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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50cm from Feb 2nd was followed by strong N winds. Ongoing cold temps have weakened the structure of the slab over the persistent weakness below, which consists of surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets. The basal snowpack is structurally weak in shallow areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar (ongoing cold temps are not helping).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Saturday's strong NE winds have created widespread wind slabs. These lay on a suncrust on S and W alpine aspects. Storm snow has been redistributed and is faceting due to the cold temps. Weak layers of concern, the Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust), are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of facetting storm snow has added to the formation of Windlsab in the alpine and at ridge top. Windslab will continue to be a primary concern on Tuesday as the forecasted snow is accompanied by moderate - extreme winds. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but the facets at the base of the snowpack remain a concern in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. Overall the snowpack is strong. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm and is producing moderate, planar shear tests, but there is minimal slab overlying the layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm, producing moderate tests results. The lower snowpack consist of a strong mid-pack sitting over a weak faceted basel structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Ongoing cold temps have weakened the structure of the upper snowpack. There is no longer a slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 30-40cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The basal snowpack is structurally weak in shallow areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar (cold temps continue to develop this deep persistent weakness).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Saturday's strong NE winds have created widespread wind slabs. These lay on a suncrust on S and W alpine aspects. Storm snow has been redistributed and is faceting due to the cold temps. Weak layers of concern, the Jan 31 and Jan 17 interfaces (surface hoar and sun crust), are down ~50cm and ~70cm at tree line.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Alpine areas are a mix of wind blasted and/or soft (faceted) surface snow depending on location - sheltered areas have 40 cm ski penetration. The Jan 17 surface hoar/crust interface can be found below 2200 m down 40-60 cm, producing moderate tests results. The lower snowpack consist of a strong mid-pack sitting over a weak faceted basel structure.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind affect noted in the alpine and at tree line. Due to the cold temperatures there seems to be no slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 35-45cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The bottom of the snowpack is structurally weak especially in shallow snowpack areas, consisting primarily of facets/depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard slabs, and wind scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. These hard slabs are from Saturday's wind event; strong N-NE winds reverse loaded any available snow onto solar aspects, over a thin sun crust. The Jan 17th PWL is buried approximately 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of new storm snow in the past 24h. This new snow sits over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. We expect the storm snow to be reactive to human traffic through the weekend. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind affect noted in the alpine and at tree line. Due to the recent cold temperatures there seems to be no slab over the persistent weakness sitting down 35-45cm (surface hoar, crusts, and/or facets). The bottom of the snowpack is structurally weak especially in shallow snowpack areas, consisting primarily of facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard wind slabs, and scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. Cold temperatures continue to promote near surface facetting at all elevations; deteriorating the bonds of the upper snowpack. Wind slabs were most active on solar asp, where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 SH is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of snow in the past 48h with moderate SW winds have created reactive soft slabs. These new storm slabs sit over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow overlies low density facets that formed near the surface during the current cold spell. These surface conditions can produce dry loose avalanches in steep places, but slab formation has been minimal. The distribution of the Jan 17 SH is spotty, but in some areas </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/1ca81590-cf89-4632-ae86-d5ec3bd845d8" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">(Kootenay) it appears prominent;</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> strength tests are hard &amp; sudden</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temperatures have faceted the upper snowpack, leaving no slab over a weakness down 40cm (surface hoar, facets, and/or crust).&nbsp; However, the stronger mid-pack could act as a slab over weak depth hoar, which comprises the lower third of the snowpack. This is pronounced in shallow areas such as Marmot basin back-country and the Maligne range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers old hard wind slabs, and scoured surfaces in the ALP and exposed areas of TL. Cold temps have created a weak, faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects, where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 SH is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-45cm of snow in the past 48h with moderate SW winds have created reactive soft slabs. These new storm slabs sit over a variety of wind affected surfaces including pockets of Windslab near ridgetop. The Midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 50 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temperatures have faceted the upper snowpack, leaving no slab over a weakness down 40cm (surface hoar, facets, and/or crust). However, the stronger mid-pack could act as a slab over weak depth hoar, which comprises the lower third of the snowpack. This is pronounced in shallow areas such as Marmot basin back-country and the Maligne range.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers hard wind slabs and scoured surfaces in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. Cold temperatures have created a weak and faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 40 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of intense solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 50 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temps have faceted the upper snowpack leaving a weak slab over a faint instability down 40cm (surface hoar/facets on a crust). Look for areas where a strong mid-pack will support a rider over the deep persistent weakness. A shallower mid-pack will act as a slab if triggered, sliding on facets and depth hoar in the lower third of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow covers hard wind slabs and scoured surfaces in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. Cold temperatures have created a weak and faceted upper snowpack. Wind slabs have been most reactive on solar aspects where crusts are buried. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cold temps have faceted the upper snowpack leaving a weak slab over a instability of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker spots have a strong mid-pack and bridges the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. A thinner snow-pack can act as a slab initiating the basal facets and depth hoar in the lower part of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow covers hard wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at and below tree line the storm snow is covering surface hoar and facets. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below. the mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of recent snow formed windslabs from moderate SW winds over the past week that are now buried and difficult to identify. More recent N winds have also formed slabs immediately below ridge crests. The midpack is strong in deep snowpack areas but this increase in loading will stress the weak, facetted basal snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. This has been affected by variable winds, isolated periods of solar radiation and most notably, sustained cold temperatures promoting faceting. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a instability of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of storm snow covers old hard wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at and below tree line the storm snow is covering surface hoar and near surface facets. The Jan 17 surface hoar is down 50-70cm at TL and below. the mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by light to moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline and below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm in the past 24hrs brings the weekly total to 20cm which covers old wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. In sheltered areas at tree line and below the storm snow is covering surface hoar and near surface facets. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Feb 2. Recent new snow has been affected by light to moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline and below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Great variability is found in the snowpack in the alpine and near treeline. Deep facets, windslab, suncrust, and snow depths from 0-200+ cm are all present. Midpack surface hoar can be found in isolated locations at treeline and below, and is producing hard but sudden test results. A weak basal snowpack exists in many areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness of depth hoar. Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated and can act as a slab triggering the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow covers old wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. In sheltered areas at tree line and below the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of new snow has buried previous windslabs on all aspects. The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but may act as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent new snow has been affected by Light to Moderate westerly winds. Cold conditions continue promoting faceting of the snowpack. Down 30 to 75cm, Jan 17 surface hoar produces sudden planar shears in isolated locations treeline an below. A weak basal snowpack exists in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a mix of powder, weak surface facets, wind slab, and some sun crust, can be found over a supportive mid-pack. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack is faceted creating a weak slab over a faint, inconsistent layer of surface hoar/facets on a crust down 40cm. The thicker snowpack spots have a strong mid-pack bridging the deep persistent basal weakness (depth hoar). Thinner snow-pack zones are much less consolidated, where the midpack may act as a slab on the basal depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Wind and new snow will likely create isolated soft slabs by tomorrow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At treeline and above a mix of powder, weak surface facets, wind slab, and some sun crust, can be found over a supportive mid-pack. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in some thin areas of the Little Yoho region.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Fresh windslabs have formed in exposed terrain, lee to SW then N winds.  Remnants of a surface hoar layer (Jan 18) down 40cm could be reactive in isolated areas treeline and below. A strong midpack exists in thick snowpack areas, but is weaker in thinner snow-pack zones over weak basal depth hoar, consistently giving hard, sudden results in  tests. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A dusting of new snow fell overnight. 15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. A dusting of new snow .</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but is acting as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas that is reactive skiers </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9a62c08f-08dc-4822-9a9f-005dab6ae96d" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">mainly at below treeline elevations</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> where melt freeze crusts have been preserved. Continued snowfall on Saturday is burying windslabs formed by recent Westerly winds. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-75 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Towards the Icefields, the alpine is wind affected. The Jan 18 surface hoar layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Icefields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. Although structurally weak, this layer has been generally dormant lately.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 40 cm has accumulated since Feb 1 along with isolated crusts on steep solar slopes and wind effect treeline and above. In isolated areas at treeline and below the Jan 17 surface hoar can be found down 30-60 cm, and is producing hard but sudden test results. Weak basal facets can be found in thinner snow pack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Towards the Icefields, the alpine is wind affected. The Jan 18 surface hoar layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Ice fields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. Although structurally weak, this layer has been generally dormant lately.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. In sheltered areas the recent snow is covering surface hoar and facets. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snowpack is highly variable with a variety of Windslab and Wind affect in all but the most protected areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The midpack remains strong in deep snowpack areas, but is acting as a slab above deep weak layers in shallower areas that is reactive skiers </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9a62c08f-08dc-4822-9a9f-005dab6ae96d" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">mainly at below treeline elevations</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> where melt freeze crusts have been preserved. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack continues to lose cohesion from facetting. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below in the Icefields region. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. N'ly winds have deposited thin wind slabs on SE-SW aspects at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of  very loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar &amp; crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack on solar aspects could be stiffening up, otherwise remains faceted. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer (down 40cm) has faceted away in most places, but shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below. The midpack is mainly supportive, over depth hoar in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in the alpine. Northerly winds have deposited thin wind slabs on SE-SW aspects at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. Surface faceting is softening old ski tracks.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of very loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar &amp; crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack on solar aspects is stiffening up otherwise it remains faceted on polar aspects. Wind effect is in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The Jan 18 layer of surface hoar/facets  down 40cm has mostly faceted away, yet still shows isolated sensitivity at treeline and below. The midpack is supportive over depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong  winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> A couple centimeters of new snow has covered a variety of wind affected surfaced at all elevations including windslabs on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is stable, but with each passing day it becomes weaker and more unconsolidated as the cold temperatures facet the surface layers. Surface conditions are a mix of wind effect or 30 cm of loose facets sitting over an old layer of surface hoar and crust (Jan 17) down 40-60 cm. Snowpack tests show hard, resistent shears on this layer. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground at all locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed areas BTL. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground, everywhere. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed areas BTL. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temperatures continue to weaken the surface snow. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. Isolated sensitivity to Jan 18th layer at treeline and below, but not consistent to all areas. Large depth hoar on the ground, everywhere. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of windslab in most locations. Sun crust will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack remains faceted on all aspects. S and W aspects are starting to show signs of solar input. Wind effect in open terrain from previous SW and now N winds. Much of the mid-pack is faceted with some strength and support on skis but not always under foot. The warming trend on Wednesday will destabilize the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of windslab in most locations. Sun crust will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of powder is covering variety of wind affected surfaces at all elevations including old windslabs on all aspects in the Alpine and at Treeline. This loose snow will form new windslabs with increasing wind beginning Tuesday night. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The warming trend will destabilize the upper snowpack, particularly where exposed to the sun.  The upper snowpack remains generally facetted, but the surface has been sun affected on solar aspects. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect surface facets and a variety of wind slabs in most locations. Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Despite the weakening slab above it, Jan 17 surface hoar lingers down 40-60 cm in isolated locations and produces hard, resistent shears. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">10cm of new snow through Thursday and moderate winds could create new windslabs in the alpine. New snow will bury a variety of surface; surface hoar, facets and crusts. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Expect a variety of surface conditions from surface facets to wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">10cm of new snow through Friday and moderate winds could create new windslabs in the alpine. New snow will bury a new surface hoar layer, facets and crusts. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. Below treeline warmer daytime temps will weaken the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">3cm of new snow covers surface facets, wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds with extreme gusts contributing to Windslab development on Thursday. These new Windslabs sit over 10-15 cm of faceted powder in the alpine and at treeline. Surface snow below treeline is mostly unaffected by wind. The midpack is generally strong in thick snowpack locations, and is bridging weak basal facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Prolonged cold temperatures have weakened and facetted the upper snowpack. Wind effect is common in the alpine and several recent crusts can be found on steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">2-5cm new snow Thursday night, with Moderate SW winds, has generally had little affect on the snowpack.  Isolated small windslabs could, however, exist in Maligne area.  The upper snowpack remains faceted; sluffing in steep terrain may be possible with ski traffic or strong sun. A strong midpack overlies the (dormant) basal weakness.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow covers surface facets, wind slabs, and sun crusts . Sun crusts will be found on steeper solar terrain making for difficult travel. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top and exposed treeline areas. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">While much of the upper snowpack remains dry and faceted, dramatic seasonal temperature swings have begun a diurnal melt-freeze cycle to surface snow, especially steep southern aspects, BTL; but possible on all solar aspects and elevations. The mid pack remains strong enough to support a rider, but may be weak underfoot.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 12cm brings the storm snow total to ~30cm which now covers surface facets and sun crusts. The West end of the Park saw twice as much snow yesterday as the East side. Moderate southerly winds have deposited pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A trace to 20 cm of new snow came with moderate to strong SW-W winds. This sits over weak surface facets, previous wind effect and crusts isolated to steep solar slopes. Weaker layers like the Jan.17 surface hoar/facets linger down 40-60 cm in some locations, but are currently lying dormant. A weak basal snowpack exists in thin snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong SW-W winds has formed thin slabs in open areas above treeline. This snow sits over either weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack remains mainly dry and faceted. The mid pack is relatively strong for the region, and supportive to skis in most areas. Isolated surface hoar still exists at/below tree line, South of the Icefields. A thin sun crust has been observed below tree line on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~30cm of recent snow covers 20-30cm of facets and/or sun crusts up to 3cm thick. Recent moderate southerly winds have deposited isolated pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong SW-W winds has formed thin slabs in open areas above treeline. This snow sits over either weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow accumulating over a variety of old surfaces (loose facets in sheltered terrain, wind affected in exposed areas, sun crust to treeline to solar aspects) . The mid pack is relatively strong for the region, supportive to skis in most areas. Isolated surface hoar is still reactive at/below tree line, South of the Icefields. