed isolated wind slabs in immediate lee areas in the alpine. The Dec 3 surface hoar is 40 to 70cm deep. Shears persist on this layer in some locations between 1700 and 2150m, however it is becoming less reactive in most places.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have formed small, isolated wind slabs in immediate lee alpine terrain. The December 3 surface hoar is 40 to 70cm deep and generally found between 1700 and 2150m. This interface is becoming less reactive in most places and currently producing variable moderate to hard shears.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Steady southwesterly winds over the past 3 days have produced thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain.  The Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures. The base of the snowpack  is weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Excellent skiing over the last week, with incremental snow fall accumulating to 50cm of low density pow. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and bonded. Periods of moderate winds from various directions have redistributed the snow around in the alpine producing surface roughness and soft slab</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 20cm of low density snow has fallen since Dec 20th with LNE wind. This has buried several layers of wind slabs formed by previous strong SW winds. Below this is the Dec 9th crust (now down 40-70cm), which has not been reactive, but has future potential. The mid/lower snowpack is strong &amp; consolidated. Travel below 1800m is steadily improving.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of recent snow with Light to Moderate SW winds has formed isolated wind slabs in immediate lee areas in the alpine. The Dec 3 surface hoar is 40 to 70cm deep and generally found between 1700 and 2150m. This interface is gaining strength over time and recent snow-pack tests are producing variable shears in moderate to hard range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region with the upper 20 cm comprised of low density powder with no slab. The exception might be high elevation (above 3000m) leeward slopes. Below treeline the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, but planar test results. This weakness is strengthening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Expect thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. The Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures. The base of the snowpack is weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of low density new snow over the past 5 days sits on 1m of settled storm snow from last week. Recent tests continue to indicate that the Dec and Nov surface hoar layers are becoming unreactive, and generally the snowpack is strong. Periods of moderate winds from various directions have created pockets of soft wind slab in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of low density snow has fallen since Dec 20 with Light NE winds, before a period of Moderate NW wind yesterday evening. This has buried wind slabs formed by previous strong SW winds. Below this is the Dec 9th crust (down 40-80cm), which has become a concern as a potential weak layer. Two more crusts exist in a strong lower snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region with the upper 20 cm comprised of low density powder with no slab. The exception might be high elevation (above 3000m) leeward slopes. Below treeline the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, but planar test results. This weakness is strengthening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs may exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Expect thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. The Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures. The base of the snowpack is weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light winds and flurries bring the total to 50cm of low density snow this week over the settled storm snow from last week. Recent observations indicate that the Dec 2 surface hoar layer is becoming hard to trigger and generally the snowpack is strong. Periods of wind have created pockets of soft windslab. HS on glaciers range from 180cm to 300cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs may exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of low density storm snow resides over last week's settled storm snow. Our field observations from the past week show a trend to stable snow. The Dec 2nd layer while still present in the snowpack is becoming hard to trigger. Pockets of soft windslab may be found along alpine ridges. Glacier snow cover ranges from 180cm to 300cm </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Expect thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. The Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures. The base of the snowpack is weakening but thus far the mid-pack is bridging this growing weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of low density storm snow has settled to around 30cm+.  Cool to cold temperatures have been providing surface facetting.  Moderate winds along ridge tops are forming soft slabs along immediate lee.  Field observations show the Dec 2 interface is becoming hard to trigger and overall the mid to lower snowpack is generally strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 55cm of low density snow has fallen since Dec 20 and is now being redistributed into wind slabs by gusty Moderate W winds. This overlies variable layers of old windslab with the Dec 9th crust below(down 50-90cm), which remains a concern as a potential weak interface, especially with cold temps promoting facetting of the snow above and below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Some small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas. This weakness is strengthening. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures losing some overall depth as it drys and settles. The base of the snowpack is weakening from the cold but thus far the mid-pack is still bridging this growing weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 50cm of last week's storm snow continues to settle to closer to boot top depth. Periods of moderate south winds have formed soft windslab on the immediate lee of alpine features. With the temperatures being cool to cold and the surface snow recrystalized the soft slabs appear to be just that, soft. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures losing some overall depth as it drys and settles. The base of the snowpack is weakening from the cold but thus far the mid-pack is still bridging this growing weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of storm snow is settling out and sits over a well settled mid pack. Dec 2nd surface hoar layer is spotty in distribution but reacting suddenly on tests in the hard range. Moderate south winds within the past 72hrs formed soft to very soft wind slab on the immediate lee of alpine features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light snow is currently burying windslabs formed by this weekend's Mod-Strong SW winds. Below, old layers of settling storm and wind slab are interspersed with two thin layers of facets and possibly surface hoar which continue to slowly stabilize. This overlies the Dec 9th crust (down 50-90cm), still a concern as a developing weak interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Small isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the high alpine. Below 1900m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic. Thin snow pack areas are beginning to facet out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures losing some overall depth as it drys and settles. The base of the snowpack is weakening from the cold but thus far the mid-pack is still bridging this growing weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are slowing the settlement of last weeks snow. 30-40cm of low density snow sits on a well settled mid pack. Moderate S'ly winds over the weekend shifted to N'ly yesterday, windloading the immediate lee of alpine features and creating pockets of very soft wind-slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable and frustrating wind slabs in open or exposed terrain wreaking havoc with the riding conditions. The snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures losing some overall depth as it drys and settles. The mid-pack is slowly weakening from the cold but thus far is still bridging the facetted base weakness in deeper areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are slowing the settlement of last weeks snow and causing surface facetting which is helping to keep the surface snow soft. 30-40cm of lower density snow sits on a well settled mid pack. Moderate S'ly winds over the weekend shifted to N'ly yesterday, windloading the immediate lee of alpine features and creating areas of thin wind-slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of light new snow has buried windslabs formed by the weekend's Mod-Strong SW winds. Below, old layers of settling storm and wind slab are interspersed with two thin layers of facets and possibly surface hoar which continue to slowly stabilize. This overlies the Dec 9th crust (down 50-90cm), still a concern as a developing weak interface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain.  Sun crust forming  on steep solar aspects due to warm alpine temperatures.  In most areas the snowpack = Surface facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are slowing the settlement of last weeks snow and causing surface facetting which is helping to keep the surface snow soft. 30-40cm of lower density snow sits on a well settled mid pack. Moderate winds have loaded the immediate lee of alpine features and creating areas of thin wind-slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar remains visible and produces hard, planar test results in some areas but has not been reactive to skier traffic.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible (down 35-70 cm), but is currently dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust forming on steep solar aspects due to warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack = Surface facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps in the valley bottoms are preserving last weeks snow and causing surface hoar growth and surface facetting. 15-25cm of lower density snow sits on a well settled mid pack. Moderate ridge top winds and stronger localized downflow has loaded alpine features with thin wind-slab and created a variety of wind affected surfaces lower down.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surfaces are sun affected on steep solar slopes. 10cm of recent snow has formed small stubborn wind slabs in isolated lees, and buried larger old windslabs. A layer of surface hoar down 40-60cm exists in some Treeline &amp; Alpine locations, and a weakening crust is down 80-100cm. These have produced Moderate - Hard, Sudden results in snowpack tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs up to size 1.5 exist on leeward slopes at treeline and above from recent wind effect. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible (down 35-70 cm), but is currently dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow/sun crust on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 35-70 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack = Surface facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps above 1900m and strong solar input created moist surface snow in isolated terrain. A thin crust has developed on steep solar aspects. On shaded slopes and low elevations 30cm of low density faceted snow sits on a well settled pack. Hard wind slabs exist in immediate lee features in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow/sun crust on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 35-70 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow/sun crust on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 35-70 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps above 1800m and strong solar input created moist surface snow in isolated terrain. A thin crust has developed on steep solar aspects. On shaded slopes and low elevations 30cm of low density faceted snow sits on a well settled pack. Hard wind slabs exist in immediate lee features in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surfaces are affected by sun/wind in exposed areas.  Small, difficult-to-trigger wind slabs sit in immediate lees on N and E aspect, and are more of a concern in the far East of the park. A surface hoar layer is down 40-60cm in some treeline &amp; alpine locations, and a weak crust is down 80-100cm. These have produced sudden results in snowpack tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A well settled snowpack with few weaknesses exists throughout the region. There is moist surface snow/sun crust on steep solar aspects. Isolated wind slabs exist on leeward slopes in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 35-70 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overall, the snowpack is well settled with few weaknesses. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The inversion and strong solar radiation have created thin surface crust on steep solar aspects.  Northerly facing terrain and lower elevation terrain expect 30cm of low density faceted snow on a well settled base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overall, the snowpack is well settled with few weaknesses. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 1900m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 30--50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is well settled with few weaknesses. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The overnight dusting we received covered up the variable snow surfaces from the holidays. There was widespread surface hoar from 1700m to ridgetop, thin variable slab in wind-exposed alpine areas, and thin sun crusts on steep solar aspects. Lower elevation and wind-protected areas have 10-15cm of low density faceted snow on a well settled base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is well settled with few weaknesses. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface facetting over-top of a well settled mid and lower pack. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Scattered flurries from the past 36 hours have covered a variety of old surfaces. This included surface hoar from 1700m to ridgetop, thin variable slab in wind-exposed alpine areas, and thin sun crusts on steep solar aspects. Lower elevation and wind-protected areas have 10-15cm of low density faceted snow on a well settled base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Traces of new snow have covered previous surfaces; a thin weak suncrust on solar aspects, old unreactive windslab in exposed areas, surface hoar up to 5mm in size in sheltered locations and surfaces facets in shaded areas below treeline. A surface hoar layer down 40-60cm in some treeline &amp; alpine locations continues to gain strength.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface facetting over-top of a well settled mid and lower pack. Sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects and large surface hoar is forming below 2000m. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar and facets. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. Buried sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Scattered flurries from the past 2 days have covered a variety of old surfaces. This included surface hoar from 1700m to ridgetop, thin variable slab in wind-exposed alpine areas, and thin sun crusts on steep solar aspects. Lower elevation and wind-protected areas have 10-15cm of low density faceted snow on a well settled base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar and facets. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. Buried sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-10cm of low density new snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar and facets. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine near ridge crests. Buried sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Flurries from the past several days have covered a variety of old surfaces including surface hoar from 1700m to ridgetop, thin variable slab in wind-exposed alpine areas, and thin sun crusts on steep solar aspects. Lower elevation and wind-protected areas have 10-15cm of low density faceted snow on a well settled base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm of new snow is not likely to bond well to previous surfaces; a thin weak suncrust on solar aspects, old unreactive windslab in exposed areas, surface hoar up to 5mm in size in sheltered locations and surfaces facets in shaded areas below treeline. A surface hoar layer down 40-60cm is most prevalent at treeline and continues to strengthen.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-10cm of low density new snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar and facets. Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine near ridge crests. Buried sun crusts exist on steep S/SW aspects. Below 2000m, the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-10cm of low density snow sits over the Jan 6 interface of surface hoar, facets and sun crust (buried on steep S aspects). Thin, Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine near ridge crests. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6cm of light snow over the past week buried a variety of surfaces. On steep S to SW aspects it covers a sun crust and surface hoar. On other aspects it overlies 10-15cm of loose faceted snow. In wind-exposed alpine areas it may hide old, thin windslabs. Below this sits a very strong and settled snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">About one meter at treeline. A few cm of low density snow sits over the Jan 6 interface of surface hoar, facets and sun crust (buried on steep S aspects).  Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 50- 70 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3-10cm of low density snow sits over the Jan 6 interface of surface hoar, facets and sun crust (buried on steep S aspects). Thin, Isolated wind slabs exist in the alpine near ridge crests. Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 20-50 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">light snowfall over the last few days (6cm) has softly covered old snow surfaces in the forecast area. On colder northerly aspects the recent snow covers 15cm of recrystallized facets. On steep solar aspects it sits on top of thin sun crusts and along ridgelines it may be hiding rocks and other hazards such as pockets of windslab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is about one meter of settled snow at treeline. 5-10 cm's of low density snow sits over the Jan 6th interface of surface hoar, facets and sun crust (on steep S and SW aspects). Below 2000m the Dec 3 layer of surface hoar and facets remains visible down 30- 60 cm but is currently dormant. Thin areas are faceting out and weakening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has been static now for weeks, with little change other than the slow, ongoing process of facetting. Over time, this results in a gradual weakening of the snowpack beginning in shallow areas and the top 20cm of the snowpack. This is of little consequence until the next storm, when new snow will probably bond poorly these weak 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"> The January 4th surface hoar layer resides in the top 20-30cm of snow which consists of weak facets. On steeper S-SW aspects a breakable suncrust can be found under the 5cm of low density snow from the last few days. Below the surface weak layer is a well settled supportive snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack has been static now for weeks, with little change other than the slow, ongoing process of facetting. Over time, this results in a gradual weakening of the snowpack beginning in shallow areas and the top 20cm of the snowpack. This is of little consequence until the next storm, when new snow will probably bond poorly these weak 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">Varying amounts of snow fell across the forecast region in the past 24hr. Most of this was in Kootenay with 10-15cm, less in other areas. The new snow sits on top of a generally weak and faceted snowpack due to the recent cold clear period. When more snow load arrives, expect to see a significant avalanche cycle.</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 wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of new snow buries the January 4th interface. Which is most notably surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW asps and loose facets at treeline and below. Below the surface weak layer is a well settled supportive snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate-Strong SW winds scouring areas of previous melt-freeze crust, and redistributing up to 7cm of recent new snow into thin windslabs.  These are covering surface hoar, up to 6mm in size, in locations sheltered from NW winds and old surface facets. The middle and lower snowpack are well settled and currently giving no notable shears.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A total of 20cm of storm snow sits (~10cm overnight) on top of the Jan 6 surface hoar/crust. Below the Jan 6 layer lies a generally weak and faceted snowpack. Wind slabs in immediate alpine lee areas can be expected due to increased wind last 24 hr. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general there is 10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Moderate to strong winds have formed small wind slabs in the alpine and can be found on most aspects. The snowpack is facetting but still supportive in this region where over a meter. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 30 cm of new snow buries the January 4th interface. This layer is most notably surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at treeline and below. With relatively light wind this new snow remains unconsolidated but with increasing temps and wind this could create a more reactive slab </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 general there is 10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Moderate to strong winds have formed small wind slabs in the alpine and can be found on most aspects. The snowpack is facetting but still supportive in this region where over a meter. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general there is 10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Moderate to strong winds have formed small wind slabs in the upper alpine and can be found on most aspects. The snowpack is facetting but still supportive in deeper areas (&gt; 1m snowpack) </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab can be found in open or exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets.  The mid-pack remains supportive but has weakened significantly from previous cold temps.  Light snowfall is burying the well developed surface hoar and will become something to watch carefully if blown into slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 35 cm of new snow buries the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at tree-line and below. Winds overnight have begun gusting to moderate values from the SW, creating a more reactive slab. </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 general there is 10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. There are isolated, small wind slabs in the immediate lees of ridge crests formed over the last 48 hours. The snowpack is facetting but still supportive in this region where over a meter. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is now10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Small wind slabs should be expected along high alpine ridgecrests resulting mainly from West winds. The snowpack is facetting. Upper layers are very weak however the snowpack remains supportive in deeper areas (&gt; 1m snowpack) </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab can be found in exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets. The mid-pack remains supportive but continues to facet. Light snowfall is burying the well developed surface hoar and will become something to watch for into the future or if buried under the windslab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 35 cm of new snow buries the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at tree-line and below. Where wind-affected, soft slabs have formed in lee features. At lower elevations, the mild temp's are settling the new snow into very soft slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of new snow has fallen since January 4th. This overlies: a melt-freeze crust in areas previously scoured be moderate to strong SW winds, surface hoar up to 6mm in size in locations sheltered from NW winds, and old surface facets. The middle and lower snowpack are well settled and currently giving no notable shears.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is now10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Small wind slabs should be expected along high alpine ridgecrests resulting mainly from West winds. The snowpack is facetting. Upper layers are very weak however the snowpack remains supportive in deeper areas (&gt; 1m snowpack) </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is now10-15 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust depending on aspect and elevation. Small wind slabs should be expected along high alpine ridge crests resulting mainly from West winds. The snowpack is facetting. Upper layers are very weak however the snowpack remains supportive in deeper areas (&gt; 1m snowpack)&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 40cm of new snow buries the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at tree-line and below. Where wind-affected, storm slabs have formed in lee features. At lower elevations, the mild temp's and snow settlement are creating storm slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is now an average of 15-20 cm over the Jan 6 combination of surface hoar, facets and sun crust at treeline. Small wind slabs should be expected along high alpine ridge crests resulting mainly from West winds. The snowpack is facetting. Upper layers are very weak however the snowpack remains supportive in deeper areas (&gt; 1m snowpack) </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5 cm overnight brings the total storm snow over the last week to 15 cm. This fluff has been blown into isolated windslabs near high alpine ridge crests. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas you can now break through to the ground in weak snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab can be found in exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets. 10cm of new snow in the past 48 hours has helped to freshen things up a bit.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 50cm of new snow sits atop the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at tree-line and below. Where wind-affected, storm slabs have formed in lee features. Storm snow is unconsolidated at lower elevations but slab properties are developing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recent snowfall has made for good skiing below treeline, and sluffing in steep terrain. Strong SW winds are blowing this around to form Wind slabs in lee areas, and warm temperatures may be turning unconsolidated recent snow into storm slabs. These sit on a weak layer of Facets and Surface Hoar, or sun crust, down 25-50cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5 cm overnight brings the total storm snow over the last week to 15 cm. This fluff has been blown into isolated windslabs near high alpine ridge crests. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas you can now break through to the ground in weak snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of recent storm snow from the past week has been blown into windslabs in high alpine areas; expect isolated soft slabs up to 40cm deep in loaded areas. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to gradually become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab can be found in exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets. 10cm of new snow in the past 72 hours has helped to freshen things up a bit, but along with moderate Southwest winds has increased the likelihood of touchy new wind slabs on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 50cm of new snow sits atop the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects and loose facets at tree-line and below. Where wind-affected, storm slabs have formed in lee features. Storm snow is unconsolidated at lower elevations but slab properties are developing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of recent snowfall has made for great skiing below treeline. Strong SW-W winds have redistributed this to form Wind slabs on lee / cross loaded slopes. Down 30-45cm lies a weak layer of Facets and large Surface Hoar on shady aspects, or 1-2cm of sun crust on solar aspects. The new snow appears to be bonding well to this layer below treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of recent storm snow from the past week has been blown into windslabs in high alpine areas; expect isolated soft slabs up to 40cm deep in loaded areas. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to gradually become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of recent storm snow from the past week has been blown into windslabs in high alpine areas. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to gradually become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab can be found in exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets. Recent 10cm of new snow has helped to freshen things up a bit, but along with moderate Southwest winds has increased the likelihood of touchy new wind slabs on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine up to 50cm of new snow sits on the January 4th interface. This interface is surface hoar in protected areas, sun crust on steep S - SW aspects &amp; facets at tree-line and below. Where wind-affected, soft slabs have formed in lee features and at lower elevations settlement is promoting slab development. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of recent storm snow from the past week has been blown into windslabs in high alpine areas. Meanwhile, the overall snowpack continues to gradually become weaker from the facetting process, and in some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</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">With the forecast for moderate to strong West wind, the 15-25cm of recent storm snow will continue to build windslabs in the alpine &amp; treeline. The overall snowpack has become weaker from the facetting process but is still supportive. In some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</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 can be found in exposed terrain treeline and above. Recent 10cm of new snow has helped to freshen things up a bit, but along with moderate Southwest winds has increased the likelihood of touchy new wind slabs on lee aspects. Midpack is weak below treeline due to faceting.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Low density powder overlies a soft slab that sits on the January 4th interface, down ~40cm. This interface is variable; with the largest surface hoar below 1700m. It appears to be touchiest in our region on steep S-SW aspects where the surface hoar sits on a sun crust, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/vb.145133538869977/927550303961626/?type=2&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">as shown in this video</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. On other aspects it sits on ~20cm of loose facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With the forecast for moderate to strong West wind, the 15-25cm of recent storm snow will continue to build windslabs in the alpine &amp; treeline.  The overall snowpack has become weaker from the facetting process but is still supportive.  In some areas the upper snowpack is comprised entirely of facets with no cohesion.</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 westerly winds have been rapidly building slabs at treeline and above out of the 15-25cm of recent snow.  The overall snowpack has become weaker from the facetting process but is still supportive where over 1 meter, otherwise below the new snow, its facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds building slab on top of a weak faceted snowpack on exposed tree line and alpine features.  10 cm of new snow possible will increase the likelihood of touchy new wind slabs on lee aspects. Mid-pack is weak below tree line due to faceting.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A soft slab that sits on the January 4th interface, down ~40cm. This interface is variable; with the largest surface hoar below 1700m. It appears to be touchiest in our region on steep S-SW aspects where the surface hoar sits on a sun crust. On other aspects it sits on ~20cm of loose facets. Moderate S'ly winds yesterday formed pockets of windslab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh wind slabs are building lee to Moderate - Strong SW winds, sitting atop harder, thicker wind slabs from strong SW winds several days ago. Down 40-50cm is a weak layer: Sun crust on solar aspects, and surface hoar on most non-solar slopes. This layer is producing mainly Moderate-Hard shears. Tests indicate limited propagation potential.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Building winds Thursday are continuing to move the 20-30cm recent snow, forming wind slabs at treeline and above. The overall snowpack has become weaker from the facetting process but is still supportive. Below treeline snow was still unaffected by wind or temperature in this region Thursday, but this could change quickly with incoming weather.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing storm Friday night is continuing to move the 20-30cm recent snow, forming wind slabs at treeline and above. The moist storm snow and wind slabs overlie weak facets. Below treeline snow was still unaffected by wind on Thursday-Friday, but this could change quickly with Friday nights weather. On Friday there was light rain to 1800 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW (M-S) winds continue to build slab on top of a weak faceted snowpack on exposed tree line and alpine features. Warm new snow (2-4 cm)  pin-wheeling and snowballing on steep terrain below tree line on all aspects on top of a very weak faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A soft slab sits on top of the Jan 4th interface.  The Jan 4th layer consists of surface hoar over facets on northerly aspects and surface hoar over sun crust on steeper S through SW aspects.  It appears to be touchiest where the slab resides over surface hoar/sun crust combo in our area.  Warming temperatures will settle and stiffen the slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing storm Friday night is continuing to move the 20-30cm recent snow, forming wind slabs at treeline and above. The moist storm snow and wind slabs overlie weak facets. Below treeline snow was still unaffected by wind on Thursday-Friday, but this could change quickly with Friday nights weather. On Friday there was light rain to 1800 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong S and SW winds with up to 10 cm of snow Friday produced soft slabs at Alpine and Treeline elevations as well as fragile cornice growth . Below treeline rain fell up to 2000m. There is now 20 to 25 cm over weak faceted snow in the upper snowpack and while the mid and lower pack are supportive in thick areas, thin areas are faceted out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW (M-S) winds have built slab on top of a weak faceted snowpack on exposed tree line and alpine features. Mid-pack starting to loose strength.  Some pin-wheeling and snowballing on steep terrain below tree line on all aspects on top of a very weak faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures, upwards of 35cm storm snow and a persistent weak layer resulted in an avalanche cycle yesterday. Cooler temperatures and the end of precipitation should have slowed the natural cycle however human triggering is a real concern. Overnight 7hrs of moderate S winds will have formed soft slabs on alpine and treeline lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong S and SW winds with up to 10 cm of snow Friday produced soft slabs at Alpine and Treeline elevations as well as fragile cornice growth . Below treeline rain fell up to 2000m. There is now 20 to 25 cm over weak faceted snow in the upper snowpack and while the mid and lower pack are supportive in thick areas, thin areas are faceted out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of storm snow sit on top of the Jan 4th layer. Wind-slabs as thick as 60cm can be found in high elevation lee areas. Below the Jan 4th layer there is weak faceted snow in the upper snowpack and while the mid and lower pack are supportive in thick areas, thin areas are faceted out completely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW (M-S) winds have built slab on top of a weak faceted snowpack on exposed tree line and alpine features. Mid-pack starting to loose strength.  Very weak faceted snowpack below tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Field observations yesterday showed evidence of wind loading at and above treeline. Online info reports whumphing in sheltered locations with the suspect layer being either the storm/old snow interface or the Jan 4th persistent weak layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of new fluff sits on Fridays' Rain Crust below 2100m, and on thick, dense Wind Slabs above this. Forecast wind will build new wind slabs in lees. The primary concern, though, are old Wind Slabs. These may propagate widely, especially if they initiate on/step down to a weak layer buried 40-80cm: Crust on solar aspects, Surface Hoar on shady.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of storm snow sit on top of the Jan 4th layer. Wind-slabs as thick as 60cm can be found in high elevation lee areas. Below the Jan 4th layer there is weak faceted snow in the upper snowpack and while the mid and lower pack are supportive in thick areas, thin areas are faceted out completely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-50 cm reactive slabs overlie the January 6 weak layer, and these slabs are reactive to explosive and human triggers. Their depth varies across the region, with </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/photos/a.894261093957214.1073741886.145133538869977/931632023553454/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Kootenay Park being the touchiest situation</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. The middle of the snowpack is facetted, which has been increasing the size of avalanches as they gain mass while descending.</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">So much will depend on the forecasted snow coming Tuesday evening. Any new snow will be sitting and/or transported onto weak sandwiched wind slab layers on the top 25 cms of the existing snowpack. These are moderately reactive on a already weaken, faceted snowpack at exposed tree line and alpine features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Evidence of wind loading in the alpine was observed, below treeline the new snow is settling into a reactive slab. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Whumphing</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> and cracking was also reported in sheltered locations with the suspect layer being the Jan 4th persistent weak layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50 cm reactive slabs overlie the January 6 weak layer, and these slabs are reactive to explosive and human triggers. The middle of the snowpack is facetted, which has been increasing the size of avalanches as they gain mass while descending. All steep gully areas should be considered suspect.</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">20-50 cm of new snow overlies the January 6th surface hoar/ facet layer. This layer is most prominent and reactive in the Kootenay region. In the alpine, this snow has been blown into fresh windslabs by moderate SW winds. The middle of the snowpack is facetted which has allowed recent avalanches to gain mass. A rain crust exists below 1500 m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Much will depend on the forecasted snow coming Tuesday evening and through Thursday. New snow will be sitting and/or transported onto weak sandwiched wind slab layers in the lee. Our concerns lie with the top 25cms of the existing snowpack. These are moderately reactive on a already weaken, faceted snowpack at exposed tree line and alpine features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind-effect in the alpine was observed, with old avalanche crown-lines filled in from the mod-strong SW winds. Below tree-line, with the mild temp's, the new snow is settling into a reactive slab. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Whumphing</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> and cracking was also reported in sheltered locations with the suspect layer being the Jan 4th persistent weak layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of new snow overlies the January 6th weak layer which is surface hoar between 1500 and 2000 m and facets above this. This layer has been reactive to explosives in the last few days and in the alpine, it has been blown into fresh windslabs in exposed locations. The middle of the snowpack is facetted. A rain crust exists below 1500 m.</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 and SW winds have  scoured windward aspects in alpine and and created fresh windslabs in lee terrain at and above treeline. 20-50 cm of snow over-rides the January 6th surface hoar/facet layer which is still reactive in pit tests. This layer is most prominent and reactive in the Kootenay region. A rain crust exists below 1500 m.