{"blocks":[{"key":"727am","text":"1 to 5 cm fell across the region Sunday with light variable wind, but moderate gusts at ridge-top may be forming shallow wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28u0d","text":"The new snow is falling on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1kemm","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar may be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. Avalanche activity on the Feb 22 layer was last reported on March 8th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a5sjo","text":"1 to 5 cm of new snow fell across the region Sunday.  Most wind was light and variable, but high elevation stations have showed some moderate wind out of the south which may build wind slabs on lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63s7q","text":"The new snow is falling on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmfst","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar can be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfru6","text":"Continuing light snowfall and elevated southwest wind are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain. The new snow will sit on a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes or on previously wind-affected snow, so new slabs may take some time to bond to the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81i8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uqau","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 30 to 60 cm below the surface. This layer remains dormant and has not produced a reported avalanche for about a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e3k2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27ha4","text":"The base of the snowpack may contain a weak layer of faceted grains that are most prominent in shallow rocky start zones with a snowpack depth of 150 cm or less.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9si9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d9o98","text":"10cm fell overnight bringing recent storm snow totals up to 25cm in the alpine.  With little winds over the past two days windslab development has been minimal.  The new snow sluffs easily where overlying the crust that developed last week on solar aspects and is slowly settling on the polar aspects.  Thin weak areas are still places that we are avoiding for fear of awakening the deep basal layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"4232q","text":"Recent snowfall amounts have been highly variable with some areas receiving 15-25 cm and adjacent valleys getting as little as 0-5 cm. Some of the heavier accumulations have been in the south part of the region. This new snow has buried moist and crusty snow, as well as potentially some small surface hoar on shaded slopes at lower elevations. Overall, there is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"303td","text":"Northern parts of the region have had a deep instability lingering at the base of the snowpack for most of the season, however this layer has gained strength over the past month (with the last reported avalanche on Feb 17).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d1oph","text":"Continuing light snowfall and elevated southwest wind are expected to form new wind slabs in exposed terrain. The new snow will sit on a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes or previously wind-affected snow, so new slabs may take some time to bond to the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c32t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fdgs","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 40 to 80 cm below the surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fba3v","text":"The base of the snowpack contains basal facets that are most prominent in shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebqn","text":"Around 10 to 15 cm of snow fell Sunday night in the south of the region with strong, variable winds, likely forming wind slabs in exposed terrain features on all aspects. Wind was the primary driver of new slab formation in the north of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqltm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1kn0d","text":"New wind slabs likely sit on a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow elsewhere. Slabs formed over crust may take a bit longer to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ekel","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9a4b8","text":"A layer of surface hoar crystals is buried around 30 to 60 cm in sheltered areas at and below treeline. Recent observations of this layer are limited.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7r38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv3bg","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and a melt-freeze crust can likely be found near the base of the snowpack at high elevations. A large load, such as a large cornice fall, may have potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfru6","text":"About 20 cm of new snow accumulated during Tuesday's storm. The new snow likely sits above a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow in other areas, so new slabs may take some time to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81i8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uqau","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 30 to 60 cm below the surface. This layer remains dormant and has not produced a reported avalanche for about a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e3k2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27ha4","text":"The base of the snowpack may contain a weak layer of faceted grains that are most prominent in shallow rocky start zones with a snowpack depth of 150 cm or less.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9si9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4232q","text":"Recent snowfall amounts have been highly variable with some areas receiving 15-25 cm and adjacent valleys getting as little as 0-5 cm. Some of the heavier accumulations have been in the south part of the region. Periods of moderate southwest wind may have drifted the new snow into stiffer slabs at upper elevations. The new snow covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded, sheltered slopes. Overall, there is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"303td","text":"Northern parts of the region have had a deep instability lingering at the base of the snowpack for most of the season, however this layer has gained strength over the past month (with the last reported avalanche on Feb 17).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4s6s5","text":"Surface conditions over the region are likely a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and below about 1100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78qsi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i6dt","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar crystals buried early March may be found around 30 to 50 cm deep, particularly in sheltered terrain around treeline. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fte2v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ajut","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and melt-freeze crust near the base of the snowpack likely lingers in high alpine features. The most suspect locations to trigger this layer would be where the snowpack is thin near rocky outcroppings. Large loads, such as cornice fall, may have the potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9021g","text":"Dribbles of snow over the past week have added up to 30cm of recent snow at higher elevations.  WInds have generally been light but we have seen some windslab development that has occurred over the past 24hrs in alpine areas.  These new slabs are skier triggerable and 20-40cm deep.  Ridge lines and gullied terrain are the likely areas to encounter these problems.  The deep basal layers are still a concern from thin snowpack areas.  Watch for the new snow running far and fast on the solar aspects where it is overlying a crust. With winds increasing on Friday, expect new windslabs to develop quickly and become more widespread in open terrain. . ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a5sjo","text":"1 to 5 cm of new snow fell across the region Sunday.  Most wind was light and variable, but high elevation stations have showed some moderate wind out of the south which may build wind slabs on lee features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63s7q","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmfst","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar can be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2sqff","text":"Up to 10 cm of snow fell in the eastern half of the region. This snow sits above a variable mix of crusts, moist snow, and hard old wind slabs. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded aspects. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. Weak layers in the upper snowpack have trended towards dormancy. The most prominent and widespread layer was buried in late February and is now 40 to 80 cm deep. This layer was most commonly found in open trees and has produced a few isolated avalanches over the past month.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atn32","text":"5-15 cm of recent new snow sits on top of a variety of old surfaces including hard wind affected snow, sun crust on slopes facing the sun and a melt freeze crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ertr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"734it","text":"At lower elevations, two surface hoar layers 50-60 cm and 75-90 cm below the surface may still be present in the northern part of the region. Warm temperatures for an extended period last week have likely had a stabilizing effect on these buried weak layers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cua3p","text":"A few cm of snow this week adds to the 10 cm that fell toward the end of last weekend. Moderate to strong wind has been out of the north, northeast, and now southwest.  As a result, small new wind slabs have developed on a variety of aspects. This new snow likely sits on a variety hard surfaces which may include old wind affected snow or melt freeze crust left as a remnant of last week's warm weather. The lower snowpack is well settled with little concern at this time. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"autm0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34gno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f9u6","text":"15-25 cm of recent snow covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. The snowpack is well-settled. Snowpack depths diminish rapidly with elevation, with 300-400 cm at treeline and no snow below 700 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6m734","text":"Sunday's storm only produced a few cm of snow with light to moderate wind mainly out of the southwest. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dpvb","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3cfo3","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Surface hoar buried February 22 may be found 50-100 cm deep. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 11th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbtfb","text":"Deeply buried facets lurk near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been responsible for sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches, usually triggered from shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"727am","text":"1 to 5 cm fell across most of the region Sunday with light variable wind, but moderate gusts at ridge-top may be forming shallow wind slabs. Localized areas in far north of the region (near Valemount) received 25+ cm. of recent convective snowfall. In these areas, I would look out for storm slabs that may become reactive to human triggers as the snow settles.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28u0d","text":"The recent snow fell on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1kemm","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar may be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. Avalanche activity on the Feb 22 layer was last reported on March 8th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dofk9","text":"Most of the region picked up a few cm of snow Sunday with light wind, but areas near Barkerville/Wells picked up 30 cm of new snow by the end of the day Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7dej1","text":"The new snow rests on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There are limited observations in the region, but neighboring regions have reported surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc22r","text":"Cornices are large and looming. A weak layer of surface hoar buried at the end of February may be found 50-100 cm deep, except in the northern tip of the region. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 6th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebqn","text":"Surface conditions over the region are likely a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and below about 1100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ekel","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9a4b8","text":"A layer of surface hoar crystals is buried around 30 to 60 cm in sheltered areas at and below treeline, shallow enough for human triggering on steep slopes where it is preserved. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7r38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv3bg","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and a melt-freeze crust can likely be found near the base of the snowpack at high elevations. A large load, such as a large cornice fall, may have potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aufs5","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. The snowpack is generally strong and settled, with the exception of some areas in the eastern and northern parts of the region that have weak faceted snow near the base of the snowpack. However, this layer is considered dormant and has not produced an avalanche since February 20.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d1oph","text":"About 15-25 cm of new snow accumulated during Tuesday's storm. The new snow likely sits above a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow in other areas, so new slabs may take some time to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c32t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fdgs","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 40 to 80 cm below the surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fba3v","text":"The base of the snowpack contains basal facets that are most prominent in shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dofk9","text":"NOTE: We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tuvr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5afin","text":"Recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There are limited observations in the region, but neighboring regions have reported surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc22r","text":"Cornices are large and looming. A weak layer of surface hoar buried at the end of February may be found 50-100 cm deep, except in the northern tip of the region. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 6th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a5sjo","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63s7q","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmfst","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar can be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f9u6","text":"The next low pressure system moves in overnight. 10-20 cm may accumulate by Friday afternoon at upper elevations. The new snow has the potential to form a new storm slab problem on steep slopes, especially where it has been drifted by wind. 15-25 cm of snow from earlier in the week covers a variety of snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow has bonded to these interfaces. The snowpack is well-settled. Snowpack depths diminish rapidly with elevation, with 300-400 cm at treeline and no snow below 700 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2sqff","text":"Incremental flurries over the past several days may have accumulated up to 10 cm. This snow sits above a variable mix of crusts, moist snow, and hard old wind slabs. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded aspects. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. Weak layers in the upper snowpack have trended towards dormancy. The most prominent and widespread layer was buried in late February and is now 40 to 80 cm deep. This layer was most commonly found in open trees and has produced a few isolated avalanches over the past month.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4s6s5","text":"Flurries will be quickly impacted by strong winds, redistributing loose snow and building slabs. Surface conditions over the region are likely a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and below about 1100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78qsi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i6dt","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar crystals buried early March may be found around 30 to 50 cm deep, particularly in sheltered terrain around treeline. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fte2v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ajut","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and melt-freeze crust near the base of the snowpack likely lingers in high alpine features. The most suspect locations to trigger this layer would be where the snowpack is thin near rocky outcroppings. Large loads, such as cornice fall, may have the potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4232q","text":"Recent snowfall amounts have been highly variable with some areas receiving 15-25 cm and adjacent valleys getting as little as 0-5 cm. Some of the heavier accumulations have been in the south part of the region. Periods of moderate southwest wind may have drifted the new snow into stiffer slabs at upper elevations. The new snow covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded, sheltered slopes. Overall, there is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"303td","text":"Northern parts of the region have had a deep instability lingering at the base of the snowpack for most of the season, however this layer has gained strength over the past month (with the last reported avalanche on Feb 17).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4n04r","text":"Big changes in the last 36hrs.  We have received about 30cm of recent snow in the last few days that is slabbing up.The winds started on Wednesday and  Thursday saw strong westerly winds. The alpine and parts of tree line have new slabs that are skier triggerable up to 50cm deep.  With winds increasing on Friday, expect the windslabs to grow more  and become more widespread in open terrain. Cornices are growing again, avoid being under them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebqn","text":"Flurries will be quickly impacted by increasing winds, redistributing loose snow and building slabs. Surface conditions over the region are likely a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and below about 1100 metres.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ic4e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a9kqu","text":"A layer of surface hoar crystals is buried around 30-60 cm in sheltered areas at and below treeline, shallow enough for human triggering on steep slopes where it is preserved. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7r38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv3bg","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and a melt-freeze crust can likely be found near the base of the snowpack at high elevations. A large load, such as a large cornice fall, may have potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d1oph","text":"About 15-25 cm of new snow accumulated during Tuesday's storm. Sun has encouraged settlement and produced moist slopes on steep solar aspects at lower elevations. Increasing southwest winds are redistributing loose surface snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmcmb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"duf1","text":"The recent new snow sits above a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow in other areas, so new slabs may take some time to bond to these surfaces. A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 40 to 80 cm below the surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fba3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ok2v","text":"The base of the snowpack contains basal facets that are most prominent in shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6m734","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b43do","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dpvb","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3cfo3","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Surface hoar buried February 22 may be found 50-100 cm deep. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 11th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbtfb","text":"Deeply buried facets lurk near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been responsible for sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches, usually triggered from shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aufs5","text":"Incremental snowfall that has accumulated throughout the week and that is forecast to continue through the day on Friday covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. The snowpack is generally strong and settled, with the exception of some areas in the eastern and northern parts of the region that have weak faceted snow near the base of the snowpack. However, this layer is considered dormant and has not produced an avalanche since February 20.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"727am","text":"NOTE:We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4befe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28u0d","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1kemm","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar may be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. Avalanche activity on the Feb 22 layer was last reported on March 8th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfru6","text":"About 20 cm of new snow accumulated during Tuesday's storm. Sun has encouraged settlement and produced moist slopes on steep solar aspects at lower elevations. Increasing southwest winds will redistribute loose surface snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"460hq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7iop7","text":"Tuesday's snow covered a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow in other areas, so new slabs may take some time to bond to these surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81i8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uqau","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 30 to 60 cm below the surface. This layer remains dormant and has not produced a reported avalanche for about a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e3k2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27ha4","text":"The base of the snowpack may contain a weak layer of faceted grains that are most prominent in shallow rocky start zones with a snowpack depth of 150 cm or less.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9si9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4n04r","text":" We have received about 30cm of recent snow in the last few days that continues to be slabbing up with the ongoing wind. The alpine and parts of tree line have new slabs that are still skier triggerable up to 50cm deep. These slabs have improved with the warm temps & falling wind speeds. They may still be reactive depending on what type of surface they are resting on. Expect a slower bond on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dofk9","text":"NOTE: We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tuvr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5afin","text":"Recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There are limited observations in the region, but neighboring regions have reported surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc22r","text":"Cornices are large and looming. A weak layer of surface hoar buried at the end of February may be found 50-100 cm deep, except in the northern tip of the region. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 6th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4232q","text":"Periods of heavy snow with strong southwest winds are expected to build widespread, reactive storm slabs and create dangerous avalanche conditions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5rkug","text":"Snowfall from earlier in the week was highly variable across the region with some areas receiving 15-25 cm and adjacent valleys getting as little as 0-5 cm. Some of the heavier accumulations fell in the south part of the region. This snow covered a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded, sheltered slopes. Overall, there is some uncertainty about how well the snow has bonded to these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"303td","text":"Northern parts of the region have had a deep instability lingering at the base of the snowpack for most of the season, however this layer has gained strength over the past month (with the last reported avalanche on Feb 17).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f9u6","text":"A powerful storm is bringing intense snowfall, heavy rain, and strong southwest winds to the region. At higher elevations, snowfall accumulations in the 30-40 cm range are expected to build widespread, reactive storm slabs and create dangerous avalanche conditions. Heavy rain is expected to rapidly saturate the surface snow at lower elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kh8h","text":"15-25 cm of snow from earlier in the week covers a variety of snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow has bonded to these interfaces. The snowpack is well-settled. Snowpack depths diminish rapidly with elevation, with 300-400 cm at treeline and no snow below 700 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"atn32","text":"15-35 cm of recent new snow may now be sitting on top of a variety of old surfaces including hard wind affected snow, sun crust on slopes facing the sun and a melt freeze crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ertr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"734it","text":"At lower elevations, two surface hoar layers 50-60 cm and 75-90 cm below the surface may still be present in the northern part of the region. The snowpack below is reported to be strong and well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"727am","text":"NOTE:We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4befe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28u0d","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1kemm","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar may be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. Avalanche activity on the Feb 22 layer was last reported on March 8th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cua3p","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow fell Thursday night with moderate southwest winds, forming new wind slabs in lee terrain. This new snow adds to the equivalent amount from last week and likely sits on a variety hard surfaces which may include old wind affected snow or melt freeze crust. The lower snowpack is well settled with little concern at this time. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"autm0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34gno","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4s6s5","text":"Around 10-20 cm new snow is expected by the end of Saturday, falling with a steady wind. This will cover a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and below about 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78qsi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i6dt","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar crystals buried early March may be found around 30 to 50 cm deep, particularly in sheltered terrain around treeline. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fte2v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ajut","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and melt-freeze crust near the base of the snowpack likely lingers in high alpine features. The most suspect locations to trigger this layer would be where the snowpack is thin near rocky outcroppings. Large loads, such as cornice fall, may have the potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2sqff","text":"Incremental flurries continue to accumulate at upper elevations. This snow sits above a variable mix of crusts, warm snow, and hard old wind slabs. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded aspects. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. Weak layers in the upper snowpack have trended towards dormancy. The most prominent and widespread layer was buried in late February and is now 40 to 80 cm deep. This layer was most commonly found in open trees and has produced a few isolated avalanches over the past month.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfru6","text":"Around 20 cm recent snow has been redistributed by wind. A sun crust developed on steep solar slopes and below treeline. Around treeline and above, this recent snow overlies another melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and previously wind-affected snow in other areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"81i8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uqau","text":"A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 30 to 60 cm below the surface. This layer remains dormant and has not produced a reported avalanche for about a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e3k2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27ha4","text":"The base of the snowpack may contain a weak layer of faceted grains that are most prominent in shallow rocky start zones with a snowpack depth of 150 cm or less.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9si9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d1oph","text":"15-25 cm recent snow is now wind affected and redistributed at treeline and above. A sun crust has formed on steep solar slopes and below treeline. Steady winds continue to impact loose surface snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmcmb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"duf1","text":"The recent new snow sits above a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes and on previously wind-affected snow in other areas, so new slabs may take some time to bond to these surfaces. A layer of faceted grains overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. This layer currently sits 40 to 80 cm below the surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fba3v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ok2v","text":"The base of the snowpack contains basal facets that are most prominent in shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a5sjo","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63s7q","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmfst","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar can be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aufs5","text":"Heavy snow with strong southwest wind is expected to build widespread, reactive storm slabs and create dangerous avalanche conditions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kvdq","text":"Incremental snowfall over the past week covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. The snowpack is generally strong and settled, with the exception of some areas in the eastern and northern parts of the region that have weak faceted snow near the base of the snowpack. However, this layer is considered dormant and has not produced an avalanche since February 20.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebqn","text":"Around 15-30 cm new snow is expected by the end of Saturday, falling with a steady wind. This will cover a mix of recent wind slabs and wind-affected snow as well as melt freeze crust on south aspects and slopes below about 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ic4e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a9kqu","text":"A layer of surface hoar crystals is buried around 30-60 cm in sheltered areas at and below treeline, shallow enough for human triggering on steep slopes where it is preserved. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7r38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv3bg","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and a melt-freeze crust can likely be found near the base of the snowpack at high elevations. A large load, such as a large cornice fall, may have potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6m734","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b43do","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dpvb","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3cfo3","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Surface hoar buried February 22 may be found 50-100 cm deep. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 11th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbtfb","text":"Deeply buried facets lurk near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been responsible for sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches, usually triggered from shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ebqn","text":"Upwards of 10-30 cm of snow has accumulated around the region over the past few days, along with a steady westerly wind. This covers a variety of wind-affected surfaces and a melt freeze crust on south aspects and slopes below 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9te1q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eprne","text":"A layer of surface hoar crystals is buried around 30-60 cm in sheltered areas at and below treeline, shallow enough for human triggering on steep slopes where it is preserved. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c7r38","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv3bg","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and a melt-freeze crust can likely be found near the base of the snowpack at high elevations. A large load, such as a large cornice fall, may have potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dofk9","text":"NOTE: We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tuvr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5afin","text":"Recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There are limited observations in the region, but neighboring regions have reported surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dc22r","text":"Cornices are large and looming. A weak layer of surface hoar buried at the end of February may be found 50-100 cm deep, except in the northern tip of the region. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 6th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a5sjo","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63s7q","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmfst","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar can be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f9u6","text":"The weekend storm brought snow, rain, and strong southwest winds to the region, elevating the avalanche hazard. Snowfall amounts have proven difficult to forecast but sufficient enough to build widespread, reactive storm slabs at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kh8h","text":"15-25 cm of snow from earlier in the week covers a variety of snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow has bonded to these interfaces. The snowpack is well-settled. Snowpack depths diminish rapidly with elevation, with 300-400 cm at treeline and no snow below 700 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cfru6","text":"Recent snow has been impacted by wind and warm temperatures. Cold, dry snow persists at higher elevations and consists of a variety of wind affected surfaces. A crust has formed on steep solar slopes and below 1700 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"lg56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1uqau","text":"A layer of faceted grains down 30 to 60 cm overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. The base of the snowpack may contain a weak layer of faceted grains that are most prominent in shallow rocky start zones with a snowpack depth of 150 cm or less.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9si9t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4232q","text":"New snow and strong southwest winds are building reactive storm slabs and creating dangerous avalanche conditions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5rkug","text":"Snowfall from earlier in the week was highly variable across the region with some areas receiving 15-25 cm and adjacent valleys getting as little as 0-5 cm. Some of the heavier accumulations fell in the south part of the region. This snow covered a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded, sheltered slopes. Overall, there is some uncertainty about how well the snow has bonded to these interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"303td","text":"Northern parts of the region have had a deep instability lingering at the base of the snowpack for most of the season, however this layer has gained strength over the past month (with the last reported avalanche on Feb 17).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"727am","text":"NOTE:We are no longer receiving any professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4befe","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"28u0d","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you're travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1kemm","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Two layers of buried surface hoar may be found buried 20-40 cm deep (March 10) and 60-120 cm deep (February 22). Though there is a low likelihood of triggering an avalanche on these layers, the consequences of doing so would be high. Avalanche activity on the Feb 22 layer was last reported on March 8th.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aufs5","text":"New snow and strong southwest wind are building widespread, reactive storm slabs and creating dangerous avalanche conditions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kvdq","text":"Incremental snowfall over the past week covers a variety of previous snow surfaces including crusts, warm snow, and wind-affected snow. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"jr7s","text":"The snowpack is generally strong and settled, with the exception of some areas in the eastern and northern parts of the region that have weak faceted snow near the base of the snowpack. However, this layer is considered dormant and has not produced an avalanche since February 20.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4s6s5","text":"Around of 10-20 cm of snow has accumulated around the region over the past few days, along with a steady westerly wind. This covers a variety of wind-affected surfaces and a melt freeze crust on south aspects and slopes below 1100 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"78qsi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i6dt","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar crystals buried early March may be found around 30 to 50 cm deep, particularly in sheltered terrain around treeline. Recent observations of this layer are lacking.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fte2v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ajut","text":"An early-season layer of faceted grains and melt-freeze crust near the base of the snowpack likely lingers in high alpine features. The most suspect locations to trigger this layer would be where the snowpack is thin near rocky outcroppings. Large loads, such as cornice fall, may have the potential to trigger it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2sqff","text":"Incremental snowfall continues to accumulate at upper elevations. Moderate southwest winds may drift the new snow into slabs on leeward terrain features. This snow sits above a variable mix of crusts, warm snow, and hard old wind slabs. It may also sit above some small surface hoar on shaded aspects. There is some uncertainty about how well the new snow will bond to these interfaces. Weak layers in the upper snowpack have trended towards dormancy. The most prominent and widespread layer was buried in late February and is now 40 to 80 cm deep. This layer was most commonly found in open trees and has produced a few isolated avalanches over the past month.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d1oph","text":"Recent snow has been impacted by wind and warm temperatures. Cold, dry snow persists at higher elevations and consists of a variety of wind affected surfaces and a crust on sun-exposed slopes. A crust is on steep solar slopes and below tree line. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmcmb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"duf1","text":"A layer of faceted grains down 40-80 cm overly a melt-freeze crust from early February. The base of the snowpack contains basal facets that are most prominent in shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6m734","text":"NOTE:We are receiving very limited professional snowpack observations in this region. The snowpack summary below is based on our most recent observations and weather data.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":1,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b43do","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dpvb","text":"The recent snow sits on a variety of snow surfaces, consisting of sun crusts, hard wind-affected snow, and soft faceted snow. There have also been reports of surface hoar forming on sheltered, shady slopes. See this MIN for a helpful illustration from nearby Glacier National Park. It will be important to track the depth, cohesiveness, and bond of the new snow to these various old snow surfaces across aspects and elevations where you are travelling.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3cfo3","text":"Cornices are large and looming. Surface hoar buried February 22 may be found 50-100 cm deep. Avalanche activity on this layer was last reported March 11th. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbtfb","text":"Deeply buried facets lurk near the bottom of the snowpack. This layer has been responsible for sporadic deep persistent slab avalanches, usually triggered from shallow, rocky start zones.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7","target":"_self","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/054ec7cd-8458-4a3e-ad58-7e708fa2f0a7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"djirj","text":"The snow from earlier in the week has settled and bonded with the underlying layers. The windslabs mentioned earlier in the week are still there and have generally improved, but there are still suspect pockets. Steep, alpine roll overs should still be treated with caution. As spring rolls on, expect quick changes during the day. Solar input and/or air temperatures can quickly weaken the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ar3h","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dm24v","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bji2o","text":"Around 5 cm of new snow on Monday has covered a layer of surface hoar found primarily at treeline and below. The strong southwest winds from last week created wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. These wind slabs are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar in specific areas. This layer has been reported as \"spotty\" and is most likely to be present in sheltered areas. There is a crust from early November that is down approximately 50-75 cm. This layer has been observed to have weak, sugary facets above and below it. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ecm7f","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c9mv","text":"10 cm of new snow on Monday covered a possible layer of surface hoar. 50-80 cm. of recent storm snow and moderate to strong southwest winds formed widespread wind slabs over the weekend. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in areas where they are sitting on a second layer of small surface hoar down 40-60 cm. There is a crust from early November now down approximately 75-125 cm. This crust has been observed with sugary facets above and below it. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"Wind and small inputs of snow have formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at upper elevations. In more sheltered areas, recent snow may rest on a couple of layers of surface hoar 5-10 cm and  15-25 cm below the surface. Forecast sun and alpine temperature inversions may have the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability. Snow surfaces may become moist and/ or wet when it's warm then re-freeze overnight.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":330,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3gt5b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"58a15","text":"Treeline snowpack depths sit around 100 to 150 cm in the north and 50 to 100 cm in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bme8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ad2h","text":"Melt-freeze crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 30 cm up from the ground, respectively. While they are still showing results in snowpack tests, most reports indicate that the bonds at the interfaces with these crusts are improving.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3keg3","text":"On Monday, 10 cm of new snow and moderate northwest winds formed small wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. Last week’s strong southwest winds created wind slabs that are still lingering on lee features at treeline and above. These wind slabs may be surprisingly reactive in areas where they are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar. There are a couple of crusts in the mid snowpack, from mid and early November. The most prominent of these is from early November, and it has been reported that there are weak, sugary facets above and below this crust. It is down approximately 70-100 cm, and is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2alfs","text":"Wind slabs have formed on open leeward terrain as last week's 10 to 15 cm of snow was redistributed and formed into more cohesive slabs. Snow surfaces are scoured on windward slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":31,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":166,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"14frj","text":"Surface snow conditions may change with forecast sunshine and warmer temperatures up high this week. Surface snow may be moist and reactive on sunny slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9q8h4","text":"Snowpack depths are variable with reports of 50 to 100 cm in terrain that hasn't been scoured by the wind. There are some reports of a hard crust buried about 30 cm below the surface, which could be a bed surface for wind slab avalanches. The early November crust has been spotted down 65 cm in the region. This layer could become a bigger concern when it gets buried deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5vk7k","text":"Last week's snowfall dropped near 30 cm of snow at upper elevations. Strong southwest winds have formed fat pockets of storm slab in lee features above 1400 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsga4","text":"Forecast sun and rising freezing levels well into the alpine will have the greatest impact on the recent snow promoting slab development.  Below 1200 m, most of the recent snow fell as rain on a soggy snowpack. Cooler temperatures overnight may form a thin surface crust on all aspects and elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgvt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5dbu","text":"The snow line currently sits at around 900 m. Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation. The snowpack rapidly jumps to around 100 cm deep above 1000 m and between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hjpa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2qt2","text":"Up to 25 cm of recent snow sits over a thin melt-freeze crust on south aspects and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas around treeline.  Fat pockets of wind loaded snow may be found in leeward features at upper elevations. Forecast sun and rising freezing levels into the alpine will have the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability. and also promoting slab development.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":341,"length":21,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3tnto","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5j7nm","text":"The snowpack depth varies substantially with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and around 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9ja1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cp0s","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. There is uncertainty as to whether these layer will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3b22e","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ob9o","text":"10 cm of new snow and moderate northwest winds created small wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. 20-40 cm of recent storm snow and strong southerly winds created wind slabs at treeline and above that are now a couple days old. These wind slabs may remain surprisingly reactive in areas where they are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar. This layer has been described as “spotty” and may only be found in specific areas. A crust from early November exists down approximately 90-130 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"apgje","text":"This layer has been observed to have weak, sugary facets above and below it and is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The storm over the last few days produced 30 to 70 cm of snow above 500 m.  Areas to the north and west of the region got the bulk of the snowfall.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oep2","text":"The new snow may be resting on the late November surface hoar and facets which could set up a scenario where storm slabs are surprisingly touchy.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6vc6","text":"Strong to extreme winds generally out of the south/southwest have formed wind slabs in open features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7nvmj","text":"We're learning that the early November crust is widespread, even in the alpine and treeline elevations.  You should be able to find it 25 to 50 cm above the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3i2dc","text":"The total snowpack depth is roughly 150 to 200 cm at upper treeline and alpine elevations. The bottom of the snowpack consists of several thick crusts. There could be weak snow developing around these crusts in colder inland parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf969","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97c3q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6brua","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"The storm produced about 15 to 50 cm of new snow with areas in the far north of the region receiving the bulk of the precipitation.  The wind effect is thought to be extensive. See this MIN from a few days ago which does a great job of showing the effect of the wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a349g","text":"Heavy wind effect seems to be the theme from last week, and that is expected to continue into this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cstk7","text":"Snowpack depths range from 60 cm in eastern parts of the region up to over 100 cm in western parts of the region. Lower elevation terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. Reports suggest the bottom half of the snowpack consists of crusts, and in some cases weak snow may be developing around these crusts. This will be a layer to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":161,"length":24,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/f9f5fc17-42d2-424f-9f52-d73747966569"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1mnqj","text":"Wind slabs have formed in open terrain as last week's 10 to 20 cm of snow has been redistributed and formed into more cohesive slabs. These slabs may sit above a layer of surface hoar in sheltered terrain and above a hard crust in other areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eavif","text":"Surface snow conditions are expected to change with forecast sunshine and warmer temperatures up high this week. Surface snow may be moist and reactive on sunny slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cdtmo","text":"Snowpack depths at upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches, while the snowpack is much thinner in the valleys. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":92,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cptah","text":"The lower snowpack consists of crusts. Weak snow may be developing around these crusts in some areas, which will be a snowpack feature to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3b22e","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ob9o","text":"A very strong temperature inversion has created moist snow on all aspects at treeline and above on Wednesday. 10 cm of snow on Monday covered a new layer of surface hoar. 20-40 cm of snow last weekend and strong southerly winds created wind slabs at treeline and above. These wind slabs may remain surprisingly reactive in areas where they are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar. This layer has been described as “spotty” and may only be found in specific areas. A crust from early November exists down approximately 90-130 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"apgje","text":"This layer has been observed to have weak, sugary facets above and below it and is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2qt2","text":"It's a very dynamic period and the snowpack doesn't like rapid change.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ulnc","text":"Recent sun and warm air well into the alpine on Wednesday likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability and promoting further slab development and cohesion. This may be most concerning where these slabs sit above an old thin crust on south aspects and feathery surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas. Northerly aspects will likely see fresh wind slab development at upper elevations on leeward slopes and melt-freeze conditions may exist on most aspects and elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":162,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91knj","text":"The snowpack depth varies substantially with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and around 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d9ja1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cp0s","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. There is uncertainty as to whether these layer will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5vk7k","text":"Recent sun and very warm alpine temperatures have had the greatest impact on the snowpack. This rapid warming likely increased slab development above 1300 m. Deep pockets of wind slab may linger on leeward slopes at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fr5tg","text":"Below 1200 m a soggy snowpack may exist. Cooler temperatures overnight may form a crust on all aspects and elevations but I suspect with the continued warming that crust will disappear quickly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgvt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5dbu","text":"Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation and the snow line currently sits at around 900 m. Its near 100 cm around 1000 m between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hjpa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ar3h","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dm24v","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bji2o","text":"A very strong temperature inversion has created moist snow on all aspects at treeline and above on Wednesday. Around 5 cm of snow on Monday covered a layer of surface hoar found primarily at treeline and below. The strong southwest winds from last week created wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. These wind slabs are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar in specific areas. This layer has been reported as \"spotty\" and is most likely to be present in sheltered areas. There is a crust from early November that is down approximately 50-75 cm. This layer has weak, sugary facets above and below it. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahpvs","text":"The White Pass area has just been through what is probably one of the most epic storms in living memory. Over 100 cm of snow has fallen since Monday night. The Fraser weather station was up to 2 meters on Wednesday morning. With another 10-20 cm expected on Wednesday night, it's safe to say that it's piling up out there.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8dmiq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7b0v3","text":"All of this new snow has arrived with strong southwest winds and warm temperatures, which means that widespread wind and storm slabs should be expected.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"The North Rockies have seen between 30-70 cm of recent storm snow in the past week. Strong southwest winds have likely created widespread wind slabs in the alpine and open areas at treeline. In some areas, the windward slopes have been stripped of the recent snow. Fresh wind slabs may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ps7o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7590g","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. In some areas, weak, sugary facets are sitting on this crust. This layer is of most concern on steep terrain in thinner snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nkh7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"q95f","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm in the northwest of the region (Pine Pass), 180 cm in the south (Renshaw, Kakwa) and 100 cm in the the northeast (Tumbler ridge).  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ecm7f","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1c9mv","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"56qlf","text":"A very strong temperature inversion has created moist snow on all aspects at treeline and above on Wednesday. 10 cm of snow on Monday covered a new layer of surface hoar. 50-80 cm. of recent storm snow and moderate to strong southwest winds formed widespread wind slabs over the weekend. These slabs may remain reactive to human triggers in areas where they are sitting on a second layer of small surface hoar down 40-60 cm. There is a crust from early November now down approximately 75-125 cm. This crust has been observed with sugary facets above and below it. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3keg3","text":"A very strong temperature inversion has created moist snow on all aspects at treeline and above on Wednesday. 10 cm of snow on Monday covered a new layer of surface hoar. Last week’s strong southwest winds created wind slabs that are still lingering on lee features at treeline and above. These wind slabs may be surprisingly reactive in areas where they are sitting on a layer of small surface hoar. There are a couple of crusts in the mid snowpack, from mid and early November. The most prominent of these is from early November, and it has been reported that there are weak, sugary facets above and below this crust. It is down approximately 70-100 cm, and is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"A big swing in temperature over the past 24 hours has likely made drastic changes to the upper snowpack. What was left of last weekend's storm snow after Monday's strong winds is now likely capped with a widespread melt freeze crust. Track the condition of the snow surface on Thursday, as it is poised to become the next sliding layer with a storm forecast for this weekend. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a349g","text":"Snowpack depths are variable across the region, ranging from 60 cm in eastern parts of the region up to over 100 cm in western parts of the region. Lower elevation terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. Reports suggest the bottom half of the snowpack consists of weak snow interrupted by a crust from early November. As last week's snow stiffens over these buried weak layers, large persistent slab avalanches may be possible to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4uvq7","text":"Observations are very limited, so please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":28,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2alfs","text":"Surface snow conditions will change with forecast sunshine and above freezing temperatures in the alpine this week. Surface snow may be moist and reactive on sunny slopes, creating crusts when re-frozen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jl8d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1nui","text":"Wind slabs formed on open leeward terrain when last week's 10 to 15 cm of snow was redistributed and formed into more cohesive slabs. Snow surfaces are scoured on windward slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":26,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":163,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"e88ts","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9q8h4","text":"Snowpack depths are variable with reports of 50 to 100 cm in terrain that hasn't been scoured by the wind. There are some reports of a hard crust buried about 30 cm below the surface, which could be a bed surface for wind slab avalanches. The early November crust has been spotted down 65 cm in the region. This layer could become a bigger concern when it gets buried deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1mnqj","text":"Surface snow conditions will change with forecast sunshine and above freezing temperatures on solar slopes and in the alpine this week. Surface snow may be moist and reactive on sunny slopes, creating crusts when re-frozen.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7nm67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"20h0a","text":"Wind slabs formed in open  leeward when last week's 10 to 20 cm of snow was redistributed and formed into more cohesive slabs. These slabs may sit above a layer of surface hoar in sheltered terrain and above a hard crust in other areas. Slopes are scoured on windward slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":27,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eavif","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cdtmo","text":"Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches, while the snowpack is much thinner in the valleys. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":24,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"cptah","text":"The lower snowpack consists of crusts. Weak snow may be developing around these crusts in some areas, which will be a snowpack feature to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2qt2","text":"Recent sun and warm air well into the alpine likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability and promoting further slab development and cohesion. This may be most concerning where these slabs sit above an old thin crust on south aspects and feathery surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas. New surface hoar formation can be found on slopes where it was protected from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":149,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dgqfl","text":"Northerly aspects will likely see fresh wind slab development at upper elevations on leeward slopes and melt-freeze conditions may exist especially on solar aspects at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91knj","text":"The snowpack depth varies with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and around 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c9gi","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. There is uncertainty as to whether these layer will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"993l6","text":"Alpine and exposed ridge crests have been heavily affected by recent winds.  Winds scoured ridges and redistributed last week's 10-15cm of snow into windslabs on cross-loaded and lee-slope features.