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</style><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">The primary concern remains a persistent slab that sits on a stubborn persistent weak layer consisting of a crust, facets, and/or surface hoar. The layer continues to show a high degree of sensitivity to human triggers. Wide propagations and remote triggering remain a concern. In the thinner snowpack areas such as the Crowsnest and northern Elk Valley, the slab is typically 30-60cm thick. In thicker areas such as the Flathead and around Fernie, the slab typically varies in thickness from 70-150cm. </span><span class="s_AA239A9B">Check out the </span><a id='GoToAdded' href="http://blogs.avalanche.ca/category/southrockies/" target="_blank"><span class="s_9255B882">South Rockies Blog </span></a><span class="s_AA239A9B">for a video discussing the persistent weak layer and the current avalanche problem. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">Outflow winds from the N-NE created reverse-loaded wind slabs a few days ago. More recent strong SW winds have created new, touchy wind slabs on the opposite aspects.&nbsp; Cornices remain a concern along ridge lines and threaten the slopes below. </span></p><p class="p_CC664AAA"><span class="s_3FE45715">South facing slopes have formed a sun crust on the snow surface. New surface hoar formation up to 4mm and near-surface faceting are also being reported. A weakness at the base of the snowpack may still exist in isolated areas of the region but triggering has become unlikely.&nbsp; New snowfall is currently burying this layer.</span></p>