</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">Only 5-10cm of snow arrived Tuesday night thus little change; however, this will continue to be transported onto weak sandwiched wind slab layers in the lee aspects. The main concern remains the top 25cms of the snowpack. Some wind slabs may be reactive on a already weaken, faceted snowpack at exposed tree line, alpine, and crossloaded features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind accompanied the 10cm of new snow yesterday, forming soft slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. Below this new snow there is variable wind-effected snow in the alpine and settled, very soft slab at tree-line and below. </span><span class="s_2823317B">Whumphing</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> and cracking on the Jan 4 persistent weak layer, now buried 50-80cm, is still being reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme chinook (westerly) winds continue to build windslabs in lees and windpressed surfaces in exposed areas. These windslabs are stubborn to trigger but may propagate widely if they initiate on/step down to previously buried weak layers; a Jan 4th crust/surface hoar (solar/shady aspects) down 40-70cm, and a Dec 9th crust down 70-120cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of new snow overlies the January 6 weak layer which is surface hoar between 1500 and 2000 m and facets above this. Natural and explosive triggered avalanches have been observed on this layer in the past 48 hours. Strong westerly winds on Wednesday night have created fresh wind slabs at and above treeline. A rain crust exists below 1500 m</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 current storm has so far deposited 15 cm of snow in the last 24-hours, along with strong SW winds and warm temperatures - this combination is creating unstable slabs that overlie a weak layer almost 50 cm below the surface. In some areas, moist surface snow adds to the load and many whumphs were observed today confirming the unstable situation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30 cm in south, less in the north fell on Thursday with moderate SW winds building touchy storm slab on lee slopes at tree line and above.  Moderate rain below tree line along with above freezing temperatures have created a moist snowpack  made up of the large facet crystals.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of new snow fell overnight, with temps just below 0 up to 1900m. The new snow is expected to settle rapidly with the mild temps into a slab. The new snow hides variable wind-effected snow in the alpine and soft slab at tree-line and below. Whumphing and cracking on the Jan 4 weak layer, now buried 50-80cm, is still being reported. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The current storm has so far deposited 15 cm of snow in the last 24-hours, along with strong SW winds and warm temperatures - this combination is creating unstable slabs that overlie a weak layer almost 50 cm below the surface. In some areas, moist surface snow adds to the load and many whumphs were observed today confirming the unstable situation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursday's storm added 10 to 25cm with strong SW winds and freezing levels to approx. 1900m. Widespread unstable slabs exist with 30 to 100cm sitting on weak faceted crystals and surface hoar. Wet conditions BTL yesterday refroze overnight and crusts will now help hold things together where they are of sufficient thickness (below about 1900m).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30 cm in south, less in the north fell on Thursday with moderate SW winds building touchy storm slab on lee slopes at tree line and above. Moderate rain below tree line along with above freezing temperatures have created a moist snowpack made up of the large facet crystals.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm dumped up to ~50cm 48hrs. Temps hovered around 0 up to treeline, settling the new snow into a storm slab rapidly. Strong S'ly winds will have loaded lees further. The Jan 4weak layer, down 60-100cm was rapidly loaded and expected to be touchy in areas where it has not yet failed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 12mm of precip fell Thursday, accompanied by freezing levels dropping from 2200m to valley bottom and strong westerly winds.  This over firm surfaces previously affected by Strong to Extreme Chinook winds and warm temperatures.  Two PWLs linger as a concern; a layer of crust or surface hoar down 40-70cm, and a crust facet layer down 70-120cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursday's storm added 10 to 25cm with strong SW winds and freezing levels to approx. 1900m. Widespread unstable slabs exist with 30 to 100cm sitting on weak faceted crystals and surface hoar. Wet conditions BTL yesterday refroze overnight and crusts will now help hold things together where they are of sufficient thickness (below about 1900m).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Touchy wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas, and fragile new cornices in the alpine. 30-50 cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and is reactive to skier triggering. We have experienced many large whumphs over the last several days with failures on both the Jan 6 surface hoar/facets, and in the mid pack facets below this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30 cm fell in the Icefields area on Thursday with moderate SW winds building touchy soft slabs on lee slopes at tree line and above. It rained at lower elevations making for a potential rain crust surface. This new snow rests on either a decomposed surface hoar layer that has formed the last few weeks or a facetted unconsolidated snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of recent storm snow is settling into a cohesive slab. Overnight strong S winds created heavily loaded pockets on lee aspects and wind slabs in exposed areas. The Jan 4 weak layer, down 60-100cm was rapidly loaded and will be touchy in areas where it has not yet failed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Touchy wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas, and fragile new cornices in the alpine. 40-70 cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and is reactive to skier triggering. We have experienced many large whumphs over the last several days with failures on both the Jan 6 surface hoar/facets, and in the mid pack facets below this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs in alpine and treeline areas, and new cornices in the alpine. 30-60cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and is reactive to skier triggering. Snowpack tests today 1800m in Kootenay yielded moderate compression test results on both the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers down 55 and 85cm respectively. (surface hoar at this location).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30 cm fell in the Icefields area on Thursday with moderate SW winds building touchy soft slabs on lee slopes at tree line and above. It rained at lower elevations making for a potential rain crust surface. This new snow rests on either a decomposed surface hoar layer that has formed the last few weeks or a facetted unconsolidated snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm produced 50cm of storm snow which is now settling into a surface slab. The bond of this layer will be improving but it should not be discounted in travel plans. Wind slabs should be expected on lee features after mod-strong S-SW winds last two nights.  Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm may be touchy in areas where it has not failed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs in alpine and treeline areas, and new cornices in the alpine. 40-70cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and is reactive to skier triggering. We have experienced many large whumphs over the last several days with failures on both the Jan 6 surface hoar/facets, and in the mid pack facets below this 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">Wind slabs in alpine and tree line areas. 30-60cm of snow over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer is reactive to skier triggering. Sudden collapse results on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 surface hoar layers down 55 and 85cm in the Kootenay region. Extensive whumphing on mid-pack facets and many very weak faceted areas today near Observation Peak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35 cm fell in the Icefields area on Thursday with moderate SW winds building touchy soft slabs on lee slopes at tree line and above. Wind slabs to 90cm think overlying weak facets on north aspects found. Rain below tree line- possible rain crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm produced 50cm of storm snow which is now settling and gaining strength. Soft wind slabs should be expected on lee features after mod-strong S-SW winds on the weekend.  Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm and is still producing sporadic whumfing and possible to trigger especially in less traveled areas or where snowpack is thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upto 20cm of snow fell in the alpine on Thursday/Friday, being redistributed into Wind Slabs in the Alpine and Treeline. From Treeline down, rain formed a new crust, making for Variable ski conditions lower down. A December crust buried around a meter deep, although generally requiring large triggers, has potential to produce large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas. 40-70cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and remains reactive to skier triggering. Test results show sudden collapse results on this layer and we have experienced many large whumphs over the last few days, with failures on both the Jan 6 layer, and in the mid pack facets below this 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">Wind slabs in alpine and tree line areas. 30-60cm of snow over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, which is becoming less reactive to skier triggering. Sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers in the Kootenay region. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow has formed new windslabs in the alpine and at treeline, mainly on North Easterly aspects below ridge crests. These slabs add load to a mainly weak and facetted midpack that has a layer of concern down about 60cm at an interface of facets and new snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm produced 50cm of storm snow which is now settling and gaining strength. Soft wind slabs should be expected on lee features after mod-strong S-SW winds on the weekend. Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm and is still producing sporadic whumfing and is possible to trigger especially in less traveled areas or where snowpack is thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas. 40-70cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and remains reactive to skier triggering. Test results today on the Jan 6 layer were in the hard range. Isolated whumphing on Mt. Field today, likely on the Jan 6 layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and tree line areas are now stubborn to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-60cm, has becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on both the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar were observed yesterday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslabs have formed in the alpine and at treeline, mainly on North Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross loaded terrain. These slabs add load to a mainly weak and facetted midpack that has a layer of concern down about 60cm at an interface of facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at treeline down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm produced 50cm of storm snow which is now settling and gaining strength. Soft wind slabs should be expected on lee features after mod-strong S-SW winds on the weekend. Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm and is still producing sporadic whumfing and is possible to trigger especially in less traveled areas or where snowpack is thin.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas. 40-70cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and remains reactive to skier triggering. Test results today on the Jan 6 layer were in the hard range. Isolated whumphing on Mt. Field recently, likely on the Jan 6 layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and tree line areas are now stubborn to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-60cm, has becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on both the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab continues to form at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. These slabs are loading a weak and facetted mid-pack that has a layer of concern down about 60cm at the interface between old facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at tree-line down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas, ~30cm of light snow overlies settled snow from last weeks storm. Tests indicate that as the new snow settles into a slab it may be triggerable. In some alpine areas wind slabs have developed on lee features after mod-strong S-SW winds. Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm and remains a concern in less traveled areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow at upper elevations has formed soft Wind Slabs, lee to Moderate Westerly winds. These are currently stubborn to human triggering.  Buried below are older wind slabs, more difficult to trigger. Down 1m is a faceting rain crust. Though mainly requiring large triggers, any avalanche triggered on this would be large &amp; destructive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in alpine and treeline areas. 40-70cm of snow sits over the Jan 6 surface hoar/facet layer and remains reactive to skier triggering. Test results Wednesday on the Jan 6 layer were in the hard range. Isolated whumphing on Mt. Field recently, likely on the Jan 6 layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slabs forming in the alpine and tree line areas which are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-60cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried and new wind slab formed at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. These slabs are loading a weak and facetted mid-pack that has a layer of concern down about 60cm at the interface between old facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at tree-line down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 40cm of light snow overlies settled snow from last weeks storm. In most areas the snow is loose and sluffs easily. Tests indicate that as it settles into a slab it may be triggerable. In some alpine areas wind slabs exist on lee features from S-SW winds. Jan 4th interface down 60-100cm and remains a concern in less traveled areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slabs forming in the alpine and tree line areas which are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-60cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are forming in the alpine and at tree line that are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-100cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Buried and new wind slab formed at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. These slabs are loading a weak and facetted mid-pack that has a layer of concern down about 30 to 60cm at the interface between old facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at tree-line down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm continues this morning with 30cm+ along with moderate to strong S-SW winds and warming temperatures. Fresh fragile windslabs have formed and a natural avalanche cycle is occurring as these slabs overload the weak old snow surface. Sluffing of loose snow can be expected in steep terrain. The Jan 4 interface down 70-110cm remains a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent snow in higher terrain has formed Wind Slabs, which may be found in usually sheltered locations, due to extreme W winds Friday night. Buried below are older wind slabs, more difficult to trigger. Down 50 cm is a weak layer in isolated areas, and 1m deep is a faceting rain crust. Sensitivity of these will rise with temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are forming in the alpine and at tree line that are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 30-100cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line that are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 40-100cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slab formed at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. These slabs are loading a weak and facetted mid-pack that has a layer of concern down about 30 to 60cm at the interface between old facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at tree-line down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect wind effect down into treeline with touchy windslab from moderate S-SW wind loading. Freshly formed fragile cornice will be prevalent along ridges and may react to solar trigger this morning. Upwards of 50cm of settling storm snow overlies a less dense layer and storm slab may be prone to human triggering.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line that are easy to trigger. The Jan 6 surface hoar/facet/sun crust layer, down 40-100cm, is becoming less reactive to skier triggering, however sudden collapse results persist on the Jan 6 and Dec 3 layers. Isolated whumphing on mid-pack facets/surface hoar have been observed this past week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 50-100 cm slab now overlies the January 6 weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. Extreme warming and sunshine forecast for Tuesday will provide the necessary trigger, and slab avalanches are likely in many locations along with cornice failures and wet sluffs in gullies.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slab formed at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. These slabs are loading a weak and facetted mid-pack that has a layer of concern down about 30 to 60cm at the interface between old facets and new snow. Isolated pockets of decomposing surface hoar at tree-line down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface is 30-40 cm settling storm snow and new wind slabs from recent strong southerly winds.  January 4 persistant weak layer is down 100cm and continues to produce sudden shears </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 50-100 cm slab now overlies the January 6 weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. Extreme warming and sunshine forecast for Tuesday will provide the necessary trigger, and slab avalanches are likely in many locations along with cornice failures and wet sluffs in gullies.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 50-100 cm slab now overlies the January 6 weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. Extreme warming and sunshine promoted rapid settlement and an avalanche cycle. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Tuesday's warm temperatures softened alpine surface snow and weakened lower elevations snowpack making for moist/wet conditions. Slabs will persist at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. The mid-pack is facetted, new snow interface is a concern along with a decomposed surface hoar down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterdays warm temps is promoted rapid settlement of the storm snow. Above 1950m a thin crust formed over widespread windslab, which will very likely break down this morning and the surface snow should become moist.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">January 4 Surface hoar persistent weak layer is down 90-130cm with today's skyrocketing temps this layer could become more reactive!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing warm temperatures are causing rapid settlement of the upper snowpack. A surface crust formed Monday night at treeline and below, but had broken down again by midday Tuesday. Windslabs from the extreme W winds last weekend are now difficult to trigger. Down 50 cm is a weak layer in isolated areas, and 1m deep is a faceting rain crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-100 cm of snow overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and recent natural and explosive triggered avalanche activity indicates this layer is still reactive. Extensive wind effect exists in the alpine and at treeline and recent warm temperatures have created suncrusts on southeast through west aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 50-100 cm slab now overlies the January 6 weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. Below this the snowpack is facetted and quite weak. Warm temperatures over the past 48 hours has triggered an avalanche cycle and left the surface snow effected by sun, temperature &amp; wind crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Tuesday's warm temperatures softened alpine surface snow and weakened lower elevations snowpack making for moist/wet conditions. Slabs will persist at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. The mid-pack is facetted, new snow interface is a concern along with a decomposed surface hoar down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With yesterdays inversion and warm temps the surface of the snow became moist above 1500m on all but north facing alpine slopes. Once the sun went down the moist snow turned into a thick crust. Windslabs exist up high however they are becoming more stubborn. The Jan 4th is down 90-130 and was still producing sporadic sudden planar 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">A 50-100 cm slab now overlies the January 6 weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. Below this the snowpack is facetted and quite weak. Warm temperatures over the past 48 hours has triggered an avalanche cycle and left the surface snow effected by sun, temperature &amp; wind crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak. Warm temperatures over the past 72 hours have triggered an avalanche cycle and left the surface snow affected by sun, temperature &amp; wind crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued warm temperatures softened alpine surface snow and weakened lower elevations snowpack making for moist/wet conditions. Slabs will persist at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. The mid-pack is facetted, new snow interface is a concern along with a decomposed surface hoar down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of snow overnight has been redistributed by mod SW winds, forming slabs in lee features at tree-line and above. Below the new snow, a thick crust exists on solar aspects from the warmth earlier in the week. N aspects stayed dry but still sported heavy snow. The Jan 4th is down 90-130 and was producing sporadic sudden planar 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">A 70-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is well settled. Warm temperatures and wind over the past 72 hours have triggered an avalanche cycle and left the surface snow affected by sun, temperature &amp; wind crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface windslab 10-30 cm thick continues to be reactive in tests on alpine lees on Friday.  A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak, especially in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures are cooling helping to stabilize the snowpack from previous 3 days of warm temperatures. Slabs will persist at tree-line and above on North-Easterly aspects below ridge crests and cross-loaded terrain. The mid-pack is facetted, new snow interface is a concern along with a decomposed surface hoar down 40cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Soft wind slabs are prevalent on most aspects in the alpine and tree-line, with some protected areas spared from the wind. Below these slabs, a crust exists on solar aspects from the warmth earlier in the week. The Jan 4th persistent weak layer is down 90-130 and was producing sporadic sudden planar results in deep-tap 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">Ongoing warm temperatures are causing continued settlement of our aging snowpack. A surface crust has been forming overnight and re-softening in the afternoon at treeline and below. Windslabs from the extreme W winds last weekend are now difficult to trigger. Buried up to 1m is a persistent faceting rain crust which has was not been active recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface windslab 10-30 cm thick continues to be reactive in tests on alpine lees on Friday. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak, especially in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface windslab 10-30 cm thick continues to be reactive in the alpine. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak, especially in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temperatures are stabilizing the snowpack. Solar BTL locations have a variable un-supportive 10cm crust. Windslab building at BTL locations and intense transport in ALP occurring. Persistent slab TL-ALP in midpack. Weak midpack and basal facets exist. Suspect decomposed surface hoar down 40cm. It's distribution is uncertain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of new snow with moderate southerly winds has created a surface instability. At lower elevations expect moist snow from rain. Wind slabs are prevalent on most aspects in the alpine and tree-line and may be concealed by new snow. Below these slabs, a crust exists on solar aspects. The Jan 4th persistent weak layer is down 90-130.</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">Ongoing warm temperatures are causing continued settlement of our aging snowpack. A breakable 5cm crust exists Below Treeline, and on slopes facing the sun. At Alpine/Treeline elevations, Cornices and new Wind Slabs are developing lee to strong SW winds. Buried up to 1m is a persistent, faceting rain crust, which has not been active recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface windslab 10-30 cm thick exists in lee alpine features and will be reactive in the short term. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is quite well preserved in many locations. The lower part of the snowpack is generally well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and new cornice growth in the alpine with 10 to 25cm of recent snow and west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The entire lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak, especially in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cooler temperatures are stabilizing the snowpack. Solar BTL locations have a terribly variable un-supportive 10cm crust. Windslab building at BTL locations and intense transport in ALP occurring. Persistent slab TL-ALP in midpack. Weak midpack and basal facets exist. Suspect decomposed surface hoar down 40cm. It's distribution is uncertain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of snow overnight brings the storm total to approximately 50cm since Feb 10. Strong southerly winds persisted over the last several days, loading lee areas and creating a reactive slab. On solar aspects this slab sits on a crust. Wind slabs on most aspects in the alpine and tree-line and may be concealed by new snow. Moist snow below 1700m. </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 windslab and cornice growth is occurring with 10- 25 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is quite well preserved in many locations. The lower part of the snowpack is generally well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 15 to 30 cm of recent snow and west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas (&lt;1.5m) and settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snow in past 72 hours being distributed by mod-strong SW winds. New wind slab forming in areas where snow available for transport. Solar aspects have a breakable crust 10cm thick. Mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab, which lay on a bed of basal facets. Decomposing surface hoar found ~40cm down but distribution is spotty.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of snow overnight brings the storm total to approximately 75cm since Feb 10. Strong southerly winds persisted over the last several days, loading lee areas and creating a reactive slab. On solar aspects this slab sits on a crust. Wind slabs on most aspects in the alpine and tree-line and may be concealed by new snow. Moist snow below 1700m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslab and cornice growth is occurring with 15- 40 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is quite well preserved in many locations. The lower part of the snowpack is generally well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 15 to 30 cm of recent snow and west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas (&lt;1.5m) and settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snow in past 72 hours being distributed by mod-strong SW winds. New wind slab forming in areas where snow available for transport. Solar aspects have a breakable crust 10cm thick. Mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab, which lay on a bed of basal facets. Decomposing surface hoar ~40cm down in isolated areas at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow overnight brings the storm total to approximately 85cm since Feb 10. Wind slab development has been widespread in the Rogers Pass area, with strong S-SW winds redistributing the storm snow into lee areas and creating a reactive slab. On solar aspects this slab sits on a crust. Below 1600m, expect to see heavy, moist snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25mm of precipitation with strong SW wind over the weekend left a rain crust and moist/punchy snow below 2200m, and built 20-30cm thick wind slabs on lee slopes at Treeline and Alpine elevations. Another crust buried 40cm deep at treeline produced hard, but sudden, results in snowpack tests on Tuesday. Surface crusts exist on sunny aspect slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslab and rapid cornice growth is occurring with 20- 40 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong W winds. A 60-130 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is slowly breaking down but still giving hard sudden planar results in test pits. The lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 15 to 30 cm of recent snow and west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas (&lt;1.5m) and settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds are building a wind slab  at treeline and into the alpine. These slabs may be up to 40cm thick and are weekly bonded to the snowpack below. The mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab with a failure plane down 60cms. In the valley bottom the snowpack is very week and unconsolidated making for tough trail breaking. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rogers Pass received 85cm of snow in the past week. Slab development has been widespread in the area, with mild temp's and strong S-SW winds creating a reactive layer. On solar aspects this slab sits on a crust. The mild temp's will promote bonding of the slab to the underlying surfaces, but this takes time. Below 1600m, expect heavy, moist snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent windslab and rapid cornice growth is occurring with 20- 40 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong W winds. A 60-130 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is slowly breaking down but still giving hard sudden planar results in test pits. The lower snowpack is well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 15 to 35 cm of recent snow and west winds. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas (&lt;1.5m) and settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds have built wind slab at tree-line and above. These slabs may be up to 40cm thick and are weekly bonded to the snowpack below. The mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab with a failure plane down 60cms. In the valley bottom the snowpack is very week and unconsolidated making for tough trail breaking.</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 past week's storm snow is settling. On solar aspects it sits on a sun crust, while elsewhere it sits on variable surfaces, including isolated surface hoar. The slabs have been reactive in snowpack tests, showing the potential for step-down to lower layers if triggered. The mid- to lower snow pack is well-settled. Cornices grew in the storm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslab and rapid cornice growth is occurring with 20- 40 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong West winds. A 60-130 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is variable in tests, giving mainly hard results in test pits.  The lower snowpack is well settled in the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30 to 50 cm since the warming a week ago. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas but is more settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds have built wind slab at tree-line and above. These slabs may be up to 40cm thick. The mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab with a failure plane down 60cms. In the valley bottom the snowpack is very week and unconsolidated making for tough trail breaking.</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, reactive soft slabs developed yesterday at treeline and above with intense snowfall and windloading. Last weeks storm snow is settling, but snowpack tests still indicate that weaknesses exist within the storm snow as well as below. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/videos/vb.145133538869977/942661439117179/?type=2&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Tests show the potential for step-down to lower layers if triggered</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Large cornices loom in many areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50mm in the past week, accompanied by warm temperatures and strong SW winds.  This has left in it's wake a well settled snowpack below treeline; a couple of buried crusts, down as deep as 30cm and 50cm (widespread below 2200m and extending into the alpine on solar aspects), and several layers of stiff windslab in the alpine and at treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslab and rapid cornice growth is occurring with 30- 50 cm of recent snow and moderate to strong West winds. A 60-130 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar (below 2000m), facets and sun crust. This layer is variable in tests, giving mainly hard results in test pits. The lower snowpack is well settled in the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30 to 50 cm since the warming a week ago. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas but is more settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds have built wind slab at tree-line and above. These slabs may be up to 40cm thick. The mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab with a failure plane down 60cm that is producing mostly resistant planar results in tests. In the valley bottom the snowpack is weak and unconsolidated making for tough trail breaking.</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 soft slabs have formed. Strong S'ly winds have formed windslabs. Snowpack tests indicate that weaknesses exist within the storm snow as well as on a persistent weak layer down 60-100cm. This layer appears to be most reactive on S'ly aspects, and tests show that avalanches may step down to this layer. Large cornices loom in many areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Jan 6 layer of surface hoar/facets is gaining strength in the region and is down 120cm at treeline , producing hard to no result in tests.  A layer down approx. 50cm (Feb 11) contains surface hoar in isolated locations at treeline producing moderate results.  Well settled snowpack overall.  Wind slabs formed in exposed alpine locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh windslabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30 to 50 cm since the warming a week ago. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6th weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust and snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond between the two. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thinner areas but is more settled in thicker areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds have built wind slab at tree-line and above. These slabs may be up to 40cm thick. The mid-pack consists of buried wind and persistent slab with a failure plane down 60cm that is producing mostly resistant planar results in tests. In the valley bottom the snowpack is weak and unconsolidated making for tough trail breaking.</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">Sensitive soft slabs have formed. Mod to strong S winds Friday night have formed windslabs at higher elevations. These winds have also contributed to large fragile cornice formation. The Feb 10th persistent weak layer down 60-100cm is also a concern. This layer is expected to be most reactive on steeper solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Jan 6 layer of surface hoar/facets is gaining strength in the region and is down 120cm at treeline , producing hard to no result in tests. A layer down approx. 50cm (Feb 11) contains surface hoar in isolated locations at treeline producing moderate results. Well settled snowpack overall. Wind slabs formed in exposed alpine locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts at lower elevations. Recent wind slabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30-50 cm of snow in the last week. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust. Snowpack tests indicate an unstable bond on this layer. The lower snowpack is facetted and quite weak in thin snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 20cms of localized HST in sheltered locations at TL over a supportive mid-pack. This is sitting on a weak basil facet layer. BTL, the HS is more inconsistent in depth and support. Solar aspects have a thin sun crust down 20cms and producing moderate to hard resistant compression test results.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mod to strong S winds Friday night formed windslab on N'ly aspects. New snow will now veil the wind slab. Expect the wind slab to still be sensitive to human triggering. Storm slabs may be touchy given the right terrain feature. The Feb 10 persistent weak layer is down 60-100cm and may still be overloaded by other slides.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm new snow near the divide Friday night created touchy storm slabs. At treeline and in the alpine this covers the previous layers of stiff windslab over a couple of buried crusts, down as deep as 55cm and 70cm (widespread below 2200m and extending into the alpine on solar aspects). Below treeline is dust on crust over a strong snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Jan 6 layer of surface hoar/facets is down 120cm at treeline. This layer is is gaining strength and producing hard to no result in tests. A layer down 50cm (Feb 11) contains surface hoar in isolated locations at treeline  and is producing moderate results. Overall a well settled snowpack with a few isolated wind slabs in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts on solar aspects. Recent wind slabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30-50 cm of snow in the last week. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust which has had lots of avalanche activity on it in the last week. The lower snowpack is facetted and weak in thin snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 20cms of localized HST in sheltered locations at TL over a supportive mid-pack. This is sitting on a weak basil facet layer. BTL, the HS is more inconsistent in depth and support. Solar aspects have a thin sun crust down 20cms and producing moderate to hard resistant compression test results.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cms of new snow fell yesterday burying wind slab in the Alpine and at treeline. This low density snow was easily moved by light/mod winds creating new soft slabs, expect both these wind slabs to still be sensitive to human triggering. Storm slabs are still showing easy shears. The Feb 10 surface hoar is dn 60-100cm and may still be triggered.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Jan 6th layer of surface hoar/facets is down 80 - 120cm at treeline. This layer is is gaining strength and producing hard to no result in tests. A layer down 50cm (Feb 11) contains surface hoar in isolated locations at treeline and is producing moderate results. Overall a well settled snowpack with a few isolated wind slabs in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts on solar aspects. Recent wind slabs and cornice growth in the alpine with 30-50 cm of snow in the last week. A 50-100 cm slab overlies the January 6 persistent weak layer of surface hoar, facets and sun crust which has had lots of avalanche activity on it in the last week. The lower snowpack is facetted and weak in thin snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 20cms of soft surface snow in sheltered locations at TL over a supportive mid-pack. This is sitting on a weak basil facet layer. BTL, the HS is more inconsistent in depth and support. Solar aspects have a thin sun crust down 20cms and producing moderate to hard resistant compression test results. Recent sun may create surface crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous new snow has been blown around at ridgetop building a variable softslab in the Alpine. This overlies a previous windslab &amp; both these slabs are sensitive to human triggering. There are still easy shears in the storm slab aswell but overall the snowpack is gaining strength. The Feb 10 surface hoar is dn 60-100cm and may still be triggered.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 20-30 cm of low density storm snow over-top of a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline. Where found this layer is producing moderate results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard to no results. South aspects becoming moist in afternoon.</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">The snow surface is a mix of surface hoar, suncrust and wind effected snow that overlies a generally weak snowpack. Shallow areas are very weak and today we observed a large whumph and crack propagation on a 35 degree N facing slope in the alpine. There are two weak layers in the mid-pack (Jan 6 and Feb 11) which present additional instability.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 20cms of soft surface snow in sheltered locations at TL over a supportive mid-pack. This is sitting on a weak basil facet layer. The HS BTL is more inconsistent in depth and support. Solar aspects have a thin sun crust down 20cms and producing moderate to hard resistant compression test results. Sun is creating surface crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects, SE through W, have been cooked by the strong sun the last few days, and a breakable crust is present to near ridge-top elevations. Polar aspects have remained cool and dry. Soft slabs in the upper 50cm can be found near ridge crests. The Feb 10th surface hoar/suncrust is down 60-100cm and is much less reactive than a few days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snowpack is now well settled, with a surface crust forming overnight on solar aspects and breaking down with mid-day warming. At treeline and in the alpine a crust down 30-55cm persists as a concern. Widespread below 2200m and extending into the alpine on solar aspects, this was responsible for several large avalanches last week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrust exists on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 20-30 cm of low density snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard to no results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Treeline height of snowpack average values range from 100 to 170cm. The Feb 11 layer is of crust and isolated surface hoar is down 30 to 50cm. The Jan 6 layer of Facet Crystals is the dominant snowpack feature and is down about 50cm. This layer is producing whumpfing, cracking and has been responsible for much of the recent avalanche activity. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps are developing isothermal conditions below tree-line and on solar aspects into tree-line.  A persistent slab is bridging weak depth hoar at most tree-line locations.  This slab will lose its support as temperatures rise and if overloaded by new snow.  Thin rocky solar exposed alpine slopes are beginning to shed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The sun has formed a breakable crust on SE through W aspects to near ridge-top elevations. Soft, faceted powder still prevails on polar aspects. Soft slabs in the upper 50cm can be found near ridge crests, but are more stubborn to move now. The Feb 10th surface hoar/suncrust is down 50-90cm and is much less reactive than a few days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrust exists on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 20-30 cm of low density snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard to no results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Treeline height of snowpack average values range from 100 to 170cm. The Feb 11 layer is of crust and isolated surface hoar is down 30 to 50cm. The Jan 6 layer of Faceted Crystals is the dominant snowpack feature and is down about 50-70cm. This layer is producing whumpfing, cracking and has been responsible for much of the recent avalanche activity. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fluctuations in solar input have left a weak crust on S through W aspects. Variable support in the am and breaking down over the day. Dry, facetted and generally uninspiring below this crust. Polar aspects offering better riding and can be worth the wallow to TL where there is more consistent support underfoot due to a more settled mid-pack.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow sits on a breakable crust on SE through W aspects and widespread surface hoar. Soft slabs in the upper 50cm can be found near ridge crests, but are more stubborn to move now. The February 10th surface hoar / sun crust is down 50-90cm and is much less reactive than a few days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Suncrust exists on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 20-30 cm of low density snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard to no results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Treeline height of snowpack values range from 100 to 170cm. The Feb 11 layer of sun crust and isolated surface hoar is down 20 to 50cm. The Jan 6 layer of faceted crystals is the dominant snowpack feature and is down about 50-70cm. This layer is producing whumpfing, cracking and has been responsible for much of the recent avalanche activity. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent sun has developed a weak crust on S through W aspects. Dry, facetted and generally unsupportive facets below this crust.  Wind slab on lee aspects from previous SW winds and persistent slab in open areas at tree line. Poor travel conditions below tree line due to weak facetted snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of new snow sits on a breakable crust on SE through W aspects and widespread surface hoar. Soft slabs in the upper 50cm can be found near ridge crests, but are more stubborn to move now. The February 10th surface hoar / sun crust is down 50-90cm and is much less reactive than a few days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">More spring-like every week: firm, with a variety of crusts making for poor skiing below treeline, and on solar aspects. Strong SW winds are forming wind slabs, found lee of ridges at treeline, and on open slopes. These should bond quickly to the old snow. A crust-facet combo buried 30-60cm is now strengthening, but worth keeping in mind.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust exists on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 20-30 cm of recent snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard to no results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Treeline height of snowpack values range from 100 to 170cm. The Feb 11 layer of sun crust and isolated surface hoar is down 20 to 50cm. The Jan 6 layer of faceted crystals is the dominant snowpack feature and is down about 50-70cm. This layer is producing whumpfing, cracking and has been responsible for much of the recent avalanche activity. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Weak crust on S through W aspects. Dry, facetted and generally unsupportive facets below this crust. Wind slab on lee aspects from previous SW winds and persistent slab in open areas at tree line. Poor travel conditions below tree line due to weak facetted snowpack. The Jan 28 SH/FC layer down 80cm remains a concern but is sporadically distributed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_2823317B">Strong South winds</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> have blown around our 22cm of new snow creating </span><span class="s_2823317B">wind slabs</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> in the alpine and at treeline. 30cm of storm snow snow sits on a breakable crust on SE through W aspects and widespread surface hoar on shaded aspects. The February 10th surface hoar / sun crust is down 50-90cm and is much less reactive than a few days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts and wind affect make for tricky skiing in places, but make for fast travel below treeline. New snow is being blown around by Strong SW winds, developing cornices on ridges, and wind slabs on many lee slopes. A crust-facet combo buried 40-70cm has strengthened somewhat, but has continues to produce sudden test results on some slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust exists below small amounts of new snow on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 25-35cm of recent snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Feb 11 layer of sun crust and isolated surface hoar is down 20 to 50cm. The Jan 6 layer of faceted crystals is the dominant snowpack feature and is down about 50-70cm. Snowpack test produced no results on this layer today in Lake Louise. However, forecasters still have low confidence. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Weak crust on S through W aspects. Dry, facetted and generally unsupportive facets below this crust. Wind slab on lee aspects from previous SW winds and persistent slab in open areas at tree line. Poor travel conditions below tree line due to weak facetted snowpack. The Jan 28 SH/FC layer down 80cm remains a concern but is sporadically distributed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous </span><span class="s_2823317B">Strong South winds</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> have blown around our 22cm of new snow creating </span><span class="s_2823317B">wind slabs</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> in the alpine and at treeline. 30cm of storm snow is poorly bonded to a variable crust on SE through W aspects and widespread surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The February 10th surface hoar/sun crust is down 50-90cm and is becoming less reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust exists below small amounts of new snow on steep S and W aspects. Otherwise, 25-35cm of recent snow overlies a well settled mid-pack. The Feb 11 surface hoar can be found down 50-60 cm in isolated locations around treeline and produces moderate test results. The Jan 6th layer (down 80-120 cm) is gaining strength and producing hard results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of low density snow has fallen in the last four days, with minimal wind effect except in alpine areas. This snow overlies suncrust and a firm surface, and seems to bonding well. The main concern is the deep facets throughout the region which present a long-term problem. Total snow depth is the most important factor; deep snow = strong snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Weak crust on S through W aspects. Dry, facetted and generally unsupportive facets below this crust. Wind slab on lee aspects from previous SW winds and persistent slab in open areas at tree line. Poor travel conditions below tree line due to weak facetted snowpack. The Jan 28 SH/FC layer down 80cm remains a concern but is sporadically distributed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of new snow with mod winds have created soft slab burying old the previous windslab in alpine. This brings our storm snow to 40cm on the Feb 27 layer which is a variable crust on SE-W asps &amp; widespread surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects. On a S asp field crews experienced whumfs from this layer on Monday. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25cm of recent storm snow is being redistributed by Strong SW winds, building on existing large cornices, and creating fresh wind slabs on many lee slopes. The new snow overlies a well settled mid snowpack with a series of up to 4 crusts on all but shaded alpine aspects. The bonds to these crusts warrant assessment but appear strong for now.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow overlies suncrust and possibly a thin layer of surface hoar (unconfirmed). Below this, the middle of the snowpack is generally well consolidated in the deep areas but expect to find windslabs forming above treeline on Thursday as the strong winds in the forecast will move the new snow around.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of recent new snow combined with some wind is creating lee slabs. On all aspects at treeline and in the alpine, an underlying layer of midpack and basal facets are still a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Weak crust on S through W aspects. Wind slab on lee aspects from previous SW winds and persistent slab in open areas at tree line. Poor travel conditions below tree line due to weak facetted snowpack. The Jan 28 SH/FC layer down 40-80cm remains a concern but is sporadically distributed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Incremental precipitation has brought ~50cm of snow over the past 4 days. Sustained moderate S'ly winds will have further loaded lees and formed soft slabs. The storm snow has buried Feb 27 layer, which is a variable crust on SE-W aspects, widespread surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects, and in some areas a combination of both. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow overlies suncrust in places. Generally, the middle of the snowpack is well consolidated in the deeper areas. Expect to find windslabs forming in lee areas above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of snow over the past week at treeline. New sun crusts forming on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations.  SW winds forming small wind slabs near ridge crests and in high alpine areas. In the main ranges a firm upper snow pack covers a weak mid-pack of facets and depth hoar which sits on a denser layer of facets near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New thin wind slab on lee and crossloaded terrain above 2000m. Persistent weak layer down 40-70cm remains a concern but has been dormant of late. Snowpack is facetted at lower elevations, making for difficult travel. Depth hoar is widespread and is a potential sliding layer with large triggers such as cornice fall or other avalanches. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of storm snow overlies the Feb 27 layer, which is a variable crust on SE-W aspects, widespread surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects, and in some areas a combination of both.  Strong southerly winds have created additional loading and wind slabs on lee features.  The Feb 10 surface hoar/ crust layer is down 100cm and is unreactive in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow with sun crusts forming on solar aspects to treeline. Moist surface snow below 1600m and wet snow below 1300m on Friday. Expect to find small wind slabs forming in lee areas in the alpine. Generally, the snowpack is well consolidated with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Valley bottoms have begun to melt out. Warm days and cool nights are bringing us to the edge of spring conditions below treeline. At treeline and above there are suncrusts, windslabs near ridgecrests, and rotten weak pockets in shallower areas. In most areas it is still possible to find a layer of rotten facets in the midpack underlying a slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued building wind slab in lee and cross-loaded terrain above 2000m. A persistent weakness down 40-70cm is stubborn but can be triggered underfoot, especially in shallow areas. Snowpack is facetted at lower elevations and the base is extremely weak. Large triggers such as cornice fall or other avalanches will likely trigger this weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of moist snow overnight. 65cm of storm snow overlies the Feb 27 layer, which is a crust on SE-W aspects, widespread surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects. Large cornices and reactive wind slabs on lee features. Feb 10 surface hoar/ crust layer is down 100cm and is unreactive in tests. Snow is moist below 1900m. Rain this morning up to 1250m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A foot of new snow that fell during the past week has settled nicely with warm temperatures, and is well bonded to the old snow. A new surface crust exists on all slopes facing the sun. In the alpine, surfaces are hard and windblown; while on more sheltered slopes near treeline, some settled Wind Slabs exist. Snow on Sunday will create new slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of recent storm snow with sun crusts forming on solar aspects to treeline. Moist surface snow below 1600m and wet snow below 1300m on Friday. Expect to find small wind slabs forming in lee areas in the alpine. Generally, the snowpack is well consolidated with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow with West wind is forming cohesive slabs in lee areas up to 30cm deep. Discernable layers are difficult to identify below the storm snow, however expect a mix of facets and crusts and in shallow areas depth hoar. In shallow areas snowpack tests results are typically collapses on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm flurries coming in with light SE wind are forming wind slab in lee and cross-loaded terrain above 2000m that are bonding well.  The persistent slab is down 40-70cm and is easily triggered in the Whistler/Portal areas even on low angle slopes but is stubborn in the Icefields. Lower snowpack is facetted is extremely weak. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 7cm of snow at 1900m overnight. 70cm of storm snow overlies the Feb 27 interface which is a crust on solar aspects, and surface hoar/stellars on northerly aspects. Lee slopes feature large cornices with reactive windslabs downslope. Feb 10th surface hoar/crust is down 100cm+ and has been unreactive to tests. Moist snow below 1900m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow amounts to approx 15cm in the last 36 hours. Moist surface snow below 1600m and wet snow below 1300m on Friday. Expect to find small wind slabs forming in lee areas in the alpine. Generally, the snowpack is well consolidated with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow Monday, becoming moist below 1700m. Buried sun crusts on solar aspects. Recent moderate West winds have formed wind slabs in lee areas of the alpine. A firm upper snow pack sits over a generally weak mid-pack of facets and depth hoar. In shallow areas snowpack tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain above 2000m. The persistent slab is down 40-70cm and is easily triggered in the Whistler/Portal areas even on low angle slopes but is stubborn in the Icefields. Lower elevation snowpack is facetted and weak. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs have formed from moderate S winds Friday and Saturday. Expect these slabs to still be sensitive to human triggering. The Feb 27 interface consisting of crusts on solar aspects and surface hoar and stellars on polar aspects is now down 70cm+.  This layer was the likely sliding layer for many of the recent larger avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20mm of precipitation during the weekend came mainly as rain. The wet surface snow froze on Sunday night, forming a thick Melt-Freeze Crust, softening during the day on solar aspects. Below is a moist but well-settled upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ten to 15 cm new snow lies  over-top of a well settled mid and lower pack. Suncrust below new snow on all aspects below 1800m and below 2300m on solar aspects. Isolated wind effect and small wind slabs near ridge-tops. No significant shears found in mid and lower pack.</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">10-20 cm of new snow over the last couple days, becoming moist below 1700m. Buried sun crusts on solar aspects. Recent West winds have formed soft slabs in lee areas of the alpine. A firm upper snow pack sits over a generally weak mid-pack of facets and depth hoar. In shallow areas snowpack tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable snow depth above treeline. Expect wind slabs in lee and cross-loaded terrain above 2000m. The persistent slab is down 40-90cm. It is touchy in the Whistler/Portal areas even on low angle slopes but is stubborn in the Icefields with inconsistent stability test results. Lower elevation snowpack is facetted and weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs have formed in the alpine from moderate S winds Friday/Saturday. The surface snow became moist yesterday to 1700m but was still supportive to a riders weight. The Feb 27 interface is now down 60cm which consists of crusts on solar aspects and surface hoar/stellars on shaded aspects. This layer was active during Sunday's avalanche control</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 30 cm of new snow sits on a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. Isolated wind effect exists near ridge-tops. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</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">10-20 cm of new snow over the last couple days, becoming moist below 1700m. Buried sun crusts on solar aspects. Recent West winds have formed soft slabs in lee areas of the alpine. A firm upper snow pack sits over a generally weak mid-pack of facets and depth hoar. In shallow areas snowpack tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm, very touchy, even on low angle slopes </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Cornices and building wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs exist in the alpine from S winds last week but are gaining strength. The surface snow became moist yesterday to 1700m(higher on S asps) but was still supportive to a riders weight. The Feb 27 layer is now down 60cm which is crusts on solar aspects and surface hoar on shaded aspects @ TL. Feb 27 was active during Sunday's avalanche shoot</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Heavy snowfall forecast for Thursday will fall on 3 cm of snow over a strong crust which is widespread into the lower alpine. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated, and is made up of a series of crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects. Winter conditions persist only on northerly aspects in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 30 cm of new snow sits on a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. Isolated wind effect exists near ridge-tops. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</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">20 -35 cm of new snow over the past few days overlies buried sun crusts on solar aspects. Moist snow exists up to 1700 m. Recent moderate S-SW winds with strong gusts have formed slabs in lee areas. A firm upper snow pack sits over a weak mid-pack of facets &amp; depth hoar. In thin snowpack areas tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm, very touchy, even on low angle slopes.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Cornices and building wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs on S through W aspects are touchy, as they overlie surface hoar sitting on a thick sun crust, the Feb 27 layer. Snowpack test results yesterday at Lookout Col showed these slabs were ripe to trigger and propagate on a SW aspect, while a pit on the NE aspect had stubborn results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 35 cm of new snow sits on a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. Isolated wind effect exists near ridge-tops. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</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">Two smaller, recent storms have left 20-50 cm of snow poorly bonded to the old crusts below. Recent moderate S-SW winds with strong gusts have formed slabs in lee areas. A firm upper snow pack sits over a weak mid-pack of facets &amp; depth hoar. In thin snowpack areas tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Widespread wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Windslabs in the Alpine and Treeline are touchy, with surface hoar sitting on thick sun crust. Snowpack test results at Mt Fidelity showed these slabs were ripe to trigger and propagate on a S aspect. Ridge top cornices are weak right now and can trigger deeper layers in the snowpack causing larger avalanches. Sun today will increase hazard levels.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thursdays heavy snowfall and strong SW winds built storm slabs up to 40cm deep over the early March rain crust (present on all aspects into the lower alpine), these remained sensitive to human triggering Friday. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated, and is made up of a series of crusts at lower elevations and on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slabs in open areas above treeline. 20 to 35 cm of new snow sits on a well settled mid and lower pack. . This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow now sits above crusts to 1800m and all solar slopes. Recent moderate S-SW winds with strong gusts have formed slabs in lee areas.  The snowpack is highly variable but in the 150cm average found at TL, a firm upper pack sits over a weak mid-pack of facets. In thin snowpack areas tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Widespread wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are widespread in the alpine and treeline. Warm temps and strong sun formed surface crust below 1700m and on solar aspects. Several crusts are present in the upper snowpack. Feb 27 is down 50-70cm is most reactive where SH overlies a sun crust. Feb 10 is down 100-120 and reactive in isolated locations. Well settled &amp; strong below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread wind effect treeline and above with 20 to 35 cm of new snow sitting on a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow now sits above crusts to 1800m and all solar slopes. Recent moderate S-SW winds with strong gusts have formed slabs in lee areas. The snowpack is highly variable but in the 150cm average found at TL, a firm upper pack sits over a weak mid-pack of facets. In thin snowpack areas tests results are typically collapses near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Widespread wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow and strong southerly winds overnight. Wind slabs are widespread in the alpine and treeline. Warm temps and strong sun formed surface crust below 1700m and on solar aspects. Feb 27 is down 50-70cm is most reactive where SH overlies a sun crust. Feb 10 is down 100-120 and reactive in isolated locations. Well settled &amp; strong below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of snow has fallen since Thursday, accompanied by strong SW winds and warm temperatures . This has created dense Storm Slabs on lee slopes, bonding poorly to a crust below. A deeper crust down 60-100cm has produced alarming results in some snowpack tests at Treeline, although slope tests did not produce avalanches on this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread wind effect treeline and above with 20 to 35 cm of new snow sitting on a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow overlies a temperature crust below 1800m on polar aspects and a sun crust into the alpine on solar aspects. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow sits above crusts to 1800m and all solar slopes. Recent S-SW winds with strong gusts have formed slabs in lee areas that bond poorly to these crusts. Across the region the snowpack is highly variable, but in most areas the snowpack is just over 150cm deep and generally weak facets near the basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Maligne/Jasper: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 70cm. Surface wind slabs and persistent slab down 40-90cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Icefields: Variable snow depth above tree-line, relative to exposure. Average HS 120cm. Widespread wind slabs overlaying supportive mid pack and weak base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effected snow at and above treeline, with windslab on lee features. Near surface crusts will be lurking under 10cm+/- snow below 1700m. Feb 27th layer down 70cm has been most reactive on solar slopes. Feb 10th interface down 120cm+/- may react in a step down type slide where the extra load wakes it up. Cornices are large, fragile and failing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 - 40cm of recent, dry storm snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow has formed slabs that overlie several suncrusts on S and W aspects and may bond poorly in some areas. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. 30-70 cm of new snow sits on crusts below 1800m and on W through E aspects into the alpine. This has been reactive with explosives in many areas on Tuesday. On polar aspects, the new snow is bonding better, but the lower snowpack is still facetted and weak, with many avalanches stepping down to near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. Test results in Portal Crk showed mod-hard results dwn 60cm on facets 2-3mm with a sudden fracture character. This layer could be hard to trigger but could go big if it was. Windslab in the alpine and suncrust below Treeline.</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">SW winds have created soft windslab on Alpine lee features &amp; crossloads. A 20cm storm slab in lower Alpine(below ~2500m) &amp; at treeline is very reactive on crust. Surface becoming moist in the afternoon below 1450m &amp; refreezing into breakable crust. Feb 27th layer is down 70cm &amp; is reactive on solar slopes. Cornices are large, fragile and failing</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of snow fell over the past week. Accompanying SW winds have created dense Storm Slabs 30-60cm deep on lee slopes. Easy-Moderate shears exist down 20cm on a mid-storm layer. The slab appears to be bonding well to the underlying crust in many areas, but this should be investigated carefully. Below, weak buried crusts exist in isolated locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60cm of recent, dry storm snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow has formed slabs that overlie several suncrusts on S and W aspects and may bond poorly in some areas. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. 30-70 cm of new snow sits on crusts below 1800m and on W through E aspects into the alpine. This has been reactive with explosives in many areas recently. On polar aspects, the new snow is bonding better, but the lower snowpack is still facetted and weak, with many avalanches stepping down to near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. Test results in Portal Crk , 15th, showed mod-hard results dwn 60cm on facets 2-3mm with a sudden fracture character. This layer could be hard to trigger but could go big if it was. Windslab in the alpine and suncrust below Treeline.</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">SW winds have created soft windslab on Alpine lee features &amp; crossloads. Convective flurries have built a 30cm storm slab in the Alp &amp; at TL which is reactive on a crust on specific terrain features. Feb 27th layer is down 70cm &amp; reactive on solar slopes. Cornices are large, fragile and failing</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 - 60cm of recent, dry storm snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. This new snow has formed slabs that overlie several suncrusts on S and W aspects and may bond poorly in some areas. No significant shears found in the mid and lower pack, however thin snowpack areas are still suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. 30-70 cm of new snow sits on crusts below 1800m and on W through E aspects into the alpine. This has been reactive with explosives in many areas recently. On darker aspects, the new snow is bonding better, but the lower snowpack is still facetted and weak, with many avalanches stepping down to near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. Test results in Portal Crk , 15th, showed mod-hard results dwn 60cm on facets 2-3mm with a sudden planar character. This layer could be trigger from thin areas. Alpine windslab on lee slopes and melt/freeze crust below Treeline.</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">Convective flurries over the past week have added to the storm slab, with 30-50cm overlying a crust on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers from February are down 70-120cm and are of most concern on solar aspects. On northerly aspects the snowpack has less layers of concern, although on lee features in the alpine buried windslabs may exist. </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 - 60cm of recent, dry storm snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. 40-100 cm of new snow sits on crusts on W through E aspects right up to alpine elevations. This has been reactive with explosives in many areas recently. Thinner snowpack areas have prominent facets at or near the base, and large cornices are sitting above many lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. The persistent slab may still be active in the Portal Creek area. This layer could be trigger from thin spots on the slope (trees, rocks, etc). Alpine wind slab is present on lee slopes. Springlike conditions below tree-line.</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">Convective flurries over the past week have added to the storm slab, with 30-50cm overlying a crust on solar aspects. Persistent weak layers from February are down 70-120cm and are of most concern on solar aspects. On northerly aspects the snowpack has less layers of concern, although on lee features in the alpine buried wind slabs may exist. </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 15cm of low density new snow overlies: a supportive crust down 10cm below treeline, thick cohesive old storm slabs at treeline and in the alpine, and bare ground many areas in the east. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated, the mid pack is a series of strong crusts into the alpine on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60cm of recent, dry storm snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. Observations are limited but we suspect there are buried sun crusts on steep E through W aspects with 60-100cm above (similar to Banff region).&nbsp; Isolated thin snowpack areas have weaker facet layers, but this is not a widespread snowpack characteristic of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. Suncrusts now cap the 40-100 cm of snow which sits on deeper crusts on W through E aspects right up to alpine elevations. These slabs have been reactive with explosives in many areas recently. Thinner snowpack areas have prominent facets at or near the base. Large cornices are sitting above many lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. The persistent slab may still be active in the Portal Creek area. This layer could be trigger from thin spots on the slope (trees, rocks, etc). Alpine wind slab is present on lee slopes. Springlike conditions below tree-line.</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">Expect a surface crust on solar aspects. 30 to 50 cm of settling storm snow remains unconsolidated in shaded areas and sits over a crust on solar aspects.  Weak layers from February are down 70-120cm and are of most concern on solar aspects. Touchy winds slabs and deep loading exist on lee features in the alpine. Cornices are large and touchy. </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 crusts on 40-60cm of recent snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. Observations are limited but we suspect there are buried sun crusts on steep E through W aspects with 60-100cm above (similar to Banff region). Isolated thin snowpack areas have weaker facet layers, but this is not a widespread snowpack characteristic of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is complex right now. 40-100 cm of snow sit on crusts on W through E aspects right up to alpine elevations. Sun-crusts exist on the surface on South aspects. Thinner snowpack areas have prominent facets near the base. Large cornices are sitting above many lee slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. The persistent slab may still be active in the Portal Creek area. This layer could be triggered from thin spots on the slope (trees, rocks, etc). Alpine wind slab is present on lee slopes. Springlike conditions below tree-line.</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 input has produced surface crusts on southerly aspects. Last week's storm snow continues to settle and for the most part remains unconsolidated on northerly aspects and sits over crusts on solar aspects. Feb 27 and Feb 10 weak layers are 70 to 120cm down and are more suspect on steeper solar aspects. Look for windslab on lee features up high.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar crusts on 40-60cm of snow overlies a well settled mid and lower pack. Observations are limited but we suspect there are buried sun crusts on steep E through W aspects with 60-100cm above (similar to Banff region). Isolated thin snowpack areas have weaker facet layers, but this is not a widespread snowpack characteristic of the region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A surface crust and a variety of buried sun/temperature crusts exist in the upper snowpack on W through East aspects right up to alpine elevations. Inconsistent easy to moderate shears observed on these crust interfaces. Thinner snowpack areas have prominent facets near the base. Large cornices are sitting above many lee slopes. </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">Rain soaked to 2000m with wet flurries to TL on all aspects. Generally, the snowpack is shallow and poorly consolidated with significant variation within the forecasting area. The persistent slab was found to be most active in Portal Creek and surrounding area off the ski hill. This layer will be triggered from thin spots on the slope.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Poor overnight freeze and new snow to insulate will keep surface snow moist to 2000m. Windslab exists on alpine lee features. Last week's storm snow is well settled with the warm temps &amp; remains unconsolidated on northerly aspects and sits over crusts on solar aspects. The Feb 27 interface is down 70cm and is more sensitive on steep solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A variety of buried suncrusts exist in upper meter of the snowpack on west through east aspects up to alpine elevations. The mid and lower pack is generally well settled in most areas. Some isolated shallow snow-pack areas have weaker facets near the base.</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">Suncrust on the surface in most locations except shaded terrain above 1800m. Shallow snowpack areas remain weak with our focus on facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab. Tests on these facets produce easy, sudden collapses. Buried crusts in the upper meter are also a concern, and have been producing avalanches within the past week </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist surface snow and, where a shallower snowpack exists, isothermal conditions BLT on solar aspects. Overall, the snowpack is shallow but there is significant variation through-out the forecasting area. The persistent slab, down 30-70cms has been most active in the surrounding area off the ski hill. This layer can be triggered from thin spots.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We experienced a good overnight freeze last night, and the snowpack should be crusted over to 2000m. Windslab exists on alpine lee features. Last week's storm snow is well settled with the warm temps and sits over crusts on solar aspects. The Feb 27 interface is down 70cm and is more sensitive on steep solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong and supportive melt-freeze crust now caps the snowpack on all aspects into the alpine. Northerly aspects at upper elevations may still hold some well settled winter snow, including stubborn windslabs. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated with no notable shears and no recent activity to indicate a persistent weakness.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Dry snow on shaded slopes above 1800m, but otherwise expect surface crusts in most locations. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and are a concern on west, south and east aspects. Generally the snowpack is well settled, but we remain concerned for buried crusts and afternoon wet snow avalanches on the Field ice climbs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface crusts exist in most locations except shaded terrain above 1850 m. Shallow snowpack areas remain weak with our focus on facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab. Tests on these facets produce easy, sudden collapses. Buried crusts in the upper meter are also a concern, and have been producing avalanches within the past week </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist surface snow and, where a shallower snowpack exists, isothermal conditions BLT on solar aspects with some recovery overnight. Overall, the snowpack is shallow but there is significant variation through-out the forecasting area. The persistent slab, down 30-70cms has been most active in the surrounding area off the ski hill. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A weak freeze overnight, with many locations below tree-line not even reaching the freezing mark. Expect sloppy conditions low down. Last week's storm snow is well settled from warm temps and sits over crusts on solar aspects. The Feb 27 interface is down 70+cm and is more sensitive on steep solar aspects. Cornices are large and drooping up high.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Dry snow on shaded slopes above 1800m, but otherwise expect surface crusts in most locations. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and are a concern on west, south and east aspects. Generally the snowpack is well settled, but we remain concerned for buried crusts and wet afternoon avalanches on the Field climbs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow overlies crusts in most locations except shaded terrain above 2000m. Shallow snowpack areas are weak, and we are concerned about facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab which produces easy, sudden collapses in tests. In the absence of a clear night forming a surface crust, snowpacks below treeline are isothermal</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist surface snow and, where a shallower snowpack exists, isothermal conditions BLT on solar aspects with some recovery overnight. Overall, the snowpack is shallow everywhere but, there is significant variation through-out the forecasting area. The persistent slab, down 30-70cms has been most active in the surrounding area off the ski hill. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of warm, wet snow fell overnight with mod SW winds. This has formed a storm slab in the alpine and at tree-line elevations in lee features, both at ridge-top and on exposed slopes. The storm slab will be more reactive on solar aspects, as it will be sitting on a crust. Multiple crusts in the upper metre may promote step-down avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of new snow overlies crusts in most locations except shaded terrain above 2000m. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and may still be a concern on west, south and east aspects but in general the snowpack is well settled. Low elevation snowpacks (Field ice climbs) are isothermal and slushy.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30cm of new snow overlies crusts in most locations except shaded terrain above 2000m. Shallow snowpack areas are weak, and we are concerned about facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab which produces easy, sudden collapses in tests. In the absence of a clear night forming a surface crust the snowpack below treeline are isothermal</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist surface snow in the afternoons and isothermal conditions in shallow spots BTL on solar aspects. Overnight -10 Celsius helping with morning freeze. There is significant variation in snowpack depth through-out the area with a large proportion being shallow. The persistent slab down 30-70cms has been most active in the area around the ski hill. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~50cm of new snow in the past 5 days, combined with mild temps and sustained SW winds, is building a deep storm slab. This slab overlies a crust, which provides a good sliding surface, on all aspects up to ~2200m and to ridgetop on solar aspects. Multiple crusts in the upper meter may promote step-down avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of settling new snow overlies a supportive melt-freeze crust which extends into the alpine on all aspects. The mid and lower snowpack is generally well consolidated with no notable shears and no recent activity to indicate a persistent weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 to 10 cm of new snow overlies crusts in most locations except shaded terrain above 2000m. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and may still be a concern on west, south and east aspects but in general the snowpack is well settled. Low elevation snowpacks (Field ice climbs) are isothermal and slushy.