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"421op","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"61hj5","text":"These slabs may sit above a layer of surface hoar in sheltered terrain and above a widespread hard rain crust (Nov 5 rain crust). This Nov 5 rain crust is found up to 2500m and may become a weak layer where overlaid by windslab.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"39gqu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrls","text":"Moist snow during the heat of the day and variable refrozen crusts can be found on solar aspects.  Below the temperature inversion (~2000m) snow continues to facet and soften.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fucl9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dlso6","text":"Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches, while the snowpack is much thinner in the valleys and wind scoured locations. The lower snowpack consists of crusts. Weak snow may be developing around these crusts in some areas, which will be a snowpack feature to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"Recent sun and warm air in the alpine likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability and promoting further slab development and cohesion. This may be most concerning where these slabs sit above an old thin crust (down 15 cm) on south aspects and feathery surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":142,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4kijo","text":"Northerly aspects will likely see fresh wind slab development at upper elevations on leeward slopes and melt-freeze conditions may exist on solar aspects at upper elevations. New surface hoar formation can be found mostly at treeline and below where it was protected from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53dqh","text":"Treeline snowpack depths sit around 50 to 80 cm in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bme8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgq0a","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow is forecast to accumulate by late Friday in favored areas. Moderate to strong southwest winds may redistribute the new snow into reactive slabs on lee features. The new snow is accumulating above a melt freeze crust and hard, wind-affected snow and may not bond well. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3b9sf","text":"Reports suggest the bottom half of the snowpack consists of weak snow interrupted by a crust from early November. Further north in the region, we're learning that weak snow developing near the ground has produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. Although we lack data on the distribution of this problem, the bottom line is that easy-to-trigger wind slabs have the potential to step-down to deeper layers and trigger destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a349g","text":"Snowpack depths are variable across the region, ranging from 60 cm in eastern parts of the region up to over 100 cm in western parts of the region. Lower elevation terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ecm7f","text":"Solar radiation coupled with a strong temperature inversion has formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at treeline and above. Alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found in shady, protected areas at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53nrh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3n38k","text":"A couple of layers of feathery surface hoar crystals exist in the upper snowpack. Just 10 cm below the surface, the first of these layers has likely broken down in areas where the surface warmed up on Wednesday. Another patchier layer of smaller crystals may sit beneath 40-60 cm of old wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86gf3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"93sr","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"Solar radiation coupled with a strong temperature inversion has formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at treeline and above. Alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found in shady, protected areas at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpoic","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3bfog","text":"A couple of layers of feathery surface hoar crystals exist in the upper snowpack. Just 10 cm below the surface, the first of these layers has likely broken down in areas where the surface warmed up on Wednesday. Another patchier layer of smaller crystals may sit beneath 20-40 cm of old wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82l8s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ofb","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"3b22e","text":"Solar radiation coupled with a strong temperature inversion has formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at treeline and above. Alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found in shady, protected areas at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7mrjb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8fhhn","text":"A couple of layers of feathery surface hoar crystals exist in the upper snowpack. Just 10 cm below the surface, the first of these layers has likely broken down in areas where the surface warmed up on Wednesday. Another patchier layer of smaller crystals may sit beneath 20-40 cm of old wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"denqm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"13fe8","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6ar3h","text":"Solar radiation coupled with a strong temperature inversion has formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at treeline and above. Alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found in shady, protected areas at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8vfro","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97bkl","text":"A couple of layers of feathery surface hoar crystals exist in the upper snowpack. Just 5 cm below the surface, the first of these layers has likely broken down in areas where the surface warmed up on Wednesday. Another patchier layer of smaller crystals may sit beneath 20-30 cm of old wind slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8t6ah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"23vcc","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5vk7k","text":"Recent sun and very warm alpine temperatures have had the greatest impact on the snowpack. This rapid warming likely increased slab development above 1300 m. Deep pockets of wind slab may linger on leeward slopes at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fr5tg","text":"Below 1200 m a soggy snowpack may exist. Cooler temperatures overnight may form a crust on all aspects and elevations but I suspect with the continued warming that crust will disappear quickly and make for a wet upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgvt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5dbu","text":"Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation and the snow line currently sits at around 900 m. Its near 100 cm around 1000 m between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hjpa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"A powerful storm is forecast to make landfall Thursday night. Snow totals ranging from 35-55 cm are expected to accumulate by Friday afternoon, with higher amounts forecast for the southern half of the region. Strong southwest winds will rapidly load the new snow into reactive slabs. The new snow is accumulating above a melt freeze crust and hard, wind-affected snow and may not bond well.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cd7g","text":"There is high uncertainty about the distribution and sensitivity of persistent weak layers in the snowpack, which is compounded by the rapid loading expected from the incoming storm. A layer of buried surface hoar and facets that formed in late November may still linger in isolated areas. A widespread crust/facet layer from early November still warrants concern. Further north in the region, we're learning that weak snow developing near the ground has produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. The bottom line is that easy-to-trigger storm slabs have the potential to step-down to deeper layers and trigger very destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3i2dc","text":"The total snowpack depth is roughly 150 to 200 cm at upper treeline and alpine elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf969","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97c3q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6brua","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5vk7k","text":"Recent sun and very warm alpine temperatures have had the greatest impact on the snowpack. This rapid warming likely increased slab development above 1300 m. Deep pockets of wind slab may linger on leeward slopes at upper elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":127,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fr5tg","text":"Below 1200 m a soggy snowpack may exist. Cooler temperatures overnight may form a crust on all aspects and elevations but I suspect with the continued warming that crust will disappear quickly and make for a wet upper snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgvt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5dbu","text":"Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation and the snow line currently sits at around 900 m. Its near 100 cm around 1000 m between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hjpa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The storm will continue overnight and is expected to taper into Saturday morning. An additional 25-40 mm of water is forecast to saturate the snowpack below 1700 m, which is likely to trigger widespread wet loose avalanches. The precipitation may fall as snow on the high peaks. Strong southwest winds are expected to rapidly load areas receiving new snow into reactive slabs. Temperatures are rising during the storm event, increasing instability.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cd7g","text":"The significant load from intense periods of precipitation has the potential to bring buried weak layers to their breaking point. A layer of buried surface hoar and facets that formed in late November may still linger in isolated areas. A widespread layer of facets on a crust from early November warrants concern. Further north in the region, we're learning that weak snow developing near the ground has produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. As the snowpack becomes more saturated, smaller wet loose or storm slab avalanches have the potential to step-down to these deeper layers and produce large, destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3i2dc","text":"Snowpack depths range from roughly 150 to 200 cm at upper treeline and alpine elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6brua","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Isolated flurries, moderate southwest winds, and fluctuating temperatures are forecast for Saturday. Look for signs of warming and back off consequential terrain if the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3b9sf","text":"Below a well-settled mid-pack, the bottom half of the snowpack reportedly consists of weak snow interrupted by a crust from early November. Further north in the region, we're learning that weak snow developing near the ground has produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. Although we lack data on the distribution of this problem, the bottom line is that smaller avalanches have the potential to step-down to deeper layers and to produce large, destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a349g","text":"Snowpack depths are variable across the region, ranging from 60 cm in eastern parts of the region up to over 100 cm in western parts of the region. Lower elevation terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahpvs","text":"The White Pass area received over 100 cm of new snow earlier in the week with strong southwest winds. Another 20-30 cm is expected between Friday night and Saturday afternoon with strong southwest winds that finally begin to taper off on Saturday. Total snowpack depth is around 175 cm in sheltered areas around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"covoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4pelh","text":"In drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley, total snowpack depths are likely in the 50-100 cm range and are probably quite variable due to wind transport. The base of the snowpack in this area may consist of some weak, sugary facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":225,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"c1go6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1465u","text":"Both storm slabs and wind slabs are likely widespread in the region and may be easily triggered by humans. Storm slabs may be more prevalent in the White Pass area, while wind slabs may be more prominent in areas like the Wheaton Valley.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"Recent sun and warm air in the alpine likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability and promoting further slab development and cohesion. This may be most concerning where these slabs sit above an old thin crust (down 15 cm) on south aspects and feathery surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":142,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4kijo","text":"Northerly aspects will likely see fresh wind slab development at upper elevations on leeward slopes and melt-freeze conditions may exist on solar aspects at upper elevations. New surface hoar formation can be found mostly at treeline and below where it was protected from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53dqh","text":"Treeline snowpack depths sit around 50 to 80 cm in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bme8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgq0a","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2qt2","text":"Recent sun and warm air well into the alpine likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, showing signs of instability and promoting further slab development and cohesion. This may be most concerning where these slabs sit above an old thin crust on south aspects and feathery surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas. New surface hoar formation can be found on slopes where it was protected from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":20,"key":0},{"offset":149,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dgqfl","text":"Northerly aspects will likely see fresh wind slab development at upper elevations on leeward slopes and melt-freeze conditions may exist especially on solar aspects at all elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91knj","text":"The snowpack depth varies with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and around 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c9gi","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. There is uncertainty as to whether these layer will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=pinwheel#signs-of-instability"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=slab#slab-definition"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"The snowpack is highly variable due to recent strong southwest winds. In some areas, the windward slopes have been stripped of any recent snow. On lee aspects, wind deposited snow drifts may be up to 90 cm deep. Fresh wind slabs may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ps7o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7590g","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. In some areas, weak, sugary facets are sitting on this crust. This layer is of most concern on steep terrain in thin snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8nkh7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"q95f","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm in the northwest of the region (Pine Pass), 180 cm in the south (Renshaw, Kakwa) and 100 cm in the the northeast (Tumbler ridge).  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85pmr","text":"A melt-freeze crust on exists steep solar aspects at treeline and above. On shadier aspects, alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found in at lower elevations. Widespread growth of large surface hoar crystals (up to 2 cm!) and surface faceting have been reported. These types of crystals (crust, hoar, facets) that develop on the surface as it sits exposed during prolonged periods of high pressure like this often become a problem once buried by the next snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":226,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":463,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bi22m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63psm","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=weak+layer#weak-layers-are-layers-within-the-snowpack-composed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"A melt-freeze crust exists on steep solar aspects at treeline and above. On shadier aspects, alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found at lower elevations. Widespread growth of large surface hoar crystals and surface faceting have been reported. These types of crystals (crust, hoar, facets) that develop on the surface as it sits exposed during prolonged periods of high pressure like this often become a problem once buried by the next snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":446,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bpoic","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ofb","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=weak+layer#weak-layers-are-layers-within-the-snowpack-composed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5vk7k","text":"Recent sun and very warm alpine temperatures have had the greatest impact on the snowpack. Melt-freeze conditions exist on most aspects. Dry, wind-affected snow may prevail in polar terrain in the high alpine. Expect the snowpack to soften quickly with forecasted rain and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emgvt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5dbu","text":"Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation and the snow line currently sits at around 900 m. Its near 100 cm around 1000 m between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hjpa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"Recent sun and warm air in the alpine likely had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack, melt-freeze conditions exist on most slopes including solar alpine features. In more shaded terrain at upper elevations where dry snow has prevailed, pockets of wind slab may be found on leeward slopes and below ridges. New surface hoar formation can be found at treeline and below where it is protected from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53dqh","text":"Treeline snowpack depths sit around 50 to 80 cm in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bme8g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgq0a","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Favored areas in the west and north of the region have seen 10-20 cm of snow (5 cm closer to Smithers), accompanied by light to moderate southeast winds. Trace amounts are expected to accumulate overnight and into Sunday as the freezing level drops back down to 1200 m. The new snow rests on a recent crust or hard, wind-packed snow that was buried earlier this week (Dec. 4). Where winds have drifted the recent snow into slabs on lee features, wind slab avalanches may be possible to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2clhb","text":"Extensive wind-scouring and several days of above freezing temperatures have promoted rapid settling in the snowpack. The bottom half of the snowpack reportedly consists of weak snow interrupted by a crust from early November. Further north and east in the region, weak snow developing near the ground has produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. The extent of this snowpack structure in the region is not well-known. Smaller avalanches in the new snow may have the potential to step-down to deeper layers and to produce large, destructive avalanches. Large alpine slopes where the snow transitions from thick to thin are most suspect. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a349g","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure, ranging from 60 cm in eastern parts of the region to over 100 cm in western parts of the region. Lower elevation terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":222,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2ksf","text":"A melt-freeze crust exists on steep solar aspects at treeline and above. On shadier aspects, alpine surfaces are predominantly wind affected, with soft snow still to be found at lower elevations. Widespread growth of large surface hoar crystals and surface faceting have been reported. These types of crystals (crust, hoar, facets) that develop on the surface as it sits exposed during prolonged periods of high pressure like this often become a problem once buried by the next snowfall.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":223,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":446,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"doe93","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2pvrd","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=weak+layer#weak-layers-are-layers-within-the-snowpack-composed"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"80f7e","text":"After several days of clear skies and warm air in the alpine, temperatures are returning to their seasonal normal, and melt-freeze crusts have been left behind on solar aspects. Strong west and southwest winds previously scoured upwind slopes and ridges and deposited snow into stiff wind slabs on lee or cross-loaded features. These old wind slabs may sit above a widespread rain crust from early November, which can be found up to 2500m and buried down 30-100cm. Weak snow may be developing around this crust. However, given the stagnant weather pattern and decreasing trend in instability, this problematic snowpack structure is not currently listed as a problem.  We can expect to see it transition to our problems page with the next snowfall. It will be a feature to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":169,"length":7,"key":0},{"offset":305,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"dlfq","text":"The snowpack is thin and variable in wind-scoured areas, and it tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":202,"length":24,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=wind+#aspect"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=wind+#cross-loading"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"7pndv","text":"After several days of clear skies and warm air in the alpine, temperatures are returning to their seasonal normal, and melt-freeze crusts have been left behind on solar aspects. Strong west and southwest winds previously scoured upwind slopes and ridges and deposited snow into stiff wind slabs on lee or cross-loaded features. These old wind slabs may sit above a widespread rain crust from early November, which can be found up to 2500m and buried down 30-100cm. Weak snow may be developing around this crust. However, given the stagnant weather pattern and decreasing trend in instability, this problematic snowpack structure is not currently listed as a problem.  We can expect to see it transition to our problems page with the next snowfall. It will be a feature to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":169,"length":7,"key":0},{"offset":305,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6ld7h","text":"The snowpack is thin and variable in wind-scoured areas, and it tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":202,"length":24,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=wind+#aspect"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=wind+#cross-loading"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v0k1","text":"A surprise storm Friday night dropped up to 25 cm. of snow in the Pine Pass area which formed fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70gr1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"60l0i","text":"The snowpack is highly variable due to recent strong southwest winds. In some areas, the windward slopes have been stripped of any recent snow. On lee aspects, wind deposited snow drifts may be up to 90 cm deep. Fresh wind slabs may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8uj4p","text":" \n A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. In some areas, weak, sugary facets are sitting on this crust. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and on steep, shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3shpr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5taq6","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm in the northwest of the region (Pine Pass), 180 cm in the south (Renshaw, Kakwa) and 100 cm in the the northeast (Tumbler ridge). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"f2qt2","text":"Recent sun and warm air well into the alpine had the greatest impact on the upper snowpack. A melt-freeze crust is found on most slopes. At upper elevations on more shaded slopes where dry snow prevails, wind slabs have formed in lee features. Surface hoar growth has been observed in sheltered areas at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"91knj","text":"The snowpack depth varies with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and around 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8c9gi","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. There is uncertainty as to whether these layer will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"As of Sunday morning, weekend storm totals ranged from 35-60 mm of water in 48 hours and above freezing temperatures up to 1900 m. At summit elevations and in areas further north in the region, precipitation fell as snow. Strong winds from the south have rapidly loaded areas receiving snow with touchy storm slabs. Ongoing snow (another 20-30 cm) and strong winds overnight and into Monday will continue to build these touchy storm slabs and overload cornices. Below the freezing level, the snowpack is saturated. Freezing level is forecast to drop below 1000 m by the end of day Monday.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9cd7g","text":"The significant load from intense periods of precipitation has the potential to bring buried weak layers to their breaking point. Two early season weak layers are still on our radar: a facet/crust combination that formed in early November and a layer of facets near the ground. In the Ningunsaw area, basal facets have recently  produced very large deep persistent slab avalanches. The early November crust also demonstrated reactivity in the Bear Pass area within the last week. The extent of this problematic snowpack structure in the region is not well-known, but it likely exists in colder, shallower areas in the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3i2dc","text":"Snowpack depths are highly variable across aspects and elevations as a product of wind scouring, above-freezing temperatures, and rain. Snow has melted fast at lower elevations, and snowpack depths have seen rapid settlement.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"acv6e","text":"5-15 cm of new snow falls ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"74t0c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dls93","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"Around 5 cm of new snow falls ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":91,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2tthj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ofb","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It does not appear to be a concern at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7paip","text":"A melt-freeze crust covers most slopes resulting from recent sun and warm temperatures. Where cold, dry snow prevailed (upper elevations on more shaded and polar slopes), winds continue to press slabs into lee features. The snowpack depth varies with elevation. Below treeline 30 to 70 cm, 80 to 100 cm near treeline, and over 150 cm may be found in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9nd88","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. The incoming storm may provide insight on if these layers will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"A melt-freeze crust covers most slopes resulting from recent sun and warm temperatures. Where cold, dry snow prevailed (upper elevations on more shaded and polar slopes), winds continue to press slabs into lee features. Large surface hoar growth has been observed in treeline areas sheltered from the warm temperatures, sunshine and wind.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6trcu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dt88h","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a few crusts that formed during warm periods in November. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62c3g","text":"In the north, treeline snowpack depth sits around 80 to 150 cm. The crust of note here is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. Snowpack tests and recent avalanche activity suggest that this layer could be triggered by humans and produce large avalanches.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r5n2","text":"In the south of the region, treeline snowpack depth sits around 120-190 cm. Melt-freeze snow surfaces exist after the recent warming. The deeper crusts in this area are generally down around 60-80 cm in the alpine and well bonded to surrounding snow.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p5pg","text":"5-15 cm of new snow falls ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3a3kk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"87vtd","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Recent sun and warm alpine temperatures have had a deep impact on the snowpack. Melt-freeze conditions exist on most aspects. Dry, wind-affected snow may prevail in high alpine polar terrain. Expect the snowpack to soften quickly with forecasted rain and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ettf2","text":"Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation, the snowpack depth varies from 100 cm in the trees up to 150-200 cm near mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"A melt-freeze crust covers most solar slopes and a variety of wind-affected surfaces around found on more polar slopes at treeline and above. Widespread surface hoar growth has been observed around the region. The snowpack is well settled below. Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"de6ib","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2fq9c","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"Rain and warm temperatures produced moist snow to 1700 m. Above the rain/snow line, 10-15 cm new snow has accumulated through Monday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"90i1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b0blg","text":"Prior to the storm, a melt-freeze crust covered most surfaces. A variety of wind affected surfaces covered more northerly, alpine terrain. Large surface hoar growth was observed around treeline, but was likely destroyed by this wet and warm storm.  A saturated snowpack is found at lower elevations from rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3unjg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ep2a","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation and exposure to sun and wind, before this storm average snowpack depths were 80-100 cm around treeline to over 150 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"anfbm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19svs","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. Loading and observations from this storm may provide insight on if these layers will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"Light flurries are expected to fly around the region. The snowpack surface consists of the recent melt-freeze crust on most slopes. Cold, dry snow and wind affected surfaces are found on more shaded aspects at around treeline and above. Additionally, surface hoar has been observed developing around the region. Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"de6ib","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2fq9c","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations and while we don't think they're currently a problem, we're not ready to throw them out yet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Around 30 mm rain fell on the North Shore Mountains by Monday afternoon and upwards of 30-50 mm is forecasted into Tuesday. A wet and warm snowpack persists due to heavy rain saturating the snowpack at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"af3no","text":"Prior to the storm, snowpack depth varied rapidly with elevation, approximately 100 cm in the trees up to 150-200 cm near mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Around 5-15 cm of new snow falls ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar treeline and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":94,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ahpp6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"20-30 cm of new snow over the day Tuesday will bring storm totals to 30-50. The storm snow sits ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar treeline and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":157,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2tthj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ofb","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It does not appear to be a concern at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"10-15 cm of new snow Monday night and strong southerly winds are expected to form fresh wind slabs reactive to human triggers at treeline and above.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6v0k1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9m3qa","text":"The snowpack is highly variable due to recent strong southwest winds. In some areas, the windward slopes have been stripped of any recent snow. On lee aspects, wind deposited snow drifts may be up to 90 cm deep. Fresh wind slabs may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8uj4p","text":" \n A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. In some areas, weak, sugary facets are sitting on this crust. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and on steep, shallow, rocky, snowpack areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3shpr","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5taq6","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm in the northwest of the region (Pine Pass), 180 cm in the south (Renshaw, Kakwa) and 100 cm in the the northeast (Tumbler ridge). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p5pg","text":"10-20 cm falling over the day Tuesday will bring storm totals to 30-50 cm. The storm snow sits ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar treeline and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":156,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3a3kk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"87vtd","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"acv6e","text":"5-10 cm of new snow Tuesday brings storm totals to 15-25 cm. The storm snow sits ontop of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar treeline and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":142,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"74t0c","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25q4u","text":"Snowpack tests in this MIN show moderate to hard results on a couple of layers which are consistent with our November surface hoar depths at 15 and 30 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":23,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4fts3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dls93","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9887452d-bf76-4e35-ab8a-8160c9f3be09"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"Rain and warm temperatures produced moist snow to 1800 m. Above the rain/snow line, Wind is impacting 5-10 cm new snow accumulated by Monday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hden","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1vjo","text":"Prior to the storm, a melt-freeze crust covered most surfaces. A variety of wind affected surfaces covered more northerly, alpine terrain. Large surface hoar growth was observed around treeline, but this may have been destroyed by this wet and warm storm.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6trcu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dt88h","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a few crusts that formed during warm periods in November. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62c3g","text":"In the north, treeline snowpack depth sits around 80 to 150 cm. The crust of note here is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. We have a lot of uncertainty on the reactivity of this layer - we're keeping it on our radar because we don't have enough information. Recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer present and down 60 cm, and unreactive to snowpack tests. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8r5n2","text":"In the south of the region, treeline snowpack depth sits around 120-190 cm. The deeper crusts in this area are generally down around 60-80 cm in the alpine and well bonded to surrounding snow.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ahpvs","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ckmlc","text":"10-20 cm of new snow over the weekend and ongoing strong southwesterly winds continue to build fresh wind slabs sitting on top of the widespread storm slabs created last week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c8uj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16k9t","text":"The White Pass area received over 100 cm of new snow last week with strong southwest winds. Total snowpack depth is around 175 cm in sheltered areas around White Pass.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2cag9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fikbm","text":"In drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley, total snowpack depths are likely in the 50-100 cm range and are probably quite variable due to wind transport. The base of the snowpack in this area may consist of some weak, sugary facets. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":225,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9iou5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"adal","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the","target":"_blank","url":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"By Tuesday morning, over 50 mm rain fell on the North Shore Mountains and saturated the snowpack at all elevations, this will cool and freeze as temperatures drop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8qnsl","text":"Snowpack depth changes quickly with elevation. Prior to the storm, depths ranged from 100 cm in the trees up to 150-200 cm near mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"Overnight Monday-Tuesday, rain and warm temperatures produced a moist snowpack up to 2000 m before freezing levels began falling. By Tuesday morning, 20-60 cm new snow accumulated above 1800m and the snow/rain line.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a8s6t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8hgmb","text":"At upper (drier) elevations, layers of wet and dry storm snow are found due to rain reaching mountain tops during the storm. The new snow covers a melt-freeze crust and old wind slabs. A saturated snowpack is found at lower elevations, the snowpack will cool and freeze with falling temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3unjg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ep2a","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly elevation and exposure to sun and wind, average snowpack depths vary 60-100 cm around treeline to over 150 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"anfbm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19svs","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1500 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. Loading and observations from this storm may provide insight on if these layers will be a concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"acv6e","text":"Monday's storm delivered variable amounts of snow to the Cariboos with roughly 30 cm around Blue River and Valemount, 10 cm in the Robson Valley, and 5 cm around Barkerville. This new snow sits on top of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar at treeline and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces and will create a problem moving forward. Freezing levels were around 1300 m during the storm, so lower elevations are rain soaked and will form a crust on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":256,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"46sc9","text":"A recent MIN report from the Barkerville area found a weak layer 30 cm below the surface. The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":9,"length":3,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/9887452d-bf76-4e35-ab8a-8160c9f3be09"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p5pg","text":"The recent warm windy storm brought 20-40cm of dense storm snow that is settling into a denser storm slab.  At treeline and below this storm slab sits atop  widespread large surface hoar and up to 20cm of facets. In the Alpine, the storm slab sits atop suncrust on solar aspects and isolated smaller Surface Hoar in sheltered locations.  Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":174,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"87vtd","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notables from early November rains (Nov 5 Crust), which is now sitting near the base of the snowpack and is likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6mv2t","text":"Snowfall amounts from Tuesday are highly variable across the forecast region as the \"atmospheric river\" shifts south for Wednesday.  The northern regions have already seen 10-25cm of recent storm snow while the southern areas are forecast to get 10-40cm overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.  The snow has arrived with warm windy conditions perfect for the formation of a dense storm slab.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mf9m","text":"At tree line and in lower elevations this 10-40cm of storm slab sits atop widespread large surface hoar.  In the Alpine, the storm slab sits atop suncrust on steep solar aspects.  Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":91,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"85n74","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from early November rains (Nov 5 crust) which is now sitting near the base of the snowpack and is surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"80f7e","text":"Up to 20 cm of forecast new snow will likely bury the recent surface hoar (feather-like frost crystals) that exists on most aspects and elevations in wind-sheltered areas. The strong southwest winds likely destroyed some of the surface hoar on wind-exposed slopes, but in wind-sheltered areas the surface hoar may be alive and well. The new snow will likely show a poor bond to the old plethora of snow surfaces like surface hoar and crusts on solar aspects from last week’s sun and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"76v92","text":"Isolated pockets of stiff and reactive wind slab may exist on leeward slopes during and after this wind event. These wind slabs may sit above a widespread rain crust from early November, which can be found up to 2500m and buried down 30-100cm. Weak snow may be developing around this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dgj6q","text":"However, given the stagnant weather pattern and a decreasing trend in instability, this problematic snowpack structure is not currently listed as a problem. We may expect to see it transition to our problems page once it becomes buried with new snow. It will be a layer to monitor as the season progresses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b04io","text":"The snowpack is generally thin, wind hammered, variable in wind-scoured areas and tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":220,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"A localized band of moisture and wind with pushed through the region overnight, depositing up to 30 cm fresh snow in localized areas. A thin crust may have developed in areas that received rain or heavy mist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"95p8o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9me2l","text":"New snow will cover the old surfaces of crusts on most slopes, wind-polished and dry, faceted snow on northerly aspects around treeline and higher, and widespread surface hoar. Over the last few days, surface hoar has been observed developing around the region, and may be especially large in sheltered treeline areas - as new snow and wind develops slabs, it will be most reactive where sits over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3vn0g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2u3qh","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations and while we don't think they're currently a problem, we're not ready to throw them out yet. Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Around 5-15 cm of new snow fell Monday night in the northern regions with another 5-20cm forecast for Tuesday night.  This 10-30cm of new snow will sit on top of a melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar tree line and below. Generally speaking, new snow does not bond well to these types of surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":214,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ahpp6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from rains in early November (Nov 5 Crust).  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7pndv","text":"10-20 cm of new snow fell at upper elevations while the rest of the precipitation came in as rain or freezing rain. Reports suggest that the freezing rain occurred from 1900m to 2100m “ish” with rain at lower elevations which likely destroyed most surface hoar. I also suspect very little surface hoar survived at higher elevations between the wind and the warming/sunshine last weekend, but maybe wind-sheltered pockets still exist? \nA reactive storm slab does exist, especially where the new snow sits above this recent rain/freezing rain crust.  Isolated pockets of wind slab may be reactive on leeward slopes where the new snow deposits into deeper drifts. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ltkl","text":"Digging deeper in the snowpack two predominant crusts exist from November. A widespread rain crust from early November that can be found up to 2500 m and buried down around 100 cm and a shallower one from late November down around 30 cm. These crusts have shown no recent reactivity in snowpack testing and this “potentially” problematic snowpack structure is not currently listed as an avalanche problem but remains on our radar moving forward. \n The snowpack is thin and variable in wind-scoured areas, and it tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are 70-90 cm and still below threshold below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"da8uc","text":"A localized band of moisture and wind deposited up to 20 cm above 1800 m and may overlie a thin crust which developed in areas that received rain or heavy mist before falling temperatures and snowy precipitation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"95p8o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"afetn","text":"Warm temperatures moistened the snowpack above 2000 m. At upper (drier) elevations, new snow covers old surfaces of crusts on most slopes, wind-polished and dry, faceted snow on northerly aspects, and a possible layer surface hoar. Early in the week surface hoar developed around the region, and may be especially large in sheltered treeline areas, however in areas where a thin rain crust formed, its likely the wet precipitation crushed the surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5et3l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"16mbr","text":"Crusts from mid-and early-November are generally found 30 cm below the snow surface and 10 cm up from the ground at all elevations. While they are showing resistant planar results in snowpack tests, a lot of uncertainty still exists with limited observations and while we don't think they're currently a problem, we're not ready to throw them out yet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bcov8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"149ev","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"A melt freeze crust is found to 2000 m, and above 1800-2000 m 20-40 cm of varying moist and dry layers of storm snow accumulated. A 5-10 cm dusting of dry snow covers these features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bgk9u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ob5g","text":"Above the rain/snow line the recent storm snow covered older crusts and wind affected surfaces. A new layer of surface hoar reported was reported developing early Wednesday morning. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8v4tn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"620m5","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, from 50-100 cm around treeline to over 150 cm in the alpine. Below 1800 m and where rain achieved full saturation, the snowpack is uniform.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"anfbm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"19svs","text":"The mid to lower snowpack contains a series of crusts, the most notable of which is also the deepest, sitting just above the ground at elevations above 1800 m. This crust may have a thin overlying layer of weak faceted grains and/or surface hoar crystals, especially in sheltered areas around treeline. We have a few reports of these layers being unreactive in tests, with a bit more insight these may little concern going forward. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqh4q","text":"A warm storm earlier this week has likely reshaped the snowpack. Heavy rain was reported up to 1500 m, so lower elevations will now have a thick surface crust. 15-40 cm of snow fell at higher elevations, with the largest accumulations around Valemount and Blue River. In the alpine this snow has formed thick wind slabs, which should generally be strengthening quickly.  Intermediate elevations (below alpine terrain and above the rain line) could have highly variable conditions and perhaps a dangerous problem developing. The most concerning thing at this elevation is if a slab of dry snow has formed above widespread surface hoar layer (or above sun crusts). Carefully assess open slopes at intermediate elevations if you see recent accumulations of dry snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":621,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e1e4i","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable of which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers on south facing slopes and in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"As things cool after high freezing levels, anticipate refrozen surfaces below treeline up to 1800m.   Freezing rain was also observed at some locations to ridge top, but appears to have missed the northern Purcells.  New snow is not bonding well to this melt freeze crust where present.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34kfu","text":"Around 10-30 cm new snow fell Monday thru Wednesday as the recent storm shifted south.  This recent 10-30cm of new snow sits on top of a buried melt-freeze crust on south aspects and widespread surface hoar tree line and below.  While high freezing levels may have helped to break down the surface hoar, it will still be intact when snow remained cool.  In other words, if there are no THICK rain crusts at and below tree line, be on the look out for buried surface hoar.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":194,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from rains in early November (Nov 5 Crust).  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, likely surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"The atmospheric river dropped over upwards of 100 mm of rain on the North Shore Mountains early this week. Cooling temperatures Wednesday and intermittent precipitation deposited flurries at high elevations. Wet snow covers crusts and a settled snowpack as you decrease in elevation. The snowpack has begun to cool and freeze.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"891vj","text":"Snowpack depth changes quickly with elevation. Prior to the storm, depths ranged from 100 cm in the trees up to 150-200 cm near mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"The snowpack around White Pass is likely settling after a massive storm last week (100 cm of snow and strong southwest wind). Old wind slabs may linger in steep open terrain, and small wind slabs could form during the weak storm on Thursday. Sheltered terrain around White Pass has a total snow depth of roughly 180 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgd8p","text":"In drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley, total snowpack depths are likely in the 50-150 cm range and are probably quite variable due to wind transport. The base of the snowpack in this area may consist of some weak, sugary facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":225,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the","target":"_blank","url":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"The snowpack around White Pass is likely settling after a massive storm last week (100 cm of snow and strong southwest wind). Old wind slabs may linger in steep open terrain, and small wind slabs could form during the weak storm on Thursday. Sheltered terrain around White Pass has a total snow depth of roughly 180 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgd8p","text":"In drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley, total snowpack depths are likely in the 50-150 cm range and are probably quite variable due to wind transport. The base of the snowpack in this area may consist of some weak, sugary facets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":14,"key":0},{"offset":225,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the","target":"_blank","url":"https://avalanche.ca/glossary#wind-transport-refers-to-snow-being-lifted-from-the"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The recent storm brought over a metre of snow accompanied by strong southwest winds to alpine elevations. Treeline elevations saw quite the mix of snow and rain depending on where the freezing level sat (mostly around 1200 m during the storm). Below treeline the snowpack became saturated with rain. Cornices have likely grown large along ridgelines at upper elevations and pose threat to the slopes below. All and all, this storm provided new load and stress to the existing snowpack and a widespread avalanche cycle was the response. The current cooling and drying trend will likely start to lock-up and stabilize the snowpack. However; deeper instabilities may still exist at treeline and above elevations. The early December crust is now down 100 cm plus in the alpine and just below the surface at treeline. The early November crust is even deeper in the alpine and down 70-120 cm at treeline. Basal facets exist and have produced large full depth avalanches pre-storm and during the storm. The extent of this problematic snowpack structure in the region is not well-known, but it likely exists in colder, shallower snowpack areas. These interfaces have shown recent reactivity and the major questions are moving forward. How is the snowpack adjusting with the cooling and are these interfaces still reactive and critical layers? A bit more time and hopefully more data will tell.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hv4t","text":"Snowpack depths are highly variable across aspects and elevations as a product of wind scouring, above-freezing temperatures, and rain. Snow has melted fast at lower elevations, and snowpack depths have seen rapid settlement.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"The warm storm earlier this week has reshaped the snowpack. The alpine is heavily wind-affected with quickly strengthening wind slabs. Below 1500 m the snowpack is rain soaked and likely forming a thick surface crust. At elevations in between there is 10-30 cm of recent snow sitting above old interfaces. There is a chance the snowpack at these intermediate elevations could be bonding poorly, but weather trends suggest they should be strengthening.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"143f8","text":"The main uncertainty right now is whether there is weak snow around the crust that formed in early November. This layer is now buried 50-150 below the surface, and with little data is is best to remain cautious around large high consequence slopes, especially if they are thin and rocky. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ek5g0","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm in the northwest of the region (Pine Pass), 180 cm in the south (Renshaw, Kakwa) and 100 cm in the the northeast (Tumbler Ridge). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqh4q","text":"The combination of warm storm earlier this week followed by cooler temperatures has reworked the snowpack. Heavy rain was reported up to 1500 m, so lower elevations will now have a thick surface crust or \"dust on crust\". 15-40 cm of snow fell at higher elevations, with the largest accumulations around Valemount and Blue River.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atb87","text":"The most concerning part of the snowpack remains how well this new 15-40 cm of snow is bonding to a widespread buried surface hoar layer (or above sun crusts). Carefully assess steep open slopes at intermediate elevations  if you see recent accumulations of dry snow (just above, at and below tree line).  In other words - that zone of lower  alpine terrain but above the rain line - could be holding the most dangerous problem: a storm slab over surface hoar or sun crust, especially where winds have helped create a slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"blf3e","text":"In the alpine this snow has formed thick wind slabs, which should generally be strengthening quickly.  As ever, assess how direct sun is affecting steep solar terrain.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e1e4i","text":"The most notable layer in the lower snowpack is a thick crust from November rains, which is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or from a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas in the alpine or on shallow steep solar faces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"The atmospheric river dropped over upwards of 100 mm of rain on the North Shore Mountains early this week. The saturated snowpack continues to cool and freeze into a monolithic block. Ongoing flurries deposit a dusting of new snow overtop of the surface crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bqf9k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"891vj","text":"Snowpack depth changes quickly with elevation. Prior to the rainstorm, depths ranged from 100 cm in the trees up to 150-200 cm near mountain tops.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"5-10 cm of dry snow sits over a robust crust that formed at all elevations during the warm, wet storm earlier this week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmob","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpc6d","text":"At treeline and below, the crust continues to harden with cool temperatures but may still be somewhat punchy, with a saturated snowpack below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":21,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mglh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"j7ju","text":"In the alpine, the crust is supportive. Sugary facets sit sandwiched between this surface crust ontop, and an ice lens up to 50 cm below the surface. The ice lens formed from the freezing rain that fell on the old snow surface at the beginning of the previous storm. Above 2100 m, it has been a failure plane for avalanches since the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fiqfj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erkao","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, from 50-100 cm around treeline to over 150 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"80f7e","text":"10- 20 cm of recent snow fell at upper elevations while the rest of the precipitation came in as rain or freezing rain. Recent reports suggest that the freezing rain occurred from 1800m to 2000m “ish” with rain at lower elevations which may have destroyed the surface hoar at 2000m and below. All elevations are now hosting a burley crust under the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8f6gg","text":"Up high, stiff wind slab exists on leeward slopes where the new snow deposits into deeper drifts, especially where the new snow sits above this recent rain/freezing rain crust, or the older melt-freeze crust found on solar aspects. \nDigging deeper in the snowpack two crusts exist from November. One down approximately 30 cm, just below the old surface hoar, and the other sits deeper (down 70-90 cm) and is widespread up to 2500 m. The deeper crust seems to be bridged by a well-consolidated mid-pack in most areas. These crusts have shown no recent reactivity in snowpack testing but remain on our radar moving forward.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbc6d","text":"The snowpack is generally thin, wind hammered, variable in wind-scoured areas, and tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"In the south, 10-15 cm of dry surface snow bonds to the underlying crust formed earlier this week when 25 mm of rain soaked the upper snowpack at all elevations. We've got our eye on a couple of crusts in the upper to mid snowpack that are producing moderate to hard snowpack test results. Treeline snowpack depth sits around 80-130 cm.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"591p4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r48k","text":"In the north, around 30 cm of recent snow sits over a thin zipper crust above 2300 m, snow tapering with elevation. Between 1600 and 2000 m, the crust is punchy and unsupportive. In the lower snowpack, a crust/facet layer sits near the ground. The most recent avalanche observed on this layer was on December 1st, while recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer down 60 cm and unreactive. We have a lot of uncertainty on the reactivity of this layer so we're keeping it on our radar. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oh4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The recent storm brought over a metre of snow accompanied by strong southwest winds to alpine elevations. Treeline elevations saw quite the mix of snow and rain depending on where the freezing level sat (mostly around 1200 m during the storm). Below treeline the snowpack has likely refrozen into a firm crust. Cornices have likely grown large along ridgelines. All and all, this storm provided new load and stress to the existing snowpack and a widespread avalanche cycle was the response.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31dhn","text":"The current cooling and drying trend will likely lock-up and stabilize the snowpack. However; deeper instabilities may still exist at treeline and above elevations. The early December crust is now down 100 cm plus in the alpine and just below the surface at treeline. The early November crust is even deeper in the alpine and down 70-120 cm at treeline. Basal facets exist and have produced large full depth avalanches pre-storm and during the storm. The extent of this problematic snowpack structure in the region is not well-known, but it likely exists in colder, shallower snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"72qto","text":"Snowpack depths are highly variable across aspects and elevations as a product of wind scouring, above-freezing temperatures, and rain. Snow has melted fast at lower elevations, and snowpack depths have seen rapid settlement.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"7pndv","text":"10-20 cm of new snow fell at upper elevations while the rest of the precipitation came in as rain or freezing rain. Reports suggest that the freezing rain occurred from 1900m to 2100m “ish” with rain at lower elevations which likely destroyed most surface hoar. All elevations are now hosting a burley crust under the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3qtmv","text":"The recent storm slab may still be reactive to human triggers, especially where it sits above this recent rain/freezing rain crust or if it’s been sifted by the wind into deeper, stiffer pockets.