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~30cm of recent snow covers 20-30cm of facets, wind slabs, and/or sun crusts up to 3cm thick. Recent moderate southerly winds have deposited isolated pockets of wind slab along ridge lines and cross loaded features. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds overnight Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Up to 15cm of new snow came in with strong to extreme SW winds. Previous old surfaces were; loose facets in sheltered terrain; wind affected in exposed areas; and, sun crust to treeline on solar aspects. The mid/lower snowpack is relatively strong for the region in deeper snowpack areas, and weak and facetted in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 25cm of new snow brings our storm total to approximately 50cm at Tree Line. Light to moderate winds have formed soft slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded terrain features. The storm snow overlies a plethora of old surfaces including; sun crusts on solar aspects, hard wind slab in exposed areas, and surface facets in sheltered locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong SW winds overnight Monday have redistributed recent snow into wind slabs in open areas above treeline. This recent snow sits over weak facets, previous wind effect or sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The mid pack varies from supportive in thicker snowpack areas to weak and completely faceted in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Windslabs in the alpine and treeline on N-E aspects. Previous old surfaces were; loose facets in sheltered terrain; wind affected in exposed areas; and, sun crust to treeline on solar aspects. The mid/lower snowpack is relatively strong for the region in deeper snowpack areas, and weak and facetted in shallow snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Roughly 50cm of snow has fallen at tree-line over the last week. Moderate winds and mild temp's have created a cohesive soft slab which sits on a plethora of old surfaces including; sun crusts on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. In little Yoho the snowpack is generally thicker and settled, except for thin areas which have facets to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Windslabs located in the alp and TL on N to E aspects. The snowpack is relatively strong through most of the region especially in deep snowpack areas. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Roughly 50cm of snow has fallen at tree-line over the last week. Moderate winds and mild temp's have created a cohesive soft slab which sits on: a sun crust on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations. Steep solar aspects (SE through to W) now have a crust from yesterday's sunshine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20cm of powder is being blown into new wind slabs by moderate west winds. This is sitting on a sun crust on steep south aspects and hard wind affected surfaces everywhere else that are providing a good sliding surface for the new snow. Crust facet combinations remain deep in the snowpack at lower elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-30cm recent low density snow (higher amounts in western regions) over previously wind blown surfaces in the alpine, and 30-50cm of facets below. Lower elevations are completely faceted to ground. Steep areas continue to produce sluffing in many areas with buried suncrust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 40cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">17cm of low density snow fell overnight at treeline. It overlies a soft storm slab in most areas, and on steep solar aspects (SE-W) a sun crust. The storm slab is up to 50cm deep and has been reactive to skier triggering. The storm slab sits on a sun crust on solar aspects; hard wind slab in exposed areas; and surface facets in sheltered locations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 40cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 50cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On solar aspects, sun crusts are buried 15cm and 50cm and are several centimeters thick. Moderate southerly winds have redistributed the recent 50-60 cm of storm snow, which sits on a sun crust on solar aspects, hard slab in exposed areas, and facets in sheltered locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15- 50cm has accumulated since March 7. Modertate to strong SW-W winds have redistributed this snow treeline and above. This snow sits over previous widespread wind effect in the alpine, suncrusts on steep S aspects and 30-50cm of sugary facets everywhere else. While a tough midpack exists in thicker areas, facets to ground are seen in many others.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Moist surface snow treeline and below and the alpine is heavily wind effected. Deep snowpack areas are relatively strong through most of the region. Shallow areas are weak, and will morph quickly to moist 'spring like' slab conditions from the surface down. With the persistent basal weakness, this could fail with the full depth of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow consists of sun crust on solar aspects and loose dry snow on polar aspects. This past weeks snow has settled into a 50cm soft slab which sits on a sun crust, hard slab in exposed areas, and facets in sheltered locations. The snowpack is generally facetted from Feb's cold streak and could loose strength quickly with the warming temps.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs formed on Thursday and Friday and loose snow in sheltered areas are sitting on a sun crust on steep south aspects, facets in sheltered areas, and hard wind affected surfaces everywhere else. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack remains dry on polar (shady) aspects, at treeline &amp; alpine elevations. Elsewhere (solar aspects) it is quickly transitioning to Spring. Thin overnight crust recovery, breaking down quickly daily. Isothermal snowpack Below Treeline on solar aspects. As the snowpack warms, the Deep Persistent layers may become active on polar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow consists of sun crust on solar aspects and loose dry snow on polar aspects. A ~50cm soft slab sits on a variety of old surfaces: sun crust on solar aspects; hard slab in exposed areas; and facets in sheltered locations. The snowpack is generally facetted from Feb's cold streak and could lose strength quickly with the warming temps.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The upper snowpack consists of recent wind slabs over facetted wind affected surfaces on shaded slopes, and moist snow on solar aspects. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 15-50 cm of snow has accumulated since March 7. This sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is undergoing rapid changes as it transitions from Winter to Spring. Isothermal conditions are present at lower elevations, accompanied by melt freeze/sun crusts on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. Temps did not go below freezing last night at higher elevations! And a ~40cm slab exists in the Alpine and at Tree Line. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and moist snow at lower elevations. 10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs above treeline, and over 30-50 cm of weak facets elsewhere. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, weak facets to the ground are seen in many thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and isothermal snow at lower elevations. Above treeline, 10-50 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs.  While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, very weak facets to the ground are seen in many thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring like snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down with daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down under daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations, while isothermal conditions are present below tree-line. Surface crusts of varying hardness are prevalent on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. A second night in a row of above freezing temp's at tree-line elevation has prevented a solid crust from forming at 2000m and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts or moist snow on solar aspects and isothermal snow at lower elevations. Above treeline,10-50 cm of recent snow sits over a mix of facets, sun crust and wind slabs. While a supportive mid-pack exists in thicker areas, very weak facets to the ground are seen in many thinner areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On all aspects and elevations except high north, morning surface crusts are deteriorating early in the day and the snowpack is becoming wet with isothermal snow at low elevations. North aspects in alpine areas are holding some dry snow, but the warm air temperatures may have created soft slab conditions overlying weak facets formed in February.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Spring snowpack on solar aspects, with minimal crust recovery overnight rapidly breaking down under daily intense solar input. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline on solar aspects. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations, but may become reactive with continued warm temps.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations, while isothermal conditions are present below tree-line. Surface crusts of varying hardness are prevalent on all but true North aspects in the Alpine. A THIRD night in a row of above freezing temps at tree-line elevation has prevented a solid crust from forming at 2000m and above.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar affect is the primary concern for Friday. Up to 1m of moist snow on solar aspects during the heat of the day. The lower snowpack remains weak and facetted, and as the warm temperatures continue there is a possibility this layer could produce large avalanches.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">On all aspects and elevations except high north, morning surface crusts are deteriorating early in the day and the snowpack is becoming wet with isothermal snow at low elevations. North aspects in alpine areas are holding some dry snow, but the warm air temperatures may have created soft slab conditions overlying weak facets formed in February.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are moving towards a spring snowpack with isothermal releases in thin areas and on sun-exposed slopes. Risk is greatly reduced by finishing the day early before things heat up. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">As of Friday afternoon there is wet surface snow on solar aspects at treeline and alpine, unsupportive slush below treeline. As the temperatures start to cool on Saturday expect a melt freeze crust where surface snow was previously moist. The snowpack remains dry on shady aspects at upper elevations.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A ~40cm slab exists at alpine and tree-line elevations over facets and suncrust. Above freezing temperatures all week at and above 2000m have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Isothermal conditions below treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are moving towards a spring snowpack with isothermal releases in thin areas and on sun-exposed slopes. Risk is greatly reduced by finishing the day early, before things heat up. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating as the day warms up. Dry powder is still found on high north aspects, where a 20-50 cm settlement slab overlays the March 7th facets. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Wet surface snow (top 10cm) on all aspects below 1800m. Temperatures start to cool on Saturday evening and you can expect a weak melt freeze crust where snow was previously moist; this may break-down BTL over the day Sunday.  The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects on higher elevations and may be best chance at good riding in the short term.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Isothermal conditions exist below tree line. Expect to find supportive/breakable crust on all aspects at and below tree line and on steep solar aspects in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating as the day warms up. Dry powder is still found on high north aspects, where a 20-50 cm settlement slab overlays the March 7th facets. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack with little sign of basal weak layers, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Wet surface snow (top 10cm) on all aspects below 1800m. Temperatures start to cool on Saturday evening and you can expect a weak melt freeze crust where snow was previously moist; this may break-down BTL over the day Sunday. The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects on higher elevations and may be best chance at good riding in the short term.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Expect to find a breakable crust in the morning on all aspects at and below tree line and for the crust to break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Solar aspects have a melt freeze crust which is deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight cooling has developed a melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations except for hight north facing terrain. This crust has been deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline, and higher on solar aspects. A surface crust is forming overnight and breaking down with daytime warming/solar input.  The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects at higher elevations - in deep areas it is generally well settled and bonded, in shallow areas it is facetted and unsupportive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">High freezing levels all week have resulted in poor overnight recovery of the snow surface. Expect to find a breakable crust in the morning on all aspects at and below tree line and for the crust to break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack structure varies greatly with aspect, elevation and time of day. We received 2-5 mm of precipitation over the weekend with a 1600m freezing level.  New snow sits over a 4cm melt freeze crust on solar aspects above 1700m. Pockets of dry snow over windslab still exist on north aspects above TL. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Midpack is strong above 1700m &amp; Isothermic BTL.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Overnight cooling has developed a melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations except for hight north facing terrain. This crust has been deteriorating with daytime warming. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind and fresh snow will create new windslabs near ridge crests and in open lee areas. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Cool temps and cloudy skies reducing the diurnal(daily) swings in snowpack instability. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline. The snowpack has remained dry on shady aspects at higher elevations - in deep areas it is generally well settled and bonded, in shallow areas it is facetted and unsupportive.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Temperatures have dipped below 0 at treeline and above for the first time in a week. Expect to find a variable crust in the morning, which may break down into moist snow by the afternoon. </span><a href="https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/isothermal/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">Isothermal</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> conditions exist below tree line. Cool dry snow exists on high Northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind and fresh snow will create new windslabs near ridge crests and in open lee areas. Dry snow is still found on high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow overlays a variate of surfaces depending on aspects and elevations. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below this new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">5-25cm of new snow (more in the Jasper area than near the Icefields), was redistributed by moderate N winds in the alpine, is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline. On shady alpine aspects the snowpack remains dry.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Flurries delivered 10-15cm of snow to the alpine yesterday. SW winds redistributed this into thin soft slabs at alpine and tree-line lee features. Cooler temps overnight will have created a supportive crust to carry a person on skis, but this will likely break down by mid-day into isothermal, oatmeal-like slop from 2000m and below.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow overlays a variate of surfaces depending on aspects and elevations. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below this new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas exhibit a cohesive midpack over the basal facets, while other thin areas have weak facets to the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below the new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets, while thin areas often have weak facets to ground. Lower elevations are becoming isothermal. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an inconsistent, supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) at treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down by mid-morning on all solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 15cm of recent snow has been redistributed by SW winds into thin soft slabs at alpine and tree-line lee features. Freezing levels are dropping to valley bottom at night, creating a supportive crust to travel on. The crust was observed to break down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow is found on N'ly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of recent snow (10-20cm in the front ranges) is sitting on a thick supportive crust in most locations, and appears to be bonding well. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is well settled, and basal weaknesses persist at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. A supportive melt freeze crust is present below the new snow in most areas excluding high north aspects. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets, while thin areas often have weak facets to ground. Lower elevations are becoming isothermal. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">New snow has settling fast and bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down under a strong solar influence by mid-morning on any sunny aspect. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above treeline, and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over the basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Upper snowpack at TL and below (and alpine solar aspects) have transitioned through a series of deep penetrating and, consistent melt freeze cycles. This seasonal spring rhythm will be less pronounced over the next few days. For now, surface instabilities like wet loose are possible but limited to immediate southern aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent storm snow overlies a supportive melt freeze crust. Some cold North faces and thin areas hold deep facets still. Many areas have a cohesive mid-pack over basal facets. Lower elevations can become isothermal in the afternoon. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is lingering concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The upper snowpack has transitioned through a series of melt-freeze cycles at at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar aspects). This seasonal spring rhythm is less pronounced over the next few days with cooling temps. On north facing alpine slopes up to 20cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We're into the spring melt freeze cycle. At valley bottom the crust this morning was 7cm thick and overlies an isothermal snowpack in most areas. Surface crusts have been breaking down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is lingering concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is isothermal at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar) - the upper snowpack in these areas has undergone multiple melt-freeze cycles, a strong crust in the morning will weaken with solar imput/daytime warming. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We are now into a spring melt freeze cycle. We have a strong surface crust this morning, after a cool, clear evening. Surface crusts will break down by mid-afternoon on steep solar aspects, and BTL. Dry snow can still be found on N'ly aspects above tree line and thin soft wind slabs exist on lee slopes.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of moist recent snow along the front ranges is sitting on a thick supportive crust in most locations. In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where up to 20 cm of soft snow remains from several days ago. By early afternoon the surface crusts are softening with daily warming. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow.  