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin melt/freeze crust exists on solar aspects, and on shady aspects up to 2000m where it disappears. Dry snow exists mainly on N aspects only. Shallow snowpack areas are weak, and we are concerned about facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab which produces easy, sudden collapses in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Moist surface snow and a strengthening mid-pack as the snowpack settles into spring at TL and BTL on solar aspects. Good overnight recovery with temps to almost -10 and rising 0 in the alpine. Significant variation in snowpack depth through-out the forecast area with a large proportion being shallow and valley bottoms below 1800m in spring bloom.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~50cm of snow in the past 5 days, combined sustained SW winds, is building a storm slab that is up to 1m deep on lee slopes. This slab overlies a crust, which provides a good sliding surface, on all aspects. Mild temps and periods of strong solar are making it reactive. Avalanches may step down to multiple crusts in the top meter. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A crust lies on solar aspects into the alpine and on shady aspects up to ~2000m where it disappears. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and may still be a concern on west, south and east aspects but in general the snowpack is well settled. Low elevation snowpacks (Field ice climbs) are isothermal and slushy in the PM.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thin melt/freeze crust exists on solar aspects, and on shady aspects up to 2000m where it disappears. Dry snow exists mainly on N aspects only. Shallow snowpack areas are weak, and we are concerned about facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab which produces easy, sudden collapses in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The snowpack is settling into spring like conditions at TL and BTL on solar aspects. Good overnight recovery with temps to -10 and rising 0 in the alpine by midday. Significant variation in snowpack depth through-out the forecast area with a large proportion being shallow and valley bottoms below 1800m in spring bloom. Basal depth hoar exists. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~50cm of storm snow combined with sustained SW winds created a slab that is up to 1m deep on lee slopes. This slab overlies a crust on all aspects which provides a good sliding surface. Avalanches may step down to multiple crusts in the top meter. Overnight refreeze created a surface crust at lower elevations that is insulating ~40cm of wet snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect new snowfall through Monday &amp; Tuesday to add a substantial amount of storm snow to the upper snowpack. This will bury small Wind Slabs that are difficult to trigger, lee to previous SW winds. These overlie a supportive Melt-Freeze crust which extends into the alpine on all aspects, and caps a strong and consolidated snowpack below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A crust lies on solar aspects into the alpine and on shady aspects up to ~2000m where it disappears. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and may still be a concern on west, south and east aspects but in general the snowpack is well settled. Low elevation snowpacks (Field ice climbs) are isothermal and slushy in the PM.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm of new snow today became moist with heating at low elevations and some solar input. Crusts are buried on solar aspects and on shady aspects below 2000m in the upper snowpack. Shallow snowpack areas are weak, and we are concerned about facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab which produces easy, sudden collapses in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold overnight temps and warming by midday is creating spring like snowpack and surface crusts. Significant variation in snowpack depth through-out the forecast area but generally shallow and below threshold in valley bottoms. Weak basal depth hoar exists. Maligne/Whistler creek areas less snowpack and higher spatial variability. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~50cm of storm snow combined with sustained SW winds created a slab that is up to 1m deep on lee slopes. This slab overlies a crust on all aspects, providing a good sliding surface. Avalanches may step down to multiple crusts in the top metre. Overnight refreeze created a surface crust at lower elevations that is insulating ~40cm of wet snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-55cm of new snow arrived today (Sunday), and will continue to fall through midday Tuesday.  The rapid rate of loading, and strong NE winds forecast overnight will consolidate this snow into a widespread Storm Slab problem. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm of new snow Sunday became moist to 2000m. In the top meter of the snowpack, several buried suncrusts exist and may still be a concern on west, south and east aspects but in general the snowpack is well settled. Low elevation snowpacks (Field ice climbs) are isothermal and slushy in the PM.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Our greatest concern is in weak shallow snowpack areas, facets in the lower snowpack overlain by a stiff slab produce easy, sudden collapses in tests. Sudden daytime heating over the next few days may trigger cornices or re-animate older snowpack weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Cold overnight temps and warming by midday is creating spring like snowpack and surface crusts. Significant variation in snowpack depth through-out the forecast area but generally shallow and below threshold in valley bottoms. Weak basal depth hoar exists. Maligne/Whistler creek areas have less coverage. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's sun and heat has created a surface crust to ridge-top on solar aspects and further settled the snowpack on polar aspects. Of most concern are the multiple crusts in the top metre of the snowpack, found mainly on sunny slopes. Avalanches may step down to deeper layers if they start moving. Wind slabs can be found in alpine lee features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daytime heating will be the main culprit over the next few days. Watch for cornices and thin areas in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is in transition between winter and spring, and is a poor example of both. Wet and isothermal snow below 1800m; moist snow above that with no freeze expected for Thursday morning. This warm slab of snow overlies a weak, facetted snowpack and will fail easily - particularly when the sun comes out, even if it's just for a few minutes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperature crusts will loose their strength over the next few days with poor overnight recovery. Greater snowpack depths exists closer to the Icefields which offer more support and add strength to the snowpack. Several weaknesses persist in the lower portion of the snowpack and cornices are large. The snow at ground level is  very weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A spring melt-freeze cycle is just beginning on solar aspects and at lower elevations. Where it exists the surface crust is still relatively thin and will break down quickly. On shaded aspects the snow remained dry yesterday but that will change today. There are multiple crusts in the top meter. Wind slabs can be found in alpine lee features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is in transition between winter and spring, and is a poor example of both. Wet and isothermal snow below 1800m; moist snow above that with no freeze expected for Thursday morning. This warm slab of snow overlies buried crusts and will produce avalanches when the sun comes out, even if it's just for a few minutes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is in transition between winter and spring, and is a poor example of both. There was a 2-4cm crust (thinner BTL) on solar aspects to ridgetop with moist snow underneath Thursday AM, and this crust is breaking down during the day.  In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of weak facets near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is heating up and rapidly approaching isothermal conditions at and below treeline. Higher in the alpine and on northerly aspects  more winter like conditions prevail. Cornices are large and of particular concern for their ability to trigger large avalanches along mid pack weakness. Freezing will not occur tonight. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temps remained well above 0 overnight in the Alpine leaving the surface moist &amp; keeping it from its nightly refreeze. Any surface crust will be thin and will break down quickly. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow is still dry on true North facing slopes in the high Alpine &amp; wind slabs can be found on lee features. Within the snowpack there are multiple crusts in the top meter.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of moist storm snow is sluffing during periods of daytime heating, rain, or solar input, but otherwise has bonded to buried Melt-Freeze Crusts below. These are strong, widespread, and are locking in the mid and lower snowpack. Expect a solid surface crust to form on Thursday night, but for surface snow to become &amp; remain wet from Friday on.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is in transition between winter and spring, and is a poor example of both. There was a 2-4cm crust (thinner BTL) on solar aspects to ridgetop with moist snow underneath Thursday AM, and this crust is breaking down during the day. Dry powder snow only exists on high North facing terrain</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After 2 hot days, expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent of facets that has been avalanching to size 3.5 with solar heating over the past 2 days. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow conditions are isothermal below 2200m  on all but the most northerly facing slopes.  South and Westerly facing terrain up to 2,400m has a well developed temperature crust at the surface if freezing occurs. Below 1,700m  this curst is present regardless of aspect. The snowpack at all elevations has a weak base and several mid-pack weaknesses</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temps have stayed above freezing in the alpine for over 72hrs, preventing an overnight recovery. At treeline the top meter is ~isothermal and moist. Surface crusts forming overnight are weak and break down quickly. Multiple crusts in the top meter of the snowpack provide sliding surfaces. Dry snow exists on steep N aspects in the high Alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After 2 hot days expect crusts on all aspects and elevations (expect very high North aspects). They are supportive while intact and ski crampons may be needed. Freezing levels will only dip to 2000 m tonight so do not expect strong crusts below treeline. The snowpack is warm and it would not take much to bump us back into HIGH if the sun came out.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After 3 hot days, expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent of facets that has been avalanching to size 3.5 with solar heating over previous days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow conditions are isothermal below 2200m, warm snowpack into the Alpine even on Northerly facing aspects. Persistent slab present at tree line and above. The snowpack at all elevations has a weak base and several mid-pack weaknesses. Many areas below tree line are under threshold especially lower elevations and southerly aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures remained above freezing last night at treeline and in the alpine. At treeline the top meter of snow is isothermal and moist. Surface crusts forming overnight are weak and break down quickly. Multiple crusts in the top meter of the snowpack provide sliding surfaces. Dry snow exists on steep N aspects in the high Alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After 3 hot days, expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. Other buried crusts can be found in the upper pack on solar aspects. Only dry snow is on due north aspects at high elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent of facets that has been avalanching to size 3.5 with solar heating over previous days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow conditions are isothermal below 2200m, warm snowpack into the Alpine even on Northerly facing aspects. Persistent slab present at tree line and above. The snowpack at all elevations has a weak base and several mid-pack weaknesses. Many areas below tree line are under threshold especially lower elevations and southerly aspects.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps and 3mm of rain at treeline have left the top meter of snow isothermal and moist. Surface crusts forming overnight are weak and break down quickly. Multiple crusts in the top meter of the snowpack provide sliding surfaces. Dry snow exists on steep N aspects in the high Alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing warm temps have made the upper snowpack moist or wet on all but high north aspects, with some overnight crust recovery occurring at upper elevations only. At treeline and in the alpine the mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong, with a series of crusts on all solar aspects. Below treeline the snowpack is isothermal.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent of facets that has been avalanching to size 3.5 with solar heating over previous days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow at higher elevations. Expect surface crusts on all aspects at lower elevations with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The freezing level is dropping BTL (1200 m) developing a strengthening melt freeze crust at tree-line and above. Expecting up to 10 cm of snow by Tuesday afternoon. Isothermal continuing conditions below tree-line (BLT). The deep persistent slab problem still the biggest concern on North alpine aspects. BTL becoming below threshold in most areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temps and 3mm of rain yesterday have created an isothermal and moist snowpack. Thin surface crusts forming overnight are weak and break down quickly. Multiple crusts in the top meter of the snowpack provide sliding surfaces. Dry snow exists on steep N aspects in the high Alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow at higher elevations. Expect surface crusts on all solar aspects and all but high N aspects, with moist snow underneath at lower elevations. These crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure, possibly allowing deeper buried crusts to become active again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A skiff of new snow on top of surface crusts that remained intact today except at valley bottom elevations. The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps developing a strong surface crust (20cm to 3cm at 2100m) at tree-line and below. Isothermal snowpack with that crust holding up through the day Tues. making travel easy. Persistent slab, 30 to 70cms thick, reacting to compression tests on facets in the low moderate range. Expect to see this more reactive underfoot as crust breaks down.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of snow fell overnight at 1900m. The new snow is insulating a moist snowpack and likely formed new storm slabs in immediate lee areas. The rain at lower elevations prevented a solid crust recovery and the snowpack is isothermal. Multiple crusts in the top meter of the snowpack provide sliding surfaces, especially on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A skiff of new snow on top of surface crusts that remained intact today except at valley bottom elevations. The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A skiff of new snow on top of surface crusts that remained intact today except at valley bottom elevations. The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Supportive crust (20cm to 3cm) at tree-line and below, making travel easy on skis. Persistent slab, 30 to 70cms thick, reacting to compression tests on facets in the low moderate range. Expect to see this more reactive underfoot as crust breaks down and freezing level rises. Mod - Strong winds pushing small amount of HN into pockets of slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The west side of the Pass received up to 20cm last night, bringing the 2 day total to 35cm. East of the Pass received much less. Storm slabs are building with the mod/strong southerly winds in lee areas, more prevalent above 2400m where the snow is cooler. New snow is insulating a warm, moist snowpack, and multiple crusts exist in the upper metre.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Up to 15cm of new snow from Tuesdays snowfall has been moistened into the alpine and will likely freeze overnight at all elevations.  The upper snowpack will be strong while frozen, but increasingly weak as temperatures rise through out the day.  The middle and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A skiff of new snow on top of surface crusts that remained intact today except at valley bottom elevations. The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A melt freeze crust will form tonight but will deteriorate rapidly on all aspects and elevations on Friday afternoon as temperatures spike and with intense solar radiation.  A persistent slab, 30 to 70cms thick, will be of greatest concern on Northerly aspects. Pockets of thin slab on lee aspects.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a ~30cm storm slab overlies a 3 cm thick crust. Below the crust the upper ~70cm of snow is warm, moist and weak. Sustained S'ly winds at ridgetop will have built deeper, more cohesive slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. At 1300m the surface crust that formed overnight is only 3cm thick with a very weak overnight recovery. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the little Yoho area except in the high alpine. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from warm or shallow locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The morning snowpack is strong when frozen, but this can rapidly break down with warming. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week. Telemetry stopped working at 2200 yesterday evening.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong melt freeze crust will form Friday night after a very warm day. This crust will bridge a weak and isothermal snowpack on most tree-line and alpine slopes. This crust will break down with increasing temperatures and solar input. A persistent slab, 30 to 70cms thick, will be of greatest concern on Northerly aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a ~30cm storm slab overlies a crust. Below the crust the upper ~70cm of snow is warm, moist and weak. Sustained S'ly winds at ridgetop will have built deeper, more cohesive slabs on lee and cross-loaded slopes. At 1300m the surface crust that formed overnight is only 3cm thick with a very weak overnight recovery. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is isothermal in many areas, but will cool on Saturday night.  Multiple buried crusts, although soft/wet, are keeping the snowpack supportive through the cooler parts of the day.  The upper snowpack will be strong while frozen, but increasingly weak if temperatures rise above freezing, or during periods of strong sun.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in the high alpine. Dry snow was seen above 2200m on N aspects on Thursday before the warmer temperatures on Friday. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from warm or shallow locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A very weak freeze below 3000m Sat morning, and isothermal snow was found up to treeline. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent layer of facets that has been avalanching with solar heating over the previous week. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A seasonally typical melt freeze cycle. This building crust will continue to bridge a weak, isothermal snowpack on most tree-line and alpine slopes. This crust will break down over the day and become increasingly hazardous for triggering with rising temperatures, solar input or rain. Dry snow can be found at the highest elevations along the divide. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daytime warming turned the recent storm snow into a 30cm moist layer. There was no full refreeze last night, but under clear skies a weak surface crust likely formed. Below the crust the upper ~70cm of snow is warm, moist and weak. Extreme southerly winds have likely spoiled any remaining north facing powder stashes leaving touchy wind slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in the high alpine. Dry snow exists only in high North facing terrain. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from warm or shallow locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A good overnight freeze on Saturday with a couple cm's of new snow. Below the surface crust isothermal snow was found up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack still sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A seasonally typical melt freeze cycle. This building crust will continue to bridge a weak, isothermal snowpack on most tree-line and alpine slopes. This crust will break down over the day and become increasingly hazardous for triggering with rising temperatures, solar input or rain. Dry snow can be found at the highest elevations along the divide. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Despite a weak temperature inversion, clear nights have been cooling the snow surface creating a supportive crust. The crust will breakdown quickly on steep solar terrain. Recent winds have likely spoiled any remaining north facing powder stashes leaving touchy wind slabs. Persistent weak layers still linger down ~100cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in the high alpine. Dry snow exists only in high North facing terrain. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A weak freeze overnight created supportive crusts that were breaking down by the late morning. Below the crust isothermal snow was found up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the high alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We experienced a solid freeze in the valley bottom overnight but a temp inversion kept the alpine temps above zero overnight. The clear windy night will have created a thin surface crust but this will break down quickly with daytime heating &amp; sun. Recent winds have likely redistributed remaining dry snow in the alpine leaving touchy wind slabs</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is moist to wet in most areas. Strength depends on how well the surface crust recovers each night (expected poor on Tuesday). The snow will be strong while frozen, but increasingly weak with any sustained warm temperatures / during periods of strong sun. Wet Slab and glide avalanches, although Unlikely, are a concern all times of day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in the high alpine. Dry snow exists only in high North facing terrain. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A weak freeze overnight created supportive crusts that were breaking down by the late morning. Below the crust isothermal snow was found up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the high alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We experienced a good freeze in the valley bottom overnight but a temp inversion kept the alpine temps above zero overnight. The clear windy night will have created a marginal surface crust but this will break down with daytime heating &amp; sun. Recent winds have likely redistributed remaining dry snow in the alpine leaving variable wind slabs</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in high north facing alpine. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts remained intact through the day, except for steeper solar aspects below treeline. Below the crust isothermal snow exists up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the high alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 3cm of new snow has fallen on a crust that formed early yesterday evening. This crust is expected to break down during the day today. As the crust breaks down and melts avalanche hazard will increase.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in high north facing alpine. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Crusts remained intact through the day above 1600m. Below the crust, isothermal snow exists up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the high alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 15 cm Knife hard crust formed overnight at Rogers Pass. In high elevation locations this hard crust overlies approximately 60 cm of weak, moist or wet snow over a dense and well consolidated base. At low elevations the snowpack is isothermal and rapidly receding. At Mt. Fidelity the snowpack is at 75% of its normal height.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow falls Thursday night, with strong NE winds, giving winter-like avalanche problems on Friday. With rising temperatures through the weekend, snowpack conditions will begin to return to Spring-like. Snowpack glide continues slowly on some slopes, with a few new glide cracks noted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in high north facing alpine. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm above a surface crust that stayed intact today above 1800m. Below the crust, isothermal snow exists up to treeline on all aspects, and in thin alpine areas on S aspects. N aspects in the high alpine are more winter like. In many places the upper snowpack sits on a weaker deep persistent layer of rounding facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">N'ly winds kept conditions cool yesterday. The melt-freeze crust on the surface is over 15cm thick, with the top ~5cm breaking down to &quot;corn&quot; by early afternoon. Below this crust is ~60cm of weak, moist snow; a concern if the crust breaks down. On steep, N'ly aspects above ~2000m the snow remains dry. At low elevations the snow is rapidly receding.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are into a spring cycle for most of the Little Yoho area except in high north facing alpine. Occasional pockets of deep instability may still be encountered and triggered from shallow locations during warm periods of the day. 5cm of recent snow overlies crusts that extend to all but North aspects above  about 2600m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A comparatively stable snowpack exists for the end of November. In general, the deep snowpack is solid and carries well, although valley bottoms are very shallow. From treeline and up, 70-100 cm of snow has one significant crust in the mid-pack that we are watching, but it is not producing avalanches. Isolated wind slabs exist above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow has formed soft slabs in isolated lee features. It rests on a buried crust found 2100-2600m down 40-60cm on all aspects. In many areas the storm snow remains unaffected by the wind and offers good skiing. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of powder overlies settled snow &amp; windslabs in the alpine. The Nov 13 crust is buried ~60 and 100cm deep. In most areas the crust seems to be bonding well but is of most concern on S'ly aspects. Tests on a SW aspect, 2075m indicated that the crust may be triggered by light loads and that it is capable of propagating into a large avalanche. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Near the divide, the snowpack above 2000m is over 100cm deep, but tapers quickly below. The early season snowpack is generally well consolidated. Pockets of windslab likely exist in exposed lees. A mid November crust persists down 30-80cm, it was well bonded in areas observed today but warrants evaluation for the foreseeable future.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A comparatively stable snowpack exists for the end of November, although you need to get to treeline in order to safety ski through the forest. Once at treeline, the snowpack is solid and carries well. Total depth ranges from 70-100 cm, and there is one significant crust in the mid-pack that we are watching, but has not produced any avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 70 to 100cm snowpack exists above treeline in most areas. The surface snow is faceting: weakening with cold temperatures. A mid pack crust is allowing the snowpack to carry travelers fairly well except in shallow areas. We are watching for this crust to weaken but it is not producing avalanches yet. Isolated wind slabs exist above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong relentless winds has formed touchy wind slabs 50+cm on open features at TL and above. Trump crust down 70cms at 2200m, unreactive so far. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of powder overlies settled snow &amp; windslabs in the alpine. The Nov 13 crust is buried ~60 and 100cm deep. In most areas the crust seems to be bonding well but is of most concern on S'ly aspects. Tests on a SW aspect, 2075m indicated that the crust may be triggered by light loads and that it is capable of propagating into a large avalanche. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A 70 to 100cm snowpack exists above treeline in most areas. The surface snow is faceting: weakening with cold temperatures. A mid pack crust is allowing the snowpack to carry travelers fairly well except in shallow areas. We are watching for this crust to weaken but it is not producing avalanches yet. Isolated wind slabs exist above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last 24 hours with moderate to strong SW winds creating wind slabs up to 30cm thick in lee alpine areas. A mid pack crust is allowing the snowpack to carry travelers fairly well except in shallow areas. We are watching for this crust to weaken but it is not producing avalanches yet. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable winds and snow squalls though the Parkers area adding further load and snow for transport. Touchy wind slabs 50+cm on some open features at TL and above. Trump crust (Nov 12) is exposed in open Alpine features on the windward side and down 40 to 70cms or more in the lee. As usual, strong temperature gradient promoting facetting. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm slabs will be developing as the new snow settles. 20-30cm of storm snow overlies windslab and settled snow in the alpine. The Nov crust is 70-120cm down in the pack and producing variable results on field tests. Tests on SW aspect at 2075m indicated that light loads may trigger it. Other locations the bond on the crust is yet to be an issue.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of snow over the last 24 hours with moderate to strong SW winds creating wind slabs up to 30cm thick in lee alpine areas. A mid pack crust is allowing the snowpack to carry travelers fairly well except in shallow areas. We are watching for this crust to weaken but it is not producing avalanches yet. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 cm of light, dry storm snow has fallen over the past 48-hours and instabilities within this storm snow are failing easily down 10 and 25 cm with snowpack tests. In exposed areas, wind slabs have been created over these weak layers by Sunday's NE winds. Deeper in the snowpack, the Nov crust appears to weakening, with easy test results observed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ridge-top snow transport and cross loading occurring Sunday. 10-20cm new snow drainage dependent adding further load and wind transport. Wind slabs 50+cm on some open features at TL and above. Nov 12 crust is exposed in open Alpine features on the windward side and down 40 to 70cms or more in the lee. Temperature gradient promoting facetting. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 60cm of storm snow in the past 48hrs at treeline elevation. Snow was redistributed by S winds in the moderate range. Touchy windslabs were reported at 2100m above Hospital bowl on a SE aspect with cracking, whumphing and remote triggering of unsupported features at 10m distance. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of new snow is covering a well settled early season snowpack (watch for buried windslab near ridges). The snowpack above 2000m is over 100cm deep near in the divide, but much shallower at lower elevations and in Eastern areas. A mid November crust down 40-90cm was well bonded in areas observed to date but warrants evaluation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 cm of light, dry storm snow has fallen over the past 48-hours and instabilities within this storm snow are failing easily down 10 and 25 cm with snowpack tests. In exposed areas, wind slabs have been created over these weak layers by Sunday's NE winds. Deeper in the snowpack, the Nov crust appears to weakening, with easy test results observed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 cm of light, dry storm snow has fallen over the past 48-hours. Some thin and small windslabs were observed at ridge top today. Deeper in the snowpack, the Nov crust appears to faceting, with easy to moderate test results observed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Saturday night we received 10-20cm new snow with ridge-top snow transport and cross loading on Sunday. Winds have shifted light Northerly. Wind slabs 50+cm on some open features at TL and above. Nov 12 crust is exposed in open Alpine features on the windward side and down 40 to 70cms or more in the lee. Temperature gradient promoting facetting. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 80cm of storm snow over the past 3 days has fallen at 1900m, accompanied by moderate to strong winds forming a storm slab. This new layer is sitting over previous storm/wind slabs and will need time to heal. The Nov 13 Cr is buried 1m+, while this layer has been unreactive of late, it's possible that the new load could awaken this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 cm of light, dry storm snow has fallen over the past 48-hours. Some thin and small windslabs were observed at ridge top today. Deeper in the snowpack, the Nov crust appears to faceting, with easy to moderate test results observed.</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 storm snow from the weekend with only isolated areas of wind slab development, primarily at ridge crests in the alpine. The November crust is down 30-70cm with recent observations showing faceting above and below. The faceting process is in progress and will soon affect the entire snowpack due to current cold temperatures.</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">Storm snow was unequally distributed by strong winds as the arctic flow moved into the region creating wide spacial variability in the snowpack. Surface and mid-pack facetting with the icy temps expected to the Nov 12 crust (20-70cm) and waning overall touring support expected in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack tests from yesterday up at Hermit and Fidelity found several weak layers within the 70-80cm of new storm snow producing mod to hard results. Old wind slab layers below the storm snow did react with hard results. The Nov 13 crust, down a metre is still not reacting to the new load in most tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of recent storm snow from the weekend with only isolated areas of wind slab development, primarily at ridge crests in the alpine. The November crust is down 30-70cm with recent observations showing faceting above and below. The faceting process is in progress and will soon affect the entire snowpack due to current cold temperatures.</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"> There is 30-70 cm of settled snow overtop of the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Recent avalanche activity suggest this crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects at tree-line and above elevations. Small wind slabs only found in isolated areas in alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous storm snow remains soft in protected areas and provides great skiing/riding. Expect to find wind slab in open areas above tree line. The Nov 12 crust is down 45-90cm and can be found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Facet development is occurring above and below this crust. </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 glaciers and at ridgetop widespread wind effected snow was observed yesterday.&nbsp; Snow profiles have shown 70-80 cm of storm snow settling very slowly due to cold temps. Tests show reactive shears within the storm snow and the older buried layers of windslab.&nbsp; The Nov 13 crust, down 1 - 1.5 m is reacting in the hard range to deep tap tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm of low density snow is covering a well settled early season snowpack (watch for buried windslabs near ridges). The snowpack above 2000m is over 100cm deep near in the divide, but much shallower at lower elevations and in Eastern areas. A mid November crust down 40-90cm was well bonded in areas observed to date but warrants evaluation.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is 30-70 cm of settled snow overtop of the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Recent avalanche activity suggest this crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects at tree-line and above elevations. Small wind slabs only found in isolated areas in alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is 30-70 cm of settled snow overtop of the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Recent avalanche activity suggest this crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects at tree-line and above elevations. Small wind slabs only found in isolated areas in alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous storm snow remains soft in protected areas and provides great skiing/riding. Expect to find wind slab in open areas above tree line. The Nov 12 crust is down 45-90cm and can be found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Facet development at surface and above and below this crust. </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 glaciers and at ridgetop wind effected snow exists. Snow profiles have shown 70-80 cm of storm snow settling very slowly and facetting due to cold temps. Tests show reactive shears within the storm snow and the older buried layers of windslab. The Nov 13 crust, down 1 - 1.5 m is reacting in the hard range to deep tap tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is 30-70 cm of settled snow overtop of the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Recent avalanche activity suggest this crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects at tree-line and above elevations. Small wind slabs only found in isolated areas in alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small wind slabs found in isolated alpine areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. This crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects above treeline. Rapid faceting and weakening of the snowpack with the cold temperatures. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Shallow snowpack areas facetting out to ground and losing cohesion quickly. The upper snowpack is a mixed bag of surface hoar, surface facetting, or layered rotting windslab above the Nov 12 crust (down 45-90cm). The crust is maintaining support for travel above 2100ms. Below 2100ms expect to be walking on the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The winds have picked up again and hard wind slabs can be expected on glaciers and exposed lee features. Recent storm snow is stabilizing with resistant results in stability tests. The Nov 13 crust, down 1 - 1.5 m is reacting in the hard range to deep tap tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small wind slabs found in isolated alpine areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. This crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects above treeline. Rapid faceting and weakening of the snowpack with the cold temperatures. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small wind slabs found in isolated alpine areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. This crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects above treeline. Rapid faceting and weakening of the snowpack with the cold temperatures. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10mm surface hoar growth in the Parker Ridge area, with some feathers up to 50mm. Cold temps and a shallow snowpack are promoting faceting. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Facet growth above and below crust which has been the failure plain for several avalanches in the Columbia Icefields area two days ago.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds earlier in the week formed hard, variable windslabs that should be expected on exposed terrain at and above treeline. The bond of the most recent storm snow to the old snow surface is improving with field tests giving resistant results. The Nov 13 crust down 1-1.5m gives hard range deep tap test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of low density snow is being redistributed into Wind Slabs. The snowpack above 2000m is over 100cm deep in the West, but much shallower at lower elevations, and in Eastern areas. A crust from Mid-November is buried near the bottom of the snowpack. In some areas, cold temperatures have weakened this crust, which is worthy of consideration.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small wind slabs found in isolated alpine areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. This crust is more reactive in the Lake Louise area on southerly aspects above treeline. Rapid faceting and weakening of the snowpack with the cold temperatures. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow sits over small wind slabs in alpine areas near ridge crests, and weak faceted snow in sheltered areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Rapid faceting and weakening of the entire snowpack with the cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps promoting faceting. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Light snowfall may have buried recent surface hoar, particularly on sheltered North East aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures are promoting faceting in surface layers slowly softening the widespread hard slabs found in exposed terrain. The recent light precipitation will also aid in this regard. The mid-pack is well settled and sits on a developing facet layer above the Nov 13 crust. Test results on this layer range from resistant planar to no result.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few cm's of new snow sits over small wind slabs in alpine areas near ridge crests, and weak faceted snow in sheltered areas. 