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c08dq","text":"Digging deeper in the snowpack two predominant crusts exist from November. A widespread rain crust from early November that can be found up to 2500 m and buried down around 100 cm and a shallower one from late November down around 30 cm. These crusts have shown no recent reactivity in snowpack testing and this “potentially” problematic snowpack structure but remains on our radar moving forward.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6odkb","text":"The snowpack is thin and variable in wind-scoured areas, and it tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are 70-90 cm and still below threshold below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"5-10 cm of dry snow sits over a crust that formed at all elevations during the warm, wet storm earlier this week. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmob","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpc6d","text":"At treeline and below, the crust continues to harden with cool temperatures but may still be somewhat punchy, with a moist snowpack below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":21,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mglh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"j7ju","text":"In the alpine, the crust is supportive. Sugary facets sit sandwiched between this surface crust ontop, and an ice lens up to 50 cm below the surface. The ice lens formed from the freezing rain that fell on the old snow surface at the beginning of the previous storm. Above 2100 m, it has been a failure plane for avalanches since the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fiqfj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erkao","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, from 50-100 cm around treeline to over 150 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Check out North Shore Rescue's detailed snowpack conditions report here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":67,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"15m5o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kr99","text":"In the North Shore mountains, 20-30 cm of quite low density snow overlies a layer of weak crystals sitting on a monster crust which was formed during the atmospheric river early in the week. As the sun comes out Saturday, rapid settlement and accelerated slab development over the weak layer will make storm slabs more sensitive to triggering. If triggered, the crust makes a fast bed surface for avalanches to run far.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ov4b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158546941531351"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"In the south, 10-20 cm of dry surface snow bonds to the underlying crust formed earlier this week when 25 mm of rain soaked the upper snowpack at all elevations. We've got our eye on a couple of crusts in the upper to mid snowpack that are producing moderate to hard snowpack test results. Treeline snowpack depth sits around 80-130 cm.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"591p4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r48k","text":"In the north, around 30 cm of recent snow sits over a thin zipper crust above 2300 m, snow tapering with elevation. Between 1600 and 2000 m, the crust is punchy and unsupportive. In the lower snowpack, a crust/facet layer sits near the ground. The most recent avalanche observed on this layer was on December 1st, while recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer down 60 cm and unreactive. We have a lot of uncertainty on the reactivity of this layer so we're keeping it on our radar. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oh4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"Wednesday's storm deposited 8-20 cm of snow. At low to mid elevations early in the storm, light rain is reported to have destroyed some surface hoar and in most places left a freezing rain crust in its place before things cooled and covered it with the remaining storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qgvc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fofuj","text":"There is less known about upper elevations where the new snow may have been more wind affected and sit on a variety of surfaces such as crusts, surface hoar and old wind polished snow. If you have found buried surface hoar from December 8th, we would love to hear about it in the Mountain Information Network.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exist due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Up to 30 cm of recent storm snow sits on top of the December 8th crust in much of the Lizard Range. I suspect it could be similar in the Flathead start zones. Snowpack test results suggest that the recent storm slab may still be sensitive to human triggering in alpine like features, especially where it might have been stiffened by wind. In sheltered spots, loose dry sluffs running on the crust are more likely.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7goc1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33c41","text":"Rain from early in the last storm seems to have destroyed most of the surface hoar from the last dry spell and has left the December 8th crust in its place. Let us know it the Mountain Information Network if you have found any buried surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":176,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6l50s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2m2h0","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, depending on your location, there may be couple of crusts from November. Although we haven't had any recent avalanches on these layers, they have reacted in some snowpack tests, so this \"potentially\" problematic snowpack structure remains on our radar moving forward.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"15-30 cm of low density snow has been blowing around over the past few days, and will likely get redistributed with outflow winds over the weekend. Sparse reports suggest this snow is bonding well to old interfaces including a widespread crust. This crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the AK border, but was not evident between 1400-1700 m in the Tutshi area. The main concern over the weekend is fresh wind slabs forming above these crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3lv0","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. We have minimal data from these areas, but recommend extra caution around shallow rocky slopes in thinner snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"The alpine is heavily wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard rain crust (perhaps up to 1300 m). Sheltered areas at treeline may still have 5-20 cm of low density snow from earlier this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"692ms","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and 50-100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge. A widespread crust layer can be found at the bottom of the snowpack, and there remains to be uncertainty about if and where this layer is a problem. Recent observations from the McBride area suggest the snow is well bonded to this crust, however there is no recent information from northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass and Tumbler Ridge, where this layer was a problem earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2450 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found or where it is a very thin lens that formed ontop of the surface hoar. The recent snow does not appear to be bonding well to these old surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"toeh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":274,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"80f7e","text":"10- 20 cm of recent snow fell at upper elevations while the rest of the precipitation came in as rain or freezing rain. Recent reports suggest that the freezing rain occurred from 1800m to 2000m “ish” with rain at lower elevations which may have destroyed the surface hoar at 2000m and below. All elevations are now hosting a burley crust under the new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8f6gg","text":"Up high, stiff wind slab exists on leeward slopes where the new snow deposits into deeper drifts, especially where the new snow sits above this recent rain/freezing rain crust, or the older melt-freeze crust found on solar aspects. \nDigging deeper in the snowpack two crusts exist from November. One down approximately 30 cm, just below the old surface hoar, and the other sits deeper (down 70-90 cm) and is widespread up to 2500 m. The deeper crust seems to be bridged by a well-consolidated mid-pack in most areas. These crusts have shown no recent reactivity in snowpack testing but remain on our radar moving forward.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbc6d","text":"The snowpack is generally thin, wind hammered, variable in wind-scoured areas, and tapers rapidly at lower elevations. Snowpack depths at sheltered upper treeline elevations are nearing 100 cm and beginning to exceed the threshold for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"Soft snow can be found in sheltered terrain whereas hardened wind slabs are likely found in the alpine and exposed treeline. An increasing wind speed trend on Sunday into Monday may allow for further formation of wind slabs, particularly with some new snowfall on Monday. Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border, but was not evident between 1400-1700 m in the Tutshi area. The main concern is newly-formed wind slabs sitting on this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc8eq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3lv0","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. We have minimal data from these areas, but recommend extra caution around shallow rocky slopes in thinner snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p5pg","text":"The storm earlier this week delivered a complex mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain. As a result the upper snow is highly variable. Several crusts have been reported including a widespread rain crust at lower elevations. In western and southern parts of the regions (e.g. the Monashees and Revelstoke area), this crust has been reported to extend into the alpine, with just a dusting of snow above the crust. Further east and north, temperatures remained colder during the storm and 20-40 cm of low density snow sits on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"236l7","text":"The primary concern right now is areas where this recent snow buried a widespread layer of surface hoar and/or sun crusts. This is most likely a problem in areas where 30+ cm of snow has fallen on this layer and less of a problem in areas with rain crusts near the surface. Overall, we suspect the most likely spot to find a slab above this weak layer is at treeline (and south-facing alpine) terrain in northern and eastern parts of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":91,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5spci","text":"Down near the ground remains a thick rain crust with sugary facets above and below from early November. While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it produces occasional hard results in snowpack tests. It could be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and 50-100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpb36","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i46i","text":"The alpine is heavily wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard crust up to around 1300 to 1600 m. Sheltered areas at treeline may still have 5 to 20 cm of soft snow on the surface. Monday's strong wind will likely form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2p8h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"692ms","text":"A widespread crust layer that may have sugary faceted grains above it can be found at the bottom of the snowpack. Uncertainty remains about if and where this layer is a problem. Recent observations from the McBride area suggest the snow is well-bonded to this crust. There is no recent information from northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass and Tumbler Ridge, where this layer was a problem earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"Wednesday's storm deposited 6-20 cm of snow. At low to mid elevations early in the storm, light rain is reported to have destroyed some surface hoar and in most places left a freezing rain crust in its place before things cooled and covered it with the remaining storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qgvc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fofuj","text":"There is less known about upper elevations where the new snow may have been more wind affected and sit on a variety of surfaces such as crusts, surface hoar and old wind polished snow. If you have found buried surface hoar from December 8th, we would love to hear about it in the Mountain Information Network.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exist due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"Soft snow can be found in sheltered terrain whereas hardened wind slabs are likely found in the alpine and exposed treeline. An increasing wind speed trend on Sunday into Monday may allow for further formation of wind slabs, particularly with some new snowfall on Monday. Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border, but was not evident between 1400-1700 m in the Tutshi area. The main concern is newly-formed wind slabs sitting on this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc8eq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3lv0","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. We have minimal data from these areas, but recommend extra caution around shallow rocky slopes in thinner snowpack areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2mmlh","text":"While there is a lot of variability across the forecast region in how the recent weather reworked the snowpack, the message is similar everywhere: assess the bond of recent snow to crusts, especially if more than 20 cm of snow is present.  This is most likely at higher elevations in the Selkirks. If there is not a thick rain crust at treeline and below treeline then there is probably intact buried surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a8usm","text":"Most areas have 10-30 cm of snow sitting above crusts. In many areas, rain and freezing rain has left a crust that extends up to 2300 m.  In some areas there are multiple crusts near the surface. In areas without crusts near the surface there may be a preserved surface hoar layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dmlo1","text":"Down near the ground remains a thick rain crust with sugary facets above and below from early November. While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it continues to produce occasional hard results in snowpack tests.  It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Strong northerly  winds continue to form wind slabs on lee features at tree line and above. Up to 30 cm of recent storm snow sits on top of a crust formed in early December. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7goc1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33c41","text":"Deeper in the snowpack there are couple of crusts that formed in  November. No recent avalanche activity has been reported on the November crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqh4q","text":"The alpine is wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard rain crust. Reports suggest this crust extends up to 1400 m to 1700 m in different parts of the region. Sheltered areas at treeline likely have 15-40 cm of low density snow from earlier this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahrc6","text":"The main concern (and uncertainty) is whether this recent snow is bonding to a widespread buried surface hoar layer and/or sun crusts. In most areas this snow has probably not developed into a concerning slab, with the exception of the Blue River and Valemount areas where there has been more snowfall on this layer. The most likely terrain for this problem is around treeline elevations where the snowpack has not been affected by wind or rain (see the photos in this MIN report).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":469,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"592c6","text":"Down near the ground remains a thick rain crust with sugary facets above and below from early November. While we have not seen much reactivity on this layer, it continues to produce occasional hard results in snowpack tests.  It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f86e6f2a-9cbc-40ff-911f-6e6d32ac0809"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of recent snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found or where it is a very thin lens that formed above these weak layers. The recent snow does not appear to be bonding well to these old surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and 50-100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpb36","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i46i","text":"The alpine is heavily wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard crust up to around 1300 to 1600 m. Sheltered areas at treeline may still have 5 to 20 cm of soft snow on the surface. Monday's strong wind will likely form new wind slabs in exposed terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2p8h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"692ms","text":"A widespread crust layer that may have sugary faceted grains above it can be found at the bottom of the snowpack. Uncertainty remains about if and where this layer is a problem. Recent observations from the McBride area suggest the snow is well-bonded to this crust. There is no recent information from northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass and Tumbler Ridge, where this layer was a problem earlier this season.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"At upper elevations, strong southwest overnight winds have likely redistributed 10-30 cm of dry snow sitting over a crust. A layer of surface hoar may be found within this recent snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gmob","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpc6d","text":"At treeline and below, the crust continues to harden with cool temperatures but may still be somewhat punchy below 1900 m, with a moist snowpack below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":21,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5mglh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"j7ju","text":"In the alpine, the crust is supportive. Sugary facets sit sandwiched between this surface crust ontop, and an ice lens 40-50 cm below the surface. The ice lens formed from the freezing rain that fell on the old snow surface at the beginning of the previous storm. Above 2100 m, it has been a failure plane for avalanches since the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fiqfj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erkao","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, with lower BTL barely at threshold, to 50-100 cm around treeline to over 200 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Check out North Shore Rescue's detailed snowpack conditions report from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"15m5o","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kr99","text":"10-15 cm of low density new new snow is forecast to fall through the day Sunday. Strong southeast overnight winds have likely redistributed 20-30 cm of recent snow into wind slabs in leeward terrain features. This recent snow overlies a layer of weak crystals sitting on a thick crust.  If triggered, the crust makes a slick bed surface for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ov4b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158546941531351"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"At upper elevations, winds are forecast to pick up during the day Sunday. The will likely redistribute into wind slabs the 10-30 cm of dry snow that sits over a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"86gia","text":"In the south, 20-30 cm of dry surface snow bonds to the underlying crust formed earlier this week when 25 mm of rain soaked the upper snowpack at all elevations. We've got our eye on a couple of crusts in the upper to mid snowpack that are producing moderate to hard snowpack test results. Treeline snowpack depth sits around 80-130 cm.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"591p4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5r48k","text":"In the north, around 30 cm of recent snow sits over a thin zipper crust above 2300 m, snow tapering with elevation. Between 1600 and 2000 m, the crust is punchy and unsupportive. In the lower snowpack, a crust/facet layer sits near the ground. The most recent avalanche observed on this layer was on December 1st, while recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer down 60 cm and unreactive. We have a lot of uncertainty on the reactivity of this layer so we're keeping it on our radar. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oh4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of soft snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found. The recent snow may not be bonding well to these old surfaces. There have also been some reports of an isolated weak layer 40 cm below the surface around Golden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"Brief strong southwest wind has formed soft wind slabs over a supportive crust in the alpine. In wind sheltered areas, a layer of surface hoar may be found shallowly buried within the 10-30 cm above the crust. Below 2000 m the crust may be somewhat punchy with a moist snowpack below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fiqfj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erkao","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, with 0-50 cm below treeline to 150 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esefv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8p5pg","text":"Last week's storm left a wide variety of surface conditions. Several crusts have been reported including a widespread rain crust at lower elevations. In western and southern parts of the regions (e.g. the Monashees and Revelstoke area), this crust has been reported to extend into the alpine, with just a dusting of snow above the crust. Further east and north, temperatures remained colder during the storm and 20-40 cm of low density snow sits on the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"236l7","text":"The primary concern right now is areas where this recent snow has buried layer of surface hoar and/or sun crusts. This is most likely a problem in areas where 30+ cm of snow sits above this layer and less of a problem in areas with rain crusts near the surface. Overall, we suspect the most likely spot to find a slab above this weak layer is at treeline (and south-facing alpine) terrain in northern and eastern parts of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":82,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"554qh","text":"A buried rain crust can be found in the lower snowpack (50-150 cm deep) with some reports of weak snow around this crust. While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it continues to produce occasional results in snowpack tests. It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqh4q","text":"The alpine is wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard rain crust. Reports suggest this crust extends up to anywhere from 1200 m to 1700 m. Sheltered areas at treeline likely have 15-40 cm of low density snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahrc6","text":"The main concern (and uncertainty) is whether this recent snow is bonding to a surface hoar layer and/or sun crusts. In most areas this snow has probably not developed into a concerning slab, with the exception of the Blue River and Valemount areas where there has been more snowfall. The most likely terrain for this problem is around treeline elevations where the snowpack has not been affected by wind or rain (see some good examples in these MIN photos).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":446,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"aufkt","text":" A buried rain crust can be found in the lower snowpack (50-100 cm deep) with some reports of weak snow around this crust.  While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it continues to produce occasional results in snowpack tests.  It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f86e6f2a-9cbc-40ff-911f-6e6d32ac0809"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"In the north, moderate southwest wind is redistributing up to 35 cm of dry alpine snow into wind slabs sitting over a thin zipper crust above 2300 m. As you go down in elevation, the surface snow gets thinner and the crust gets thicker. Between 1600 and 2000 m, the crust is punchy and unsupportive. In the lower snowpack, a crust/facet layer sits near the ground. The most recent avalanche observed on this layer was on December 1st, while recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer down 60 cm and unreactive. We have a lot of uncertainty on the reactivity of this layer so we're keeping it on our radar. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5qq0e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"35iop","text":"In the south, a surface melt-freeze crust exists on solar aspects. In the alpine, moderate southwest wind is redistributing around 20 cm of dry snow into wind slabs over the rain crust. This crust is 10-20 cm thick, reaches all the way to mountaintop and seems to be bonding well to overlying snow. Below, the snowpack is moist and dense.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oh4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"15-20 cm of new new snow sits over a layer of weak surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas. This great MIN includes photos of the surface hoar before it was buried.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":51,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":98,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"fao55","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2h30l","text":"A layer of weak crystals sitting on a 20 cm thick crust is now covered by 20-50 cm of snow. In snowpack tests conducted Saturday, this layer popped and slid off with moderate loading. This interface is most likely healing quickly with mild temperatures and under the weight of the snow but if triggered, the crust makes a slick bed surface for avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ov4b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cca1f0d1-17f8-4a4a-b09e-c67ed332ac0f"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Recent northerly winds created wind slabs at treeline and above. Up to 30 cm of recent storm snow sits on top of a crust formed in early December. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7goc1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33c41","text":"Deeper in the snowpack there are couple of crusts that formed in  November. No recent avalanche activity has been reported on the November crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"Wednesday's storm deposited 6-20 cm of snow. At low to mid elevations early in the storm, light rain is reported to have destroyed some surface hoar and in most places left a freezing rain crust in its place before things cooled and covered it with the remaining storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qgvc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fofuj","text":"There is less known about upper elevations where the new snow may have been more wind affected and sit on a variety of surfaces such as crusts, surface hoar and old wind polished snow. If you have found buried surface hoar from December 8th, we would love to hear about it in the Mountain Information Network.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":28,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exist due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2mmlh","text":"While there is a lot of variability in surface conditions across the region, the message is similar everywhere: assess the bond of recent snow to crusts, especially if more than 20 cm of snow is present. Most parts of the region only have 10-20 cm of snow sitting above crusts. But in areas without crusts near the surface, this snow may sit above a preserved surface hoar layer. This is most likely at higher elevations in the Selkirks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":360,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7883h","text":"A buried rain crust can be found in the lower snowpack (50-150 cm deep) with some reports of weak snow around this crust. While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it continues to produce occasional results in snowpack tests. It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"2mmlh","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow is expected between Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, bringing total recent snowfall amounts to 15-35 cm. This snow sits on a weak layer that exists as either a crust or feathery surface hoar. Most areas in the region are reporting that the new snow sits on a crust, while areas with surface hoar are more likely to be found at upper elevations in the Selkirks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6n2oj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7883h","text":"A buried crust can be found in the lower snowpack (50-150 cm deep) with some reports of weak snow around this crust. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however occasional test results indicate that it may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-30 cm of soft snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found. The recent snow may not be bonding well to these old surfaces. There have also been some reports of an isolated weak layer 40 cm below the surface around Golden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cqh4q","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is expected between Monday night and the end of the day on Tuesday. This new snow likely sits on wind slabs at upper elevations, and a rain crust below treeline. The crust is reported to exist from valley bottom up to 1200-1700 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahrc6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5e01u","text":"The main concern (and uncertainty) is whether recent snow is bonding to a surface hoar layer and/or sun crusts. In most areas this snow has probably not developed into a concerning slab, with the exception of the Blue River and Valemount areas where there has been more snowfall. The most likely terrain for this problem is around treeline elevations where the snowpack has not been affected by wind or rain (see some good examples in these MIN photos).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":74,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":441,"length":10,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"aufkt","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"768ep","text":"A buried rain crust can be found in the lower snowpack (50-100 cm deep) with some reports of weak snow around this crust.  While we have not seen recent avalanches on this layer, it continues to produce occasional results in snowpack tests.  