There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is isothermal at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar) - the upper snowpack in these areas has undergone multiple melt-freeze cycles, a strong crust in the morning will weaken with solar input/daytime warming. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The spring melt freeze cycle continues. We have another strong surface crust this morning, expect it to break down this afternoon. The snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL, the mid and lower snow pack is strong at tree line and above, where the HS is over 2m. Dry snow can still be found on Northerly aspects in the high alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Below treeline the snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons depending on the overnight freeze. Higher elevations maintains the crust with on-going multiple melt-freeze cycles. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of surface snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The spring melt freeze cycle continues. The strong surface crust is unlikely to break down today, with increasing cloud. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at tree line and above, where depths are over 2m. Dry snow can be found on Northerly aspects in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface is melt-freeze crust on all areas except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting of snow over a melt-freeze crust on all areas, except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Last night's 5-10cm of fresh snow covers the recent melt-freeze crust. Below treeline the snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons depending on the overnight freeze. Higher elevations maintains softer snow with on-going multiple melt-freeze cycles. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of surface snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow overnight, accompanied by mod/strong Southerly winds, will have formed thin storm slabs at Tree-line and Alpine elevations. This sits on a strong melt/freeze crust. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at Tree-line and above where depths are over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. Steep north facing alpine terrain is still holding dry snow. The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light dusting of snow over a melt-freeze crust on all areas, except alpine and treeline north and east aspects where there's up to 20 cm of old soft snow. There is still concern for a buried facet layer in the upper 30 cm of the snowpack on alpine N aspects and pockets of unconsolidated snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts on all aspects up to 2000m and higher all other aspects. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The snowpack is trending isothermal in the afternoons on all aspects up to 2100m including N aspects. This condition tapers off as you ascend. North aspects treeline and above is still a winter snowpack. No windslab exists treeline and below but expect to find it high alpine ridgetops on generally East aspects in isolated terrain. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of recent snow accompanied by 25-40km/hr Southerly winds formed wind slabs at Tree-line and Alpine elevations. The recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the snowpack is isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. The mid and lower snowpack is strong at Tree-line and above where depths are over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 5cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts on all aspects up to 2000m and higher all other aspects. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Regular small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust everywhere except N aspects above treeline. Small windslabs are building on lee slopes (alpine and treeline). It's still a winter snowpack on alpine North aspects, with facets still producing sudden test results down 50cm, and whumphing in the South of the bulletin region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of recent snow with moderate Southerly winds has formed wind slabs at TL and ALP elevations. The recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust everywhere except N aspects above treeline. Small windslabs can be found on lee slopes (alpine and treeline). It's still a winter snowpack on high North aspects, with facets in isolated areas giving sudden test results down 50cm, and whumphing in the South of the region. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 15cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm recent snow at upper elevations. Melt-freeze crusts are common. On North and East aspects in the alpine, up to 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places and a weak, faceted snowpack, remains a concern in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Recent small snowfalls are settling quickly, over a melt-freeze crust that extends in to the alpine on all apsects. Small windslabs can be found on lee slopes. A winter snowpack remains on alpine N aspects, with facets under an 20-50cm slab in isolated areas in the Icefields area and further South, and basal depth hoar in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 15cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 10-15cm of new, wet snow by Wednesday evening . The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Incoming new snow will be covering a strong surface crust on all aspects below treeline, and in to the alpine on solar aspects. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A winter snowpack remains on N aspects treeline and above, with small pockets of windslab in lees, facets under an 20-50cm slab in isolated areas, and a weak base of facets and depth hoar in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slabs at tree line and alpine elevations. The 20cm of recent snow buries a melt freeze crust on all aspects to tree line. Below the crust, the top 50cm is becoming moist during the day, isothermal in thin snowpack areas BTL. Elsewhere the lower snowpack is strong where over 2m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm of snow from the weekend has accumulated above treeline. Crust are present on most aspects and elevations excluding high North. On high North, 30cm of unconsolidated snow can be found. Below this, a stiff slab overlying weak facets remains a concern in some places. If any notable rain occurs, expect a loose wet problem to develop.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow by Wed morning has melted at low elevations and made for about 30 cm of dry powder on high elevation north aspects. This snow is well settled and bonded to the underlying layers. Surface crusts exists on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Facets exist in the upper snowpack on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A supportive crust  exists to 2,100m near treeline. Higher up, at treeline and above, a winter snowpack remains on N aspects . Solar facing slopes have crusts extending higher into the alpine. At upper elevation a weak faceted layer buried down 20-50cm remains of concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Reactive wind slabs overlie a well settled mid and lower snowpack in the alpine on polar aspects. A weak melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts will exist at higher elevations on solar aspects. Recent storm snow has been shedding easily over the past few days as loose and slab avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow by Wed morning has melted at low elevations and made for about 30 cm of dry powder on high elevation north aspects. This snow is well settled and bonded to the underlying layers. Surface crusts exists on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Facets exist in the upper snowpack on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt-freeze with some good powder on dark, high aspects. Otherwise, surface crusts exist on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Deep facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">A supportive crust exists to 2,100m near treeline. Higher up, at treeline and above, a winter snowpack remains on N aspects . Solar facing slopes have crusts extending higher into the alpine. At upper elevation a weak faceted layer buried down 20-50cm remains of concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine, Isolated persistent slabs overlie surface hoar on shaded aspects, and melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects; beneath is a well settled mid and lower snowpack. A weak melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts exist at higher elevations on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 5cm of new, wet snow on Friday and 10cm on Saturday falling as rain at lower elevations. The midpack is generally moist and well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt-freeze with some good powder on dark, high aspects. Otherwise, surface crusts exist on most aspects and elevations in the morning, deteriorating by noon. Deep facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9 with light winds. Freezing levels reach roughly 2200m each day and modest solar inputs have created new crusts. Facets 50 to 70cm deep remain a concern on alpine North aspects. Shallow areas in the alpine are also of concern often displaying no consolidated mid-pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Forecast winds and snow could create windslabs in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N aspects above treeline. At upper elevations a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remains a concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine, Isolated persistent slabs overlie surface hoar on shaded aspects, and melt-freeze crusts on solar aspects; beneath is a well settled mid and lower snowpack. A melt freeze crust is capping isothermal snow on all aspects to tree line; surface crusts exist at higher elevations on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9 with light winds. Freezing levels reach roughly 2200m each day and modest solar inputs have created new crusts. Facets 50 to 70cm deep remain a concern on alpine North aspects. Shallow areas in the alpine are also of concern often displaying no consolidated mid-pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9. the new snow is being pushed into small windslabs on lee N and E aspects. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce clean, hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a long time. Shallow bottomless facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Forecast winds and snow could create windslabs in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N aspects above treeline. At upper elevations a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remains a concern. The snowpack sits on a weak base of facets and depth hoar.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's storm snow has formed pockets of windslab lee slope alpine and treeline locations. Expect a melt freeze crust on true solar aspects at treeline and alpine locations. Protected high north aspects are the best bet for late season powder. Below treeline a melt freeze crust covers isothermal snow on all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 to 30cm has fallen since April 9. the new snow is being pushed into small windslabs on lee N and E aspects. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce clean, hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a long time. Shallow bottomless facets can be found on high north aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. The new snow and wind is creating windslabs on lee N and E aspects, some up to 100cm deep in immediate lees in the alpine. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a while. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Light snowfall and moderate SW wind building pockets of slab in the alpine. A supportive crust exists to 2,100m on all aspects and extends into the alpine on solar slopes. A winter snowpack remains on N alpine aspects, with a weak faceted layer down 20-50cm remaining a concern, and a facetted mid/lower snowpack that is weak in shallow areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm+ of storm snow overnight with mod to strong SW-S winds will be forming soft storm slabs on alpine and treeline lee slopes. Melt freeze crusts on steeper solar aspects and all aspects below treeline. The BTL crust may be weakened from being insulated by storm snow. Below treeline a melt freeze crust covers isothermal snow on all aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. The new snow and wind is creating windslabs on lee N and E aspects, some up to 100cm deep in immediate lees in the alpine. Facets 50 to 70cm deep produce hard shears but have not produced an avalanche for a while. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. Recent winds and snow have created windslabs on lee N and E aspects in the alpine, up to 100cm deep. Still some uncertainty with the March 7 layer, snowpack structure and recent test show a weakness 50 to100cm down on high north aspects but no avalanche activity has been recently reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Above treeline 10cm of loose snow sits on a variety of crusts. Above 2200m, on Northerly facing slopes, a more winter like snowpack can be found. However, at and below 2200 melt-freeze crust dominate the upper snowpack. In the alpine a weak layer down 20-50cm is of concern. Mid and lower snowpack is faceted, and weak in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm+ of storm snow in the last 48 hours with mod SW-S winds has formed storm slabs in the alpine and exposed areas of treeline. Storm slabs are overlying melt-freeze crust on all asp, and elev, except Nth alpine. Poor crust recovery BTL with the new snow insulating the melt freeze crust, which covers isothermal snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. The exception is high North facing terrain where temperatures have stayed cold and a winter snowpack remains, with facets continuing to linger at the base. The midpack is generally well settled. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 50cm has fallen at higher elevations since April 9. Recent winds and snow have created windslabs on lee N and E aspects in the alpine, up to 100cm deep. Still some uncertainty with the March 7 layer, snowpack structure and recent test show a weakness 50 to100cm down on high north aspects but no avalanche activity has been recently reported.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Faceting continues. Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect.&nbsp; The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">The shallow snowpack areas will be faceting and loosing support underfoot though much of the forecast region due to the sustained cold temps. Windslabs and wind effect in exposed areas. The fervent hunter may find up to 10-20cm of soft snow found in sheltered S and W pitches. This sits over the Nov crust and is supportive to skis on solar aspects. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold temps are facetting the upper snowpack. Previous strong N'ly winds have redistributed last weekend's storm snow- watch for reverse loading. The main layer to watch (Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust) is buried 25-45cm. This layer exists as a crust on all aspects below 1600m and on steep solar aspects into the alpine; surface hoar around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A strong, localized wind event has scoured the majority of our terrain. Areas that still hold snow will have pockets of windslab and heavy loading.  New windslab overlies a variety of bed surface including bare ground, old windslab and a melt freeze crust where snow from the late Sept. snowfall did not melt out. Snowpack depth varies from 0 -90 cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Faceting continues. Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">The shallow snowpack areas will be faceting and loosing support underfoot though much of the forecast region due to the sustained cold temps. Windslabs and wind effect in exposed areas. Oct. and Nov. crusts preserved in the mid and lower snowpack; both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">8cm of snow overnight covers a facetted upper snowpack and previously wind affected surfaces. The main layer to watch (Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust) is buried 25-45cm. This layer exists as a crust on all aspects below 1600m and on steep solar aspects into the alpine; surface hoar around treeline.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Snow surface conditions range from hard slabs to re-crystalized soft snow with little wind effect. The Nov 8 crust is down 20-30cm up to 2400m which is facetting over time. The lower snowpack is a mix of weak facets &amp; crusts. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of fresh snow (and more expected on Wednesday) accompanied by moderate SW winds have created fresh windslabs in lee alpine terrain. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">New snow falling on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous windslab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. New building windslabs in exposed areas in the alpine and treeline. Oct. and Nov. crusts preserved in the mid and lower snowpack; both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 30 of new snow covers a facetted upper snowpack and previously wind affected surfaces. The two main interfaces to watch for are the storm slab interface down 30cm+ and the Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust buried 40-60cm. Multiple buried crusts exist lower in the snowpack, but recent profiles are showing no significant shears on stability tests.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of fresh snow (and more expected on Wednesday) accompanied by moderate SW winds have created fresh windslabs in lee alpine terrain. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-90 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 30cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack and both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60-70cm of storm snow overlies a variety of facetted surfaces, crusts or old wind slabs depending on aspect and elevation. The two main interfaces to watch for are the storm slab interface and the Nov 23rd surface hoar/ crust buried 40-60cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 30cm of new snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack and both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 70cm of snow has fallen since December 2. The new snow is poorly bonded to buried layers. During the peak of the storm, strong winds formed touchy slabs on lee features in the alpine. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried 60-80cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent Warm temperatures have created a weak melt freeze crust on all aspects up to 2200m. Areas that still hold snow will have windslab overlying a variety of bed surface including bare ground, and a melt freeze crust where snow from the late Sept. snowfall did not melt out. Snowpack depth varies from 0 -70cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 to 30cm of new snow accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds have created fresh wind slabs on lees slopes at treeline and above. The midpack consists of 25-35 cm of facetted snow overtop of the Nov 8 crust. The lower snowpack consists of facets and depth hoar. Snowpack depths at treeline vary from 60-100 cm with up to 140 cm in lee areas</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of new snow has fallen with moderate to strong SW winds, a storm slab is building in the Alpine down to Treeline. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Up to 40cm of recent snow in the Columbia Icefields area fell on to a mix of surfaces; surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. The moderate winds built soft wind slabs at ridge tops. Oct. and Nov. crusts are preserved in the mid and lower snowpack are breaking down with faceting.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cm of low density snow fell overnight and sits atop 70cm of settling storm snow. Winds from the previous storm created slabs on lee alpine features which are now concealed by the new snow. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried +100cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are getting deeper and deserve extra caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of new snow has fallen with moderate to strong SW winds, a storm slab is building in the Alpine down to Treeline. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50+ cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday with moderate to strong SW winds. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2400m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">40 to 50 cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday on a mix of surfaces; ground, surface facets, surface hoar, and previous wind slab and/or hard wind pressed surfaces. Moderate SW winds are building soft wind slabs at ridge tops. The Oct. and Nov. crusts are present in the mid and lower snowpack. Basal facets are weak and are changing into depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of snowfall in the last 30hrs rests on top of 70cm of settling storm snow from this past week. The previous storm created slabs on lee alpine features which are now concealed. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust layer is buried +100cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are deep and deserve extra caution, buddy up.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50+ cm of snow has fallen since Tuesday with moderate to strong SW winds. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2400m and ~30cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-150+cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60+ cm of snow has fallen in the last 4 days. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2500m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow continues to settle but the cold temps are slowing any formation of a surface slab except for specific southerly locations at or below tree line. The snow depths are variable and the recent storm snow overlies a variety of layers depending on aspect, elevation and shelter from the wind. Wind slabs continue to form.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of recent storm snow (since Dec. 5th), overlies surface hoar up in sheltered locations, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycles of large to very large natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests. Tree wells are deep and deserve extra caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm low density storm snow coupled with moderate west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine and treeline. This overlies previous windslabs and a crust below 2200m. A melt freeze crust complex formed throughout October and November forms the base of the snowpack, and this will be a layer to keep an eye on as the season continues.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-60+ cm of snow has fallen in the last 4 days. A storm slab has formed at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust exists up to 2500m and 30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline are 80-130 cm and deeper in lee areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine creating small wind slabs. Recent storm snow has formed a slab at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow is mostly unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed.  The snow depth is variable at all elevations.  There is a reactive crust in the mid-pack and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds building fresh wind slabs in the alpine. 40cm of previous storm snow (since Dec. 5th) overlies surface hoar in some locations TL and BTL, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycle of natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm storm snow coupled with moderate west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine. This overlies previous windslabs and a crust below 1800m. A melt freeze crust facet combo formed at the start of the season sits at the bottom of the snowpack. Though unlikely to be triggered by people, we have seen other avalanches stepping down to this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine creating small wind slabs. Recent storm snow has formed a slab at treeline and above. Below the storm slab, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of recent snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent snow remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds have created wind slabs in lee alpine features. 40cm of storm snow (since Dec. 5th) overlies surface hoar in some locations TL and BTL, and is concealing evidence of the recent cycle of natural avalanches. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and remains reactive in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of recent snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds in the alpine are adding to the wind slabs problem. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate S-SW winds have created wind slabs in lee alpine features. Clear skies and cool temps have promoted faceting in the new snow, as well as surface hoar growth. The Dec 5 surface hoar is 30-40cm down and is stubborn in tests. The November 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet layer is buried 80-100+cm and is becoming stubborn in stability tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snow amount vary through the forecast region. Areas north of the HWY1 (little Yoho) received 50-70cm last week creating a well developed early winter snowpack. These typical deeper snowpack areas have few faceted layers and are begging to form a settled mid pack. Around Field the snowpack is much shallower resembling the Banff forecast region. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds in the alpine have increased wind slab thickness. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Light snowfall has now buried the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. S-SW winds have recently formed windslab on ALP lee slopes. Cold temps and clear skies have faceted the recent snow surface. The Dec 5th surface hoar is down +/-40cm and is stubborn in tests. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming stubborn in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm previous storm snow coupled with strong to extreme west winds has formed new slabs in the alpine and treeline. A melt freeze crust facet combo formed at the start of the season sits at the bottom of the snowpack. Though unlikely to be triggered by people, it is not impossible and we have seen other avalanches stepping down to this layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds in the alpine have increased wind slab thickness. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak with facets and depth hoar where under 1 meter. The exception to this so far has been the Takakkaw falls area which has a much deeper and stronger snowpack at  treeline and below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable wind slabs from the past 2 days have formed mainly in the alpine. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. S-SW winds have recently formed windslab on ALP lee slopes. Earlier cold temps and clear skies faceted the past snow surface. The Dec 5th surface hoar is down +/-40cm and is stubborn in tests. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming more stubborn in tests.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There has been variable wind slab development mainly in the alpine over the last two days. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak with facets and depth hoar where under 1 meter. The exception so far has been the Takakkaw falls area which has a much deeper and stronger snowpack at treeline and below. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 15cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. This new snow, combined with light southerly wind, is building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm and is becoming more stubborn in tests, but continues to show it's potential to propagate well once triggered.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, Ogden, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and soft slabs may have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. This new snow, combined with light southerly wind, is building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo can be found down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Pockets of wind slab linger in alpine areas. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, Ogden, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Reactive, thin (~10cm) new windslabs are being created by increased west wind. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Top 30cm of the snowpack is mostly unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and slabs may have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20+ cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Moderate S'ly winds are building pockets of soft storm slab in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A true rockies snowpack! Windslabs exist at all elevations, especially in burnt areas. A problematic weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New windslabs are being created by increased west wind. Beneath the recent 40-60cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. In areas with a deeper snowpack (Tak Falls, Stanley Mitchell, etc.) the basal weakness is less pronounced.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slab at alpine and tree line. The distribution of this new load is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds and high relative humidity firming up the top 30cm creating soft and hard slabs. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a mid-pack crust/facet layer distributed through the region. It has mixed reactivity. A weak basal facet/depth hoar layer exists at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Moderate S'ly winds are building storm slabs in the Alpine. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New wind slab can be found on immediate lees alpine and tree line, the extent of the distribution is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slabs at alpine and tree line. The distribution of this new load is uncertain. Beneath the recent 40-60 cm of storm snow, the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sustained moderate to strong SW ridge-top winds likely creating variable soft and hard slabs in all lee features. There is a mid-pack crust/facet interface distributed through the region. It has shown very little reactivity to this point. A weak basal facet/depth hoar layer exists at the base of the pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-60cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. New snow, Moderate winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-100cm (SH is most prevalent in sheltered treeline locations) but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. The mid-lower snowpack is settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong winds have formed new wind slabs at alpine and tree line. In thin snowpack areas (Mt. Dennis), the snowpack consists of recent storm snow over a weak base of facets and depth hoar. In thicker areas (140 cm +) the snowpack is more settled and less faceted. The Nov Crust is present upto 2500 m and ~30 cm up from ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line areas. The snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and will be stressed by the incoming storm snow. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW ridge winds continue building varied strength windslabs on lee and crossloaded features at or above treeline. Persistent interfaces layered through the snowpack that might wake as the up to as the 25cm's of new snow forecasted in the next 24 hours accumulates.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60-70cm of new snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Previous new snow, and moderate winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-120cm but has become increasingly stubborn in testing. Both of these interfaces are expected to wake up this weekend!</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow will be falling on variable wind affected surfaces from extreme west winds. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. These are less of a problem in deeper snowpack areas along the divide, but may be overloaded with incoming snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent strong winds have formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line areas. The snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and will be stressed by the incoming storm snow. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 80-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-35cm of storm snow in the past 24hrs accompanied by moderate Southerly winds is forming a storm slab in the alpine and at tree line. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 90-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm new over the last 6 hours, Light winds continue building variable strength wind slabs on lee and crossloaded features at or above treeline. Persistent interfaces layered through the snowpack that might wake as the up to as the 35cm's of new snow forecasted in the next 36 hours accumulates.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Field tests and observations found a reactive storm slab down 20cm. 80cm+ of snow now buries the Dec 11 surface hoar layer. Previous new snow, and mod winds built storm slabs at all elevations. The Nov 23rd surface hoar/crust/facet combo is down +/-130cm has become increasingly stubborn in testing. These interfaces are expected to wake up today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of wet snow and rain has arrived with extreme northwest winds and a freezing level around 1900m, providing a shock to the snowpack. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-35cm of storm snow in the past 24hrs accompanied by moderate Southerly winds is forming a storm slab in the alpine and at tree line. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar. The Nov crust is present up to 2500m and ~30 cm up from ground. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 90-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-70cm of warm, wet snow in the past 48hrs with moderate to strong S/SW winds.  Storm slabs have formed at all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m.  These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 100cm new snow in the last 48 hours with very little wind effect. This overlies wind slab and a variety of weak layers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm of storm snow now sits on 70cm of recent snow, which overlies the Dec 11th SH (5-12mm). This sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">60cm+ of wet snow and rain in the Cameron Lake area has arrived with extreme northwest winds and a freezing level around 1900m, continuing to load the snowpack. A weak crust facet combo formed in November is down 60cm, and additional crust/facet layers formed in October form the bottom of the snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-70cm of warm, wet snow in the past 48hrs with moderate to strong S/SW winds. Storm slabs have formed at all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow since Friday has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow fallen in the last 48 hours with very little wind effect and variable slab cohesion. This overlies wind slab and a variety of weak layers near the ground.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Atmospheric River dumped 75mm of precipitation since Thursday afternoon. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is now down 90-120cm, and sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow since Friday has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed HST continues to settle and with cold temperatures tighten up. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slab, ground and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar continue to grow in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Atmospheric River dumped 75mm of precipitation over the weekend, and is settling slowly with cooling temperatures. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is now down 90-120cm, and sits on a rounding midpack. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a highly variable snowpack across the forecast region. Generally the snowpack is wet and thin below 1800m. Above that elevation, the Cameron Lake area received the most snow in the storm with 85-100cm since Thursday. This sits on a weak facet/crust combo that is now down 150cm. The front ranges hold a thinner more wind affected snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. At upper elevations evidence new wind transport is visible. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 70cm of snow remains fairly unconsolidated in most places, and still has that post-storm powdery feeling. A new surface crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is a highly variable snowpack across the forecast region. Generally the snowpack is wet and thin below 1800m capped by a met freeze crust. Above that, the Cameron Lake area received  85-100cm since Thursday. This sits on a weak facet/crust combo that is now down 150cm. The front ranges hold a thinner more wind affected snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The top 50cm is forming into soft slabs especially near ridge crests. A new surface crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. The Nov 23 SH/Cr is down 160-185cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-60cm of settled storm snow has formed storm slabs all elevations and aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. These weak layers are getting overloaded with all of the new snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-20mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. 45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Last week's metre of snow is settling into a soft slab, especially near ridge crests. A thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. The Dec 11th SH (5-12mm) is well preserved and is now down 90-120cm. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak, consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-20mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. Consistent Moderate SW winds for the past 36 hours have created wind slabs in lee features. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm HN24 fell on top of yesterdays SH and the 80 to 120cm that is now over the Dec 11th SH (5-12mm). Slabs have formed in the lees of ridge crests and a thin crust on steep solar aspects is now under the new snow. Early season crusts still persist in the lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is thin below 1800m and capped by a met freeze crust. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of snow from last weeks storm sits on top of a weak facet/crust combo. The front ranges hold a thinner, more wind affected, snowpack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface hoar growth up to 5mm observed below tree line. Moderate SW winds are redistributing the 30-60cm of recent storm snow and forming wind slab on lee aspects. Below the new snow the snowpack structure is generally weak  consisting of facets and depth hoar and a Nov crust up to 2500m. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. The weak facets sitting above this crust are an obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-25mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. Consistent Moderate SW winds for the past 48 hours have created wind slabs in lee features. These overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow in 48hrs on top of surface hoar at treeline and a thin crust on steep solar aspects. The cold temperatures this week have weakened the top 50cm of previous storm snow. Below that it is quite stiff down to the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which is now down 90-130cm. Early season crusts still persist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. The weak facets sitting above this crust are an obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. Weak facets below this depth are the obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">6-25mm surface hoar growing up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds have created wind slabs on lee features treeline and above. These surface windslabs sit on a variety of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. In sheltered areas, the snowpack is weak and faceted. The bottom of the snowpack is also weak with large facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm recent new snow on top of surface hoar at treeline and a thin crust on steep solar aspects. The cold temperatures this week have weakened the top 50cm of previous storm snow. Below that it is quite stiff down to the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which is now down 90-130cm. Early season crusts still persist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong W and SW winds have redistributed snow in the alpine and the upper areas of treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline range from 100 to 160cm. The Nov crust is found ~ 30cm above the ground and is present up to 2500m. Weak facets below this depth are the obvious weakness and are more developed in shallow areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate to strong SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of settling snow sits on top of surface hoar and a thin crust on steep S aspects. Recent cold temps have facetted the upper snowpack, but have not penetrated into the stiff snow that overlies the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) which persists down 90-130cm. Several crusts exist in the rounding lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong Westerly winds continue to develop Windslab at treeline &amp; above. A deteriorating melt freeze crust exists on all aspects up to 1800m. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of well settled snow from last weeks storm sits on top of a weak facet/ melt freeze crust near the base of the snowpack. Reactivity of this basal weakness is variable &amp; warrants caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate to strong SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In many areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160+ cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Large surface hoar growing up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds have created wind slabs on lee features treeline and above. These windslabs sit on a variety of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. The bottom of the snowpack consists of facets, decomposing crusts and pronounce depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow fell since the 27th of Dec, burying a 5mm Surface Hoar layer. Mod to Strong S-SW winds yesterday pm redistributed the new snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Tree Line. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 90-130cm. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong - Extreme Westerly winds continue to develop Windslab in lee areas. A deteriorating melt freeze crust exists on all aspects up to 1800m. Above 1800m, 85-120cm of well settled snow from previous storm sits on top of a weak facet/ melt freeze crust near the base of the snowpack. Reactivity of this basal weakness is variable &amp; warrants caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow and moderate SW winds are creating new wind slabs in lee areas at and above treeline. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160+ cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin/soft windslabs forming on the surface near ridge top from light NW wind and 5-10 cm overnight. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable amounts of snowfall through the region, burying large surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of very pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40-50cm of snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Previous Mod to Strong S-SW winds redistributed the new snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Tree Line. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 100-140cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Thin/soft windslabs forming on the surface near ridge top from light NW wind and 5-10 cm overnight. In most areas the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak mid and lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. In deeper snowpack areas these weaknesses are less pronounced. Snowpack depths at treeline average 100-160 cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm over the past 2 days. The alpine has been hammered by W wind creating wind slabs in the alpine to treeline. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At treeline, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> An additional 9cm last night in the parkers area. Variable amounts of snowfall through the region, burying large surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of very pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow on lee features in the Alpine and exposed areas of Treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength; however, the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">At cameron Lake, a 20-60cm Windslab had developed over the past week. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks near the base of the snowpack. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Front ranges have a deteriorating melt freeze crust up to 1800m on top of a faceted lower snowpack. Shallow snowpack areas require extra caution.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15 cm over the past 2 days. The alpine has been hammered by W wind creating wind slabs in the alpine to treeline. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At treeline, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 25cm HST has fallen in the past 36 hours with an additional 30cm forecasted for tonight and into tomorrow. Buried surface hoar, present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. SSW winds continue to created new wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of pronounced facets, decomposing crusts and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow to alpine lees and in exposed areas at treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength but the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weak lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm slab formation. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50cm of snow has fallen in the past 72 hours. Buried surface hoar is present up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SSW winds continue to create wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts. The bottom is weak. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70cm of storm snow now sits on the Dec 27th surface hoar. Strong S-SW winds are redistributing the storm snow to alpine lees and in exposed areas at treeline. The mid and lower snowpack has been settling and gaining strength but the Dec 11th surface hoar (5-12mm) still persists down 120-160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting storm slab formation. Some of the region has a midpack which sits over facets and depth hoar at the base, and other deeper areas have a well settled snowpack with limited facets and weak layers.  Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm and wind slab formation. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm of settling new snow below treeline overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SW winds continue to create and build on existing wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme South winds have build reactive slabs well down into the slope in lee terrain. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of storm snow above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack has been gaining strength, but a few deep avalanches recently indicate early season weaknesses may be getting overloaded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting storm slab formation. Some of the region has a midpack which sits over facets and depth hoar at the base, and other deeper areas have a well settled snowpack with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures is promoting storm and wind slab formation. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of settling new snow below treeline overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Moderate SW winds continue to build on existing wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of well developed facets, depth hoar, and decomposing crusts.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme S winds may have built reactive slabs well down into the slope in lee terrain. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of storm snow above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength, but a few deep avalanches recently indicate early season weaknesses may be getting overloaded.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent Strong to Extreme winds have stripped windward slopes creating windslabs in lee areas, under which a thick crust exists to 1800m. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled, but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks near the base of the snowpack. Cornices have grown large.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack in the front ranges is much thinner and weaker.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of storm snow, strong Westerly winds and mild temperatures are promoting slab formation. Most areas have generally supportive midpack over facets and depth hoar at the base. In deeper areas the snowpack is well settled with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed wind and storm slabs. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, the upper snowpack of denser snow sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of new snow forecasted could overlie last weeks storm snow. Possible wind slab formation could occur on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. These would overlie buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas. Wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Rogers Pass has received 100mm of precip in the past week, accompanied by strong to extreme S winds. Several weaknesses can be found within the 65-90cm of snow that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been strengthening, but don't forget about early season weaknesses with the increased load today.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed wind and storm slabs. Most areas have generally supportive midpack over facets and depth hoar at the base. In deeper areas the snowpack is well settled with limited facets and weak layers. Digging down to see what is in the snowpack in your area is important.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed fresh wind and storm slabs. At tree line, new snow sits on pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas and sun crust on steep solar aspects. Generally, a settled mid-pack sits over a weaker lower snowpack consisting of facets, depth hoar and crusts. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A total of 65cm of storm snow since January 1st. Wind effect and slab formation on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Whoa! The snowpack just got stressed overnight! Over 70cm fell last night at tree-line, bringing the weekly total to over 1.5m. Several weaknesses in the new snow can be found in the metre+ that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. The November and early Dec crusts and surface hoar layers may awaken with the rapid increase in load. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-40 cm of snow, and strong wind from last few days have formed fresh wind and storm slabs. In most areas the mid and lower pack is well settled. Some areas have reports of buried surface hoar down 40-50 cm. It will be important to dig a pit to see if there is surface hoar in the region that you are skiing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some treeline locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A total of 60cm settling storm snow since January 1st. Wind effect and slab formation on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2200m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">1.5m of new snow this week has altered the snowpack. Several weaknesses in the new snow can be found in the metre+ that lays above the persistent Dec 27th layer. Moderate to strong SW winds are redistributing the snow, creating slabs in alpine and tree-line lee features. Deep, loose snow in sheltered locations is available for power-sluffing.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cameron lakes received 40cm of new snow over the past 48h. Windslabs &amp; cornices are maturing creating the potential for larger avalanches as the load increases during the incoming storm on sunday. A crust down 10-30cm exists up to 1800m. The Middle of the snowpack is well settled but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at base of snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some treeline locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid and lower pack. Shallow regions have a weak lower layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 60cm new snow since January 1st. Consistent SW winds creating wind slab on lee aspects in the alpine and treeline. This overlies buried surface hoar up to 2000m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Well consolidated midpack. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">1.5m of new snow this week has significantly increased the load over the Dec 27th surface hoar. Within the new snow there are several triggerable interfaces from changes in wind, temp and crystal type. Recent SW winds have redistributed snow to alpine and treeline lees. Deep, loose snow in sheltered locations is sluffing fast in steep areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of storm snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets and surface hoar. Field tests throughout the region show easy to moderate results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The area received 60cm new snow January 1-7. SW winds created wind slab on lee aspects and cross-loaded features the alpine and treeline. This overlies surface hoar up to 2000m in sheltered areas as well as buried wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The bottom of the snowpack consists of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent snow has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect. Triggerable interfaces exist within that 80cm Including a thin crust 10-20cm above the Dec 27th layer. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength but the load over early season crusts has increased significantly this week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extreme West winds yesterday have created a 10-60cm windslab sitting low in start zones on all but W aspects. New snow on top of this windslab produce small loose dry avalanches. A crust down 20-70cm exists up to 1800m. The middle snowpack is well settled in deep snowpack areas but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at base of snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Jan 1 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a well settled mid-pack over top of a weaker basal layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting over previous wind effect in the ALP and TL lee and cross loaded features. This overlies a faceting and weakening mid-pack bridging basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The recent snow has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. Triggerable interfaces exist within that 80cm, including a thin crust 10-20cm above the Dec 27th lyr. The mid and lower snowpack have been gaining strength but the load over early season crusts has increased significantly this week.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show 'sudden' results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDrF2wzAtcFJgzgMfmzVIwjbtH5SX1s59lrGWtIT7FAI23rWKzc6RYteASQkDJgBuNv2jyRBKyW4QPNA3qT-xTim_YvkU7SSmw3oLKVqa4JcKIfQPt-TWEqEg_Lsj5WH5NyReaj8b3Z5bFK_xLfp_QIbPlY6Ty_asWwCxwXdvSABq7zUCY1Ug7D4TrhaZLftC3DH-5RSb8DRm9LHG4eGqEsacN_1wOPVBqPlblIBWiLnDkQlZXBEzWTDP4ttPRWNvSDL3463pxDAqR7b9UW6tGD_4DW7xY8D_yVaCbEo9YmINXMIbtdm3ESUg5v8fZsWBW08s-dKbd3eNT7jNqUxjwYJ3uBvFtNwvQQkw&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARCdeQ-99HC9mNQSNQiNKMZP6QJyxVzZnf0fXRBxfr5X7oE7hcGrspryKYWCBZNz8iBfqgv3kkf_kCU-nC-1iCj93q9tUkS6rUBeQN0XHcS3X3VY-W1822hX7aVzpFgILGufHS9m4CayHeDmwRGWO3b_lBuy0bvppfdmRBUnPALjAGRe6tWfWzz4r84NCBm1tISS_UiWvTXhcx9QbZ7i9QbnrJJnsZ2GfdeY8GuQ7gSfWpznUPARRkRmuC-YnmKN00dcn7HHaDFw0IbP-oyA69_nvYz8EvtqtcN9t4NWaonGsDiMCdBsBO7NF8TrCSlm5LFiKrReasTh8QN3f7SP-i39laKbuYY9pvDGjg&amp;hc_ref=ARTYr8JnPXi6zYBt6tH-qhMY5CtDCwOlImpucd8zKIrMDgolz2pbQ7HY0DSjJTmQat8&amp;fref=nf&amp;__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">'sudden planar'</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to moderate winds have switched from NE to S over the past 24hrs, and have likely built fresh windslabs in immediate lees. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-50 cm of light storm snow over a deteriorating windslab. New snow is producing loose dry avalanches in steep terrain but this will transition into surface Windslab Tues night. The Dec crust (present up to 1800m) is deteriorating with cold temps. The mid snowpack is well settled in deep areas but a weak facet/ melt freeze crust lurks at the base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Stability tests throughout the region show </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParksMountainSafety/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDrF2wzAtcFJgzgMfmzVIwjbtH5SX1s59lrGWtIT7FAI23rWKzc6RYteASQkDJgBuNv2jyRBKyW4QPNA3qT-xTim_YvkU7SSmw3oLKVqa4JcKIfQPt-TWEqEg_Lsj5WH5NyReaj8b3Z5bFK_xLfp_QIbPlY6Ty_asWwCxwXdvSABq7zUCY1Ug7D4TrhaZLftC3DH-5RSb8DRm9LHG4eGqEsacN_1wOPVBqPlblIBWiLnDkQlZXBEzWTDP4ttPRWNvSDL3463pxDAqR7b9UW6tGD_4DW7xY8D_yVaCbEo9YmINXMIbtdm3ESUg5v8fZsWBW08s-dKbd3eNT7jNqUxjwYJ3uBvFtNwvQQkw&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARCdeQ-99HC9mNQSNQiNKMZP6QJyxVzZnf0fXRBxfr5X7oE7hcGrspryKYWCBZNz8iBfqgv3kkf_kCU-nC-1iCj93q9tUkS6rUBeQN0XHcS3X3VY-W1822hX7aVzpFgILGufHS9m4CayHeDmwRGWO3b_lBuy0bvppfdmRBUnPALjAGRe6tWfWzz4r84NCBm1tISS_UiWvTXhcx9QbZ7i9QbnrJJnsZ2GfdeY8GuQ7gSfWpznUPARRkRmuC-YnmKN00dcn7HHaDFw0IbP-oyA69_nvYz8EvtqtcN9t4NWaonGsDiMCdBsBO7NF8TrCSlm5LFiKrReasTh8QN3f7SP-i39laKbuYY9pvDGjg&amp;hc_ref=ARTYr8JnPXi6zYBt6tH-qhMY5CtDCwOlImpucd8zKIrMDgolz2pbQ7HY0DSjJTmQat8&amp;fref=nf&amp;__tn__=kC-R" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">'sudden planar'</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> results on this interface. Reactive wind slabs exist in alpine and some tree line locations. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Windslabs may still exist in leeward alpine areas. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light to strong winds have switched from S to NE, over the past 24hrs, and have likely built fresh wind slabs in immediate lees. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-50 cm of snow since Dec 31 sits over a variety of surfaces including facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Windslabs may still exist in leeward alpine areas. In most areas there is a settled mid-pack over top of weaker basal layers.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained SW winds through Thursday will continue to build soft windslabs that trigger easily. This will make up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack which we expect to wake up again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent winds from all directions have likely built fresh wind slabs in immediate lees. Faceting and cold temps have given surface snow a chalk-like feel underfoot. Recent snowfall has settled to around 80cm over the Dec 27th surface hoar or crust depending on aspect and elevation. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained SW winds through Thursday will continue to build soft windslabs that trigger easily. This will make up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack which we expect to wake up again.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained Southerly winds continue to build soft wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Light snowfall through the region over surface faceting. That faceting morphosis will be more pronounced in shallow HS areas. Upper pack settled and overlays a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10cm of new snow sits atop soft wind slabs in exposed areas. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued low density storm snow will present itself as blower pow over facetted snow down low, and windslab as you transition into treeline terrain. The December crust (present up to 1800m) is deteriorating with cold temps. The mid snowpack has been facetting with cold temperatures, and a weak facet/ melt freeze crust still lurks at the base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10 cm of new snow and sustained Southerly winds continue to build soft wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 15cm of new light dry snow is not bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds have redistributed 15cm of new storm snow. Reactive wind slabs have formed in exposed areas above treeline. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-40cm of recent storm snow remains light and fluffy in sheltered areas, but has been heavily wind affected at upper elevations by west winds, especially towards the divide. The midpack is facetted in the front ranges, but remains strong and well settled in the Cameron lake area. The base of the snowpack consists of a weak facet layer.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs (highest amounts on Hwy. 93N)and sustained Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 15cm of new light dry snow is not bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds have redistributed 15cm of new storm snow. Reactive wind slabs have formed in exposed areas above treeline. The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-15cm of new snow in the past 24 hrs (highest amounts on Hwy. 93N)and sustained S winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets/depth hoar near the base of the snowpack in thinner areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">  Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued faceting of snowpack. Up to 10cm of settled recent snow may not be bonding well to the upper settled pack. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~135cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of low density snow overlies previous wind effect and surface facets from last weeks cold spell (this may be a reactive slab in isolated areas where it has been stiffened by the wind). The Dec 27th surface hoar/ crust layer is buried approximately 100cm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow paired with strong west winds has formed wind slabs at all elevations. The midpack is strong and well settled in the Cameron lake area, but that rapidly changes as you move east of the divide where you will find a weaker, shallower snowpack. The base of the snowpack consists of crusts and weak facets formed early in the season.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at tree line. There is up to 60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and at ridge tops at tree line. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Settled snow becoming more cohesive over previous surfaces, mostly facets. The upper snowpack has facetted and weakened; this is more pronounced in shallow HS areas where less than ~60cm. Inconsistent mid-pack bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~135cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold (this may be a slab in areas where it has been stiffened by the wind). The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust persists down 100cm, but has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Warming temperatures and moderate to strong Southerly winds continue to build wind slabs in the alpine and at ridge tops at tree line. There is 40-70 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. In thin areas, concern remains for the weak layers of facets near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The soft surface snow is becoming more cohesive and bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted. This is pronounced in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold. Variable soft slab can be found in the alpine at ridge-tops and immediate lee areas. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The soft surface snow has become more cohesive and is bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted. This is pronounced in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of settling storm snow lies on previous wind effect and small facets from last weeks cold. Variable soft slab can be found in the alpine at ridge-tops and immediate lee areas. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm has not been reactive since the last major snowfall.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Wind effect and isolated windslabs exist in lee areas in the alpine from recent loading. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. Concern remains for the weak layers of facets and depth hoar near the base of the snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Fresh wind slabs (up to size 1.5) can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas which has a well settled lower pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The surface snow has become more cohesive and is bonding to the previous surfaces as it settles with mild temperatures. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm height of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh storm slabs are building today, burying old wind slabs and facets from last week's cold temperatures. The mid-lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm and currently dormant.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme SW winds have formed wind slabs at all elevations. These windslabs have the potential to trigger weak layers deep in the snowpack during this warm period. The base of the snowpack consists of crusts and weak facets formed early in the season. The snowpack east of the divide is significantly shallower and inherently weaker.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_91E506DB"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Fresh wind slabs (up to size 1.5) can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. In most areas in Little Yoho the lower pack is well settled. Shallower snow-pack areas will see a weaker lower pack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The surface snow is becoming more cohesive and is bonding well. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow in 24hrs has not yet bonded to the wind affected and facetted old surface below. 60cm of settled, progressively stiffer snow below that sits over a dense midpack. The Dec 27th surface hoar/crust is down 100cm, the Dec 11th surface hoar can still be found down 150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 60+ cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The surface snow is becoming more cohesive and is bonding well. The upper snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm new storm snow was accompanied by light to mod S winds and warm temperatures. Rain below 1000m yesterday. New snow overlies a strong midpack, with the exception of the Dec 27th surface hoar/crust down 100cm and the Dec 11th surface hoar down 150cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60+ cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which is slowly becoming less reactive. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) which have basal facets but not as prevalent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast area. The snowpack remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas where there is less than 60cm of snow. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. Today's moderate winds redistributing recent storm snow into lee features in the ALP/TL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun and thin cloud caused greenhouse effect yesterday with temps in sun exposed areas at treeline reaching +2'C. Expect a sun crust on solar aspects. Storm slabs from the ~60cm snow over the past week seem to be settling and bonding, but periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-60 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast Region but, remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">~10cm of overnight snow has covered up yesterday's suncrust on solar aspects. Storm slabs from the ~60cm snow over the past week seem to be settling and bonding, but periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent warm temperatures have settled the overall height of snow by 5-10%. A breakable crust exists up to 2000m and is more pronounced on solar aspects. In lee areas, a 20-70cm windslab sits over a very well settled midpack. The base of the snowpack is made up of a facet, melt freeze crust combo. The front range has significantly less snow.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent wind slabs can be found near ridge-tops. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces variable test results through the region. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast region but remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects. The mild temps are promoting settlement in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snowpack is highly variable across the forecast region but remains mainly facetted, particularly in shallow areas. There is inconsistent bridging in the mid-pack over the weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Periods of moderate to strong southerly winds have created pockets of windslab on lee features, especially on northerly aspects. The mild temps are promoting settlement in the upper snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are prevalent in the alpine and treeline. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Today's extreme winds have created wind slab (Soft to hard) tree line and above. Most fetches are stripped. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">HS average at TL: ~145cm</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow overnight, coupled with moderate to strong winds likely formed storm slabs in cross loaded terrain and immediate lees. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, all of our persistent weak layers are currently dormant; however, they will be tested on Friday and Saturday if we receive the 80mm of precip, high FL and strong wind.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Melt freeze crust up to 2000m. This surface crust will increase reactivity of storm snow arriving Fri/Sat. The upper snowpack consist of a 20-70cm windslab sitting over a well settled midpack. Strength of the snowpack will decrease with rising temps &amp; new snow. Upper snowpack avalanches have potential to entrain wet loose snow below freezing level.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind slabs are prevalent in the alpine and treeline. There is 40-80 cm above the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust which produces test results in the hard range. The bottom layer of the snow-pack consists of weak facets and depth hoar, except for in deeper snow-pack areas (over 2m) where the basal facets are not as prominent.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs are developing over the next 24 hours with strong SW wind, 40-80 cm of snow, and rain below 2000 m. We expect this to overload the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust (currently down 40-80 cm) and/or the deep persistent basal layer. Loose wet avalanches are likely below tree line Saturday morning.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuing strong SW winds have created wind slab (Soft to hard) tree line and above. Most fetches are stripped. This overlies a weakening mid-pack comprised of varied facet forms. This provides some questionable bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~145cm Everything changes tonight with a 60cm storm forecasted.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of new snow fell overnight with moderate S winds, adding to existing storm slabs in cross loaded terrain and immediate lees. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, all of our persistent weak layers are currently dormant; however, they will be tested on Friday and Saturday if we receive the 75mm of forecasted precipitation.&nbsp; </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs are developing over the next 24 hours with strong SW wind, 40-80 cm of snow, and rain below 2000 m. We expect this to overload the Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust (currently down 40-80 cm) and/or the deep persistent basal layer. Loose wet avalanches are likely below tree line Saturday morning.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs have developed with strong SW winds, 30 to 70 cm of snow above 2000m. Rain has soaked the snowpack at lower elevations.  The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust  is currently down 40-100 cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40 cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">40cm or more snow arrived in the storm in the past 24 hours with strong winds and warm temperatures. Expect thick storm slabs over the facetted midpack and weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm+ storm snow then a shift to rain below 2000m with strong S'ly winds will be destabilizing the upper snowpack. Extreme S'ly winds and snowfall will be forming storm slab well down lee slopes. with The mid and lower snowpack is well settled, our persistent weak layers are being tested by this warm storm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind and storm slabs have developed with strong SW winds, 30 to 70 cm of snow above 2000m. Rain has soaked the snowpack at lower elevations. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 40-100 cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40 cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 2000m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterdays intense storm brought Strong-Extreme winds (recorded gusts of up to 180km/hr), up to 70mm of precipitation, and a 12hr period of a 2000m freezing level.  Expect rugged travel with 10-15cm of snow on a crust below treeline, and windslab well into lees as well as huge fresh cornices at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 2000m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50 cm snow arrived  in Jan 31 / Feb 1 with&nbsp; strong winds and warm temperatures. The storm created thick storm slabs over the facetted midpack and weak basal facets and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We received 15-20cm of low density snow in the wake of Saturdays storm. This sits on firm surfaces from the Extreme winds, 70mm of precip, and 2000m freezing level mid storm. Expect rugged travel in all but smooth open slopes below treeline - with 10-15cm of snow on a crust- and pockets of windslab in lees at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A thick melt freeze crust exists up to 2000m, capped by 5cm of new snow that has been transported by westerly winds. The alpine is highly wind affected by prevous west winds, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow, and lee areas containing wind slabs. The midpack is strong and well settled near the divide. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow, up to 50cm has blanketed much of the southern forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack carefully. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">We received 20-30cm of low density snow in the wake of Saturdays storm. This sits on firm surfaces resulting from the Extreme winds, 70mm of precip, and 2000m freezing level mid storm. Expect rugged travel in all but smooth open slopes below treeline, with 10-15cm of snow on a crust. Pockets of windslab exist in lees at treeline and in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell during last weeks storm in the forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has still not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Yesterday's moderate wind produced wind slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded terrain features in the alpine and exposed areas of treeline. We have received 20-30cm of low-density snow since the atmospheric river event last weekend, which brought with it:70mm of precipitation, freezing levels to 2000m and extreme winds (to 181km/hr).</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30 to 70 cm of recent storm snow at higher elevations, with a rain crust up to 1800m. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and exposed areas at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is currently down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer sits 20 to 40cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow overnight brings the weekly total to 40-80cm. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell during last weeks storm in the forecast region. Previous mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has still not been significantly field tested, treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued mod to strong winds have been producing soft slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded terrain features in the alp and exposed areas of TL. We have received 30cm+ of low-density new snow at treeline and above since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Expect dust on crust at lower elevations, and rugged travel.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong west winds have redistributed 5cm of recent snow, and scoured most areas below 2000m down to a thick melt freeze crust. The alpine is highly wind affected, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow and lee areas containing hard wind slabs. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow overnight brings the weekly total to 40-80cm. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. Wind slabs exist in the alpine and at tree line. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow Wednesday gives 40-80cm since February. Wind slabs exist in the alpine.  A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow.  The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 50 cm of snow fell Jan 31st to Feb 1st in the forecast region. SW winds are creating windslabs with the new snow. The mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been field tested thus treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued moderate-strong winds have been producing soft slabs on immediate lees, and cross-loaded features in the alpine and exposed areas of TL. We have received 30+cm of low-density new snow at treeline and above since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Expect dust on crust and rugged travel on all but smooth slopes at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong west winds have redistributed 5cm of recent snow, and scoured most areas below 2000m down to a thick melt freeze crust. The alpine is highly wind affected, with many windward areas completely stripped of snow and lee areas containing hard wind slabs. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to10cm of snow Wednesday gives 40-80cm since February. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 10-20cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm in the past 48 hrs gives 40-80cm since January 31. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 15-30cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 60 cm of snow fell Jan 31st to Feb 1st in the forecast region. SW winds are creating windslabs with the new snow. The mid-pack bridging over deeper instabilities is supporting the new load over the basal facets and depth hoar. This new load and bridging has not been field tested thus treat the snowpack with caution. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of low density snow overnight brings totals to 35+cm of snowfall since the atmospheric river event last weekend. Last nights snow overlies previous pockets of windslab from SW winds at upper elevations, and a thin suncrust on steep solar aspects. Expect dust on crust/rugged travel on all but smooth slopes at lower elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20cm in the past 48 hrs gives 40-80cm since January 31. Wind slabs exist in the alpine. A rain crust up to1900m is now buried by 15-30cm of snow. The Dec 31 layer of facets, surface hoar and sun crust is down 50-100cm. The deep persistent basal layer is ~30cm above the ground and is more developed in shallow snowpack areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong winds on Sunday created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created deep pockets of windslab and pronounced cornice development on North aspects. Mixed slab character, support and sensitivity in the mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate winds switching from north to south overnight have redistributed this week's 35+cm of low density snowfall. A thin suncrust exists down 10cm on steep solar aspects. Below 1800m, a melt-freeze up to 10cm thick is covered by 20-30cm. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong winds on Sunday created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In thin snowpack areas a dense mid pack sits over basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a dense base with few weaknesses. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Recent periods of strong wind have created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created deep pockets of windslab and pronounced cornice development on North aspects. Mixed slab character, support and sensitivity in the mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~160cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong variable winds across the park yesterday redistributed this week's low density 40cm. Possible thin sun crust on steep SW aspects is down ~20cm. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m. Expect rugged travel in treed areas below 1200m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong variable winds across the park yesterday redistributed this week's low density 40cm. Possible thin sun crust on steep SW aspects is down ~20cm. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m. Expect rugged travel in treed areas below 1200m. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of recent snow with more in the forecast has formed new slabs with southwest winds. This sits on old wind slabs and a thick crust below 2000m that has locked up the lower snowpack. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Recent periods of strong wind have created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine up to 20cm thick today. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created variable windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and crossloaded features treeline and above. Suspect more sensitive soft slab developing at treeline.  The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong SW winds are currently redistributing low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations. Variable soft slab should be expected in the immediate lee of ridges and across exposed alpine slopes. Below 1800m, the Feb 1 Melt-freeze crust is down 30cm and observed up to 10cm thick at 1300m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 20 cm of snow in the past several days. Strong wind has created fresh wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine up to 20cm thick today. In many areas a dense mid pack sits over the basal weak layers of facets and depth hoar. Deep snowpack areas (&gt;150 cm) have a denser base. A buried rain crust from February 1st is present up to 1850 m.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of dry snow over the past 24-hours brings the 7-day storm total to 25-40 cm across the region. Light winds today kept the surface soft, but strong winds on Tues may have left some lingering wind slab in high alpine areas. We remain very concerned about the facetted weakness deep in the snowpack and continue to urge avoidance of start zones.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">SW winds have created variable windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. Suspect more sensitive soft slab developing at treeline. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mild temps with light snowfall have created a soft, cohesive 10-20cm storm slab that overlies variable old surfaces. Recent mod/strong SW winds redistributed low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations; variable soft slab should be expected in these areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of dry snow over the past 24-hours brings the 7-day storm total to 25-40cm across the region. Light winds today kept the surface soft, but strong winds on Tues may have left some wind slab in high alpine areas. In the dry parts of the region we remain concerned about the facetted weakness deep in the snowpack; deep snowpack areas are strong.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of dry snow over the past 48-hours sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. The lower snowpack consists of weaker facets (particularly in shallower snowpack areas) that are producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Relentless SW winds continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. Supportive mid-pack bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar. Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Mild temps with light snowfall have created a soft, cohesive 10-20cm storm slab that overlies variable old surfaces. Recent mod/strong SW winds redistributed low density snow at ridge-top and exposed tree-line elevations; variable soft slab should be expected in these areas. Solar input yesterday will have formed sun crust on steep S aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Recent storm snow has allowed for continued development of windslabs on all but West aspects. New &amp; old windslab sits over a thick melt freeze crust which exists up to 2100m. Recent natural windslab activity occurred with this melt freeze crust as the bed surface. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of dry snow over the past 48-hours sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In the deeper snowpack areas the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. In shallower areas the lower snow-pack is consists of weaker facets. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and in lee terrain at alpine elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm over the last few days sits over top of a well settled upper and mid-pack. The lower snowpack (bottom 50cm) consists of weaker facets and depth hoar which are well preserved in areas under 150cm. These are still producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued SW winds continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30cm of storm snow overnight at our 1900m station with light to mod S-W winds. Expect new storm slab formation over previous wind effected snow as you transition into wind exposed terrain. Solar input Wednesday may have been sufficient to have form sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of snow over the last few days sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In much of this deeper snowpack region, the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. Shallower snowpack areas will likely have more pronounced basal facets. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and in lee terrain at alpine elevations.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm over the last few days sits over top of a well settled upper and mid-pack. The lower snowpack (bottom 50cm) consists of weaker facets and depth hoar which are well preserved in areas under 150cm HS. These are still producing moderate shears with snowpack tests. Isolated wind slabs exist near ridge tops and lee terrain in the alpine.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued Strong SW winds for the last 5 hours continue building variable strength windslab and pronounced cornice development on Northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">45cm of storm snow in 48hrs with light to mod S-W winds. Variable layers of resistance and sun crusts isolated to steep SW aspects reported within the storm snow over a strong snowpack of mostly rounds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 35cm of snow over the last few days has been redistributed by moderate to strong west winds TL and above. This sits over top of a well settled mid-pack. In much of this deeper snowpack region, the lower snow-pack is well settled and displays no significant shears. Shallower snowpack areas will likely have more pronounced basal facets. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Extensive wind effect in the alpine with wind slabs at ridge tops and in lee areas. Up to 35cm of snow over the last few days sits over a well settled upper and mid-pack. In many areas the lower snowpack consists of weaker facets and depth hoar that are still producing moderate shears in snowpack tests. The Feb 1 crust is present below 1900m.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. A supportive mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm new snow overnight with moderate W wind. 95cm this week. Variable layers of resistance and sun crusts isolated to steep SW aspects reported within the storm snow over a strong snowpack of mostly rounds.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect in the alpine with isolated wind slabs at ridge tops and in lee areas. Up to 40 of snow over the last few days sits over a well settled snowpack with lingering concerns for shallow areas where the basal facets are still present. The Feb 1 crust is present below 1900m and buried between 20 and 50 cm deep depending on the elevation.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of snow overnight, bringing the weekly total to 105cm at Fidelity. Variable stubborn wind slab was found in alpine elevations yesterday along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sheltered areas, such as Cameron Lake, are skiing well &amp; only have a few isolated pockets of windslab at ridgetop. Wind exposed areas have new &amp; old windslabs sitting over a melt freeze crust which exists up to 2200m. Reactivity of this crust is highly variable. The midpack is well settled, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on the surface. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Another 10cm of snow overnight, bringing the weekly total to 115cm at Fidelity. Variable stubborn wind slab may be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Suspect sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement and cool temperatures are slowly stabilizing the recently formed windslabs, which could still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Some sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on most surfaces TL and above. Some solar effect on steep South aspects. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Average HS at treeline: ~180cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">There is 20-30cm of low density snow over a well settled mid-pack. Variable stubborn wind slab may be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep S to SW aspects have a suncrust buried anywhere between 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued settlement is slowly stabilizing any recently formed windslabs, which can still be triggered in steep, loaded areas in the alpine. Some sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh wind  slab development and continued cornice growth today in the alpine. Sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong sun followed by an overnight deep freeze left a crust on steep solar aspects.  On shaded slopes expect 20-30cm of low density snow over a well settled mid-pack.  Variable stubborn wind slab can be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep south aspects have a sun crust buried 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust is developing on solar aspects. In </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=lee#leeward" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">lee</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B"> areas, multiple layers of windslab sit over the Feb 1st melt freeze crust which exists up to approx 2100m. Reactivity of this windslab is extremely variable. Expect windslabs to become more sensitive as temperature rises. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Fresh wind slab development and continued cornice growth in the alpine. Sun crust formation on steep S and SW facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth today in the high alpine. Sun crust formation on steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Variable strength windslab on most surfaces treeline and above. Solar crusts on steep South aspects up to 2200m. Pronounced cornice development on northerly aspects and cross loaded features treeline and above. The mid-pack is bridging the deeper basal facets and depth hoar in some locations but there is allot of variability. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong sun followed by an overnight freeze will leave a crust on steep solar aspects. On shaded slopes expect 20-30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. Variable stubborn wind slab can be found in alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. Steep south aspects have a sun crust buried 30-60cm below the surface.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth today in the high alpine. Sun crust formation on steep solar facing terrain. Overall the deep snowpack (observed as 3m+ in some areas) is strong in Little Yoho with no significant shear test results.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth with winds affecting treeline ridge crests today. 5-10 cm of new snow now burying sun crusts isolated to steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread hard slab on most surfaces treeline and above. Stripping any available snow from most windward alpine slopes and wind pressed or developing windslabs on lee aspects. Solar crusts on solar aspects up to 2500m. Cornice development on northerly aspects. The mid-pack is bridging the deep basal facets and depth hoar except in shallow areas. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm+ storm snow has now buried the February 22 surface hoar layer. This layer is widespread accept on steep solar aspects where sun crust has formed. On shaded slopes expect 30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. Storm snow hides variable stubborn wind slab in exposed alpine elevations along ridge-tops and exposed tree-line features. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continued snow transport and cornice growth with winds affecting treeline ridge crests today. 5-10 cm of new snow now burying sun crusts isolated to steep solar facing terrain. Weak, facetted snow near the base of the snowpack persists in much of the range, producing isolated but large avalanches.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of snow in the last 48 hrs with moderate to strong alpine winds Saturday creating fresh wind slabs in lee areas. Isolated buried sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 crust is down 20-50cm and present below 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread hard slab on most surfaces treeline and above. Scouring has occurred on windward alpine slopes and wind pressed or wind slabs on lee aspects. Solar crusts on solar aspects up to 2500m now buried by 5cm new snow. The mid-pack is bridging the deep basal facets and depth hoar except in shallow and steep rocky areas.  </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+ storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. In some locations, the surface hoar may be sitting on a sun crust. On shaded slopes expect 30cm of soft snow over a well settled mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-15cm of snow in the last 48 hrs with moderate to strong alpine winds Saturday creating fresh wind slabs in lee areas. Isolated buried sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 crust is down 20-50cm and present below 1900m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm new snow over the last 48 hours overlies wind slab and hard slab in the alpine, possible sun crust on steep solar aspects treeline and below. The southern section of the forecast region has a generally a more bridged midpack than the north around Marmot basin. Basal sections of the snowpack consist of up to 40cms of depth hoar and facets.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30+cm of storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. Surface hoar may be found on the sun crust in some areas. Where the new snow has become cohesive, it is reactive to human triggering as a 20-40cm soft slab. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of low density new snow sits on a variety of wind affected surfaces including previous windslab, suncrusts and the February 1 melt freeze crust, which exists up to approx 2100m. As winds increase this new snow will be blown into windslabs in lee areas. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses.&nbsp; </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin sun/temperature crust on steep solar aspects at treeline and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30+cm of storm snow has now buried the February 22 weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar (observed up to 2300m) in sheltered areas and a sun crust on solar aspects. Where the new snow has become cohesive, it is reactive to human triggering as a 20-40cm soft slab.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin rain crust present on all aspects at treeline; 1700m and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The February 22nd surface hoar layer is now buried 35-40cm. This layer is widespread up to 2300m. On solar aspects the surface hoar sits atop a crust. The surface snow is beginning to gain cohesion above this weak layer and in many places a soft slab had now formed. Incremental loading through February has created an otherwise benign mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of recent storm snow covers previously formed wind slabs in lee areas, and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect in the alpine due to gusty SW winds. New wind slabs in lee areas. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin rain crust present on all aspects at treeline; 1700m and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong southerly winds and warmer temperatures have contributed to the formation of a soft slab on top of the February 22nd surface hoar layer, buried 35-40cm. This layer is widespread up to 2300m. On solar aspects the surface hoar sits atop a crust. Incremental loading through February has created an otherwise benign mid-pack. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong westerly winds continue to develop windslabs in lee areas. Surface windslabs sit on a variety of surfaces including old windslab, suncrust &amp; the Feb.1 melt freeze crust. Expect windslabs to be more reactive on solar aspects particularly during warm temps on Friday. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets can be found in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Some wind effect and new wind slabs in lee areas of the alpine. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wind effect in the alpine due to gusty SW winds over the past week.  10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Daily, trace amounts of new snow redeposited at ridgetop with increasing winds, spread irregularly over the region on old wind slab in the alpine. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A widespread 3-7mm surface hoar layer on all aspects in combination with a 2-4cm sun crust was buried on February 22nd and now has up to 50cm of storm snow above it. This layer has been observed to 2450m. No other layers are currently active in the 3.5m snowpack of mostly rounded grains.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">Some wind effect and new wind slabs in lee areas of the alpine. 10-20 cm of recent snow over buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. The Feb. 1 rain crust is down 20-50 cm and present below 1900 m. A dense snowpack with no significant weaknesses is present in most areas, but thin rocky areas have a faceted base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20cm of new snow with moderate SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up 20cm of new low density snow overlies a variety of surfaces including depending on aspect and elevation. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged above the basal facets and depth hoar.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The February 22nd surface hoar (SH) layer lurks below 60cm+/- of storm snow. This layer is present on all aspects and consists of 3-7mm SH. On steep solar the SH sits on top of a 2-4cm sun crust. This layer has been observed to 2450m. No other layers are currently active in the 3.5m snowpack of mostly rounded grains.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-20 cm of new snow with moderate SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m.  Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up 15cm of storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20cm of new snow came with strong SW winds yesterday and overloaded the February 22nd Persistent Weak Layer in many locations. This PWL is now buried 60+cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to Extreme SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Previous storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong gusting Extreme SW winds are building fresh windslabs in all open terrain. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60+cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Waterton received 15cm of snow Sunday with strong-extreme SW wind. This has added to a surface windslab which sits over a variety of surfaces including suncrust, old windslab &amp; the Feb.1 melt freeze crust. Recent rapid cooling has settled the upper snowpack significantly. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of new snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20-30cm of new snow and Strong to Extreme SW continue to form wind slab at tree line and above. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to Extreme SW winds have built windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">New snow with strong SW winds forming new wind slab in the alpine down to tree line. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. The Feb 1 rain crust is down 30-60 cm and present below 1900 m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">30-40 cm of storm snow in the past few days brings the weekly total to ~60cm. Strong to extreme Westerly winds continue to form storm/wind slab at all elevations. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Thick snowpack areas have a denser base with few weaknesses. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. New wind slabs forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region has a generally shallower snow pack that is less bridged.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Continuing Strong to Extreme SW winds are building windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. The February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. No other layers are currently active in the mid and lower snowpack.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The weekend will have a widespread &amp; reactive storm slab. As of Wednesday, strong-extreme SW winds with intermittent snowfall has aided windslab development. These fresh windslabs are well bonded to the multiple sun &amp; temperature crusts present in the upper snowpack. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">30-40 cm of storm snow in the past few days brings the weekly total to ~60cm. Strong to extreme Westerly winds continue to form storm/wind slab at all elevations. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects.</span><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Approximately 60 cm has fallen in the past week with strong to extreme Westerly winds creating widespread wind slabs. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Isolated locations below 1900 m, the Feb 1 crust down may be starting to become reactive.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm of recent new snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. Wind slabs are continuously forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part of the forecast region is shallower and weaker. 20-30cm of snow may arrive Friday.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Some alpine bowls have been blasted by the winds while others appear barely touched. Wind effect is variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Approximately 60 cm has fallen in the past week with strong to extreme Westerly winds creating widespread wind slabs. Watch for buried sun crust on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of recent new snow overlies a variety of surfaces depending on aspect and elevation. The new snow is bonding well to the old surface. Wind slabs are continuously forming on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern part forecast region is shallower and weaker. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow is cloaking near surface windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Wind effect appears to be highly variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-70cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_1681A555">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. </span><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">35cm of recent new snow appears to be bonding well to the old surfaces. Wind transport has been continuously forming soft wind slab on lee aspects. The Columbia Icefields region has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern forecast region is weaker and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15cm+/- of storm snow with light winds covers recently formed windslabs in open terrain features at all elevations. Previous wind effect appears to be highly variable. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 50-80cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 20cm of low density new snow has fallen in the park as of Saturday evening. This sits on previous windslabs above multiple sun &amp; temperature crusts present in the upper snowpack. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices are especially large in the Cameron lake Area.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">50-70 cm has fallen in the past week with strong Westerly winds. Expect to find wind slabs in lee areas and exposed terrain features. The recent snow is piling up and buries sun crust on steep solar aspects and the Feb 1 crust in isolated areas up to 1900m. Generally this area has a strong snowpack, with snow depths over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-20 cm of snow Saturday night with light winds. Buried wind slabs are present in alpine lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow sits over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base, while thick areas have a stronger base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate SW winds transporting available fetch to lee aspects forming new windslab and encouraging loose, dry releases from steep terrain through the region. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable, especially BTL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+/- of storm snow has been redistributed by moderate S'ly winds near ridgecrests in the alpine and exposed treeline. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 50-80cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. In some locations, this surface hoar sits on a crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10cm of snow Saturday night with light winds. Buried wind slabs are present in alpine lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. The buried Feb 1 crust is present up to 1900m. Generally this area has a deep dense snowpack, with over 300 cm in the alpine.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine the wind is starting to produce soft slabs in lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow sits over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base, while thick areas have a stronger base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to Strong SW winds transporting available fetch to lee aspects forming new windslab and encouraging loose, dry releases from steep terrain through the region. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weak and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable BTL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+/- of storm snow has been redistributed by moderate S'ly winds near ridgecrests in the alpine and exposed treeline. Below these slabs, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-90cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. In some locations, this surface hoar sits on a crust. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Surface snow is moist on solar aspects during the heat of the day. 20cm settling storm snow is being blown into windslabs by moderate SW winds, with windward ridgetops in the alpine stripped to rock. This sits on previous windslabs and crusts. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices are large and looming.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">In the alpine the wind is starting to produce soft slabs in lee areas. New sun crusts exist on steep solar aspects. 40-50 cm of recent snow sits over the Feb 29 crust interface on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak, faceted base, while thick areas have a stronger base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds on Tues and overnight Wed will have blown snow and created small windslabs directly beside ridge crests that are prone to human triggers. In some areas, this snow overlies buried sun crusts formed in late February. We continue to monitor the deep, weak facetted snow in the shallower areas of the park.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong to extreme SW winds transporting available fetch to outer space and lee aspects forming new windslab low in start zones. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weak and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable BTL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25cm+/- of storm snow has been redistributed by moderate southerly winds creating soft slabs in exposed areas. Below these slabs, the February 22nd persistent weak layer is now buried down 60-90cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects. 15cm of storm snow is expected to fall today. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moderate to strong winds on Tues and overnight Wed will have blown snow and created small windslabs directly beside ridge crests that are prone to human triggers. In some areas, this snow overlies buried sun crusts formed in late February. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of snow Wednesday night has been transported by moderate winds at upper elevations creating wind slabs on immediate lee slopes. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. We continue to monitor the deep, weak facetted snow in the shallower areas of the park.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Storm snow is bonding well to older snow surfaces. The Icefields has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weak and shallow; bridging over the basal weakness is less reliable BTL. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-30cm of snow and mod/strong SW winds last night has created a reactive storm slab. The new snow sits on a thin suncrust on solar aspects and small surface hoar on N'ly aspects. Below this slab, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is down 80-120cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">10-15cm of snow Wednesday night has been transported by moderate winds at upper elevations creating wind slabs on immediate lee slopes. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of snow over the last 2 days has been transported by moderate winds at upper elevations creating wind slabs on immediate lee slopes. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. We continue to monitor the deep, weak facetted snow in the shallower areas of the park.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> The Icefields area has a well bridged midpack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker with less bridging midpack above the basal facets and depth hoar.The fridge air will make for weak bonding of the new snowfall.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Sun crusts are largely absent and the melt is evident in the valley bottom with rocks starting to appear. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">25-30cm of snow and mod/strong SW winds in the last 48hrs has created a reactive storm slab. The new snow sits on a thin suncrust on solar aspects and small surface hoar on N'ly aspects. Below this slab, the Feb 22nd persistent weak layer is down 80-120cm, and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m, and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> Up to 20cm of new snow from convective flurries yesterday overlies wind affected surfaces including windslab and crusts from the extreme wind event earlier in the week. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cornices are large and looming. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of snow Wednesday night has been transported by moderate winds at upper elevations creating wind slabs on immediate lee slopes. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-25cm of snow over the last 3 days has been redistributed by moderate winds of variable direction at treeline and above creating wind slabs in open areas. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. We continue to monitor the deep, weak facetted snow in the shallower areas of the park.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The Icefields area has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar.  3-5 cms new snow from pm Mar 12th blanketing Hs. The northern region is weaker with less bridging  midpack strength above basals and depth hoar.  Isolated strong NE valley winds in the townsite area stripping existing snowpack and reverse loading Alp/TL features.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm of storm snow on Tues night, that came in with mod to strong SW wind, is now settling over the Mar 10 interface of surface hoar on shaded slopes and suncrust elsewhere. Below this slab the Feb 22 persistent weak layer is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m and a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> 15-25cm of snow over the last 3 days has been redistributed by moderate winds of variable direction at treeline and above creating wind slabs in open areas. On steep solar a thin crust has formed on the surface. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow over the last several days has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). New wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes. On steep solar aspects a thin sun crust is present. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong NE winds past 36 hrs stripping and redistributing upper snowpack. Wide spread scouring in exposed places. Hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi now present. The Icefields area has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker with less bridging midpack strength above basals and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong NE winds are building fresh windslabs in unusual places. The Mar. 10th interface of suncrust on all solar aspects and possibly small surface hoar on shaded slopes, is now buried down 20-40cms. The Feb 22 persistent weak layer is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m as well as a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow over the last several days has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). New wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes. On steep solar aspects a thin sun crust is present. The deeper snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow over the last several days has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). New wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes above treeline. On some steep solar aspects a thin sun crust is present. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A variety of wind affected surfaces. Wide spread scouring, stripping in exposed places. Hard slabs, soft slabs, sastrugi now present. The Icefields area has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker with less bridging midpack strength above basals and depth hoar. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong NE winds Friday-Saturday built windslabs in unusual places. The Mar. 10th interface of suncrust on all solar aspects and small surface hoar on shaded slopes, is now buried down 20-40cms. The Feb 22 persistent weak layer is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m as well as a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">15-20 cm of snow over the last several days has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). New wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes. On steep solar aspects a thin sun crust may be present. The deeper snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. 15-20 cm of soft snow over a firm mid pack has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). Wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes above treeline. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Wide spread scouring, stripping in exposed places. Hard slabs and sastrugi now present. Sun Crust on S-SW aspects to ALP and Temperature crust on E-SW aspects TL and below. The Icefields area has a well bridged mid pack overlying basal facets and depth hoar. The northern region is weaker with less bridging midpack strength above basals weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Most open terrain is heavily wind effected from the strong NE winds Friday-Saturday. The Mar. 10th interface of a suncrust on all solar aspects, and isolated surface hoar, is now buried down 20-40cms. The Feb 22 persistent weak layer is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m as well as a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A sun crust is developing on the surface. Waterton received 40cm of snow in the townsite &amp; 20cm at Cameron Lake over the weekend. This storm was accompanied by easterly winds so expect </span><a href="https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=rev#reverse-loading" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">reverse loading</span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">. The new snow is settling fast thanks to high daytime temperatures. The midpack is strong, though weaker basal facets still lurk in thin areas.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. 15-20 cm of soft snow over a firm mid pack has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). Wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes above treeline. The deeper snowpack of Little Yoho is generally quite strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. 15-20 cm of soft snow over a firm mid pack has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). Wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes above treeline. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack continues to settle due to Diurnal conditions. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, Surprisingly little activity noted recently.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Strong diurnal temperature swings have built a crust on solar aspects that will break down with daytime warming. Open terrain at upper elevations is heavily wind effected from the strong NE winds Friday-Saturday. The Feb 22 PWL is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m as well as a crust on solar aspects.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. 15-20 cm of soft snow over a firm mid pack has been redistributed by moderate winds from various directions (SW, N and E). Wind slabs are present in steep lee areas, with wind effect on many open slopes above treeline. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds with 5 cm new snow on top. On sheltered Northerly aspects there is 15-20 cm over a firm mid-pack.  In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack continues to settle due to Diurnal conditions. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The mornings can provide good travel on the melt freeze crust. By early afternoon the crust will start to break down.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Cold nights and warm days have built a crust on slopes facing the sun. Expect this crust to break down with daytime warming. Open slopes at upper elevations are very wind effected from the strong NE winds Fri-Saturday. The Feb 22 PWL is down 90-130cm and consists of 3-7mm surface hoar on all aspects up to 2450m as well as a crust on solar aspects</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crust on steep solar aspects. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds with 5 cm new snow on top. On sheltered Northerly aspects there is 15-20 cm over a firm mid-pack. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snow accumulation over the last few days. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. Sun crust on steep solar aspects. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack continues to settle due to Diurnal conditions. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The mornings can provide good travel on the melt freeze crust. By early afternoon the crust will start to break down.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Sun crusts have formed on slopes facing the sun. These crusts will break down with daytime warming. Open terrain treeline and above has widespread wind effect from strong weekend winds. Cool overnight temperatures are starting to facet upper snowpack. The dormant Feb 22 surface hoar and crust combo is down 90-130cm.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5cm of recent snow distributed by L NE winds overlies a thick MFcr on solar aspects. North Faces are generally wind affected from previous strong northwest through northeast winds. The midpack is strong and well settled, though basal weaknesses exist in thinner snowpack areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10cm of snow accumulation over the last few days. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. Sun crust on steep solar aspects. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snow that fell Wednesday now has a suncrust on solar aspects. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Snowpack continues to settle due to Diurnal conditions. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The mornings can provide good travel on the melt freeze crust. By early afternoon the crust will start to break down.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The snow surface has been affected by intense sun and the freezing level rising to at least 1900m yesterday. At treeline and above exposed terrain was heavily affected by the wind last weekend and varies from impenetrable to skis to punchy in places, especially where facetted by overnight cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10cm of snow accumulation over the last few days. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. Sun crust on steep solar aspects. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of snow that fell Wednesday now has a suncrust on solar aspects. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. In shallow snowpack areas the weak basal facets remain a concern.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive Melt freeze crust now exists on all Solar aspects to Alpine elevation. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, </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 has been affected by intense sun and the freezing level rising to at least 2100m yesterday. At treeline and above exposed terrain was heavily affected by the wind last weekend and varies from impenetrable to skis to punchy in places, especially where facetted by overnight cold temperatures.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_DDF6C5E8">5-10cm of snow accumulation Wednesday. Widespread wind effect in the alpine from recent multidirectional winds. Sun crust on solar aspects. The deep snowpack of Little Yoho is generally strong with few weaknesses.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-5 cm of new snow in eastern areas of the forecast region on Saturday night. Widespread wind effect in the alpine and down into treeline. Sun crusts on solar aspects and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak faceted base, while deep snowpack areas have a solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Forecasted snow (up to 5-8cm overnight Sunday) over a supportive melt freeze crust exists on all Solar aspects to Alpine elevation. Scoured from previous winds. Old hard slabs exists in the alpine and open tree line. More confidence in the southern snowpack. Cornices remain an overhead hazard, </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 crusts exist on all aspects to 1300m and on SE-W into the alpine. Surface hoar has been developing over the last few nights to 3mm with shady sheltered pockets in the trees up to 10mm. Wind affected surfaces in exposed tree line and the alpine vary from impenetrable to skis to punchy in places.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Widespread wind effect in the alpine and down into treeline. Sun crusts on solar aspects and buried sun crusts on steep solar aspects. In most areas of the Little Yoho region a deep snowpack exists with few weaknesses, though thin areas still have a weak facetted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-10 cm of snow on Monday with the higher amounts in the west. Moderate SW winds in the alpine forming new wind slabs. Previous widespread wind effect in the alpine and treeline. Sun crusts and buried sun crusts on solar aspects. In thin snow pack areas a dense mid-pack sits over a weak faceted base, while deep snowpack areas have a solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Traces of new snow overnight on a supportive melt freeze crust exists on all aspects, BTL and solar aspects at TL and Alp elevations. Snowpack has yet to have a deep melt freeze cycle and basil weakness is still a looming hazard sensitive to large loads like your mum, and cornices.</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 crusts exist on all aspects to 1300m and on SE-W into the alpine. Surface hoar has been developing over the last few nights to 3mm with shady sheltered pockets in the trees up to 10mm. Wind affected surfaces at tree-line and alpine elevations vary from breakable to rockhard/impenetrable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">A supportive crust exists on the surface that will be buried by incoming snow. The exception is straight north facing slopes where new snow will fall on settled powder in sheltered areas, and wind slabs everywhere else. The mid pack is strong and well settled. Basal instabilities haven't been seen in some time, but are likely lurking in thin areas.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">2-10 cm of snow at upper elevations on Monday. Moderate SW winds in the alpine forming new wind slabs. Previous widespread wind effect in the alpine and treeline. Sun crusts and buried sun crusts on solar aspects. In most areas of the Little Yoho region a deep snowpack exists with few weaknesses, though thin areas still have a weak facetted base. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cm of light, dry new snow with minimal to no wind effect over the past 48-hours sits over a generally well settled and deep snowpack. In areas with less snow (&lt; 150 cm), a dense mid-pack overlies a facetted base while deep snowpack areas (&gt; 150 cm) have a strong, solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Moist new snow, more in the front ranges on a supportive melt freeze crust exists on all aspects, BTL and solar aspects at TL and Alp elevations. Snowpack has yet to have a deep melt freeze cycle and basil weakness is still a looming hazard sensitive to large loads like cornices.</span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B"> </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of storm snow overlies a crust on solar aspects (SE through W) into the alpine. The new snow sits on surface hoar on shaded, polar aspects. Previously wind-affected surfaces at tree-line and alpine elevations vary from breakable to rockhard/impenetrable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">20 cm of light, dry new snow with minimal to no wind effect over the past 48-hours sits over a generally well settled and deep snowpack. In areas with less snow (&lt; 150 cm), a dense mid-pack overlies a facetted base while deep snowpack areas (&gt; 150 cm) have a strong, solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm cm of light, dry new snow with minimal to no wind effect over the past 48-hours sits over a generally well settled and deep snowpack. In areas with less snow (&lt; 150 cm), a dense mid-pack overlies a facetted base while deep snowpack areas (&gt; 150 cm) have a strong, solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">The mid snowpack is consolidating providing good bridging strength over the weak base. Sun and temperatures crusts laminate the upper snowpack. At treeline and above watch for thin windslabs over these crusts where bonding may be poor, particularly on solar facing slopes. Cornices loom large and are particularly capricious at this time of year. </span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10cm of storm snow overlies a crust on solar aspects (SE through W) into the alpine. The new snow sits on surface hoar on shaded, polar aspects. Previously wind-affected surfaces at tree-line and alpine elevations vary from breakable to rockhard/impenetrable.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">Up to 30cm cm of light, dry new snow with minimal to no wind effect over the past 48-hours sits over a generally well settled and deep snowpack. In areas with less snow (&lt; 150 cm), a dense mid-pack overlies a facetted base while deep snowpack areas (&gt; 150 cm) have a strong, solid base.</span></p>
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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_AA239A9B">5-10 cm of storm snow has been redistributed by Moderate - Strong SW winds. This has created fresh windslabs which sit over a melt freeze crust on all but North aspects. The mid pack is strong and well settled. Basal instabilities haven't been seen in some time, but are likely lurking in thin areas.</span></p>
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