30-80 cm of settled snow over the November 12 crust. Stability tests on this crust are mixed, ranging from no results to easy results. Rapid faceting and weakening of the entire snowpack with the cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of new snow overlies a mostly facetted snowpack that is growing weaker each day with these cold temperatures. Profiles today near Sunshine showed loose facets in the upper 30 cm, which have no cohesion and are creating the Loose Dry problem. Also 40 cm above the ground is the Nov 12 crust, also growing weaker each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing moderate Northwest winds redistributing cold snow, soft slab formation possible on lee features. Arctic cold temps have penetrated the shallow snowpack and are promoting facetting. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily small inputs of snow along with moderate winds have formed thin reactive surface slabs along the immediate lee of ridges and cross loaded features. If triggered these slides will likely be small, size 1 slides but should not be discounted. Below the surface snow are widespread hard slabs formed when the arctic air pushed into our region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">27cm of new snow fell between Friday and Monday. In Eastern areas, this was redistributed by Moderate Westerly winds. Western areas appear to have experienced less wind; but some wind slabs may have formed in immediate lees and wind exposed features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of new snow overlies a mostly facetted snowpack that is growing weaker each day with these cold temperatures. Profiles today near Sunshine Village showed loose facets in the upper 30 cm, which have no cohesion and are creating the Loose Dry problem. Also 40 cm above the ground is the Nov 12 crust, also growing weaker each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The new, low density snow has done little to enhance snowpack structure. Facetting and depth hoar production are ongoing, especially in thin coverage areas. The November 12th crust is breaking down, with facets being produced on either side of the layer. This persistent weakness is producing moderate to hard results with stubborn characteristics. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Ongoing moderate Northwest winds redistributing cold snow, soft slab formation possible on lee features. Arctic cold temps have penetrated the shallow snowpack and are promoting facetting. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Intense ridge top transport from the North reverse loading lee features in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light snow over the weekend has hidden widespread hard wind slabs formed during the cold Arctic outbreak. The new snow has also formed thin surface slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and alpine features. Recent snowpack tests indicate both of these slabs are stubborn to initiate and move slowly if propagated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Today field teams recorded a 100cm snowpack at tree line on Mt. Field. The depth increases to about 150cm in alpine areas. The snowpack appears to be well bonded at upper elevations with no significant shears. The upper 50cm of the snowpack is faceting with recent cold temperatures.</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 mostly faceted, and grows weaker each day with these cold temperatures. </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F2b27ae27-bc54-4334-83dd-1de6f52dfc77" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Recent snowpack tests</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> near Sunshine showed loose facets in the upper 30 cm, which have no cohesion and are creating the Loose Dry problem. Also 40 cm above the ground is the Nov 12 crust, also growing weaker each day.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Tuesday's moderate Northwest winds redistributed snow with soft slab formation possible on lee features. There was intense ridge top transport from the North in the alpine on Tuesday. Cold temps are promoting facetting throughout the snowpack. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light snow over the weekend has hidden widespread hard wind slabs formed during the cold Arctic outbreak. Wind accompanying the new snow has formed thin surface slabs in the immediate lee of ridges and alpine features. Recent snowpack tests indicate both of these slabs are stubborn to initiate and move slowly if propagated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of storm snow has been blown into windslabs (or scree) at all elevations in the East, but remains low density in the West. This overlies several buried wind slab layers, beneath which are dense facets bonding well to a crust near ground.  Snowpack tests at Treeline indicated some potential for shears in the facets below the wind slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The low elevation snowpack in the Little Yoho region is shallow and facetted, with a total depth of &lt;100 cm up to almost 2000 m elevation. Above that, the snow becomes much deeper and stronger with recent test results showing no significant weak layers or shears in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">With exception of deeper snowpack areas (along and west of Divide) the snowpack is almost entirely faceted. There is very little cohesion in upper 30 cm, resulting in significant sluffing in steep terrain. The Nov 12 crust (~40 cm above ground) is still a significant layer in the snow pack. Pay attention to this layer after the next snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Tuesday's moderate Northwest winds redistributed snow with soft slab formation possible on lee features. There was intense ridge top transport from the North in the alpine on Tuesday. Cold temps are promoting facetting throughout the snowpack. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 cm of snow over the weekend has hidden widespread hard wind slabs formed during the cold Arctic outbreak. Moderate northerly winds overnight have blown the new snow forming thin surface slabs in the lee of ridges and alpine features. Recent snowpack tests indicate both of these slabs are stubborn to initiate and move slowly if propagated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The low elevation snowpack in the Little Yoho region is shallow and facetted, with a total depth of &lt;100 cm up to almost 2000 m elevation. Above that, the snow becomes much deeper and stronger with recent test results showing no significant weak layers or shears in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are promoting facetting in the snowpack breaking down surface tension and support, especially below 2100ms. Where HS is shallow, expect to be on the ground. Deeper snowpack areas have faceted top down to the Nov12 crust (down 45 to 90cm). This continues to provide support and, for those braving the cold, good turns in sheltered areas.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate northerly winds over the last 48 hrs have blown recent new snow into thin variable surface slabs in the lee of ridges and alpine features. This new windslab buries previous hard wind slabs formed during the cold Arctic outbreak. In sheltered spots the top 20cm of the snowpack is mostly facetted and still unsettled due to very cold temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is heavily faceted with little structure in the upper 30cm, The Nov 12 crust is present except in thinner snowpack areas. Increase winds today have added to the variability in the alpine and developed isolated wind slab in lees. Incoming new snow and winds are expected to increase the hazard, with new load on a very weak snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are promoting facetting in the snowpack breaking down internal cohesion, especially below 2100ms. Where snowpack is shallow, expect to be standing on the ground. Deeper snowpack areas have faceted down to the Nov12 crust (45-90cm deep). May be a buried SH layer down 5cm to keep an eye on. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate southerly winds overnight promoted the development of wind slabs in the lee of ridges and alpine features. This new windslab buries previous hard wind slabs formed during the cold Arctic outbreak. In sheltered spots the top 20cm of the snowpack is mostly facetted and still unsettled due to very cold temps. November 13 crust is down 1-1.5m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In Eastern areas, Strong winds have scoured slopes, or created hard Wind Slabs over facets. Closer to the divide, 25cm of soft snow is being blown into Wind Slabs on most lee slopes. Expect this to ramp up with extreme winds creating Wind Slabs low on slopes, and in other unusual places. These, and older wind slabs, overlie a faceted midpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The low elevation snowpack in the Little Yoho region is shallow and facetted, with a total depth of &lt;100 cm up to almost 2000 m elevation. Above that, the snow becomes much deeper and stronger with recent test results showing no significant weak layers or shears in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds creating widespread wind slabs above tree line. In sheltered areas the top 30cm of the snow pack is loose facets, and most areas with a snowpack of less than 60cm consist entirely of loose unconsolidated facets. The Nov 12 layer is down 30-80cm and not currently reactive though test results on this layer are variable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind press and scouring on the surface. Cold temps faceted the snowpack breaking down internal cohesion, especially below 2100ms. Where shallow, expect to be standing on the ground. Deeper HS areas have faceted above and below the Nov12 crust (45-90cm deep). Look for isolated buried SH layer down 10 to 15cms on E through N asp. in sheltered areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued moderate S'ly winds are developing thin windslabs in the immediate lee of ridges and along alpine slopes. These slabs are forming over the hard windslabs that formed when the arctic high pressure moved in. Flurries will be falling on needle like surface hoar in many locations below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds are creating widespread wind slabs above tree line. The low elevation snowpack in the Little Yoho region is shallow and facetted with a total depth of &lt;100 cm up to 2000 m elevation. Above that, the snow becomes much deeper and stronger with recent test results showing no significant weak layers or shears in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds have transported 5-15cm of new snow creating a dense wind slab above treeline, This wind slab ranges from 10-50cm thick and overlay a very loose faceted snowpack creating a weak interface that produced easy results in our snowpack tests. The Nov crust is still present ranging from 30-80cm deep and not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Significant change in the last 48 hours due to intense SW winds and ridge top transport of faceted snow. Expect new wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded gullies. Suspect surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m). Nov crust is now on the surface in scoured areas and as deep as 1m+ on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm+ of storm snow overnight at 1900m with another 15cm on route today. Moderate gusting to strong SW winds will be redistributing the storm snow onto alpine and treeline lee and crossloaded features forming soft slabs. The other key ingredient is the weak facetted old snow surface. This combo should lead to easily triggered surface soft slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds have transported 5-15cm of new snow creating a dense wind slab above treeline, This wind slab ranges from 10-50cm thick and overlay a very loose faceted snowpack creating a weak interface that produced easy results in our snowpack tests. The Nov crust is still present ranging from 30-80cm deep and not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 15 to 30 cm of new snow, with more falling on the West side of the Divide. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface produced easy results in our snowpack tests. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds and ridge top transport of faceted snow has occurred for the past 72 hours. Expect new wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded gullies. Suspect surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m). Nov crust is now on the surface in scoured areas and as deep as 1m+ on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm+ of storm snow in the last 48hrs and winds to 85kph have built storm slab and windslabs at all elevations. This new significant snow load sits on a facetted, weak snowpack. We're calling this new snow interface the Dec 18th layer which is a mix of surface hoar and facets. As the new snow settles into a slab the Dec 18th will become reactive</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In Eastern areas, strong W winds have scoured windward slopes and created hard Wind Slabs over facets. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Closer to the divide, strong west winds are moving 25cm of new snow into fresh Wind Slabs. These, and older wind slabs, overlie a faceted mid snowpack. The lower snowpack while well consolidated in deeper areas, may be facetted in shallow sites. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 30 cm of new snow in the Yoho area. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface produced easy results in our snowpack tests. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 15 to 30 cm of new snow, with more falling on the West side of the Divide. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work on Tuesday. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds and ridge top transport of faceted snow has occurred for the past 72 hours. New wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded gullies. Suspect surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m). Nov crust is now on the surface in scoured areas and as deep as 1m+ on lee aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~80cm of storm snow is settling into a slab and in exposed areas strong S'ly winds have formed windslabs. These new slabs sit on the Dec 18th interface: facets and in some areas surface hoar. All of this sits on a weak, facetted snowpack. Field teams reported shooting cracks and tests on the Dec 18th layer indicate that it is touchy. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 15 to 30 cm of new snow, with more falling on the West side of the Divide. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work on Tuesday. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 15 to 30 cm of new snow, with more falling on the West side of the Divide. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work on Wednesday. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of fresh snow may be found in low angle sheltered slopes. Wind slabs in lee areas and cross loaded gullies continue to grow as do the cornices overhead. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust buried in places 1m below the surface and 20cm from the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent storm snow has remained light and powdery for the past couple of days but we are starting to see settlement and the formation of a storm slab. Strong SW winds have formed wind slabs on lee features. The new slabs are poorly bonded to the December 18th interface of facets and surface hoar. All of this sits on a weak, facetted snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm has brought us 15 to 30 cm of new snow, with more falling on the West side of the Divide. Moderate to strong winds have created a windslab that overlays a very loose faceted snowpack. The windslab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work on Wednesday. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep, and is not currently reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average of 10-30cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The windslab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work over the last 2 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is 30-80cm and as yet there are limited observations of it being reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of fresh snow may be found in sheltered areas. Previous strong winds have built slabs in lee features, cross loaded gullies and added to the size of cornices. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground.. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow fell overnight bringing the height of snow at treeline to 2m. Recent storm snow is settling into a persistent slab sitting on the December 18th facet/ surface hoar layer down55cm. Stability tests are showing that the Dec 18th interface is reactive. Buried wind slabs exist near ridges. The lower pack contains faceted weak layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snowfall is burying several layers of Hard Wind Slab at all elevations, formed by previous Extreme Westerly winds. In deeper snowpack areas, the Wind Slabs are sitting on a midpack of small facets, which have produced shears in tests. In thin snowpack areas, they are sitting on weak, large, developing Depth Hoar, producing Sudden shears. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An average of 15-40cm sits over the weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The wind slab/facet interface was touchy in avalanche control work over the last 2 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is down 30-80cm and as yet there are limited observations of it being reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-40 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The new snow / facet interface has proven touchy with avalanche control work over the last 5 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep and a few isolated observations indicate it to be reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of fresh snow may be found in sheltered areas. Previous strong winds have built slabs in lee features, cross loaded gullies and added to the size of cornices. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 100cm of snow has fallen at our Fidelity station (1900m, west end of Glacier Park) since December 19.  The storm snow is slowly settling into a slab over the Dec 18th facet/surface hoar layer down 60cm.  In many areas the storm snow remains loose and soft.  Watch for wind effected snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snowfall is burying a variable snowpack with several layers of wind slab (from extreme West winds) at all elevations. In deeper snowpack areas, hard persistent slabs (from earlier SW winds) sit on a faceted mid and lower snowpack. In thin snowpack areas, several layers of hard wind slab are sitting on weak, large, developing depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-40 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The new snow / facet interface has proven touchy with avalanche control work over the last 5 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep and a few isolated observations indicate it to be reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-40 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The new snow / facet interface proven touchy with avalanche control work over the last 5 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep and a few isolated observations indicate it to be reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of settling storm snow may be found in sheltered areas. Previous strong winds have built slabs in lee features and cross loaded gullies. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the past week 100cm+/- storm snow has fallen at treeline elevation. The storm snow is slowly settling into a slab over the Dec 18th facet/surface hoar layer down around 60cm. In many areas the storm snow remains loose and unconsolidated. Watch for signs of the storm snow settling into a slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-40 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. Wind slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer in alpine areas. The new snow / facet interface has proven touchy with avalanche control work over the last 5 days and will persist for some time. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep and a few isolated observations indicate it to be reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general, 10-30 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. However, slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer at high elevations. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it to do so with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of settling storm snow may be found in sheltered areas. Moderate SW winds have built slabs in lee features and cross loaded gullies. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm brought significant amounts of precipitation @ TL. This overlies a weak facetted layer and surface hoar in isolated locations, which we're calling the Dec 18th interface. This will be the layer to monitor as the next pulse of precipitation arrives tonight and tomorrow. The November 13th Cr has been unreactive to stability tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general, 10-30 cm sits over the very weak Dec.19th facets. However, slabs up to 60cm have been observed over this same layer at high elevations. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it to do so with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds and light snow accumulations have formed thin wind slabs 10-20cm thick in alpine lees. These sit over previous slabs up to 60cm thick at treeline and above. These wind slabs sit over the poorly bonded Dec.19 facets. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it could with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable SW winds have built slabs in lee features and cross loaded gullies. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. The snowpack is generally faceted and weak, and is beginning to slide naturally in lee terrain and steep Westerly aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow from last week and incremental loading this week overlie a weak, facetted Dec 18th layer. This interface shows moderate to hard results in compression tests, but natural and skier triggered slabs on this layer have been observed the last couple of days. As this load settles into a stiffer slab, there may be more avalanche activity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snowfall is burying a variable snowpack with several layers of wind slab (from extreme West winds) at all elevations. In deeper snowpack areas, hard persistent slabs (from earlier SW winds) sit on a faceted mid and lower snowpack. In thin snowpack areas, several layers of hard wind slab are sitting on weak, large, developing depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds and light snow accumulations have formed thin wind slabs 10-20cm thick in alpine lees. These sit over previous slabs up to 60cm thick at treeline and above. These wind slabs sit over the poorly bonded Dec.19 facets. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it could with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds and light snow accumulations have formed fresh wind slabs 20-40cm thick in alpine lees. These sit over previous slabs up to 60cm thick at treeline and above. These slabs all sit over the poorly bonded Dec.19 facets. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it could with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds have built slabs in lee features and cross loaded gullies. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. The snowpack is faceted and weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 30cm of snow overnight, combined with strong SW winds, is building a new storm slab. It overlies surface hoar that was observed well into the alpine. Last weeks storm snow is settling into a stiffer slab, and the facetted Dec.18 layer is now down ~1m. Natural and skier triggered slabs on this layer have been observed recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds and light snow accumulations have formed fresh wind slabs 20-40cm thick in alpine lees. These sit over previous slabs up to 60cm thick at treeline and above. These slabs all sit over the poorly bonded Dec.19 facets. The Nov crust is 30-80cm deep. While it is not currently producing avalanches, we expect it could with more snow load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of storm snow has been blown into widespread wind slabs by consistent, strong westerly winds over the past week. These unstable slabs overlie an interface of small facets, buried on Dec 19, and we expect avalanches can be easily triggered by people. Natural activity is expected over the next 24-hours in alpine 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 moderate SW winds building slabs in lee features and cross loaded gullies. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground. Generally, in the Alpine there is only snow in lee areas and the snowpack is faceted and weak.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Within the last 24hrs we have received ~30cm of new snow and strong S winds that are building a reactive wind slab in the Alpine and a new storm slab at treeline and below. In recent profiles numerous failures were observed, possibly on surface hoar in the top 70 cms and this storm snow is settling into a stiffer slab. </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">At 1850 m. 40 cm of settled storm snow sits on the Dec 19 layer of facets and produces moderate (PC) compression test results. Another profile at 2100 m. showed no shears in the snowpack. At the higher elevations, strong winds over the past week have created widespread wind slabs which will be easily triggered by people. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have received 30-60 cm of new snow and strong winds this past week. This new snow sits over the Dec facet interface which continues to be touchy. Above tree line windslabs have develop creating another reactive interface near the surface of the snowpack. Avalanches triggered in the upper snowpack are likely to step down to deeper layers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped with hard slab on lee features.  At treeline, there is a faceted snowpack that is still just supportive but weakening in shallow areas.  No shears found in test pits in the Icefields area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of storm snow in 2 days, mod S winds at ridgetop should be building reactive wind slab in the alpine along with storm slab formation at all 3 elevation levels. Several weak layers were observed yesterday as the storm snow settles into a slab. Dec 18th facet/surface hoar layer should not be discounted and may wake with this extra load.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snowfall will form Wind Slabs lee to Strong SW winds on Friday night, then again lee to NE winds during Sunday. These cover hard Persistent Slabs, over facets in the middle and bottom of the snowpack. The distribution and sensitivity of these varies greatly, even across each slope. The snowpack is weakest in shallow and/or wind exposed areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At 1850 m. 40 cm of settled storm snow sits on the Dec 19 layer of facets and produces moderate (PC) compression test results. Another profile at 2100 m. showed no shears in the snowpack. At the higher elevations, strong winds over the past week have created widespread wind slabs which will be easily triggered by people. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We have received 30-60 cm of new snow and strong winds this past week. This new snow sits over the Dec facet interface which continues to be touchy. Above tree line windslabs have develop creating another reactive interface near the surface. With approaching cold temps , upper snowpack instabilities are expected to become less reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped with hard slab on lee features. At treeline, there is a faceted snowpack that is still just supportive but weakening in shallow areas. No shears found in test pits in the Icefields area yesterday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 60 + cm of new snow in the last 72 hours at tree line accompanied by mod to strong winds has created a slab @ tree line and in the Alpine. A total of 1m of Storm snow also overlies the Dec 18 Facet interface, which was reactive to Artillery control on Southerly aspects yesterday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The primary problem is the Dec facet interface which continues to be touchy and has a variety of surfaces above from loose facets to hard slab . Above tree line windslabs have develop creating another reactive interface near the surface. With approaching cold temps , upper snowpack instabilities are expected to become less reactive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is mostly weak and facetted, with 15-25 cm of recent snow as the surface layer. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas, and in many places these slabs overlie a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. A </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3233b233-2846-4ebf-9aad-374ed19d5dcb" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow profile done today in the Helen Shoulder area </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">showed a very weak snowpack structure.</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">Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped by previous Strong SW winds with hard slab on lee features. At treeline, there is a faceted snowpack that is still just supportive but weakening in shallow areas. Cross-loaded slopes on westerly aspects starting to release at Treeline and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm+ of storm snow was initially redistributed by mod-storng S wind Friday. Overnight 8hrs of strong N-NE wind has worked to reverse load alpine and wind exposed treeline features. 80cm of snow now overlies the Dec 18th facet interface, which was reactive to artillery control on Friday. Expect fresh reactive windslab in the alpine all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upto 20cm of new snowfall has been reverse loaded by North-East winds onto South and West facing lees; forming soft, easily triggered Storm Slabs over hard surfaces. Snowfall with light winds on Sunday night will make these hard to spot. Elsewhere, stubborn Wind Slabs are now buried. Down 60 - 100 cm is a thick facet layer, of varying sensitivity.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and now tops a 150 cm snowpack at treeline. No active weak layers exist within the snowpack, and the main issue is wind slabs in alpine areas that were formed by strong winds over the past week. The snowpack will continue to stabilize with the onset of the cold, arctic air over the next few days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is mostly weak and facetted, with 15-25 cm of recent snow as the surface layer. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas, and in many places these wind slabs sit on a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. A </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3233b233-2846-4ebf-9aad-374ed19d5dcb" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow profile done Sunday in the Helen Shoulder area </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">showed a very poor snowpack structure.</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 snow is facetting with the arctic temps and loosing internal cohesion. Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped by previous SW winds with hard slab on lee features. At treeline, the snow is faceted that is barely supportive and weak in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Major features of the snowpack; 1. surface windslabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations from both strong S'ly winds Dec 30 and reverse loading from the arctic air invasion, 2. spotty Dec 26 surface hoar layer found in protected locations, 3. Dec 18th facet/surface hoar interface down 80cm in the snowpack. Avoid unsupported terrain features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of last weeks storm snow sits over top of a very weak (Dec 19 layer) facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 crust. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas. In many places these wind slabs sit on a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow, alpine pockets and loaded lee features are facetting with the arctic temps and rapidly losing cohesion. Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped by previous SW winds and hard slab on lee features. At treeline, the snow is faceted that is barely supportive and weak in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Mod to strong northerly winds from the last few days have formed wind slabs below ridge crests (reverse loading), although older wind slabs on northerly aspects are still present. The Dec 18 facet layer is down 80cm and the Nov 13 crust is down 1.5 - 2 metres. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</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><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 last weeks storm snow sits over top of the Dec 19 layer facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 crust. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas. In many places these wind slabs sit on a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">After two significant cold spells and below average snowfall the snowpack is weak, shallow and has several layers of concern. The snowpack base is rapidly turning the depth hoar above which is a significant rain crust now buried up to a meter below the surface. The upper snowpack is stratified with wind slabs the bonding between which is suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Earlier this week, strong N'ly winds hammered exposed slopes at treeline and above. Widespread windslabs exist in most of the alpine. At treeline and below the Dec 26 surface hoar layer is down 20-50cm and field teams have reported that it is becoming reactive. The Dec 18 facet layer is down 80cm and the Nov 13 crust is down 1.5 - 2 metres. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm fell with last weekend's storm with NE winds pushing in from the Prairies. It has been cold and calm since and this snow has settled in place. Down 60 - 100 cm is a thick mid-pack layer of sugary facets. The slab properties over this layer are variable with snowpack depth and have likely weakened with recent cold temps. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of facetting storm snow sits over top of the Dec 19 layer facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 raincrust. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas. In many places these wind slabs sit on a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold and below average snowfall has left the snowpack weak, shallow and with several concerning yet inactive layers. The base is rapidly turning to depth hoar above which is a significant rain crust now buried up to a meter below the surface. The upper snowpack is stratified with wind slabs, the bond between is considered fairly suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Earlier this week, strong N'ly winds hammered exposed slopes at treeline and above. Widespread windslabs exist in most of the alpine. At treeline and below the Dec 26 surface hoar layer is down 20-50cm and field teams have reported that it is becoming reactive. The Dec 18 facet layer is down 80cm and the Nov 13 crust is down 1.5 - 2 metres. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of facetting storm snow sits over top of the Dec 19 layer facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 raincrust. Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in exposed areas. In many places these wind slabs sit on a weak snowpack comprised of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is shallow, faceted and weak.  The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar.  The upper half of the snowpack has layers of wind slabs.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Earlier this week, strong N'ly winds hammered exposed slopes at treeline and above. Widespread wind slabs exist in most of the alpine. At treeline and below, the Dec 26 surface hoar layer is down 20-50cm and field teams have reported that it is becoming reactive. The Dec 18 facet layer is down 80cm and the Nov 13 crust is down 1.5 - 2 metres. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday, West winds began to stir up the 10-15 cm sitting around from last weekend and began forming fresh slabs along treeline ridgecrests and in lee alpine areas. In thin areas, sugary mid-pack facets continue to weaken with the sustained cold temps. The slab properties over this layer are variable and have likely lost some sensitivity as well</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Winds over the past week have created wind slabs in most alpine areas. 20-30 cm of facetting recent snow and wind slab sits over top of the weak December facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 rain crust. This poor snow structure of firm snow over weak facets will likely be with us for some time and is not something to put much confidence in.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is shallow, faceted and weak. The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar. The upper half of the snowpack has layers of wind slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046">Previous strong N'ly winds hammered exposed slopes in the Alpine and at treeline. Leaving behind windslabs on specific locations, the Dec 26th surface hoar is spotty and doesn't exist in all locations. The December 18th interface is easier to find (50-80cm down) still producing hard results in tests with varying fracture character. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_E6FD2046"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow from last week has settled and tops a 100-150 cm snowpack at tree line. In areas with a thinner snowpack the mid pack facets exist and are quite weak. In these areas the main issue is wind slabs forming a cohesive slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack areas have few weaknesses in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of faceted snow and wind slab sits over top of the weak December facet layer which in turn sits on the Nov 12 rain crust. This poor snow structure of firm snow over weak facets will likely be with us for some time and does not inspire confidence.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is shallow, faceted and weak. The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar. The upper half of the snowpack has layers of wind slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New Years N'ly winds left exposed slopes at and above treeline wind pressed. In more protected locations these slabs may rest on top of the Dec 26th surface hoar layer. The Dec 18th facet/surface hoar layer down 50-80cm is producing hard results in field tests with varying fracture character. Surface faceting is building the next weak layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Incoming new snow will form fresh storm slabs covering previous surfaces of facetted old low density snow, and windslab in alpine areas lee to west winds. Sugary mid/lower snowpack facets have persisted due to ongoing cold temps. The slab properties over this layer are highly variable, but are most concerning in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds have created firm surface slabs in many open areas. A 100-150 cm snowpack exists at tree line. In thinner snowpack areas the weak mid-pack facets exist and the main issue is the cohesive surface slab over the facets with potential for larger propagations. Thicker snowpack and higher elevation areas have few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow last night sits on a faceted snowpack. In the alpine the new snow has had some wind affect with small slabs developing in lees, this new slab sits on hard wind affected snow from the past week. At treeline and below the new snow remains low density and overlays a heavily faceted snowpack with little structure or support.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of very light snow on Monday overlies a shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm up from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar. The upper half of the snowpack has layers of wind slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread wind effect should be expected in exposed terrain at and above treeline. Yesterday's field trip to Overlook basin found variable windslab down to 2000m. 10cm of dry storm snow will now obscure the windslab and breakable crust and may have formed thin soft slab along the immediate lee of ridges. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow sits over firm slab in the alpine, this new snow has had some wind affect. Expect small reactive windslab development in the alpine. At treeline and below the new snow remains low density and overlays a faceted snowpack. Areas with even some cohesive slab structure near the surface have the potential to fail over the facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">18 cm of snow from the past 48-hr has been blown to smithereens by northern winds at treeline and above. This has produced a reverse loading pattern, with hard slabs in many starting zone areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack with numerous instabilities in the lower half of the snowpack. This is today's </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/jasper?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3b38ce5f-64f1-4632-8c5d-bac639ae3319" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow profile from Bow Summit.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow has been redistributed by moderate NW winds into slab on lee and cross loaded features. The new windslab overlies a shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm up from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar. The upper half of the snowpack has layers of wind slab and facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of low density snow fell in the last 36hrs. Overnight SW winds will have created windslabs along the lee of alpine ridges. This sits on a variety of old surfaces, from hard windslab, to breakable crust, to faceted soft snow in protected areas. Field snowpack tests are producing mod-hard resistant planar results in the upper 50-70cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of low density new snow is sluffing readily in sheltered areas, and has formed touchy storm slabs on many wind exposed slopes at Treeline and above. Expect any winds to easily pick up the new snow, quickly forming windslabs on lee slopes. In the middle of the snowpack is a layer of facets that is still producing occasional sudden shears.