It may be reactive to human triggers on shallow rocky slopes in the alpine or alpine-like features at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/f86e6f2a-9cbc-40ff-911f-6e6d32ac0809"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"5-10 cm of new snow falls on a layer of surface hoar 5-20 cm above a crust. At upper elevations, strong southwest wind is blowing the new snow into fresh wind slabs amongst previously wind affected surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exist due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and around 100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpb36","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2i46i","text":"The alpine is heavily wind-affected and lower elevations are capped by a hard crust up to around 1300 to 1600 m. Sheltered areas at treeline may still have 5 to 20 cm of soft snow on the surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2p8h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"692ms","text":"A widespread crust layer that may have sugary faceted grains above it can be found at the bottom of the snowpack. Uncertainty remains about if and where this layer is a problem. Recent observations from the McBride area suggest the snow is well-bonded to this crust. Observations from around Tumbler ridge suggest ongoing concern for this layer in this zone. I suspect the layer to be potentially reactive in northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass, but do not have observations to back this up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ccl71","text":"10-15 cm of new snow (by the end of the day Tuesday) and strong southwest winds are forming fresh wind slabs in the alpine. This new snow falls on soft, dry, possibly faceting snow surfaces in the alpine, a thin melt-freeze crust on solar aspects, and possibly small surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a8jgn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5q59n","text":"The rain crust now sits 30-50 cm deep in the alpine, depth tapering with elevation. In the south of the region, this crust is 10-20 cm thick and supportive. In the north, it exists as a thin zipper crust over 2300 m and may be punchy and unsupportive between 1600 and 2000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aa658","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"djn5k","text":"In the north of the region, a crust/facet layer sits near the ground. The most recent avalanche activity observed on this layer was on December 1st when a natural cornice fall triggered a size 3. More recent snowpack tests in the Cayoosh zone found this layer down 100+ cm and unreactive. While our uncertainty around the reactivity of this crust is keeping it on the radar going into the active weather pattern over the next week or so, it does not appear to be an active problem at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2oh4r","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"auajm","text":"15-25 cm of new snow is forecast to fall by the end of the day Tuesday. As it falls, the new snow iis being loaded into lee features in wind exposed areas by strong southwest wind. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v9p8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f6ep7","text":"In wind sheltered areas, the new snow may be falling on a layer of small surface hoar crystals. A second layer may also exist in close proximity below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6lgt1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4kirv","text":"A crust is now buried by 20-50 cm of snow at elevations above 1000 m. Prior to the new snow, the crust was punchy below 2000 m with a moist snowpack below. The new snow will likely help with bridging, and improve travel conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fiqfj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erkao","text":"Snowpack depths change rapidly with elevation, with 0-50 cm below treeline to 170 cm in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"esefv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"Soft snow can be found in sheltered terrain whereas hardened wind slabs are likely found in the alpine and exposed treeline. Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border, but was not evident between 1400-1700 m in the Tutshi area. The main concern is newly-formed wind slabs sitting on this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc8eq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3lv0","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The next snow storm is forecast for Tuesday, bringing substantial snowfall to the south of the region as well as strong southwest wind. Expect slabs to form during the storm, particularly in wind-affected terrain at and above treeline. The snow will fall onto previous wind-affected snow at higher elevations, potentially a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, and a crust at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4ovsp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"34kem","text":"The early-December crust is now down 100 cm in the alpine but close to the surface at and below treeline elevations. The early-November crust is buried around 100 to 200 cm at treeline elevations. The early-November crust may have weak and sugary faceted grains above it in parts of the region, which have produced large, full-depth avalanches in the past weeks. Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Up to 30 cm of snow from last week overlies a hard melt-freeze crust formed in early December up to at least 2000 m. To date, this layer has not been an avalanche concern but use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains immediately above the crust. Strong wind from the southwest is forecast on Tuesday along with a bit of new snow, which is expected to form new wind slabs above this crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"43aca","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"33c41","text":"Deeper in the snowpack there are a couple of hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November. The concern would be if there were weak faceted grains around the crust, but there is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"The snowpack depth varies substantially in the region and has been described as thin, wind-hammered, variable, and tapering rapidly at lower elevations. The average snowpack depth at treeline is approximately 100 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mh2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c4a7b","text":"Up to 30 cm of snow from last week overlies a hard melt-freeze crust formed in early December at least up to 2000 m. To date, this layer has not been an avalanche concern but use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains or feathery surface hoar crystals above the crust. Strong wind from the southwest is forecast on Tuesday along with a bit of new snow, which may form new wind slabs above this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5hqg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hb52","text":"The middle of the snowpack has been reported as being well-consolidated and may host another hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f8nre","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehjbo","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may have faceted grains around it. There has not been recent avalanche activity on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"20-40 cm falling on the North Shore mountains by end of the day Tuesday brings storm totals to 30-60 cm. This recent snow sits on a thin melt freeze crust on solar aspects, and possibly over a layer of weak surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas. This MIN from Saturday includes photos of the surface hoar before it was buried.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":254,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"fao55","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2h30l","text":"A layer of weak crystals sitting on a 20 cm thick crust is now covered by 40-80 cm of snow. We have had our eyes on it since it became buried last week. We haven't seen any avalanches on this layer since Saturday and snowpack tests since Sunday have shown no results at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkjhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/cca1f0d1-17f8-4a4a-b09e-c67ed332ac0f"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Wind from variable directions have affected the snow surface at and above treeline, forming wind slabs on all aspects. Strong southwest wind and small amounts of new snow are forecast for Tuesday. These slabs may overly a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have weak and sugary faceted grains growing around it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f6m9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e9i77","text":"At the base of the snowpack sits the early-November crust with weak faceted grains below. These faceted grains have formed large avalanches in both the south and north of the region within the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9elbp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ek30l","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. Below treeline the terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"10-15 cm of new snow sits on a layer of surface hoar in many areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":40,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"baruj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5f16q","text":"A crust that was buried about a week ago is now down 20-25 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1etvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"gcjd","text":"At upper elevations, moderate to strong southwest wind has likely blowing the new snow into fresh slabs that may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exists due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"15-35 cm of snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found. The recent snow may not be bonding well to these old surfaces. There have also been some reports of an isolated weak layer 40 cm below the surface around Golden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"Up to 30 cm of snow from last week overlies a hard melt-freeze crust formed in early December at least up to 2000 m. To date, this layer has not been an avalanche concern but use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains or feathery surface hoar crystals above the crust. Strong wind from the southwest is forecast for the rest of the week along with a bit of new snow, which may form new wind slabs above this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"48n8d","text":"The snowpack depth varies substantially in the region and has been described as thin, wind-hammered, variable, and tapering rapidly at lower elevations. The average snowpack depth at treeline is approximately 100 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d2sf","text":"The middle of the snowpack has been reported as being well-consolidated and may host another hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bde44","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may have faceted grains around it. There has not been recent avalanche activity on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Wind from variable directions have affected the snow surface at and above treeline, forming wind slabs on all aspects. Strong southwest wind and small amounts of new snow are forecast until Friday. These slabs may overly a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have weak and sugary faceted grains growing around it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f6m9v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e9i77","text":"At the base of the snowpack sits the early-November crust with weak faceted grains below. These faceted grains have formed large avalanches in both the south and north of the region within the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9elbp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ek30l","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. Below treeline the terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"New storm snow accumulations from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon are forecast 30-40 cm. This will bring 50-60 cm above the early December crust. To date, this layer has not been an avalanche concern but that concern and hazard will likely increase with additional snow/wind load. Use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains immediately above the crust. Strong wind from the southwest coupled with the new snow may build new wind and reactive wind slabs above this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dmscm","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November. The concern would be if there were weak faceted grains around the crust, but there is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being..","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"About 5-15 cm of new snow has fallen in the Cariboos since Monday evening, with a few exceptions receiving up to 40 cm (mostly around Blue River). This new snow has buried a layer of surface hoar in many areas. The new snow combined with moderate to strong southwest winds may be forming slabs in open areas, which will be most reactive in the areas that received the most new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"92k32","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 30-60 cm. In many areas the weak layer exists as a crust, and in some areas, it has been found as surface hoar. There is uncertainty as to how well the new snow may be bonding to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":156,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"20-40 cm of snow has fallen in the region since Monday afternoon. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. Moderate to strong southwest winds will mean that this new snow will likely form reactive slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"15-25 cm of new snow has fallen in the region since Monday afternoon. This new snow has likely buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds is likely forming reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1n3l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14klr","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 20-50 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. This layer may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"309aj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b6j29","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The region will see substantial snowfall amounts Tuesday night and into Wednesday, especially to the south of the region as well as strong southwest wind. Expect storm slabs to build during the storm, particularly in wind-affected terrain at and above treeline. The snow will fall onto previous wind-affected snow at higher elevations, potentially a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, and a crust at lower elevations. Initially, the new storm snow will likely have a poor bond to these old snow surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"17poj","text":" The early-December crust is now down 100 cm in the alpine but close to the surface at and below treeline elevations. The early-November crust is buried around 100 to 200 cm at treeline elevations. The early-November crust may have weak and sugary faceted grains above it in parts of the region, which have produced large, full-depth avalanches in the past weeks. Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"20-40 cm of snow has fallen in the region since Wednesday morning. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds will form reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"97c3j","text":"Continued flurries should help to maintain fresh, soft snow in sheltered terrain. Moderate to strong southwest winds will mean that wind slabs are likely to be found in the alpine and exposed treeline areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4tgtc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11cm8","text":"Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border, but was not evident between 1400-1700 m in the Tutshi area. The main concern is newly-formed wind slabs sitting on this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cc8eq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b3lv0","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73dms","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21ucu","text":"Snowpack depths range from around 150-170 in the White Pass area, to  around 100 cm in drier areas such as Atlin and the Wheaton Valley.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"By Wednesday morning the region received 25-35 cm of new storm snow with strong southwest wind. Expect reactive storm slabs particularly in wind-affected terrain at and above treeline. The snow will fall onto previous wind-affected snow at higher elevations, potentially a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, and a crust at lower elevations. Initially, the new storm snow will likely have a poor bond to these old snow surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"62hql","text":"The early-December crust is now down 100 cm in the alpine but close to the surface at and below treeline elevations. \n The early-November crust is buried around 100 to 200 cm at treeline elevations. The early-November crust may have weak and sugary faceted grains above it in parts of the region, which have produced large, full-depth avalanches in the past weeks. Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Strong wind from the southwest coupled with the new snow will likely build reactive storm slabs. The recent storm snow accumulations bring 40-60 cm above the early December crust. To date, this layer has not been an avalanche concern but by Thursday it may reach its tipping point and that concern and hazard will likely increase with snow/wind load and rising freezing levels. Use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains immediately above or below the crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"75vk1","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November. The concern would be if there were weak faceted grains around the crust, but there is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being..","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"10-35 cm of snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north. In the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found. South-southwesterly winds are creating new, small cornices and wind slabs on lee slopes. The recent snow may not be bonding well to older surfaces. There have also been some reports of an isolated weak layer 40 cm below the surface around Golden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Wet and stormy weather continues to bring a mix of rain and snow to the North Shore mountains.  Recent storms delivered 40-60cm of snow, which has settled rapidly with warm temperatures.  Another 25-50cm is forecast overnight Wednesday at locations above 1000m.  If this significant precipitation arrives, it will bring storm totals the past week to 65-1100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6aql7","text":"There are a few melt freeze crusts that we are watching that have shown up as weak layers in test pits.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fao55","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6isvo","text":"Below treeline snowfall amounts are approaching threshold for avalanches to occur.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkjhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"About 10-30 cm of new snow has accumlated around the Cariboos, with a few exceptions receiving up to 40 cm (mostly around Blue River). This low density snow has buried a layer of surface hoar in many areas. Expect to find more reactive slabs as new snow accumlates and gains cohesion.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"92k32","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 30-60 cm. In many areas the weak layer exists as a crust, and in some areas, it has been found as surface hoar. There is uncertainty as to how well the new snow may be bonding to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":156,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"aaapd","text":"10-25 cm of recent new snow sits on previously wind affected snow at higher elevations, and on a crust between about 1300-1600 m. Sheltered areas at treeline may now have 15-45 cm of soft snow on the surface. Moderate to strong southwest winds will likely redistribute the new snow, forming wind slabs in the alpine and in open areas at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2p8h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"692ms","text":"A widespread crust layer that may have sugary faceted grains above it can be found near the bottom of the snowpack. Uncertainty remains about if and where this layer is a problem. Recent observations from the McBride area suggest the snow is well-bonded to this crust. Observations from around Tumbler ridge suggest ongoing concern for this layer in this zone. I suspect the layer to be potentially reactive in northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass, but do not have observations to back this up. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fvma","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d6mro","text":"Snow depths are approximately 150 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and around 100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"15-35 cm of new snow has fallen in the region since Wednesday morning. This new snow has likely buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds is likely forming reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":119,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1n3l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14klr","text":"A weak layer that was buried about a week ago is now down 20-50 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. This layer may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"309aj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b6j29","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow and strong wind from the southwest have built the freshest wind slabs on the northeast facing slopes at treeline and in the alpine. Older wind slabs may still be found on other slopes from the East winds early this week. These slabs may overly a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have weak and sugary faceted grains growing around it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b9e6m","text":"At the base of the snowpack sits the early-November crust with weak faceted grains below. These faceted grains have formed large avalanches in both the south and north of the region within the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4md6l","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. Below treeline the terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"bo3sc","text":"Forecast 5-15 cm of new snow overnight Wednesday and another 5-10cm on Thursday is incrementally loading weak interfaces.  A total of 30-50cm will overlie a buried crust that extends to near mountain top and surface hoar by mid-day Thursday.  The surface hoar is likely to be found in sheltered locations at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":5,"key":0},{"offset":208,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1etvp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"gcjd","text":"At upper elevations, moderate to strong southwest wind has likely blowing the new snow into fresh slabs that may be reactive to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bsg3b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1573o","text":"The early November crust is sitting about 10-30 cm up from the ground. There is a late November crust in the midpack in some places as well.  Uncertainty with these crusts exists due to limited observations, but there haven't been any recent avalanches reported on these layers in this region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n3mi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"46emr","text":"Snowpack depths vary with elevation, treeline averages between 50-100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crusts#crusts-are-hard-layers-of-snow-usually-created-by-liquid"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"15-25 cm of snow overlies a rain crust found up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets at elevations around treeline where this crust is not found. South-southwesterly winds are creating new, small cornices and wind slabs on lee slopes. The recent snow may not be bonding well to older surfaces. There have also been some reports of an isolated weak layer 40 cm below the surface around Golden.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"Ongoing flurries and snow has accumulated 20-50 cm fresh snow around the region. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds has formed reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"About 20-40 cm (with the higher numbers surrounding Blue River) low density snow has buried a layer of surface hoar in many areas. Slabs are becomingly increasingly reactive as fresh snow bonds and gains cohesion where it overlies touchy surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"92k32","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar that was buried about a week ago is now down 30-60 cm. In many areas the weak layer exists as a crust, and in some areas, it has been found as surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":172,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Strong wind from the southwest and up to 30 cm of new snow will likely build reactive storm slabs. The recent storm snow accumulations bring 40-60 cm above the early December crust which may have persistent weak, and facetted crystals above and below it. With slab cohesion adding stress and load on that interface, we may see this persistent slab avalanche problem come to life.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":217,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November. The concern would be if there were weak faceted grains around the crust, but there is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The region has seen up to 50 cm of recent storm snow by Thursday. Expect reactive storm slabs particularly in wind-affected terrain at and above treeline. The snow will fall onto previous wind-affected snow at higher elevations, potentially a layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas, and a crust at lower elevations. Initially, the new storm snow will likely have a poor bond to these old snow surfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gvqp","text":"The early-December crust is now down 80-100 cm in the alpine but close to the surface at and below treeline elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qvhr","text":"The early-November crust is buried around 100 to 200 cm at treeline elevations. The early-November crust may have weak and sugary faceted grains above it in parts of the region, which have produced large, full-depth avalanches in the past weeks. Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Wet and stormy weather continues to bring a mix of rain and snow to the North Shore mountains.  Above the freezing line, storm after storm continues to deliver heavy amounts of snow.  Below this freezing line there's likely not much snow left after heavy rains.  Avalanche hazard will be elevated anywhere snow is falling and accumulating on yesterday's snow, especially if total new snow is deeper than about 30cm (or reaching from your fingers to your elbow when you poke around).  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qdeq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dod0g","text":"New snow will arrive with moderate to extreme winds further elevating avalanche hazard.  There are a few melt freeze crusts that we are watching that have shown up as weak layers in test pits.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkjhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow and strong to extreme southwest wind have likely formed reactive wind slabs at treeline and in the alpine. \n The recent snow brings 30-50 cm above the early December crust which exists in the snowpack up to 2000 m. Use caution if you find cohesive snow above the crust, particularly if there are weak, sugary faceted grains immediately above or below the crust. With slab cohesion adding stress and load on that interface we may see this persistent slab avalanche problem come to life.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21gll","text":"The snowpack depth varies substantially in the region and has been described as thin, wind-hammered, variable, and tapering rapidly at lower elevations. The average snowpack depth at treeline is approximately 100 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dbif9","text":"The middle of the snowpack has been reported as being well-consolidated and may host another hard melt-freeze crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkrf4","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may have faceted grains around it. There has not been recent avalanche activity on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"Ongoing flurries and snow has accumulated 30-50 cm fresh snow around the region. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds has formed reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1n3l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14klr","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"309aj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b6j29","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow and strong wind from the southwest have built the freshest wind slabs on the northeast facing slopes at treeline and in the alpine. These slabs may overly a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have weak and sugary faceted grains growing around it. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b9e6m","text":"At the base of the snowpack sits the early-November crust with weak faceted grains below. These faceted grains have formed large avalanches in both the south and north of the region within the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4md6l","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. Below treeline the terrain may still be below the threshold for avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":128,"length":24,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#threshold"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Incremental loading has stacked 30-60 cm (with the higher numbers surrounding Blue River) low density snow around the region. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar that was buried about a week ago is now down 40-60 cm. In many areas the weak layer exists as a crust, and in other areas, surface hoar. The bond at this interface is poor, slabs will become increasingly reactive as fresh snow gains cohesion and slab properties.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"Ongoing flurries and snow has accumulated 20-50 cm fresh snow around the region. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds has formed reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4v7jo","text":"Upper snowpack is made up of new or recent snow and with the storm systems lined up to track through the region this storm snow will continue to build. The forecast wind will also build windslabs. In some areas in the north (Pine Pass, possibly Wolverine) there is surface hoar near the bottom of this recent snow -- which may be as deep as 50 or 60 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":14,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hr0h","text":"Mid-pack is where you'll find a variety of crusts. Most reports haven't found them to be an issue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc08m","text":"Basal-pack, the basement also has some crusts. I suspect the layer to be potentially reactive in northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass, but do not have observations to back this up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evgm2","text":"Snow depths are approaching 200 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and around 100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"77tee","text":"Snowpack is approaching 150 to 200 cm in Whitepass, closer to 100 cm in drier areas like the Wheaton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q7gq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3jb0f","text":"The recent snow has been fresh and soft. Forecast southwest winds, whenever they hit, will build wind slabs and cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"20ra1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a50cb","text":"Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. The main concern is newly-formed wind slabs sitting on this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"49ug4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b5ei4","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Strong wind from the southwest and up to 30 cm of recent fresh snow has likely formed reactive storm slabs. The recent storm snow accumulations mean that 40-60 cm now sits on the early December crust. This crust may have persistent weak, and facetted crystals above and below it. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":242,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November. The concern would be if there were weak faceted grains around the crust, but there is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e02uc","text":"Above the freezing line (1000-1400m), storm after storm continues to deliver heavy amounts of snow.  Friday's storm had already delivered 50cm in some higher elevation areas at the time of publishing.  Ski hills reported 25-40cm in the past 24 hours with more another 10-20cm forecast to fall Friday night.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"205hq","text":"Below this fluctuating freezing line there's likely not much snow left after heavy rains.  Avalanche hazard will be elevated anywhere snow is falling and accumulating on yesterday's snow, especially if total new snow is deeper than about 30cm (or reaching from your fingers to your elbow when you poke around).  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7r1tn","text":"Hazard will increase with elevation, where up to 70cm of recent snow was forecast to fall in the past 24 hours.  We expect cornices will have grown fat with the recent heavy snows and strong to extreme winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkjhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fssm5","text":"We have very little data and a lot of uncertainty around alpine conditions in the region. If you go out in the mountains, please let us know what you see via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":162,"length":34,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7n0jh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Incremental loading has stacked 15-30 cm loose snow around the region (with the higher amount to the north around Golden). Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations, reactive cornices have grown too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erals","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a4qp","text":"This recent snow overlies a crust up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north.  Around treeline, where there crust isn't found, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets. Reports on this weak layer come from the Golden area (MIN report), finding weak surface hoar in isolated locations, 30-40 cm below the surface. Keep this layer in mind a forecasted snow (on Monday) accumulates, a touchy weak layer could emerge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":271,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a7184826-27ac-4121-b166-3387366e7832"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fuq4f","text":"20-40 cm of recent fresh snow and strong southwest wind has likely formed reactive storm slabs. This new snow likely sits on a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have weak and sugary faceted grains growing around it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"99aqq","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b9e6m","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region within the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"984r3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4md6l","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"86jjg","text":"Snowpack is 200 cm in Whitepass, closer to 100 cm in drier areas like the Wheaton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"79mo7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o8fm","text":"Eight to ten hours of moderate to strong southwest winds overnight Friday & early Saturday morning build wind slabs and cornices; the key question is how widespread and sensitive the upper snowpack is.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"224o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cba7j","text":"Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d63m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gfhl","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4v7jo","text":"Upper snowpack is made up of new or recent snow and with one more storm lined up to track through the storm snow will continue to build. The forecast wind will also build windslabs. In some areas in the north (Pine Pass, possibly Wolverine) there is surface hoar near the bottom of this recent snow -- which may be as deep as 50 or 60 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":14,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3hr0h","text":"Mid-pack is where you'll find a variety of crusts. Most reports haven't found them to be an issue.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":8,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc08m","text":"Basal-pack, the basement also has some crusts. I suspect the layer to be potentially reactive in northern parts of the region, such as Pine Pass, but do not have observations to back this up.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"evgm2","text":"Snow depths are approaching 200 cm around Pine Pass, Torpy and McBride and around 100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Incremental loading has stacked 30 to 65 cm of low density snow around the region.  Areas to the east around Blue River have received the higher numbers. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar that was buried about a week ago is now down 40-60 cm. In many areas the weak layer exists as a crust, and in other areas, surface hoar. The bond at this interface is poor, slabs will become increasingly reactive as fresh snow gains cohesion and slab properties.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4goai","text":"20-40 cm of recent fresh snow and strong southwest wind has formed reactive storm slabs. This new snow sits on an early-December melt-freeze crust with weak and sugary faceted grains around it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eit8n","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1ss2","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region. Friday's reports of whumpfs suggest this layer is still a player.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9jvih","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kuba","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Saturday night's snowfall will accumulate with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in exposed terrain. These will overly previous storm layers within the top 40 cm of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow will continue to load a weak layer around 30 to 60 cm deep. The layer may be composed of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. Riders have reported avalanche activity and whumpfing on this layer as well as surprising snowpack test results. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Snow is forecast tonight which is expected to transition to rain by early-morning Sunday. The rain is forecast up to around 1900 m followed by a cooling trend, so I expect the snow surface to be either wet or frozen into a melt-freeze crust on Sunday. At the highest mountain tops you may just get above this freezing level and experience substantial snow accumulation that is forecast with strong southwest wind, which will likely form very touchy slabs that may sit on a melt-freeze crust formed on Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack has been reported as being well-settled. There are numerous other melt-freeze crusts buried in the snowpack, but no recent avalanches or concerning snowpack test results have been observed on them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Strong wind from the southwest and fresh snow has likely formed new reactive storm slabs. Depending on aspect and elevation 60-100  cm now sits on the early December crust. This crust may have persistent weak, and facetted crystals above and below it. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":214,"length":17,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. There is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. Without any recent avalanche activity, it appears that this layer is dormant for the time being.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"Ongoing flurries and snow has accumulated 20-50 cm fresh snow around the region. This new snow has buried a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow combined with southwest winds has formed reactive slabs, especially at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 40-60 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Incremental loading has stacked 15-30 cm loose snow around the region (with the higher amount to the north around Golden). Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations, reactive cornices have grown too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"erals","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a4qp","text":"This recent snow overlies a crust up to 2400 m in the south of the region and 1800 m in the north.  Around treeline, where there crust isn't found, the recent snow may sit over a weak layer of surface hoar or facets. Reports on this weak layer come from the Golden area (MIN report), finding weak surface hoar in isolated locations, 30-40 cm below the surface. Keep this layer in mind a forecasted snow (on Monday) accumulates, a touchy weak layer could emerge.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":271,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a3uj7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9u2nk","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a couple of crusts, the most notable is from a rain event in early November that is 50 to 100 cm deep.  This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers or in a step-down from a smaller avalanche in shallow, rocky areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":9,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/a7184826-27ac-4121-b166-3387366e7832"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Saturday night's snowfall will accumulate with strong southwest wind, forming wind slabs in exposed terrain. These will overly previous storm layers within the top 50 cm of the snowpack. The freezing level is expected to reach around 1700 m, so rain followed by a cooling trend will limit avalanche concerns below that elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eerid","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"This snow will continue to load a couple weak layers in the snowpack. The shallower layer, being around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. There is uncertainty in the distribution of this layer, but the most likely place to find it would be in terrain features sheltered from the wind around treeline and lower alpine elevations. The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer is generally found around 50 to 100 cm deep and is widespread up to around 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 50 to 90 cm of storm snow over the last week which rests on a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow has combined with south/southwest wind to form reactive slabs which are especially problematic at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1n3l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"14klr","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 50-110 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust with facets or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"309aj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b6j29","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm is forecast for the region from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Around 10 to 20 cm is forecast for Monday to 4 PM followed by another 20 to 40 cm Monday night, with associated strong south to southwest wind. Expect storm and wind slabs to form over the day as the snow accumulates.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow will continue to load a weak layer around 30 to 60 cm deep. The layer may be composed of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains and it overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. Riders have reported substantial avalanche activity and whumpfing on this layer as well as surprising snowpack test results. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4goai","text":"Successive rounds of light to moderate snowfall have given us 30-50 cm of recent snow. This was redistributed by recent southwest winds in exposed areas but likely remains lower density in more sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e847s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mo5","text":"This recent snow sits on an early-December melt-freeze crust with weak and sugary faceted grains around it. This layer has featured in several avalanche reports that can be found on the MIN.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eit8n","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1ss2","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region. Friday's reports of whumpfs suggest this layer should still play a role in guiding your terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9jvih","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kuba","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/28b3c7ba-a650-4131-9d6e-f568c8776bb1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d188e","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 50 to 90 cm of storm snow over the last week which rests on a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. This new snow has combined with south/southwest wind to form reactive slabs which are especially problematic at higher elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2c2t2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1oka3","text":"A weak layer that was buried in early December is now down 50-110 cm. This layer is variable and has been reported to exist as either a crust or surface hoar. In any case, it is a persistent weak layer with a significant load above it now, and it may react easily to human triggers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3k2h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3q75t","text":"Another crust that was buried in early November can be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, however it may be possible to trigger it from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"After a break Sunday night, snow will pick up again on Monday. This continued loading will mean more new  reactive storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5im3k","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"acimg","text":"Depending on aspect and elevation 60-100  cm now sits on the early December crust. There is increasing evidence that this persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it are reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":122,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":150,"length":17,"key":2},{"offset":172,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. There is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcansouthrockies/posts/5131681793573941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A steady stream of storms has resulted in 30 to 65 cm of light density new snow across the region with areas to the east around Blue River getting the larger amounts. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A spooky and active weak layer is now down 40-60 cm below the surface. In some areas it's a crust, in others it's surface hoar, and it may be surface hoar on top of crust in some zones. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":201,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"Precipitation will start to ease by Monday but storm slabs may continue to reactive to human triggering especially where the snow has been stiffened by wind. Some areas have seen upwards of a meter of new snow in the past week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"114ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8gvqp","text":"A crust that was buried in early December is now down 80-120 cm in the alpine but is closer to the surface at and below treeline elevations. Around this crust are facets and potentially surface hoar in sheltered areas. Storm slabs may step down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":186,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"2lnrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5br8m","text":"The early-November crust is buried around 100-200 cm at treeline. This crust may have weak and sugary facets above it in parts of the region. This layer has produced large, full-depth avalanches in the past few weeks. Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs are likely to be found at treeline and alpine elevations on northerly to easterly leeward slopes. In sheltered terrain, numerous storm snow interfaces may be found in the top 50 cm of the snowpack, which may take a couple of days to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eerid","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two concerning weak layers are present in the snowpack. The shallower layer, being around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. There is uncertainty in the distribution of this layer, but the most likely place to find it would be in terrain features sheltered from the wind around treeline and lower alpine elevations. The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer is generally found around 50 to 100 cm deep and is widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"After a break overnight, we will see increasing snowfall amounts on Monday afternoon forming new storm slabs. Slabs are especially reactive in areas where they have been stiffened even slightly by wind.\n","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gb9v","text":"This recent snow means there is now 40-60 cm above the early December weak layer. There may be weak faceted grains and/or a crust making it susceptible to human triggering and step down avalanches from recent storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":100,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13up0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21gll","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may also have weak crystals around it. There has not been recent avalanche activity on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ul44","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsv4m","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially in the region with the average snowpack depth at treeline being approximately 90-140 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Around 5 cm of snow is forecast for Monday, which will fall onto a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 to 1700 m. This snow is expected to slide easily on the crust, but the consequence will be low. Above around 1500 to 1700 m, the weekend's precipitation may have all fallen as snow and formed wind slabs that could still be triggered by riders.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"There are numerous other melt-freeze crusts buried in the snowpack, but no recent avalanches or concerning snowpack test results have been observed around them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A steady stream of storms has resulted in 30 to 65 cm of light density new snow across the region with areas to the east around Blue River getting the larger amounts. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A spooky and active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm below the surface. In some areas it's a crust, in others it's surface hoar, and it may be surface hoar on top of a crust in some zones. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface throughout the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":201,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Around 20 cm of snow fell on Monday with strong northerly wind. Wind slabs may linger at treeline and alpine elevations on all aspects due to wind starting from the south and shifting to the north. In sheltered terrain, numerous storm snow interfaces may be found in the top 50 cm of the snowpack, which may take a couple of days to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eerid","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two concerning weak layers are present in the snowpack. The shallower layer, being around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. There is uncertainty in the distribution of this layer, but the most likely place to find it would be in terrain features sheltered from the wind around treeline and lower alpine elevations. The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer is generally found around 50 to 100 cm deep and is widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Over 50 cm of snow accumulated on Monday in the south of the region (e.g., Manning Park, Coquihalla Summit). Storm and wind slabs are expected to be reactive to human traffic for a few days until the snow bonds to the snowpack. In the north, wind slabs may still be found in exposed terrain. The wind is forecast to be from the north, so slabs may be found on atypical slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"Two concerning weak layers are present in the snowpack. The shallower layer, being around 30 to 70 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. There is uncertainty in the distribution of this layer, but the most likely place to find it would be in terrain features sheltered from the wind around treeline and lower alpine elevations. The more widespread layer in the snowpack is a melt-freeze crust from early December, which may have a weak layer of sugary faceted grains above it. This layer is generally found around 40 to 90 cm deep and has produced varying test results in the region. This layer should be treated as suspect were you find faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2tf7f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. With a lack of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be inactive at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 60 to 100 cm of storm snow over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cko30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a stout supportive crust. There are facets below the crust too. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. This weak layer is going to haunt us for the foreseeable future. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Around 20 cm of snow came out of Monday's storm, which fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. At lower elevations, the wet snow may not have frozen so the new snow may sit on soggy snow. The recent snow may slide easily where it sits on a crust. Above around 1500 m, wind slabs would be the primary concern from substantial recent snowfall and strong wind from variable directions. Cool air temperature may allow for these problems to linger for longer than is typical for the South Coast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"There are numerous other melt-freeze crusts buried in the snowpack, but no recent avalanches or concerning snowpack test results have been observed around them.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"5sp7s","text":"The upper snowpack is made up of new or recent snow from a parade of storms over the past week. A recent bout of strong southwest wind redistributed much of this snow in exposed areas at higher elevations, forming wind slabs in the process.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":14,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a1273","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3pun8","text":"In some areas in the north (Pine Pass, possibly Wolverine) there is a weak layer of surface hoar near the bottom of this recent snow - now as deep as 60 or 80 cm. In some areas this layer may present as a combo of crust and faceted snow. This variable layer continues to react in snowpack tests and slope cuts and should figure into your terrain decisions wherever wind slabs aren't the dominant concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"41ein","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"178ku","text":"The mid and basal snowpack feature a variety of crusts. Recent reports have not highlighted them as a problem but they may be a concern in areas of the region with a shallow snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":3,"length":23,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8l7gc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dlid","text":"Snow depths are approaching 200 cm around Pine Pass, the MacGregors, and McBride and around 100 cm in the northeast around Tumbler Ridge.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4goai","text":"Successive rounds of light to moderate snowfall have given us 30-50 cm of recent snow. This was redistributed by recent southwest winds in exposed areas but likely remains lower density in more sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e847s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mo5","text":"This recent snow sits on an early-December melt-freeze crust with weak and sugary faceted grains around it. This layer has featured in several avalanche reports that can be found on the MIN. This interface is currently reactive to human triggering and producing size 2 avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eit8n","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1ss2","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region. Friday's reports of whumpfs suggest this layer should still play a role in guiding your terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9jvih","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kuba","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/28b3c7ba-a650-4131-9d6e-f568c8776bb1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"86jjg","text":"Snowpack is 200 cm in Whitepass, closer to 100 cm in drier areas like the Wheaton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"79mo7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"o8fm","text":"Eight to ten hours of moderate to strong southwest winds overnight Friday & early Saturday morning resulted in widespread wind scouring and loading, forming wind slabs and cornices in the process. These hazards are likely to remain sensitive to human or machine triggers over the next few days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"224o4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cba7j","text":"Below this surface snow lies a widespread melt-freeze crust. The crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d63m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6gfhl","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a massive storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in colder drier areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"Some areas have seen upwards of a meter of new snow in the past week. Storm slabs may continue to reactive to human triggering especially where the snow has been stiffened by wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehcnl","text":"A crust that was buried in early December is now down 80-120 cm in the alpine but is closer to the surface at and below treeline elevations. Around this crust are facets and potentially surface hoar in sheltered areas. Storm slabs may step down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":186,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6cc7o","text":"The early-November crust is buried around 100-200 cm at treeline. This crust may have weak and sugary facets above it in parts of the region.  Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"By Monday morning up to 20 cm of storm snow hit the region. The big story is the next system arriving today and tonight bringing a lot of new snow by Tuesday. Large storm slabs will be reactive, especially where they sit above a weak interface. Depending on aspect and elevation 60-100  cm now sits on the early December crust. There is increasing evidence that this persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it are reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":348,"length":8,"key":0},{"offset":367,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":395,"length":17,"key":2},{"offset":417,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. There is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcansouthrockies/posts/5131681793573941"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"The big story is the next system arriving today and tonight bringing a lot of new snow (30-40 cm) by Tuesday. Large storm slabs will likely be reactive, especially where they sit above a weak interface. \n","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gb9v","text":"Before the current storm there is 40-60 cm above the early December weak layer. There may be weak faceted grains and/or a crust making it susceptible to human triggering and step down avalanches from recent storm snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":98,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"13up0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"21gll","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may also have weak crystals around it. There has not been recent avalanche activity on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes or,  like above, from step down avalanches in the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ul44","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fsv4m","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially in the region with the average snowpack depth at treeline being approximately 90-140 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#basal-facets"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm impacted the region Monday and Monday night, with around 30 to 40 cm of snow accumulation expected by Tuesday morning. Some of the snow may fall as rain below 1800 m. Strong wind during the storm started from the south, shifted to the west, and finally to the north. Expect to find reactive storm and wind slabs across the region. The snow will likely take a few days to bond to the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow is loading weak layers around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers may be composed of feathery surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 60 to 100 cm of storm snow over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a stout supportive crust. There are facets below the crust too. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. This weak layer is going to haunt us for the foreseeable future. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Storm slabs will likely be reactive, especially where the wind stiffens the new snow. Deeper slabs will be found on lee slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ebdq3","text":"A persistent slab 80-130  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. There is increasing evidence that this persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it is reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":93,"length":8,"key":1},{"offset":112,"length":21,"key":2},{"offset":140,"length":17,"key":3},{"offset":162,"length":12,"key":4}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5u02r","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. There is uncertainty if and where in the region this may be a problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/avcansouthrockies/posts/5131681793573941"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"4":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Around 20 cm of snow came out of Monday's storm, which fell onto a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. The concern for Wednesday is this snow turning into touchy slabs that could slide easily on the crust. At the mountain tops, the snow may have been blown into wind slabs on all slopes due to variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4goai","text":"Incremental loading of new snow has given us 30-50 cm of recent snow. This was redistributed by recent southwest winds in exposed areas but likely remains lower density in more sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e847s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9mo5","text":"This recent snow sits on an early-December melt-freeze crust with weak and sugary faceted grains around it. This layer has featured in several avalanche reports that can be found on the MIN. This interface is currently reactive to human triggering and producing size 2 avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":186,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"eit8n","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c1ss2","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region. Friday's reports of whumpfs suggest this layer should still play a role in guiding your terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9jvih","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kuba","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/28b3c7ba-a650-4131-9d6e-f568c8776bb1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs may linger at treeline and alpine elevations on all aspects due to wind starting from the south and shifting to the north. These strong winds mean that variable conditions and snow depths will be found in alpine terrain. In sheltered terrain, numerous storm snow interfaces may be found in the top 50 cm of the snowpack, which may take a bit of time to bond.