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of low density snow has been blown into hard wind slabs from north winds, so expect locally deep pockets of dense wind drifts in unusual areas (reverse loading). These slabs overlie a faceted snowpack with the main problem being the Dec 19 interface of facets, now buried down about 50-70 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Any of the new snow from the past few days has been blown to smithereens by northern winds at treeline and above. This has produced a reverse loading pattern, with hard slabs in many starting zone areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack with numerous instabilities in the lower half of the snowpack. This is yesterdays </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/jasper?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3b38ce5f-64f1-4632-8c5d-bac639ae3319" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">snow profile from Bow Summit.</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B" /></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow has been redistributed by moderate NW winds into slab on lee and cross loaded features. The new windslab overlies a shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. The Nov. crust can still be found about 30 cm up from ground but is faceting into large depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created windslabs along the lee of alpine ridges and cross-loaded features. These sit on a variety of old surfaces, from hard windslab, to breakable crust, to faceted soft snow in protected areas. Field snowpack tests are producing mod-hard resistant planar results in the upper 40-60cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of low density snow has been blown into hard wind slabs from north winds, so expect locally deep pockets of dense wind drifts in unusual areas (reverse loading). These slabs overlie a some facet layers with the main problem being the Dec 19 interface of facets, now buried down about 50-70 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Any of the new snow from the past few days has been blown to smithereens by northern winds at treeline and above. This has produced a reverse loading pattern, with hard slabs in many starting zone areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack with numerous instabilities in the lower half of 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">Previous HST has again been redistributed by moderate SW winds. Adding more layering to an already seriously complex, very shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created windslabs along exposed alpine ridges and cross-loaded features. These sit on a variety of old surfaces, from hard windslab to faceted soft snow in protected areas. The very cold temps and generally low snow have created a weak facetted snowpack. Field tests are producing mod-hard resistant planar results in the upper 60cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of low density snow has been blown into hard wind slabs from north winds, so expect locally deep pockets of dense wind drifts in unusual areas (reverse loading). These slabs overlie a some facet layers with the main problem being the Dec 19 interface of facets, now buried down about 50-70 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Lots of hard wind slabs at treeline and above from a variety of wind directions over the past while, most notably N winds from the arctic air. This has produced a reverse loading pattern in many locations. These hard slabs in many starting zone areas overly a weak, faceted snowpack with numerous instabilities in the lower half of 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">A layered, complex, shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground. Forecasters backed off a small alpine feature today due to a noticeable change in surface tension and hard hollow sounding wind slab.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created windslabs along exposed alpine ridges and cross-loaded features. These sit on a variety of old surfaces, from hard windslab to faceted soft snow in protected areas. The very cold temps and generally low snow have created a weak facetted snowpack. Field tests are producing mod-hard resistant planar results in the upper 60cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Soft snow exists in sheltered areas, but has been stripped off or blown into Wind Slabs in open areas, especially in the Front Ranges.&nbsp; A layer of facets in the middle of the snowpack seems to be slowly strengthening. Meanwhile, recent load from snow and wind may have awakened a weakening November Crust near the bottom of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of low density snow has been blown into hard wind slabs from north winds, expect deep pockets of dense wind drifts in unusual areas (reverse loading). These slabs overly a highly variable snowpack that consist mainly of facets. In most shelter areas and at lower elevators the snowpack has little structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Lots of hard wind slabs at treeline and above from a variety of wind directions over the past while, most notably N winds from the arctic air. This has produced a reverse loading pattern in many locations. These hard slabs in many starting zone areas overly a weak, faceted snowpack with numerous instabilities in the lower half of 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">A layered, complex, shallow, faceted and weak snowpack. Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The stagnant cold weather pattern has left behind quite a variable upper snowpack. In the Alpine wind slabs are present and or new low density snow, these sit on a variety of old surfaces, from hard windslab to faceted soft snow in protected areas. In Sheltered areas at and below tree line the upper snowpack is right side up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of low density snow has been blown into hard wind slabs from north winds. These slabs overly a highly variable snowpack that consist mainly of facets, this facet / slab is the main concern in the snowpack. In most shelter areas and at lower elevators the snowpack has little to no structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Hard wind slabs at treeline and above have formed over the past week from a Northern arctic air mass. These hard slabs are in many start zone areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack. Loose snow on steep southerly aspects at lower elevations have cause loose snow avalanches entraining facets, warming temps and sun are the suspect trigger. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground. Extensive scouring and wind affect in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong N'ly winds formed widespread windslab in the alpine over New Years. More recently thin pockets of surface slab formed and occasionally have been reactive on unsupported features. In protected areas you may find faceted soft snow. Surface hoar is well developed in the valley bottoms and shifting to tiny needle like forms at higher elevations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Soft snow exists in sheltered areas, but has been stripped off or blown into Wind Slabs by strong SW winds in all open areas. Facetted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow snowpack areas where facetting is more pronounced and triggering is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A verity of surface slabs ranging from good supportive skiing to impenetrable hard slab sit over a very faceted mid pack. This slab/facet interface is the primary concern in the snowpack and has been the cause of many recent avalanches. As the incoming low moves in bringing precipitation, any significant load will dramatically affect the hazard. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs at treeline and above have formed over the past week first from North and followed by West winds. These hard slabs can be found in many start zone and open areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack. In sheltered areas, and at lower elevations, surface snow remains weak and faceted providing poor support for travelers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground. Extensive scouring and wind affect in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin windslabs exist at ridgecrest and on lee features in the alpine, and have occasionally have been reactive on unsupported features. Cold temps have facetted the surface snow and broken down old windslabs in many areas. A new surface hoar layer up to size 6 has grown at treeline and below, but are smaller at higher elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs at treeline and above have formed over the past week first from North and followed by West winds. These hard slabs can be found in many start zone and open areas overlying a weak, faceted snowpack. In sheltered areas, and at lower elevations, surface snow remains weak and faceted providing poor support for travelers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In general the snowpack in this area is weak and facetted. Along the divide where the snowpack may be deeper a stronger midpack can be found. Moderate to strong SW winds over the last couple of days have created scouring, wind effect and hard and soft wind slabs in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moist HST to 2500m ranging from 10-20cm, with heavier amounts to the South. Multiple surface and buried wind slabs overlying a variety of faceted weaknesses to ground. Extensive scouring and wind affect in the alpine. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 cm of new snow has fallen in the last 24 hrs. Southerly winds to 45 km/hr have likely redistributed this snow at ridgetops. This new snow buries old wind slab in the Alpine and a surface hoar/facet combo at treeline and below. Due to the unusually cold winter overall, the snowpack is quite facetted and weak.</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 25 cm of new snow has fallen at treeline in the past 24 hours (suspect 40-50 cm in alpine). Some cracking was observed in storm snow on Tuesday and we expect some fresh wind slabs in the alpine with the moderate SW winds. Above 1900 m the midpack is quite strong and producing only variable shears. Below 1800 m the midpack 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><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">Recent warmer temperatures and snowfall have left stormslabs and windslabs in open areas at treeline and above. New snow depths range from 45cm in some areas of Yoho to 10-25 throughout the rest of the area. The midpack is a variable combination of facets and strength depending on location and altitude. Easy test results on the new snow interface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow (between 10-20 cm) with heavier amounts in the southern forecast area has formed windslab on lee aspects from previous strong to extreme SW alpine winds.  Storm slabs may be present on lower elevation slopes.  These slabs are sitting on buried wind slabs overlying weak facets from the mid-pack to ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35 cm of new snow has fallen in the last 48 hrs. Southerly winds to 45 km/hr have likely redistributed this snow at ridgetop. This new snow buries old wind slab in the Alpine and a surface hoar/facet combo at treeline and below. Due to the unusually cold winter overall, the snowpack is quite faceted and weak.</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">Warm temps have moistened the upper snowpack below treeline. Strong to Extreme SW winds have created hard Wind Slabs and/or sastrugi in all open areas. Faceted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow snowpack areas where facetting is more pronounced and triggering is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of new snow has fallen at treeline during this storm cycle. The new snow is not bonding well to the old snow giving easy test results at the interface. Moderate winds have created windslabs in lee areas. Deeper facetted areas may fail in a larger fashion. Below treeline, facets can be bottomless and pose a hazard in gullied terrain.</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">10-30cm of new snow in the region(deeper amounts near the divide) with some wind slabs formed in lee terrain.  The upper snowpack consists of wind layers of various thicknesses.  The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar, and below treeline the entire snowpack mainly consists of facets to 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">New transported HST building developing wind slabs in the ALP on N to E asps. At TL, soft slab and wind slabs in open areas over a faceted midpack to depth hoar. Nov crust in isolated areas; deeper, sheltered north aspects. Thin rain crust BTL on all aspects below 1600m. Loose point releases from steep un-skiable terrain at all elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warming temperatures have consolidated 50cm of new storm snow into a slab. Southerly winds to 45 km/hr have likely redistributed this snow at ridgetop. The recent snow has buried existing wind slabs and spotty surface hoar. The mid and lower snowpack are composed of weak facetted snow from the last month's cold weather. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40cm of settled warm snow sits over a lower density snowpack of facets up to 1800m, and then over a generally well settled snowpack above this. Facet layers are observed but much less prevalent than out East. Storm slabs from the warmth and humidity are extensive in the region and recent SW winds have formed wind slabs in alpine locations. </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 snowpack is quite localized. 10-40 cm of storm snow (often windslab) rests on weak facets. Deeper layers of weak facets and depth hoar are common. A supportive midpack can be found, but it is often friable and may contribute to deeper failures. avalanches were reported today butLower elevations have unsupportive bottomless facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Active wind slabs in the ALP on N to E asps. At TL, soft slab and wind slabs in open areas over a faceted midpack to depth hoar. Nov crust in isolated areas; deeper, sheltered north aspects. Thin rain crust BTL on all aspects below 1600m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm of new storm snow is starting to consolidate into a slab that is sitting over buried wind slabs and isolated pockets of surface hoar. Moderate southerly winds have likely redistributed this snow at ridgetop. The mid and lower snowpack are composed of weak facetted snow from the cold weather we received last month. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A few Cm of recent snowfall is well bonded to harder, wind affected snow below. A thin, breakable rain crust on the surface extends up to 1900m, with Moist snow below. Faceted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow snowpack areas where facetting is more pronounced and triggering is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50cm of storm snow sits over a lower density snowpack of facets up to 1800m, and then over a generally well settled snowpack above this. Facet layers are observed but much less prevalent than out East. Storm slabs from the warmth and humidity are extensive in the region and recent SW winds have formed wind slabs in alpine locations. </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 snowpack is quite localized. 10-40 cm of storm snow (often windslab) rests on weak facets. Deeper layers of weak facets and depth hoar are common. A supportive midpack can be found, but it is often friable and may contribute to deeper failures. Lower elevations have unsupportive bottomless facets, yuck. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs in the alpine primarily on N to E asps. At treeline, soft slab and wind slabs in open areas over a faceted midpack to depth hoar. Nov crust in isolated areas; deeper, sheltered north aspects. Thin rain crust BTL on all aspects below 1600m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Height of snow @ tree line is near average for this time of year. We received between 40 to 60cm of storm snow last week with warm temperatures and strong winds creating a storm slab. This layer will need time to heal and bond to older surfaces like near surface faceting and wind slabs. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50cm of storm snow sits over lower density facetted snow up to 1800. The storm snow sits over a generally well settled snowpack above this. Facet layers are still observed but are much less prevalent than out East. Storm slabs are extensive in the region and recent SW winds have formed wind slabs in alpine locations. </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 snowpack is quite localized. 10-40 cm of storm snow (often windslab) rests on weak facets. Deeper layers of weak facets and depth hoar are common. A supportive midpack can be found, but it is often friable and may contribute to deeper failures. Lower elevations have unsupportive bottomless facets!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent 20-30cm of rapidly settling and wind distributed storm snow overlies facets and basal weakness. New reactive windslabs in lee gully features and especially on NE aspects. Extensive scouring of last weeks snowfall at and above treeline.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50cm of recent storm snow is settling and slowly bonding to the mid january interface. 3 layers in the storm snow producing mod-hard results on stability tests with resistant to broken characteristics. The Dec 18th interface is buried approx 1m and unreactive to stability tests, while the Nov 13 crust lies 1.5-2.5m beneath the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slab from SW winds in the alpine where mid-pack facets produce variable moderate to very hard shears down 100cm in deeper snowpack. Isolated SH produces easy shears below storm snow at treeline. Mid-pack facets produce consistent moderate results at Treeline and Below. Solar effects on Steep SW at treeline and more modest angles S-W BTL.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30 cm of settled storm snow overrides a generally weak and facetted midpack and base. Closer to the divide and in deeper snowpack areas the midpack is more supportive. Some lingering windslabs exist 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">Last week's 20-30cm of rapidly settling and wind distributed storm snow overlies facets and basal weakness. New reactive windslabs in lee gully features and especially on NE aspects. Extensive scouring of last weeks snowfall at and above treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow is settling and bonding to the mid january interface. Previous cool night time temps have aided in extracting slab properties out of the new snow, leaving it right side up. Storm snow stability tests produced mod-hard results with resistant to broken characteristics. Dec 18th interface is buried 1m and unreactive to stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm of new snow overlies: previous wind affected snow, old storm snow in sheltered areas, and a thin breakable rain crust below 1900m. Faceted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow snowpack areas where facetting is more pronounced and triggering is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 1900 metres the midpack is weak and facetted. Above this elevation the snowpack is more settled. In the alpine some windslabs persist from last weeks SW winds. Snowpack tests in Emerald Lake area found isolated areas of surface hoar below last weeks storm snow. Where found this surface hoar was producing easy shears.</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">20-40 cm of settled&nbsp; snow overrides a generally weak and facetted mid-pack and base. Closer to the divide, and in deeper snowpack areas the midpack is more supportive. Some lingering windslabs may exist in the alpine. Surface hoar (up to 10 mm) was noted in the alpine around Sunshine today.</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">Last week's 20-30cm of rapidly settling and wind distributed storm snow overlies facets and basal weakness. New reactive windslabs in lee gully features and especially on NE aspects. Extensive scouring of last weeks snowfall at and above treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow is settling and bonding to the mid-January interface. Cool night time temps have aided in extracting slab properties out of the new snow, leaving it right side up. Stability tests produced mod-hard results with resistant to broken characteristics. Dec 18th interface is buried 1m and unreactive to stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below 1900 metres the midpack is weak and facetted. Above this elevation the snowpack is more settled. In the alpine some isolated windslabs persist from last weeks SW winds. Snowpack tests in Emerald Lake area found isolated areas of surface hoar below last weeks storm snow. Where found, this surface hoar was producing easy shears.</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">In many areas, the surface snow remain unaffected by wind and overlies a generally weak and facetted mid-pack and base - particularly in the Lake Louise area and on the east side of Hwy 93 north. Closer to the divide, the deeper snowpacks are stronger and more supportive. Surface hoar up to 10mm continues to grow on the snow surface. </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">Last week's 20-30cm of rapidly settling and wind distributed storm snow overlies facets and basal weakness. New reactive windslabs in lee gully features and especially on NE aspects. Extensive scouring of last weeks snowfall at and above treeline. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~40cm of snow from last weeks storm is settling and is generally bonding. In some areas it overlies surface hoar and will be more reactive. Cooler temps are helping to soften the upper slab, improving snow quality. Recent snowpack tests generally indicate that the snowpack is stubborn to triggering, however it is weakest a low elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm of settling new snow overlies: previous wind affected snow, old storm snow in sheltered areas, and a breakable melt-freeze crust below 1900m on solar aspects (1700m non-solar). Faceted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow areas where facetting is more pronounced and triggering is more likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the Emerald Lake Slide Path, a generally weak snowpack exists. At 2000 m, in a 135cm of snowpack, the Jan 17 surface hoar layer is down 25cm with sudden planar test results - but minimal slab formation above. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick and prominent, and near the ground a layer of weak facets sits just below on old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In many areas, the surface snow remain unaffected by wind and overlies a generally weak and facetted mid-pack and base - particularly in the Lake Louise area and on the east side of Hwy 93 north. Closer to the divide, the deeper snowpacks are stronger and more supportive. Surface hoar up to 10mm continues to grow on the snow surface. </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">Snowpack is very unpredictable. Shallow wind slabs are weakening and failing on solar aspects in the alpine. Exposed features treeline and above have been scoured to ground. Settling and distribution of previous storm snow overlies facets and basal weakness. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~40cm of snow from last weeks storm is settling and is generally bonding. In isolated areas it overlies surface hoar and may be reactive. Variable wind effect exists in the alpine, and steep S aspects have breakable suncrust. Recent snowpack tests generally indicate that the snowpack is stubborn to triggering, however it is weakest a low elevations</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the Emerald Lake Slide Path, a generally weak snowpack exists. At 2000 m, in a 135cm of snowpack, the Jan 17 surface hoar layer is down 25cm with sudden planar test results - but minimal slab formation above. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick and prominent, and near the ground a layer of weak facets sits just below on old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 20cm of snow from last week overlies a generally weak and facetted mid-pack and base - particularly in the Lake Louise area and on the east side of Hwy 93 north. Closer to the divide, deeper snowpacks are stronger and more supportive. Surface hoar up to 10mm was buried by a trace in some areas this morning  and West winds began in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is unpredictable. Shallow wind slabs have been failing on solar aspects in the alpine.  In sheltered areas, approximately 10-15 cm of settled snow is sitting on a weak and faceted mid-pack with depth hoar to ground.  The November crust  exists sporadically and is hard to find in the southern forecast area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of snow from last week's storm is settling and is generally bonding. In isolated areas it overlies surface hoar and may be reactive. Variable wind effect exists in the alpine, and steep S aspects have a breakable suncrust. Snowpack tests indicate that the snowpack is stubborn to triggering, however it is weakest a low elevations</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the Emerald Lake Slide Path, a generally weak snowpack exists. At 2000 m, in a 135cm of snowpack, the Jan 17 surface hoar layer is down 25cm with sudden planar test results - but minimal slab formation above. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick and prominent, and near the ground a layer of weak facets sits just below on old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 20cm of wind blown snow from last week overlies a generally weak and facetted mid-pack and base - particularly in the Lake Louise area and on the E side of Hwy 93N. Near the divide,deeper snowpacks are stronger and more supportive. Surface hoar up to 10mm was buried by a trace in some areas and blown away in others by strong W winds Saturday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar present in most areas unaffected by moderate winds. Exposed TL and ALP have been stripped of snow. Settling and distribution of upper and mid snow pack overlies facets and basal weakness.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">It has been over a week since the last significant snowfall but settled powder remains in sheltered areas. A sun crust is present on steep solar aspects with a variable wind slab at ridge crest and in cross loaded areas. Storm interfaces down 25-40cm are bonding but still producing planar results in stability tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW wind re-exposing previous wind hardened surfaces and building pockets of fresh Wind Slab in lees. Solar aspects below 2000m are breakable crust. Sheltered N aspects still hold some soft snow. Faceted layers in the mid and lower snowpack remain a concern, particularly in shallow areas where facetting was more pronounced.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In many areas, a generally weak snowpack exists until 2000-2200m . At 2000m, there is generally 135cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 25cm producing sudden planar test results - but minimal slab formation above. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below on old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Small amounts of new snow continues to be transported into lee areas by strong to extreme wind - particularly near Lake Louise and on the E side of Hwy 93N. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are stronger and more supportive. Surface hoar up to 10mm was buried by a trace in some areas and blown away in others by strong W winds Saturday and Sunday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow being re-distributed by moderate to strong SW winds, loading N to NE aspects on an already stressed facet interface down between 20 to 50cm. Hard windslab over a weak mid-pack, over an even weaker facet and depth hoar base to ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable thickness wind slab should be expected along the lee of ridges and cross loaded areas. Sun crusts are present on steep solar aspects and well settled powder may be found in sheltered terrain. Storm interfaces down 25-40cm are bonding in most, but not all locations and are still producing planar results in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In many areas, a generally weak snowpack exists until 2000-2200m . At 2000m, there is generally 135cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 25cm producing sudden planar test results - but minimal slab formation above. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below on an old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Strong to Extreme S and W winds continue to redistribute the 5 to 10 cm of new snow and the 10 to 20 cm that fell last week. Isolated surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">14.5cm of storm snow, re-distributed by steady moderate to strong SW winds, loading N to NE aspects on an already stressed facet interface down between 20 to 50cm. Hard windslab over a weak mid-pack, over an even weaker facet and depth hoar base to ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Touchy wind slabs can be expected not just in the immediate lee of ridges, but also further down the slopes, where strong winds will have deposited snow. Sun crusts will be found on steep solar aspects. Stability tests have produced planar results down 25-40cm in some locations, but generally these interfaces are bonding. Scoured snow in alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In many areas, a generally weak snowpack exists below 2000-2200m . At 2000m, there is generally 140 cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 30cm producing sudden planar test results. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below on an old ice crust.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Strong to Extreme S and W have redistributed the 5 to 10 cm of new snow and the 10 to 20 cm that fell last week. Isolated surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">14.5cm of storm snow, re-distributed by steady moderate to strong SW winds, loading N to NE aspects on an already stressed facet interface down between 20 to 50cm. Hard windslab over a weak mid-pack, over an even weaker facet and depth hoar base to ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sustained strong winds have caused extensive wind effect in the alpine and exposed tree line areas. Conditions will be highly variable from wind scoured ridges, wind slabs, hard slabs and deep wind drifts. Any freshly wind loaded slopes are suspect for human triggering of slabs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme SW winds on Sunday caused widespread scouring, with thin pockets of stubborn Wind Slab found on sheltered Treeline slopes on Tuesday. Solar aspects below 2000m are breakable crust, while sheltered aspects still hold some soft snow.  The upper snowpack is supportive, over a faceted but strengthening lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In many areas, a generally weak snowpack exists below 2000-2200m . At 2000m, there is generally 140 cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 30cm producing sudden planar test results. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below on an old ice crust. Ew.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong to extreme W winds have created harder wind pressed surfaces at treeline and above. Isolated surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations at treeline and below. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds have built thin windslabs on all lee alpine slopes. Slab thickness varies from 20 to 50 cm. There is a weak bond between these new slabs and the hard slab below. The mid-pack to ground is weak and faceted. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong Southerly winds have caused extensive wind effect in the alpine. Conditions are highly variable from wind scoured, wind slabs, hard slabs and deep wind drifts. Surface hoar to size 3 was found in profiles yesterday underneath the wind effected snow. At treeline and in very sheltered alpine locations the snow surface is undisturbed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs formed from strong winds this week. A generally weak snowpack exists below 2000-2200m. At 2000m, there is generally 140 cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 30cm. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are around 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below an ice crust. More solid snowpacks exist above 2200m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong to extreme W winds have created harder wind pressed surfaces at treeline and above. Isolated surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations at treeline and below. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting and surface hoar development. Thin slabs developed by previous strong SW winds loaded lee alpine slopes.  Poor bonding between new and old slab. Mid-pack and below weak and faceted with depth hoar to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong Southerly winds have caused extensive wind effect in the alpine. Conditions are highly variable from wind scoured, wind slabs, hard slabs and deep wind drifts. Surface hoar to size 3 was found in profiles Tuesday underneath the wind effected snow. At treeline and in very sheltered alpine locations the snow surface is undisturbed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs formed from strong winds this week. A generally weak snowpack exists below 2000-2200m. At 2000m, there is generally 140 cm of snow, with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 30cm. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are around 20cm thick, and near the ground some weak facets sit just below an ice crust. More solid snowpacks exist above 2200m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong to extreme W winds have created harder wind pressed surfaces at treeline and above. Surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow on the way will be reverse loading lee slopes with moderate NE winds. Surface faceting and surface hoar will be buried creating a second weak interface in the upper snowpack. Poor bonding between these layers is expected. Below is a weak and faceted mid-pack with depth hoar to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous strong Southerly winds have caused extensive wind effect in the alpine. Conditions are highly variable from wind scoured, wind slabs, hard slabs and deep wind drifts. Surface hoar to size 3 was found in profiles Tuesday underneath the wind effected snow. At treeline and in very sheltered alpine locations the snow surface is undisturbed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Substantial new snowfall from Friday to Monday falls on wind-hardened snow, or pockets of very hard wind slab in open areas, 5-15cm thick. In some places this overlies a thin weak layer, seeming especially pronounced at the transition from sheltered to open terrain. The lower snowpack facets have produced isolated Sudden results in snowpack tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds last weekend created extensive wind effect TL and above. A generally weak snowpack exists below 2000m. At 2000m there is about 140 cm with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 30cm. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are around 20cm thick. Weak facets can also be found at the base of the snowpack associated with an ice crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 - 15cm in the last 24 hours. This sits on harder wind pressed surfaces from previous strong W/SW winds at treeline and above. Surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow on the way will be reverse loading lee slopes with moderate NE winds. Surface faceting and surface hoar will be buried creating a second weak interface in the upper snowpack. Poor bonding between these layers is expected. This new snow sits on a weak and faceted mid-pack with depth hoar to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of storm snow overnight and another 15cm expected by Sunday morning. Moderate to strong winds from the NW overnight redistributed the snow onto alpine and treeline lee features. The new snow has buried a variety of old snow surfaces ranging from widespread windslab, to sun crust on steep solar aspects and surface hoar on sheltered open slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm over the last 24 hours. This sits on previous hard surfaces from winds last weekend. A generally weak snowpack exists below 2000m. At 2000m there is about 150cm with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 40cm. In the mid-pack, the Dec facets are around 20cm thick. Deeper snowpack areas closer to the Wapta have a much more solid snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow amounts are 10 to 30cm. This sits on harder wind pressed surfaces from previous strong W/SW winds at treeline and above. Surface hoar may be found buried in sheltered locations. Generally the midpack is weak at TL and above, and the entire snowpack is weak BTL. Near the divide, deeper snow-packs are a bit stronger and more supportive. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 25cm storm snow in the last 48hrs. Several hours of strong NE-NW winds formed fresh windslab down to 1700m in exposed terrain. Winds have decreased to light with continued snow fall overnight. This loose surface snow will hide the touchy windslab found in exposed terrain at and above treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 80cms and counting (60-80cm more is forecast) with light-moderate wind, this overlies: wind-hardened snow exposed areas, near surface facets in sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust below 2000m on solar aspects. The lower snowpack facets remain as a persistent concern and have produced isolated Sudden results in snowpack tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Little Yoho has received between 10 and 30cm of storm snow. This sits on previous hard surfaces from winds last weekend. A generally weak snowpack exists below 2000m. At 2000m there is about 150cm with the Jan 17 surface hoar layer down 40cm. Deeper snowpack areas closer to the Wapta have a much more solid snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The past 3-day storm has deposited 25cm at SSV, 16cm at Lake Louise, 12cm at Mt. Stanley and 35cm in Kootenay Park. Wind effects have generally been light, but we expect soft slab formation in alpine areas where N winds have created reverse loading. All of this sits on a very weak snowpack structure. We are on the cusp of a major avalanche cycle. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of storm snow (past 48hrs) with light-moderate NE winds have loaded Southerly aspects. Surface faceting and surface hoar (Feb 3) has been buried creating a weak interface in the upper snowpack. Poor bonding between these layers is expected. The mid-pack is facetted and weak with depth hoar at its base.</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">Strong winds from the Northerly quarter has reverse loaded 25cm of storm snow forming wind slabs on lee terrain features. This wind slab overlies yesterday's storm slab which sits on Saturday's wind slab. These surface and near surface instabilities are sitting on a variety of old surfaces, sun crusts and near surface faceting.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The past 3-day storm has deposited 10 cm in Field and 25 cm at higher elevations. Strong winds from the Yoho Blow have been ripping through the Kicking Horse Pass, but outside this area the winds have generally been light except at the higher elevations. Overall a weak snowpack exists, and with several weak layer buried deep in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent storm has deposited between 10 and 30cm of snow. Wind effect has generally been light, but soft wind slab formation has been observed in alpine areas where N and E winds have created a reverse loading pattern. All of this sits on a very weak snowpack structure. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of storm snow (past 72hrs) with light-moderate NE winds have loaded Southerly aspects. Surface faceting and surface hoar (Feb 3) has been buried creating a weak interface in the upper snowpack. Poor bonding between these layers is expected. The mid-pack is facetted and weak with depth hoar at its base.</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">Strong N'ly winds, combined with ~30cm of low density snow has reverse loaded slopes and formed wind slabs on lee features. The storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces; sun crust on steep solar slopes, hard windslabs in the alpine and gully features, small surface hoar and facets. As the storm slab develops it is unlikely to bond well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The past 3-day storm has deposited 10 cm in Field and 25 cm at higher elevations. Strong winds from the Yoho Blow have been ripping through the Kicking Horse Pass, but outside this area the winds have generally been light except at the higher elevations. Overall a weak snowpack exists, and with several weak layer buried deep in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-30 cm of recent storm snow overrides a mid pack that is largely weak and facetted. Moderate southerly winds will have created some soft slabs in alpine lee features.</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 SW winds are building windslab at treeline and above. A buried surface hoar and facet interface is down 10-15 cm which will be one of the layers of concern with the incoming storm. The mid-pack is facetted and weak, with depth hoar at its base.</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">Strong N'ly winds, combined with ~30cm of loose snow has reverse loaded slopes and formed wind slabs at ridgetop and immediate lees. The storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces; sun crust on steep solar slopes, hard windslabs in the alpine and gully features, small surface hoar and facets. As the storm slab develops it is unlikely to bond well.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 130cm of recent storm snow from last weekend is now available for wind transport. Below this is wind-hardened snow exposed areas, near surface facets in sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust below 2000m on solar aspects. The lower snowpack facets remain as a persistent concern and have produced isolated Sudden results in snowpack tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent storm has deposited 10-25 cm of storm snow throughout the area.  Strong winds from the Yoho Blow have been ripping through the Kicking Horse Pass, but outside this area the winds have generally been light except at the higher elevations. Generally the mid-pack is weak below 2000m and more settled above this elevation.</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">10cm of new snow over the past 24-hrs and another 20cm expected by Friday will be blown into deep windslabs by extreme winds from the SW on Thursday night. These new slabs overlie a</span><a href="https://avanet.avatech.com/obs/589cdda2154f4610000a0d63" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882"> fundamentally weak snowpack</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> comprised mostly of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack tests indicate failures, and we expect action on these layers over the next 48-hrs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to moderate SW winds are building soft slab at treeline and above. The upper pack has several surface hoar and facet layers which will be layers of concern with the incoming storm. The mid-pack is facetted and weak, with depth hoar at its base.</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">15cm of new snow overnight was accompanied by moderate NE winds. The new snow overlies a persistent slab which in turn sits on a variety of surfaces down 40-50cm; sun crust on steep solar slopes, windslabs in the alpine and gully features, small surface hoar and facets. New snow will further destabilize this existing layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow over the past 24-hrs and another 20cm expected by Friday will be blown into deep windslabs by extreme winds from the SW on Thursday night. These new slabs overlie a weak snowpack comprised mostly of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack tests indicate failures, and we expect action on these layers over the next 48-hrs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of new snow with extreme winds from the SW and warming temperatures, have created new snow slabs over a</span><a href="https://avanet.avatech.com/obs/589cdda2154f4610000a0d63" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882"> fundamentally weak snowpack</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> comprised mostly of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack tests indicate failures, numerous avalanches have been observed, and we expect more avalanches on these weak facet layers over the next 24hrs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40cm of snow within the past 36hrs with moderate to strong SW winds is building slab at treeline and above. A reactive storm slab can be found at all elevations and aspects. The upper snow pack has several touchy surface hoar and facet layers which are now buried 40-50cm and 60-80cm. The mid-pack is facetted and weak, with depth hoar at its base</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">45cm+/- of storm snow at 1900m along with 10hrs moderate S'ly winds have formed touchy widespread storm slabs that, if triggered have the potential to run full path. Moderate SW winds should continue to transport storm snow throughout the day today. The storm snow will need time to settle and bond to old snow surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On Thursday, rain fell below 1850m, with 10-40cm snowfall above redistributed by Strong SW - W winds, adding more load atop 120cm of recent storm snow from last weekend. This all sits on crust, or facets, Below Treeline; and hard smooth surfaces in all open areas. Facets deep in the snowpack (&amp; a deeper crust) may be reactive under the new load.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of new snow with extreme SW winds and warming temperatures, have created new snow slabs over a weak snowpack comprised mostly of facets and depth hoar in any thin snowpack areas. Snowpack tests indicate failures, numerous avalanches have been observed, and we expect more avalanches on the new snow interface and facets over the next 24hrs.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of new snow in the past 10 days with extreme winds from the SW have created new snow slabs over a</span><a href="https://avanet.avatech.com/obs/589cdda2154f4610000a0d63" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882"> fundamentally weak snowpack</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> comprised mostly of facets, buried wind layers, and depth hoar. We expect more avalanches on these weak facet layers over the next while as the snowpack adjusts to the load.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40cm of recent snow is building windslab at treeline and above with continued strong SW winds. A reactive storm slab can be found at all elevations and aspects. The upper snow pack has several touchy surface hoar and facet layers which are now buried 40-50cm and 60-80cm. The mid-pack is facetted and weak, with depth hoar at its base</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">55cm of storm snow and strong S winds have formed reactive storm slabs at treeline &amp; above. On solar aspects this slab buries a suncrust that was showing sudden planer results in snowpack tests before the storm. The storm snow will need time to settle &amp; bond to old snow surfaces. Underneath, the mid &amp; lwr snowpack are unusually weak and facetted</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of new snow over the past week with extreme SW winds have created new snow slabs over various layers of weaker facets, surface hoar, and buried wind layers. In below treeline areas, this new snow load is sitting on a snowpack entirely made up of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of new snow in the past 10 days with extreme winds from the SW have created new slabs over a weak snow pack comprised mostly of facets, buried wind layers, and depth hoar. We expect more avalanches on these weak facet layers over the next while as the snowpack adjusts to the load.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme winds building windslab likely down slope of ridge-lines and on cross-loaded gulley features. A reactive storm slab can be found in sheltered locations at tree-line and on most slopes below tree-line. The new slabs and storm snow is sitting on several touchy surface hoar and facet layers over a weak base.</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">55cm of storm snow and strong S winds have formed reactive storm slabs at treeline &amp; above. On solar aspects this slab buries a suncrust that was showing sudden planer results in snowpack tests before the storm. The storm snow will need time to settle &amp; bond to old snow surfaces. Underneath, the mid &amp; lwr snowpack are unusually weak and facetted</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to Extreme SW winds have built wind slabs low in lee areas. Prior to this wind, we received up to 150cm of fresh snow over the week (with freezing levels reaching 2000m near the end of the storm). This sits on a sun crust, wind crust or facets. Basal facets in shallow snowpack areas have been the cause of some large avalanches recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of new snow over the past week with extreme SW winds have created new snow slabs over various layers of weaker facets, surface hoar, and buried wind layers. In below treeline areas, this new snow load is sitting on a snowpack entirely made up of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of new snow in the past 10 days with extreme winds from the SW have created new slabs over a weak snow pack comprised mostly of facets, buried wind layers, and depth hoar. Further avalanche activity can be expected on these weak facet layers over the next while as the snowpack adjusts to the load and temperatures warm up. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Hard surface windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features. Recent HST in sheltered locations at tree-line and below forming a cohesive soft slab over a faceted mid-pack with only marginal support below tree-line. This is all sitting on a weak base of large facets and depth hoar to create an overall delicate and untrustworthy snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Storm snow is settling, but snowpack tests still show weak layers down 20 and 50cm. Yesterday, a field team had sudden planar test results and a RB4 (Whole Block) down 80cm. On Friday whumphing was observed at tree line on a higher density layer over lighter snow. Cornices could fail from strong solar input and loose moist avalanches are likely.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of new snow over the past 11 days followed by extreme SW winds has created new snow slabs over various layers of weaker facets, surface hoar, and buried wind layers. In below treeline areas, this new snow load is sitting on a snowpack entirely made up of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 cm of settled snow has formed a </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/banff-yoho-kootenay?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F9ff25a91-0b88-4b88-92bf-6b4099f96c8c" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">cohesive slab overlying a series of weak layers</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Test results indicate &quot;sudden&quot; shear failures on these layers, which indicates that they are primed for triggering. Recent strong winds and warm temperatures have tipped the balance, and most slopes that have not avalanche should be considered highly suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Hard surface windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features. Recent HST in sheltered locations at tree-line and below forming a cohesive soft slab over a faceted mid-pack with only marginal support below tree-line. This is all sitting on a weak base of large facets and depth hoar to create an overall delicate and untrustworthy snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm snow is settling, however weak layers have still been observed 25cm and 60cm down. A surface crust has formed on steeper solar aspects and likely all areas below 1400m. Freezing levels rise to 2400m today along with potential for strong solar input. Cornices could fail from warming today and loose moist avalanches are likely. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 cm of settled snow has formed a </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/banff-yoho-kootenay?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F9ff25a91-0b88-4b88-92bf-6b4099f96c8c" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">cohesive slab overlying a series of weak layers</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Test results indicate &quot;sudden&quot; shear failures on these layers, which indicates that they are primed for triggering. Recent strong winds and warm temperatures have tipped the balance, and most slopes that have not avalanche should be considered highly suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 cm of settled snow has formed a </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/banff-yoho-kootenay?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F9ff25a91-0b88-4b88-92bf-6b4099f96c8c" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">cohesive slab overlying a series of weak layers</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Test results indicate &quot;sudden&quot; shear failures on these layers, which indicates that they are primed for triggering. Recent strong winds and warm temperatures have tipped the balance, and most slopes that have not avalanche should be considered highly suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Hard surface windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features. Recent HST in sheltered locations at tree-line and below forming a cohesive soft slab over a faceted mid-pack with only marginal support below tree-line. This is all sitting on a weak base of large facets and depth hoar to create an overall delicate and untrustworthy snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow continues to settle assisted by mild temperatures. Solar aspect surfaces into the alpine will have become moist and possibly refrozen in the last 24hrs. S-SW moderate winds will have formed windslab in the immediate lee of ridge lines. Weak layers have been observed 25 and 60cm down. This includes Jan 25 suncrust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Freezing Levels above mountaintop for 48 hours combined with sun have consolidated the upper snowpack, especially on solar aspects. A thick, cohesive storm slab is producing Moderate/Sudden test results on a Persistent Weak Layer down 40-80cm (crust on sunny slopes, facets in sheltered areas from 1700-2150m, basal facets in shallow snowpack areas.)</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45 cm of settled snow has formed a </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/banff-yoho-kootenay?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F9ff25a91-0b88-4b88-92bf-6b4099f96c8c" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">cohesive slab overlying a series of weak layers</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Test results indicate &quot;sudden&quot; shear failures on these layers, which indicates that they are primed for triggering. Recent strong winds and warm temperatures have tipped the balance, and most slopes that have not avalanche should be considered highly suspect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of fresh snow (at treeline) and up to 50 cm of storm snow in the past week have formed a cohesive slab overtop of a series of weak layers. Test results show sudden shear failures on these layers. Moderate SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lee aspects at treeline and above. Below 1800 m the snowpack is moist from rain event on Thur.</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">Isothermal conditions are being reported below tree-line.  10-15 new snow has fallen on previous hard windslab in the alpine and open tree-line features. In sheltered locations tree-line and above, the new snow is adding to a cohesive soft slab that is sitting over a weak and faceted mid-pack. The snowpack is delicate and untrustworthy. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Freezing levels rose yesterday and hovered around 2000m overnight. At 1900m ~7cm fell mixed with 3mm of rain, at 1300m we got 5 cm of snow and 3mm of rain. At TL and above ~15cm of snow sits on suncrust on solar aspects and surface hoar in areas sheltered from sun and wind. The top 20-40cm of snow is moist on all aspects to TL.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upto 12mm rain below 1800m Thursday, and more forecast. The upper snowpack is wet below 1800m. Storm slabs are forming up higher. A older, cohesive slab keeps producing Moderate, Sudden test results on a Persistent Weak Layer down 60-90cm (crust on sunny slopes, facets in sheltered areas from 1700-2150m, basal facets in shallow snowpack areas.)</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of fresh snow (at treeline) and up to 50 cm of storm snow in the past week have formed a cohesive slab overtop of a series of weak layers. Test results show sudden shear failures on these layers. Moderate SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lee aspects at treeline and above. Below 1800 m the snowpack is moist from rain event on Thur.</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 in the past week combined with moderate SW winds has created new reactive windslabs on lee and crossloaded features. This rests on hard windslabs which overlie a structurally weak snow pack. Test results show sudden planner failures in the storm snow and basal depth hoar Below 1800 m the snowpack is moist from rain event on Thur.</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">This unsupportive melt freeze crust below tree-line.  The upper snowpack is failing on the weak and faceted lower pack.  Widespread whumphing and shooting cracks were noted on all elevations.  The snowpack is untrustworthy. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">7cm of new snow fell last night bringing the 3-day total to 30cm in the alpine. At lower elevations, we have had periods of rain. Storm snow at higher elevations sits atop a suncrust on solar aspects and surface hoar in areas sheltered from sun and wind. The top 20-50cm of snow is moist on all aspects to TL.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of snow in the past week combined with mod SW winds created new reactive windslabs on lee and crossloaded features. This rests on hard windslabs which overlie a structurally weak mid-pack. Test results show sudden planner failures in the storm snow &amp; persistent mid pack facets. Below 1800 m the snowpack is moist from rain event on Thur. </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 in the past week combined with moderate SW winds created windslabs on lee and crossloaded features. This rests on hard windslabs at treeline and above which overlie a structurally weak snow pack. Below 1900m a surface crust has formed from previous rain and warm temperatures, followed by subsequent cooling. </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 HST in the past 4 days along the Columbia Icefields and 35km/hr SW winds have built, yet another, layer of windslab TL and ALP. A rain crust (up to 20cm) exists below 1900m. The denser upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted lower pack, making for very tricky and dangerous avalanche conditions .</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow sits on top of a strong temperature or sun crust. At higher elevations where sheltered from sun and wind, the storm snow buries surface hoar. Mod to strong south winds have formed windslabs at ridgetop. At lower elevations, rain has soaked the upper snowpack and now below freezing temps have frozen a crust on the surface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow/wind fuels Wind Slab development, over breakable crust below 1900m (but to the alpine on solar aspects). A older, cohesive slab below has produced Moderate, Sudden test results on a Persistent Weak Layer (PWL) down 60-90cm (crust on sunny slopes, facets in sheltered areas between 1700-2150m, basal facets in shallow snowpack areas.)</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60 cm of snow in the past week combined with mod SW winds created windslabs on lee and crossloaded features. This rests on hard windslabs at treeline and above which overly a structurally weak mid-pack. Below 1900m a surface crust has formed from the previous rain and warming event on Thursday, and subsequent cooling. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of recent storm snow with little wind effect. Minimal surface slab formation at tree line and above, but persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snow pack being weak and faceted. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snow pack below tree line but the snow pack is still generally weak and very faceted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm HST in the past 5 days along the Columbia Icefields, previous 35km/hr SW winds have built, yet another, layer of windslab TL and ALP. A rain crust (up to 20cm) exists below 1900m. The denser upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted lower pack, making for very tricky and dangerous avalanche conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow sits on top of a strong temperature or sun crust. At higher elevations where sheltered from sun and wind, the storm snow buried surface hoar. Mod to strong south winds have formed windslabs at ridgetop. At lower elevations, the rain-soaked upper snowpack has frozen into a crust on the surface. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-25cm of recent storm snow with little wind effect. Minimal surface slab formation at tree line and above, but persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snow pack being weak and faceted in thin snow pack areas. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snow pack below tree line but the snow pack is still generally weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5-10cm overnight with light winds. Isolated soft slab formation near ridge crests in the alpine. Persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snow pack being weak and faceted especially in thin areas or near rocky outcrops. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snow pack below tree line but it is still very weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm new snow and warm temperatures last week at the Columbia Icefields with 35km/hr SW winds built a windslab at TL and ALP. A rain crust exists below 1900m. The dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted lower pack making for&nbsp; unpredictable and dangerous avalanche conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Convective clouds and little wind the past 2 days have brought 10-15cm of new snow to the area. This has covered wind slabs at ridge-top elevations and a frozen, rain-soaked surface below tree-line. The biggest layers of concern are down 30-60cm, and are crusts on S aspects and surface hoar on sheltered N slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 5-10cm overnight with light winds. Isolated soft slab formation near ridge crests in the alpine. Persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snow pack being weak and faceted in thin snow pack areas or near rocky outcrops. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snow pack below tree line but it is still weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow last 24-hr, but 25cm recent storm snow has formed isolated soft slabs near ridge crests in the alpine. Persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snowpack being weak and faceted especially in thin areas or near rocky outcrops. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snowpack below treeline but it is still very weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm new snow and warm temperatures last week at the Columbia Icefields with 35km/hr SW winds built a windslab at TL and ALP. A rain crust exists below 1900m. The dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted lower pack making for unpredictable and dangerous avalanche conditions.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of new snow over the last few days accompanied by generally light winds. The new snow has covered recently formed windslab at ridge-top elevations and a refrozen rain soaked surface below treeline. Layers of concern to look for are down 30-60cm and are crusts on S aspects and surface hoar on protected N facing terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below Treeline 10-20cm of new snow overlies a strong melt-freeze crust.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At Treeline and in the Alpine up to 50cm of snow has fallen since February 18th. This overlies a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects and old wind slabs elsewhere. Below this, the snowpack depth is highly variable as a result of numerous wind events.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">No new snow last 24-hr, but 25cm recent storm snow has formed isolated soft slabs near ridge crests in the alpine. Persistent problems remain with the lower half of the snowpack being weak and faceted especially in thin areas or near rocky outcrops. Cooler temperatures have helped to stabilize the snowpack below treeline but it is still very weak.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recent storm snow has formed isolated soft slabs near ridge crests in the alpine. Persistent problems remain with facetting in the lower half of the snowpack. This is common to all areas and may be found at varying depths. Triggering is more likely in thin areas or near rocky outcrops. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm snow last week at the Columbia Icefields with 35km/hr SW winds built windslabs at TL and ALP. Winds continue light to moderate from SW. A rain crust is below 1900m. A dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictable dangerous avalanche conditions. Feb 10 SH layer may be 40cm deep yet its reactivity remains dormant.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Winds picked up last evening from the S-SW into the moderate range likely forming soft slabs on lee features in the alpine. Trips to Perly Rock area and Lily Dome loop found generally well bonded snow and little wind effect. Layers of concern down 30-60cm are crusts on S aspects and surface hoar on protected north facing terrain.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yoho has a much deeper snowpack than neighbouring areas. There is 250 cm at treeline and this has reduced the temperature gradient and helped facilitate rounding. The main weakness is at the Storm interface down 30-50 cm. The slab sits on large stellars and old rounding facets. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20-30 cm of low density storm snow (with very little wind effect) at treeline. Common through the area are the weak facets in the lower half of the snowpack, particularly at lower elevations and east of the divide. Surface hoar was observed on the surface on Thursday and there is a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at 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">Windslabs exist at TL and ALP. Winds now shifting light Northerly. A rain crust is below 1900m. A dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictable dangerous avalanche conditions. Feb 10 SH layer may be 40cm deep yet its reactivity remains dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Incremental snow fall amounts fell over the past few days totalling 10-20 cm. This new snow sits on a variety of surfaces depending on aspect, elevation and drainage. Near the Illecillewaet Glacier we observed a supportive crust to 1900m under the new snow, while on the west side of the park the crust was less prevalent and buried 35cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20-30 cm of low density storm snow (with very little wind effect) at upper elevations. The snowpack at tree-line is about 2 metres deep and the mid-pack is relatively well settled above 1800 m. Several variable shears have been observed within the midpack. These shears should be assesses prior to committing to any bigger slopes.</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><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20-30 cm of low density storm snow (with very little wind effect) at treeline. Common through the area are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, particularly at lower elevations and east of the divide. There is a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at 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">Windslabs exist at TL and ALP. A rain crust is below 1900m. A dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictably dangerous avalanche conditions. Feb 10 SH layer may be 40cm deep yet its reactivity remains dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar to size 3 was observed yesterday in the Sir Don range. The SH overlies 10-20 cm of recent HST sitting on a variety of surfaces depending on aspect, elevation and drainage. Near the Illecillewaet Glacier we observed a crust to 1900m under the new snow, while on the west side of the park the crust was less prevalent and buried 35cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of low-density surface snow lies evenly over all aspects and elevations. This recent snow lies on a Melt-freeze Crust Below Treeline, and on old Wind Slabs on North/East aspects in the Alpine. Winds on Saturday may move large quantities of snow from West facing slopes to North and East aspect lee slopes, building new Wind Slabs quickly. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At TL and below 50-60cm of snow lies over a layer of facets and surface hoar formed mid Jan., producing moderate sudden planar results today on Mount Field. Below lies a mainly faceted snowpack. In the alpine a layer of facets can be found down 80-100cm with a stiff snowpack above and below. Areas closer to the Wapta have a more settled snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 15-25 cm of low density storm snow at tree line with a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at lower elevations. Wind effect on open slopes at tree line and above. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, particularly at lower elevations and east of the divide. </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">Windslabs evolving into persistent slab at TL and ALP buried by 5-10cm of new snow. A rain crust is below 1900m. A dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictably dangerous avalanche conditions. Feb 10 SH layer may be 40cm deep yet its reactivity remains dormant. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Where sheltered, surface hoar to 3mm sits on top of a well settled upper snowpack. On South and West aspects a sun/temp crust is just below the surface and is supportive to skis/boards. Below 1500m, a strong temp crust exists on all aspects. The lower snowpack is still facetted and weak from all the cold weather in Dec &amp; Jan.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of snow sits over a layer of facets and surface hoar formed mid Jan at treeline and below producing moderate sudden planar results. In the alpine a layer of facets can be found down 80-100cm with a stiff snowpack above and below. Deeper snowpack areas closer to the Wapta have a more settled snowpack with fewer weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 15-25 cm of low density storm snow at tree line with a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at lower elevations. Some wind effect exists in the Alpine. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, particularly at lower elevations and east of the divide. </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 persistent slab at TL and ALP is buried by 5-10cm of new snow from recent flurries. A rain crust is buried by this recent snow below 1900m. A somewhat dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictably dangerous avalanche conditions. A surface hoar layer may be 40cm deep yet remains unconfirmed and dormant.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Flurries have deposited 10-20cm of low density snow. In the alpine winds have created a variable windslab. On Solar aspects a supportive sun/temp crust is just below the surface. Below 1600m a strong temp crust exists on all aspects. The lower snowpack is still facetted and weak from the cold temps in Dec &amp; Jan</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow are burying fresh Wind Slabs in N and E lees. Further Wind Slab development is expected midweek. A melt-freeze crust from mid Feb now buried up to 60cm deep, is widespread below treeline and extends into the alpine on solar aspects, the bond at this layer is currently strong but may weaken with ongoing cold temps in the forecast. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of snow sits over a layer of facets and surface hoar formed mid Jan at treeline and below producing moderate sudden planar results. In the alpine facets can be found down 80-100cm with a stiff snowpack above . Deeper snowpack areas closer to the Wapta have a more settled snowpack with fewer weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 15-25 cm of low density snow at tree line with a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at lower elevations. Some wind effect exists in alpine areas. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, overlain by a 40-60 cm slab of well settled snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A persistent slab at TL and ALP is buried by 5-10cm of snow and light winds making for powdery conditions. A rain crust is buried by this recent snow below 1900m. A somewhat dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictably dangerous avalanche conditions. A surface hoar layer may be 40cm deep yet remains unconfirmed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine and treeline elevations, expect to find wind affected snow in wind exposed areas and immediately below ridge crests - these areas are more likely to be avalanche trigger zones. Good quality skiing can be found in locations that are less disturbed by the wind. Below 1500m crusty conditions exist. Direct sun will bring the hazard up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of soft snow overlies a well-settled and firm middle of the snowpack. Near treeline, concern remains for a facetted layer that sits in the lower third of the snowpack, and an old surface hoar layer down about 50-60 cm that has recently produced sudden planar shears. Deeper snowpacks to the west of the Wapta Icefields have the strongest snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 15-25 cm of low density snow at tree line with a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at lower elevations. Some wind effect exists in alpine areas and it is expected to increase. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, overlain by a 40-60 cm slab of well settled snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A persistent slab at TL and ALP is buried by 10cm of snow and light winds making for powdery conditions. A rain crust is buried by this recent snow below 1900m. A somewhat dense upper snowpack overlies a weak faceted base making for unpredictably dangerous avalanche conditions. A surface hoar layer may be 40cm deep yet remains unconfirmed. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Over the past two weeks, dribs and drabs of snow have added up to ~30-50cm over the Feb 14 layer, which is a crust everywhere but north aspects above ~1600m where pockets of surface hoar may lurk. Recent snowpack tests indicate that the Feb 14 interface is bonding. In the alpine, variable winds have formed thin windslabs in immediate lees. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of soft snow overlies a well-settled and firm middle of the snowpack. Near treeline, concern remains for a facetted layer that sits in the lower third of the snowpack, and an old surface hoar layer down about 50-60 cm that has recently produced sudden planar shears. Deeper snowpacks to the west of the Wapta Icefields have the strongest snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 15-25 cm of low density snow at tree line with a thin rain-crust below the storm snow at lower elevations. Some wind effect exists in alpine areas and it is expected to increase. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, overlain by a 40-60 cm slab of well settled snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin windslab forming from Mod to Strong SW winds over previous windslabs and facets on alpine and open treeline slopes.  Below treeline is unsupportive  with a mix of weak facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow overnight, with S'ly winds transporting and loading lees, will have formed new slabs. The Feb 14 layer, down ~50cm, is a crust everywhere but N aspects above 1600m where pockets of surface hoar may lurk. Tests indicate that interface is bonding, but as the load above it increases it may be a perfect bed surface for avalanches to run on</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm (and counting) of new snow, accompanied by moderate winds, is forming touchy storm slabs in exposed areas. Below this several layers of soft Wind Slab have been easy to trigger in recent days. Up to 70cm of snow has fallen since Feb. 18th, and remains unconsolidated in many areas, expect significant entrainment if you trigger an avalanche.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of soft snow overlies a well-settled and firm middle of the snowpack. Near treeline, concern remains for a facetted layer that sits in the lower third of the snowpack, and an old surface hoar layer down about 50-60 cm that has recently produced sudden planar shears. Deeper snowpacks to the west of the Wapta Icefields have the strongest snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is variable amount of wind slab development at tree line and above. Below 1850m a thin rain-crust sits below 10-15cm of recent snow. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack, overlain by a 40-60 cm slab of well settled snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds building windslab over previous windslabs and facets on alpine and open treeline slopes. Below treeline is unsupportive with weak facets and depth hoar.</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 4cm overnight brings the 48hr total to 20cm of new snow at treeline. Strong southerly winds have contributed to loading of lee features and the formation of isolated soft slabs.  The Feb 14 layer, down ~50cm, is a crust everywhere but N aspects above 1600m where pockets of surface hoar may lurk.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of soft snow overlies a well-settled and firm middle of the snowpack. Near treeline, concern remains for a facetted layer that sits in the lower third of the snowpack, and an old surface hoar layer down about 50-70 cm that has recently produced sudden planar shears. Deeper snowpacks to the west of the Wapta Icefields have the strongest snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are developing at tree line and above with incoming snow and strong SW winds. Below 1850m a thin rain-crust sits below 10-15cm of recent snow. Common throughout the region are the weak facets and depth hoar in the lower half of the snowpack with a 40 to 60 cm stiff slab sitting above them. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Under the influence of moderate to strong SW winds 15cm of new snow has fallen during the day in the icefields area. This amount is expected to double overnight. Storm slabs are building at treeline and above over a weak and unstable snowpack below. Below treeline the snowpack is unsupported with weak facets and depth hoar.</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 fell overnight bringing the storm total to 40cm. Strong southerly winds have contributed to loading of lee features and the formation of widespread storm slabs. The Feb 14 layer, down ~70cm, is a crust everywhere but N aspects above 1600m where pockets of surface hoar may lurk. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Intense wind transport on Friday is creating Wind Slabs on lee slopes, over older wind slab layers. Down 50-80cm in some areas is a Persistent Weak Layer of small facets, 5-10cm thick. Where this layer exists (most likely on Sunny aspects at Treeline), the slab sitting on this layer is touchy. Storm slabs in sheltered areas are settling.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of soft snow overlies a well-settled and firm mid-pack. Near treeline, concern remains for a facetted layer that sits in the lower third of the snowpack, and an old surface hoar layer down about 50-70 cm that has recently produced sudden planar shears. Deeper snowpacks to the west of the Wapta Icefields have the strongest snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40cm of new has fallen with Moderate to Strong SW winds. Lots of wind slabs are present above treeline with new cornice development. This large load of new snow sits on a supportive mid-pack, however the lower half of the snowpack consists of weak facets and depth hoar. Test results show regular failures in the weak facets in the Mod-Hard range. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 45cm of storm snow has been received across the forecast area during the past 36 hours. Under the influence of light to moderate southerly winds a soft slab is forming at treeline and above. The mid and lower snowpack is unstable, the base of which is weak depth hoar crystals and a rain crust, dating from November. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 25cm arrived last night, bringing the storm total to 65cm. Strong/extreme southerly winds have loaded lee features and formed widespread storm slabs. The Feb 14 crust is buried 80-100cm deep. On N aspects above 1600m, the Feb 14 layer is surface hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40cm of new has fallen with Moderate to Strong SW winds. Lots of wind slabs are present above treeline with new cornice development. This large load of new snow sits on a supportive mid-pack in most areas, but thinner spots still have weak 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">20-40cm of new has fallen during the storm. This has developed a storm slab that sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. New cornice growth and isolated wind effect near ridge crest developed during the storm but has now tapered off as the winds died down . </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of settling HST in the last 2 days came in under the influence of mostly light, with some moderate southerly winds. Soft slab forming at treeline and above. The mid and lower snowpack is structurally weak, the base of which is large (5mm) depth hoar crystals and a deteriorating rain crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow totals 65-70cm from the last few days. Strong/extreme southerly winds built up touchy storm slabs at all elevations on all aspects. These widespread slabs have been failing within the storm layers, as well as digging down to fail on deeper persistent sliding layers (crusts or surface hoar).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent trend of snowfall and wind continues. Currently 14cm of low density snow overlies several layers of previous wind and storm slabs. A persistent weak layer of facets on a crust or old wind slabs is now down 60-90cm. Where this layer is a crust/facet combo (most likely on Sunny aspects at Treeline), the slab sitting above will be touchy.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40cm from the past storm with less in the western parts of the forecast region. This new snow has developed a reactive storm slab overlaying a supportive mid pack. In thin areas the lower snowpack is weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow has developed into a touchy storm slab that is very sensitive to triggers at treeline and above. This sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. There is isolated wind effect near ridge crests only; the notable observation is the lack of wind effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow from Friday and Saturday arrived with light and some moderate southerly winds. It continues to settle into a soft slab at treeline and above. The mid and lower snowpack is structurally weak, the base of which is 5mm depth hoar crystals and a deteriorating rain crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The storm snow totals 50-60cm from the last few days. Strong/extreme southerly winds built up touchy windslabs on all aspects in the alpine. These widespread slabs have been failing within the storm layers, as well as digging down to fail on deeper persistent sliding layers (crusts or surface hoar).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of storm snow has developed into a touchy storm slab that is very sensitive to triggers at treeline and above. This sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. There is isolated wind effect near ridge crests only; the notable observation is the lack of wind effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of storm snow has developed into a touchy storm slab that is sensitive to triggers at treeline and above. This sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. There is isolated wind effect near ridge crests only; the notable observation is the lack of wind effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow from Friday and Saturday arrived with light and some moderate southerly winds. It continues to settle into a soft slab at treeline and above. The mid and lower snowpack is structurally weak, the base of which is 5mm depth hoar crystals and a deteriorating rain crust. S aspect found decomposing SH layer down 30 under storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50cm recent storm snow continues to settle. Strong S'ly winds during the storm formed sensitive windslab on all aspects in the alpine. Weak layers within the storm snow have been failing and occasionally digging down and releasing on persistent sliding layers such as crusts and surface hoar. Steep S aspects may become reactive this afternoon.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of storm snow has developed into a touchy storm slab that are sensitive to trigger at treeline and above. This sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. There is isolated wind effect near ridge crests only; the notable observation is the lack of wind effect.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of storm snow has developed into a storm slab that is sensitive to triggers at treeline and above. This sits over a supportive mid-pack, with the lower half of the snowpack consisting of weak facets and depth hoar. There is isolated wind effect only near ridge crests as of Wednesday.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow from March 3 continues to settle into a soft slab generally at treeline and above. The lower snowpack is structurally weak with depth hoar, facets, and a deteriorating rain crust from November. S aspect we found decomposing SH/surface facet layer on a sun crust down 30cm under March 3rd's storm snow. It was testing unstable. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm+ of storm snow in the past week which in some locations is bonding well and other locations is still susceptible to human triggering. The storm snow has been accompanied by moderate to strong S winds aiding in the formation of storm slabs through all three elevation bands. The mid February persistent weak layers down 70cm+ is still a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow has fallen daily since February 25. Deep, low-density snow is forming Storm Slabs lee to SW winds above 1800m, where warm winds are riding over cold Arctic air in the valleys. The old snow surface from Jan 25 (small facets) is down 70-90cm. This layer may be reactive where it sits on a crust (Solar aspects, primarily at Treeline).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow has developed into a storm slab that is reactive at treeline and above. This sits over a mainly settled snowpack, especially closer to the Wapta where 225cm was found at 1800m near Tak Falls.  In some areas there is a facet layer down 70-80cm below 2000m that has gained strength, and well bridged rounding facets below.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of storm snow over the past week has been surprisingly reactive. With the addition of more snow on Friday, increasing winds and rising temperatures, the upper meter of the snowpack will continue to produce avalanches on Friday and Saturday. Warming and additional loading may even re-awaken the weak, facetted base which underlies everything.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">March 3rd's 45cm of storm snow has settled into a 30cm soft slab at treeline and above. It is testing as a resistant planar fracture characteristic. The lower snowpack is weak with depth hoar and a November rain crust. S aspect at Parker's there is a Surface hoar layer on a sun crust down 30cm testing unstable sudden planar fracture characteristic.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In March so far we have seen nearly 1m of new snow and strong to extreme winds from the south. Late February crusts are buried 50-90cm deep on solar aspects, and a spotty mixed form layer lies under the storm snow on more polar asp. The Nov Cr remains dormant while the midpack is gaining strength and rounding.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of storm snow over the past week is surprisingly reactive. With the addition of more snow, increasing wind and rising temperature on Friday, the upper meter of the snowpack will continue to produce avalanches. Expect fresh windslab formation in avalanche paths on Friday with plenty of volume for large avalanches to run long distances.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of storm snow over the past week has been surprisingly reactive. Winds will continue to move the new snow onto lee (east) slopes. The weak faceted base released in many avalanches over the past week as smaller avalanches stepped down, or a tipping point was reached in slab weight. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SE Winds are creating windslabs 30-60cm thick. It rests on a persistent slab that has a cornucopia of wind and facet layers throughout the midpack. The lower snowpack is weak with depth hoar and a November rain crust. S aspect at Parker's there is a Surface hoar layer on a sun crust down 30cm testing unstable sudden planar fracture characteristic. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Incremental new snow this week plus another 15cm last night pushes our March total easily over 1m of new snow @ 1900m! The late Feb crusts on solar aspects now lie between 50cm and 1m in depth, and a spotty mixed form layer lies under the storm snow on more polar asp. The Nov Cr remains dormant while the midpack is gaining strength and rounding.</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 new snow has fallen over Thursday/Friday. Moderate SW winds with near-freezing temperatures above 1800m continue to redistribute these into Storm Slabs, especially on lee slopes. An interface now down 45cm gave Easy, sudden shears on Thursday. Daily snowfall since Feb 25 may be stressing a thick, dense facet layer deep in the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of storm snow over the past week is surprisingly reactive. With the addition of more snow and increasing wind, windslabs can be expected, especially on lee (east) ridgecrests.  There is plenty of volume for large avalanches to run long distances.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of storm snow settling with warmer temps has been reactive this past week. Moist snow on solar aspects was observed Saturday below treeline due to warmer temps and a bit of sun. Wind slabs have formed in alpine lee areas. Below this storm snow a more settled slab sits over the weaker facets and depth hoar near the base which is widespread. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate southerly winds transporting and pressing recent HST into soft slab and wind slabs in open areas at TL and above. This sits on a persistently weak interface 20 to 45cm down. A weak but slowly improving mid-pack that is just supportive enough for travel below treeline. Deep persistent weakness of facets and depth hoar at the base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Steady snowfall this week (plus another 15cm last night!) pushes our March total easily over 1m of new snow @ 1900m. The late Feb crusts are buried 50-100cm deep on solar aspects depending on elevation. A mixed form layer lies under the storm snow on north and east asps. The Nov Cr remains dormant while the midpack is gaining strength and rounding.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of storm snow this week has been reactive but is settling with the warmer temperatures. Winds at upper elevations have formed variable wind slabs and cornices, the latter being touchy Saturday.  Persistent weak layers in the midpack have been gaining strength and are becoming less of a problem, especially in deeper areas close to the Wapta.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-80cm of storm snow settling with warmer temps has been reactive this past week. Expect moist snow on solar aspects below treeline due to warmer temps and sun. Wind slabs have formed in alpine lee areas. Below this storm snow a more settled slab sits over the weaker facets and depth hoar near the base which is widespread. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to Moderate southerly winds transporting and pressing recent snow into a slab in open areas at TL and above. This sits on a persistently weak interface 20 to 45cm down. A weak but slowly improving mid-pack is just supportive enough for travel below treeline. Basal layer of weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 20cm last night brings the 3 day total to 70cm. Warming temp's and strong southerly winds are creating a reactive storm slab at the surface. This slab is failing on a mixed form layer on N and E aspects. The late Feb crusts are buried 70-120cm deep on solar aspects depending on elevation. Cornices are growing with the winds and new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm cm of snow since last week is settling rapidly due to a strong inversion (+4 at 1650m). Moderate SW winds have redistributed the new snow into Storm Slabs. While persistent weak layers in the mid and lower snowpack are relatively strong, near daily snowfall since February 25 means these layers are being increasingly stressed.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of storm snow this week has been reactive but is settling with the warmer temperatures. Winds at upper elevations have formed variable wind slabs and cornices. Persistent weak layers in the midpack have been gaining strength and are becoming less of a problem, especially in deeper areas close to the Wapta. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of soft surface snow became moist on Monday afternoon at lower elevations. This overlies a 40cm settled slab that produces sudden planar shears and is the main concern in the upper snowpack. Deeper in the snowpack, the facets from mid-December continue to plague us with sudden collapse test results in large, weak depth hoar grains. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Steady moderate Southwest winds transporting and pressing recent 20-40cm of snow into a slab in open areas at TL and above. Generally its bonding to the old snow interface in most areas. The mid-pack consists of persistent slab layers intermixed with weak facets. The base is weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent storm has deposited 75 cm of new snow over the last 3 days. Warm temperatures have rapidly settled this snow with the surface becoming moist up to 1900m. In the alpine steady ridgetop winds have been creating windslab. The late Feb crusts are buried 70-120cm deep on solar aspects depending on elevation. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of soft surface snow became moist on Monday afternoon at lower elevations. This overlies a 40cm settled slab that produces sudden planar shears and is the main concern in the upper snowpack, particularly where the winds have effected the surface snow and created a stiffer windslab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Additional snowfall and warming temperatures have tipped the snowpack and an avalanche cycle is underway now. A 50 cm dense slab has overloaded two prominent weaknesses in the snowpack; one down 40cm and the other in facets near the base of the snowpack. We expect the cycle to persist while the temperatures remain warm over the coming days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate Southwest winds creating slabs in open areas at TL and above. Generally its bonding to the old snow interface in most areas yet more snow is on the way that could tip the scales. The mid-pack consists of persistent slab layers intermixed with weak facets. The base is weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">80cm+/- of new snow since Saturday. Warming temperatures have made for moist surface snow up to 2100m.This will be making for rapid settlement and storm slab formation through all elevation bands. Moderate S'ly winds have formed windslab on alpine lee slopes On solar aspects the late Feb crusts are down 70-120cm in the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Warm temperatures have helped Storm slabs bond &amp; settle, but rain to Treeline on Tuesday/Wednesday adds free water to the upper snowpack, while Strong SW winds build slab and cornice higher up. Persistent weak layers in the mid and lower snowpack appear to be waking up, with warmth adding to the stress of near-daily snowfall since February 25.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Additional snowfall and warming temperatures have tipped the snowpack and an avalanche cycle is underway. A 50 cm dense slab has overloaded two prominent weaknesses in the snowpack; one down 40cm and the other in an faceted layer near the base of the snowpack. We expect the cycle to persist while the temperatures remain warm over the coming days.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Additional snowfall and very warm temperatures have tipped the snowpack and an avalanche cycle is still underway. A 50 cm dense slab has overloaded two prominent weaknesses in the snowpack; one down 40cm and the other in facets near the base of the snowpack. Expect rain soaked snow at low elevation and a continued avalanche cycle.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow has arrived in the past 24 hours. This soft storm slab is bonding poorly to the old snow surface. The mid-pack consists of persistent slab layers intermixed with weak facets. The base is weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. Below 2,100m the snowpack is moist and below 1,700m it is wet. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels (2100m) along with warm moist air continues to effect the snowpack. 60cm+/- of fresh snow has fallen over the last few days accompanied by moderate southerly winds. This has lead to the formation of touchy warm storm slab at all elevation bands. The persistent weak layer buried late February can be found down 80-140cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Additional snowfall and very warm temperatures have tipped the snowpack and an avalanche cycle is still underway. A 50 cm dense slab has overloaded two prominent weaknesses in the snowpack; one down 40cm and the other in facets near the base of the snowpack. Expect rain soaked snow at low elevation and the avalanche cycle to continue.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm Thursday and moderate to strong winds have continued to build significant load over a fundamentally weak snowpack. The mix of previous rain, warm temperatures, and this new snow is overloading buried storm and windslabs, as well as the weak basal facet layers.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow has arrived in the past 24 hours. This soft storm slab is bonding poorly to the old snow surface. The mid-pack consists of persistent slab layers intermixed with weak facets. The base is weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. New windslabs forming with increased winds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Intense loading last night, with significant precipitation (5mm+ an hour) and strong winds created new touchy storm and wind slabs. Yesterday we received 30-40mm of precipitation, with FL hovering near 2000m, these storm layers sit on the previous 60+ cm of HST from earlier this week. The late feb interface is now down 1-1.5m. </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">Rain (upto 45mm) on Tuesday and Thursday turned the snowpack moist at Treeline and Below. A surface freeze temporarily increases stability for Friday.&nbsp; Strong SW winds are building slab and cornices higher up. All the recent snow and warmth has deep Persistent weak layers hovering around tipping point in isolated features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm Thursday and moderate to strong winds have continued to build significant load over midpack facets. The mix of previous rain, warm temperatures, and this new snow is overloading buried storm and windslabs, as well as the deeper facet layers which have woken up.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of recent storm snow and wind have built significant load over a fundamentally weak snowpack. The mix of previous rain, warm temperatures, and this new snow is overloading buried storm and windslabs, as well as the weak basal facet layers. Cooling Friday helped curb natural activity, but only slightly</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Upwards of 45cm of snow has fallen this week. SW winds are building a reactive wind slab at treeline and above. The mid-pack consists of persistent slab layers intermixed with weak facets. The base is weak facets, depth hoar, and an ice crust from November. A temperature crust exists up to 2000 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Intense precipitation and strong southerly winds have created touchy storm and wind slabs above treeline. Freezing levels have come down creating a breakable surface crust below treeline with moist/ wet snow below. Weak interfaces in the upper snowpack are still easily trigged by human loading. The late Feb crust interface is now down 1-1.5m. </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 recent snow and wind have continued to build significant load over midpack facets. The mix of previous rain, warm temperatures, and this new snow is overloading buried storm and windslabs, as well as the deeper facet layers which have woken up. Cooling Friday slowed the natural cycle, but only just.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 20cm of new snow, combined with 40 to 80cm from the last 14 days has created a significant load over a fundamentally weak snowpack. Rain to 2200m, warmer overall temperatures, and snow in the alpine combined with strong SW winds are building superficial wind and storm slabs and overloading the deep basal facet layers. Poor travel below 2000m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">+50cm HST this month redistributed with Mod SW winds. Deeply loaded (100+ cm) lee areas with unpredictable spacial variability. Buried localized solar, rain and melt-freeze crusts, up to 2000+m on S and 1600m in the N asp. New snow weakly bridging a faceted older snow pack. Morphing interfaces scattered, at depth through the midpack to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">This week's storm brought warm temps, intense precipitation and strong S winds. This has left touchy storm and wind slabs above tree-line and a breakable crust with moist/wet snow below tree-line. Weak interfaces in the upper snowpack are still easily trigged by human loading. The late Feb crust interface is now down 1-1.5m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Around 30-40mm of rain on Saturday (less in the Eastern ranges) has saturated an already warm snowpack. A surface refreeze is expected by Friday morning. Strong SW winds are blowing new snowfall into Storm Slabs&nbsp; above 2100m. Deep Persistent layers will more sensitive than usual due to recent warmth, and the added weight of the new rain/snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 20cm of new snow, combined with 40 to 80cm from the last 14 days has created a significant load over a fundamentally weak snowpack. Rain to 2200m, warmer overall temperatures, and snow in the alpine combined with strong SW winds are building superficial wind and storm slabs and overloading the deep basal facet layers. Poor travel below 2000m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 30cm of storm snow combined with moderate to strong S and W winds this weekend have built superficial wind and storm slabs. This new load combined with 40 to 80 cm of snow that has fallen in the last two weeks continues to overload the deep basal facet layers in all corners of the region. Rain to 2200m Saturday created moist to wet snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">+50cm HST this month redistributed with Mod SW winds. Deeply loaded (100+ cm) lee areas with unpredictable spacial variability. Buried localized solar, rain and melt-freeze crusts, up to 2000+m on S and 1600m in the N asp. New snow weakly bridging a faceted older snow pack. Morphing interfaces scattered, at depth through the midpack to ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">An intense front finished off a week of storms yesterday, with heavy rain/snow and extreme SW winds (100+ km/h). A rain crust will be prevalent below ~1600m, and widespread wind and storm slabs have formed at tree-line and alpine elevations. Below this, warm, rapidly settling storm slabs are widespread at all elevations and aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15 to 30cm of storm snow combined with moderate to strong S and W winds this weekend have built superficial wind and storm slabs. This new load combined with 40 to 80 cm of snow that has fallen in the last two weeks continues to overload the deep basal facet layers in all corners of the region. Rain to 2200m Saturday created moist to wet snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 80 cm of storm snow with SW winds in the last two weeks has helped create a thick supportive slab over the deep weak basal facet layer. Rain to 2000m on Saturday created a surface rain crust which is now frozen and covered by new snow, and saturated the lower elevation snow. Sudden collapse results in the basal facets continue in </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3a90b3d7-5254-4a93-9b0e-e131ab1b4701" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">test pits</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The 50cm of snow that fell last week and into the weekend has formed wind slabs up to 1.5m's thick at and above treeline. Large cornices loom above. Below the slab is a mid-pack with several crusts and persistent instabilities of facets and surface hoar. Closer to the ground a weak base around the November rain crust and depth hoar below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Saturday's storm was the last in a series that brought heavy rain/snow, extreme winds (100+ km/h) and very warm temps. Widespread wind and storm slabs have formed at tree-line and alpine elevations as a result. Below approx. 1700m a rain crust is prevalent. This crust caps a moist upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 80 cm of storm snow with SW winds in the last two weeks has helped create a thick supportive slab over the weak basal facet layer in thin snowpack areas. Rain on Saturday created a surface rain crust to about 2000m which is now frozen and covered by new snow. The valley bottom snowpack is also refrozen after becoming rain saturated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 80 cm of storm snow with SW winds in the last two weeks has helped create a thick supportive slab over the deep weak basal facet layer. Rain to 2000m on Saturday created a surface rain crust which is now frozen and covered by new snow, and saturated the lower elevation snow. Sudden collapse results in the basal facets continue in </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=http://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions%2F3a90b3d7-5254-4a93-9b0e-e131ab1b4701" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">test pits</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind slabs up to 1.5m's thick at and above treeline. Large cornices loom above. Below the slab is a mid-pack with several crusts and persistent instabilities of facets and surface hoar. Closer to the ground a weak base around the November rain crust and depth hoar below. More time is needed for the snowpack to strengthen after the recent loading. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the last week a series of storms dumped over 150cm of heavy snow (rain below 1700m), with extreme winds (100+km/h) and warm temps. Overnight the winds shifted to N'ly, and are now reverse loading lee slopes. Below ~1700m a rain crust caps a moist and weak upper snowpack. The cornices are huge and have been failing providing a large trigger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thick crust Below Treeline overlies a Moist snowpack. The crust thins out at lower treeline elevations, with a dry, late winter snowpack in the Alpine. New snow instabilities from Saturdays's storm are settling. A crust from Mid Feb, down 1m, is giving some sudden results in tests. The bottom of the snowpack is&nbsp; faceted, and still weak in places. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40 to 80 cm of storm snow with SW winds in the last two weeks has helped create a thick supportive slab over the weak basal facet layer in thin snowpack areas. Rain on Saturday created a surface rain crust to about 2000m which is now frozen and covered by new snow. The valley bottom snowpack is also refrozen after becoming rain saturated.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a very weak base of depth hoar. This unstable structure produces consistent, sudden collapse test results in the depth hoar layer approximately 60cm from ground. Two shears persist near the surface down 15 and 35cm indicating lingering instability in the storm snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs up to 1.5m deep found at and above treeline. Large cornices are present. The mid-pack has several crusts and persistent instabilities of facets and surface hoar. Closer to the ground is a weak base around the November rain crust and depth hoar. Time is required for the snowpack to strengthen after Saturday's storm loading. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm instabilities are gaining strength. Winds have been shifting directions forming windslabs in alpine lee's and adding to the already huge cornices. Mid February PWL's are now down ~150cm and were reactive during last weeks storm. The basal weakness (Nov 13 crust) has been reactive to large triggers (ie cornices and step-downs).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a variety of different foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is rounded and stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets, and within the storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a very weak base of depth hoar. This unstable structure produces consistent, sudden collapse test results in the depth hoar layer approximately 60cm from ground. Two shears persist near the surface down 15 and 35cm indicating lingering instability in the storm snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thick wind slabs at and above treeline which stiffen into alpine. Large cornices are present. The mid-pack has several weaknesses but is providing some bridging strength above the weak base. This is highly faceted with a lingering rain crust and depth hoar below. On southerly slopes a melt freezing crust is developing as the pack warms.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow fell over night in generally cool conditions at higher elevations. Strong southerly winds picked up this morning depositing snow in alpine lee's and adding to the already huge cornices. Lingering storm instabilities down 30-60cm are still reactive. Persistent weak layers exists down 150cm and near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a variety of different foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is rounded and stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets, and within the storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a very weak base of depth hoar. This unstable structure produces consistent, sudden collapse test results in the depth hoar layer approximately 60cm from ground. Two shears persist near the surface down 15 and 35cm indicating lingering instability in the storm snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Large looming cornices are present. Wind, persistent, and deep basal slabs found at and above treeline. Mid-pack has several weaknesses yet is providing bridging strength above the weak base. Basal layer is facets and depth hoar, with a rain crust from November. On southerly slopes a melt freezing crust is developing as the pack warms.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recently formed wind slabs exists on lee features above treeline with 10-20cm of soft powder in sheltered areas. Below 2000m, the upper 20cm is moist in the afternoon. Storm instabilities down 30-60cm are present but becoming less reactive. Persistent layers exists down 150cm (February crust) and near the base of the snowpack (November crust).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thick crust overlies a Moist snowpack Below Treeline. Wind exposed terrain is scoured and slick, but pockets of Wind Slab 5-30cm deep sit in sheltered lee terrain. These will grow with snow and wind forecast. A crust from Mid Feb, down 1m, is giving some sudden results in tests. The bottom of the snowpack is faceted, and still weak in places. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a variety of different foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is rounded and stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets, and within the storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a very weak base of depth hoar. This unstable structure produces consistent, sudden collapse test results in the lower snowpack. Wind slab continues to developer at tree line and above. Below treeline a melt freeze cycle is developing, with the snowpack weakening in PM.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The main concern in the snowpack at tree-line and above is the deep persistent slab over weak facet layer at ground. This slab can be triggered by travelers from shallow or weak locations or naturally from large loads such as cornice failure or windslab avalanches. All steep loaded slopes that have not recently avalanched should be avoided.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">12cm of snow overnight and 30km/hr South winds have built variable soft slabs in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. Below 2000m, 20cm sits on a supportive crust. Storm instabilities down 30-60cm are present but becoming less reactive. Persistent layers exists down 150cm (February crust) and near the base of the snowpack (November crust).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">100cm of dense, rounded snow comprises the upper half of the snowpack and sits on a variety of different foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is rounded and stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets, and within the storm snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of snow sits over a solid 100cm+ slab which rests precariously over the weak basal facets at treeline and above. Tests produce consistent sudden collapse results in the facets. Some wind slabs present near alpine ridges, and sun crust on solar aspects. Below treeline a melt freeze cycle is developing, with the snowpack weakening in the PM.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The main concern in the snowpack at tree-line and above is the deep persistent slab over weak facet layer at ground. This slab can be triggered by travelers from shallow or weak locations or naturally from large loads such as cornice failure or windslab avalanches. All steep loaded slopes that have not recently avalanched should be avoided.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">South winds and 20-30 cm of snow in the last 24 hrs have built variable soft slabs in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. Below 1900m, 20-30cm sits on a supportive crust, this new snow became moist in the afternoon yesterday and was reactive. Persistent layers exists down 150cm (February crust) and near the base of the snowpack (November crust).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of soft snow sits on 100cm of dense, rounded snow comprising the upper half of the snowpack. This sits on a variety of foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of snow sits over a solid 100cm+ slab which rests precariously over the weak basal facets at treeline and above. Tests produce consistent sudden collapse results in the facets, and this will not become stronger soon. The surface snow is of a mix of soft snow in the shade, melt-freeze snow below treeline, and sun crust on sun exposed slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Creamy, pressed and settled surface snow with some wind effect in the open. A spattering of previously buried, near surface wind slabs. Two questionable interfaces dwn between 60 and 100cms though the mid-pack. All this, making up the deep persistent slab; spawning from the whole season snowpack sitting on a  large, weak facet layer off the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Dry powder snow can be found on north aspects in the alpine. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/photos/a.1122932427756745.1073741905.145133538869977/1259536140763039/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">On solar aspects, moist snow buries a crust 20-30cm deep - a potential touchy sliding layer if temperatures warm up</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. Cornices are very large right now; try to avoid traveling under them - they have potential to trigger weak layers deep in the snowpack. Windslabs can be found on lee slopes</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Below treeline a supportive surface crust has been seeing a daily melt-freeze cycle. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and in the alpine, wind exposed terrain is scoured and slick. Pockets of wind slab 5-30cm deep persist in sheltered lees, these will grow with snow and wind in the forecast. The bottom of the snowpack remains faceted and weak in many locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of soft snow sits on 100cm of dense, rounded snow comprising the upper half of the snowpack. This sits on a variety of foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of snow sits over a solid 100cm+ slab which rests precariously over the weak basal facets at treeline and above. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/ParksMountainSafety/videos/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Tests</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> produce consistent sudden collapse results in the facets, and this will not become stronger soon. The surface snow is of a mix of soft snow in the shade, melt-freeze snow below treeline, and sun crust on sun exposed slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Creamy and settled surface snow with some wind effect in the open. Near surface non-persistent weaknesses, active on typically problematic features like convexities and immediate lees. Interfaces dwn between 60 and 100cms though the mid-pack with inconsistent mod to hard field test results. All this, sitting on a large, facet layer off the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring crusts are stacking up: March 27 CR down 10cm, March 19 CR down 35cm, March 16 CR down 60cm. These layers are potential sliding surfaces as loose wet or moist slab avalanches. Windslabs on lee slopes will be a major concern today, watch for cracking/shearing. PWL's are Feb 19 CR down 150cm, Nov facets/crust are at the base of the snowpack</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of soft snow sits on 100cm of dense, rounded snow comprising the upper half of the snowpack. This sits on a variety of foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak depth hoar. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is stronger. Shears persist in the deep facets in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm of recent storm snow sits over a well settled100cm+ slab which sits precariously over weak basal facets at treeline and above. Tests show easy to moderate sudden collapse results in the facets. The surface snow is of a mix of soft snow in the shade, melt-freeze snow below treeline, and sun crust on sun exposed slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Creamy and settled surface snow with some wind effect in the open. Near surface non-persistent weaknesses, active on typically problematic features like convexities and immediate lees. Interfaces dwn between 60 and 100cms though the mid-pack with inconsistent mod to hard field test results. All this, sitting on a large, facet layer off the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring crusts are stacking up: March 27 CR is down 15cm, March 19 CR is down 35cm, March 16 CR is down 60cm and the Feb 19 CR is down 150cm @ TL. These layers are potential sliding surfaces as loose wet or moist slab avalanches. Storm slabs in the alpine will be a major concern today especially this afternoon.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of recent storm-snow sits on a well settled mid-pack. This in turn sits on a variety of foundations depending on location. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak and facetted and shears persist on this interface. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the base is much stronger.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25 cm of recent storm snow sits over a well settled100cm+ slab which sits precariously over weak basal facets at treeline and above. Tests show easy to moderate sudden collapse results in the facets. The surface snow is of a mix of soft snow in the shade, melt-freeze snow below treeline, and sun crust on sun exposed slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Creamy and settled surface snow with some wind effect in the open. Near surface non-persistent weaknesses, active on typically problematic features like convexities and immediate lees. March Interfaces melting into the mid-pack with inconsistent mod to hard field test results. All this, sitting on a large, facet layer off the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Another 10cm of new snow adds to the incremental loading of late March, depositing 30cm in the last 2 days and over 60cm in the last week @ TL. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack at TL and BTL, warming temps today will turn the surface moist this afternoon at lower elevations. Cornices keep growing in the alpine and should not be trusted!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh storm slabs will form Friday with incoming snow and N winds. These will likely be touchy as they will overlie; a thin melt-freeze crust on all but north aspects above 2000m, scoured old crust in wind exposed terrain, and wind slab 10-40cm deep on N aspects.  Treeline and above, the basal snowpack remains faceted and weak in many locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25 cm of recent storm-snow sits which was turning moist Friday, sits on a well settled mid-pack. In shallow areas (eg: Field ice climbs) the base is weak and facetted and shears persist on this interface. In deeper areas (eg: Little Yoho Valley), the snowpack is settled with the deeper weak layers being less of a concern. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a firm 100 cm+ slab which rests precariously over the weak basal facets at all elevations. Tests show easy to moderate sudden collapse results in these facets. The surface snow is of a mix of soft snow in the shade, sun crust on sun exposed slopes in the alpine, and melt-freeze or isothermal snow below treeline,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temp surface crusts below 1,700m on all aspects, extending to treeline on Solar facing slopes. Below the crust at lower elevations the snowpack is turning isothermal.  Thin soft wind slabs at ridge features which stiffen and thicken with elevation. The midpack is consolidated and providing bridging strength over a weak and faceted snowpack base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">March has been a snowy month with snowfall in the alpine almost every day.  In the last week we received 60cm at treeline. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack at treeline &amp; below. Daily warming has been turning the surface snow moist in the afternoons at lower elevations. Cornices keep growing in the alpine and should not be trusted!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm 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. Surface snow is soft in the shade, sun crust on solar aspects, and melt-freeze snow below treeline,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 new plus 10 to 20 cm of recent snow sits over a firm 100 cm+ slab  resting precariously over weak basal facets at all elevations. Tests show easy to moderate sudden collapse results in these facets. New surface snow sits on a mix of soft snow in the shade, sun crust on sun exposed slopes in the alpine, and melt-freeze or wet snow below treeline,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent large cornices failures have triggered the deep persistent slab creating size 3 avalanches. Previous S-M SW winds formed windslab on lee aspects. A thick and strengthening mid-pack is bridging basal weakness. The lower snowpack is weak with depth hoar, Nov rain crust and basal facets. Isothermal conditions below tree-line on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">March was a snowy month with snowfall in the alpine almost every day. In the last week we received 60cm at treeline. Yesterday daytime warming turned the surface snow moist on all but due north facing slopes in the alpine. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack at treeline &amp; below. Cornices keep growing in the alpine and should not be trusted!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5 new plus 10 to 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, temperature crusts BTL, and wet snow below 1800m,</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new, plus 20 cm from the past week 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">12cm new snow in the past 36hrs, winds gusting to 60km/hr from SW building slab. The mid-pack is bridging the basal weakness, which consists of weak facets, depth hoar and the Nov rain crust. Isothermal conditions below tree-line on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Storm snow from the last 2 days totals 20-30cm in the alpine. This has formed a storm slab at tree-line and above, while the new snow is insulating a moist, isothermal snowpack below tree-line. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack at treeline &amp; below. Cornices are large in the alpine and if they fail, they will likely trigger deeper layers.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715"> </span></p>