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eerid","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two concerning weak layers are present in the snowpack. The shallower layer, being around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. This layer may be found in sheltered terrain features at treeline and lower alpine elevations. The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer ranges in depth from 10 cm to 100 cm due to wind effect. The layer has been reported as being widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A steady stream of storms over the past week has resulted in 30 to 65 cm of light density new snow across the region with areas to the east around Blue River getting the larger amounts. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm below the surface. In some areas it's surface hoar and in others it may be surface hoar on top of a crust. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface in the east the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack is a crust that was buried in early November. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":201,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":103,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"60 to 100 cm of storm snow has fallen over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a stout supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. This weak layer is going to haunt us for the foreseeable future. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm impacted the region Monday and Monday night, with around 30 to 40 cm of snow accumulation. Strong wind accompanied the storm, blowing from the south, west, and north. Expect to find storm and wind slabs across the region. The snow will likely take a few days to bond to the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow is loading weak layers around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers may be composed of feathery surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 60 to 100 cm of storm snow over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cko30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a stout supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. This weak layer is going to haunt us for the foreseeable future. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Around 60 cm of snow fell near Coquihalla and Manning Park on Monday and 15 cm accumulated near Duffey Lake. The snow fell with northerly wind in the north and north to southwest wind in the south. Storm and wind slabs may take a few days to bond to the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers do not appear to be prevalent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be inactive at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm impacted the region Monday, with around 30 to 40 cm of snow accumulation. Strong wind accompanied the storm, blowing from variable directions. Expect to find storm and wind slabs across the region until they bond to the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow is loading two weak layers around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it. There has been less avalanche activity reported west of Castlegar but a similar snowpack exists so the possibility remains for human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There haven't been recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Storm slabs will likely be reactive to human triggers, especially where the wind stiffens the new snow. \nA persistent slab 70-110  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it is reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":254,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":282,"length":17,"key":1},{"offset":304,"length":12,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"7up0i","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may also have weak crystals around it. This potential avalanche problem is dormant at this time, however; it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes or,  like above, from step down avalanches in the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ul44","text":" ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Around 60 cm of snow fell near Coquihalla and Manning Park on Monday and 15 cm accumulated near Duffey Lake. Since then, strong wind from variable directions has formed wind slabs in exposed terrain up high. Warm air is forecast for the alpine and particularly for the south of the region, which could mean that these slabs may remain easy to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers do not appear to be prevalent in the south of the region but may be found in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley). The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A steady stream of storms last week resulted in 30 to 65 cm of light density new snow across the region with areas to the east around Blue River getting the larger amounts. Southwest winds have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm below the surface. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and in others it may be surface hoar on top of a crust and in others it is very hard to find if it exists at all. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface in the east the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, a crust that was buried in early November can be found. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":212,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":114,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Around 20 cm of snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. During this period of warm air temperature, the surface snow may rapidly form slabs that could slide easily on the crust. At the mountain tops, the snow may have been blown into thicker and touchy wind slabs on all slopes due to variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Warm air is forecast for the alpine, which could mean that recent wind slabs will remain easy to trigger. The wind slabs may be found on all aspects due to variable wind directions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two potential concerning weak layers may be present in the snowpack: ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"k8b2","text":"The shallower layer, being around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. This layer may be found in sheltered terrain features at treeline and lower alpine elevations but has been reported as spotty across the region. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53h2m","text":"The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer ranges in depth from 10 cm to 100 cm due to the wind blowing and loading the snow in different terrain features over the past two weeks. The layer has been reported as being widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32ujh","text":"To date we have mostly seen sporadic avalanche activity on these layers, but they remain possible to trigger where they exist in the mountains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9rv11","text":"The incoming storm will build new and very reactive storm slabs, especially where the snow has been stiffened by the wind and/ or sit above a recent surface hoar layer buried 40-60 cm down. I'm uncertain how widespread this buried interface is throughout the region besides the Nass Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ehcnl","text":"A crust that was buried in early December is now down 80-120 cm and counting in the alpine but is closer to the surface at and below treeline elevations. Around this crust are facets and potentially surface hoar in sheltered areas. Storm slabs may step down to this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":176,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":199,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6cc7o","text":"The early-November crust is buried around 100-200 cm at treeline. This crust may have weak and sugary facets above it in parts of the region.  Uncertainty remains about where this layer remains a problem in the region, but it may be localized to the northern half of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"60 to 100 cm of storm snow has fallen over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"Just under the new snow, about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"About 30 cm of low density new snow fell on Wednesday in White Pass, burying an array of wind affected surfaces and recent wind slabs. Winds were reportedly light or even calm during the storm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6an4v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b8jnm","text":"Buried wind slabs remain a real concern, as well as any new wind slabs that may have formed at higher elevations during the storm, even if the extent of this slab formation was limited.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9uie8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddq2b","text":"A widespread melt-freeze crust now exists at an estimated 40-60 cm deep in the region, under our two most recent storm snow layers. This crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley, up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c4571","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpbo","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a big storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow to persist at the bottom of the snowpack in colder, thinner snowpack areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"4goai","text":"Recent winds have scoured some areas and combined with light amounts of new snow have built stiff wind slabs in others. Locations that have not been stripped by the wind likely have 30-50 cm of snow above an early-December melt-freeze crust with weak and sugary faceted grains around it. This layer has featured in several avalanche reports that can be found on the MIN. This interface is currently reactive to human triggering and produces size 2 avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":366,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"b2lc2","text":"A crust that was buried in early November is near the base of the snowpack. This crust has weak facets associated with it. These facets have produced large avalanches in both the south and north of the region. This MIN report from December 22 highlights a deep release avalanche and the variable snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":96,"length":6,"key":1},{"offset":215,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"alo12","text":"Snowpack depths vary substantially with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/28b3c7ba-a650-4131-9d6e-f568c8776bb1","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/28b3c7ba-a650-4131-9d6e-f568c8776bb1"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/e529d94e-5f82-43b9-97bc-f5ba55cad011"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Storm slabs will likely remain reactive to human triggers, especially where the wind stiffens the new snow. Deeper slabs will be found on lee slopes due to strong winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ebdq3","text":"A persistent slab 80-130  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it is reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":106,"length":17,"key":2},{"offset":128,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. This potential avalanche problem is dormant at this time, however; it remains on our radar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"An active storm cycle has produced 60 to 100 cm of storm snow over the last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cko30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. This weak layer is going to haunt us for the foreseeable future. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"60 to 100 cm of storm snow has fallen over the previous week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"Just under the new snow, about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Recent strong to extreme southwest wind has redistributed some of this new snow building touchy wind slabs on leeward slopes.  \nA persistent slab 70-100  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it may be reaching a tipping point. Smaller avalanches may step-down to this weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":277,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":305,"length":17,"key":1},{"offset":327,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":427,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"7up0i","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may also have weak crystals around it. This potential avalanche problem is dormant at this time, however; it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes or,  like above, from step down avalanches in the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ul44","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"10-15 cm of warm, dense snow is forecast to fall over the day Friday. The new snow falls ontop of a temperature crust on solar aspects at upper elevations, which formed during the warm, sunny period on Thursday. On shady aspects that have remained dry, new snow falls over wind slabs on variety of aspects due to recent variable wind directions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 30 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm impacted the region Monday, with around 30 to 40 cm of snow accumulation. Strong wind accompanied the storm, blowing from variable directions. Expect to find storm and wind slabs across the region until they bond to the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow is loading two weak layers around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it. There has been less avalanche activity reported west of Castlegar but a similar snowpack exists so the possibility remains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There haven't been recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"60 to 100 cm of snow fell last week. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cko30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Early this week, around 60 cm of snow fell near Coquihalla and Manning Park and 15 cm near Duffey Lake. Since then, at upper elevations, strong wind from variable directions has formed wind slabs in exposed terrain, and warm air and sunshine may have formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers are most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"A steady stream of storms last week resulted in 30 to 65 cm of light density new snow across the region with areas to the east around Blue River getting the larger amounts. Winds blowing from a variety of directions have built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm below the surface. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and in others it may be surface hoar on top of a crust and in others it is very hard to find if it exists at all. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface in the east the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, a crust that was buried in early November can be found. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":212,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":114,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is forecast to fall through the day Friday. The new snow falls over hard wind slabs and wind scoured surfaces in exposed terrain, and a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two potential concerning weak layers may be present in the snowpack: ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"k8b2","text":"The shallower layer, around 50 to 80 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. This layer may be found in sheltered terrain features at treeline and lower alpine elevations but has been reported as spotty across the region. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53h2m","text":"The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer ranges in depth from 10 cm to 100 cm due to the wind scouring and loading the snow in different terrain features over the past two weeks. The layer has been reported as being widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32ujh","text":"To date we have mostly seen sporadic avalanche activity on these layers, but they remain possible to trigger where they exist in the mountains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Storm slabs will likely remain reactive to human triggers, especially where the wind stiffens the new snow. Deeper slabs will be found on lee slopes due to strong winds. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ebdq3","text":"A persistent slab 80-130  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it is reaching a tipping point. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":21,"key":1},{"offset":106,"length":17,"key":2},{"offset":128,"length":12,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"b38nb","text":"Deeper in the snowpack are two hard melt-freeze crusts that formed in November that may have some weak crystals around them. This potential avalanche problem is dormant at this time, however; it remains on our radar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=leeward#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"60 to 100 cm of snow fell last weekend and on Monday night. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cko30","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"A hefty storm impacted the region Monday, with around 30 to 40 cm of snow accumulation. Strong wind accompanied the storm, blowing from variable directions. Expect to find storm and wind slabs across the region until they bond to the snowpack. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"This snow is loading two weak layers around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it. There has been less avalanche activity reported west of Castlegar but a similar snowpack exists so the possibility remains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There haven't been recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Early this week, around 60 cm of snow fell near Coquihalla and Manning Park and 15 cm near Duffey Lake. Since then, at upper elevations, strong wind from variable directions has formed wind slabs in exposed terrain, and warm air and sunshine may have formed a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects. Up to 10 cm of new snow is forecast to fall over these surfaces over the day Saturday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers are most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"30-50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region by Tuesday morning. Recent strong to extreme winds have redistributed some of this new snow building touchy wind slabs on leeward slopes.  Much of this wind was west / southwest but variable winds have been reported across the region - including northerly winds.\nA persistent slab 70-100  cm thick now sits on the early December crust. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below it may be reaching a tipping point. Smaller avalanches may step-down to this weak layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":392,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":420,"length":17,"key":1},{"offset":442,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":542,"length":10,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"7up0i","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November that may also have weak crystals around it. This potential avalanche problem is dormant at this time, however; it remains on our radar. The most likely spot to trigger it would be on thin and rocky slopes or,  like above, from step down avalanches in the recent storm snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ul44","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=step+down#step-down-avalanche"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"Weather stations suggest there has been little wind at White Pass since 30 cm of low density snow fell on Wednesday. This suggests there should still be fresh powder in most areas, but I wouldn't be surprised if there has been (or will be) some localized drifts forming soft wind slabs. Buried wind slabs beneath the powder also remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ddq2b","text":"A widespread melt-freeze crust now exists at an estimated 60-80 cm deep in the region, under our recent storm snow layers. This crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley and up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bpbo","text":"The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong after a big storm at the beginning of December. However, there is potential for weak snow to persist at the bottom of the snowpack in colder, thinner snowpack areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-50 cm of new snow is forecast to fall by the end of the day Saturday. The storm came in warm, so the new snow may adhere well to previous surfaces. These include a temperature crust at low elevations and solar aspects, and wind slabs at upper elevations on variety of aspects due to recent variable wind directions. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 50-70 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Snow falling last week has been redistributed by winds blowing from a veriety of directions at upper elevations. Underneath this storm snow there is a sandwich of weak layers which are widespread throughout the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"About one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions have redistributed new snow from last week and built slabs in lee features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm below the surface. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and in others it may be surface hoar on top of a crust and in others it is very hard to find if it exists at all. The bond at this interface is poor and avalanches have recently failed on this interface in the east the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ank61","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, a crust that was buried in early November can be found. This crust likely has weak facets associated with it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, though it may be possible to trigger from shallow, rocky terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":212,"length":3,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":114,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is forecast to fall through the day Saturday, bringing storm totals to 15-25 cm. The new snow sits over hard wind slabs and wind scoured surfaces in exposed terrain, and a melt-freeze crust on solar aspects at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two potential concerning weak layers may be present in the snowpack: ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"k8b2","text":"The shallower layer, around 60 to 100 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. This layer may be found in sheltered terrain features at treeline and lower alpine elevations but has been reported as spotty across the region. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53h2m","text":"The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer ranges in depth from 10 cm to 120 cm due to the wind scouring and loading the snow in different terrain features over the past two weeks. The layer has been reported as being widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32ujh","text":"To date we have mostly seen sporadic avalanche activity on these layers, but they remain possible to trigger where they exist in the mountains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"Wind slabs are the main avalanche hazard to navigate right now, so pay attention to surface conditions especially if there are signs of active or recent wind loading. Buried wind slabs beneath the powder may also still be a concern. We are uncertain about if, when. and where wind has impacted the 30 cm of light snow that fell on Wednesday. Most weather stations have only showed light wind with the exception of some moderate northeast wind recorded near Tutshi on Saturday. Forecasts show some moderate southwest wind coming on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffug2","text":"A widespread melt-freeze crust now exists at an estimated 60-80 cm deep in the region. This crust has been reported up to 1400 m in the Wheaton Valley and up to 1800 m near the Alaska border. The lower snowpack is generally settled and strong, however there is potential for weak snow to persist at the bottom of the snowpack in colder, thinner snowpack areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"5-10 cm of new snow may sit over surface hoar. Below, 30-40 cm of wind affected snow from the previous storm is taking some time to bond with underlying snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9qdh8","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chu32","text":"Two weak layers are buried around 50 to 100 cm deep. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There has already been substantial avalanche activity on this layer from natural and human triggers. This layer remains a major concern, as humans may be able to trigger large and destructive avalanches on it. There has been less avalanche activity reported west of Castlegar but a similar snowpack exists so the possibility remains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e0npn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6otin","text":"Another crust with associated faceted grains may be found near the base of the snowpack. There haven't been recent avalanches reported on this layer but it remains on our radar. The most likely place to trigger it would be from shallow, rocky terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-10 cm of new snow has been redistributed by strong overnight wind. Below treeline, the recent snow may be sitting over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers are most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-50 cm of new snow came in warm and wet before freezing levels dropped and the snow started to pile up. With a temperature trend like this, new snow is expected to adhere well to old surfaces. At 1200 m, the snow was reported to be heavy and wet on Saturday afternoon. At higher elevations where dry snow fell, strong winds are expected to have deposited deep pockets of storm slab into lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 50-100 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. This layer varies so widely in depth due to the wind transport of snow as it fell over the last two storms.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"30 to 75 cm. of storm snow fell last weekend and into Monday. Winds blowing from a variety of directions formed slabs in lee features at upper elevations, reactive cornices have grown too. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ahj5d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"Below the storm snow, there are several critical layers of concern. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. It has recently been sensitive to remote triggering which is well illustrated in this MIN post from the Golden area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d1etc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfn0a","text":"Below, or near the surface hoar you may encounter a crust. This crust has been observed as high as 2400 m. in the south of the region and 1800 m. in the north.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e4g9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is 50 to 130 cm deep. This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/ff095867-f0e1-410a-925b-0517235acdb9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions have redistributed new snow from last week and built wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas between Blue River and Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"15-25 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bids0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u7vd","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhd4f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"15-25 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"733u4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6crmh","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"About one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion may step-down to this layer resulting in very large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"15-30 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by strong easterly winds, depositing deep pockets of storm slab into lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Two potential concerning weak layers may be present in the snowpack: ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"k8b2","text":"The shallower layer, around 60 to 100 cm deep, includes feathery surface hoar crystals. This layer may be found in sheltered terrain features at treeline and lower alpine elevations but has been reported as spotty across the region. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53h2m","text":"The more widespread weak layer includes sugary faceted grains that overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer ranges in depth from 10 cm to 120 cm due to the wind scouring and loading the snow in different terrain features over the past two weeks. The layer has been reported as being widespread up to around 2000 to 2200 m. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"32ujh","text":"To date we have mostly seen sporadic avalanche activity on these layers, but they remain possible to trigger where they exist in the mountains.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Exposed higher elevations in the region have been significantly wind affected, and more wind is expected over the next few days. As a result, new and recent wind slabs are suspected to exist across most aspects in the alpine and upper treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"72p43","text":"In more sheltered areas, 30-50 cm of snow has been settling above a variable mix of weak layers. Depending on location in the region, aspect, and elevation, these weak layers may appear as surface hoar (think shaded sheltered spots) or as a combination of crusts and facets (think of areas that may have been exposed to sun or rain). Reactivity at these interfaces has been variable. There has been compelling evidence these weak layers are widespread around Pine Pass, the McGregors, Hasler, and Tumbler Ridge. There has been less evidence around McBride and Renshaw, however our field team has found them in some isolated areas near McBride so we can not consider them entirely absent. We have little information from Kakwa.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":577,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fjdfr","text":"A basal crust from November exists near the bottom of the snowpack in most areas. This crust may be a concern in shallow snowpack areas as well as in wind affected, thin-to-thick snowpack transition zones in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"Snow depths are in the 180-250 cm range around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 120-150 cm in the Tumbler Ridge area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/d74cfe03-ff56-4032-9efe-177a0a7521f5"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-70 cm of recent snow appears to be adhering well to old surfaces. At higher elevations where dry snow fell, strong winds are expected to have deposited deep pockets of storm slab into lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 50-100 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. This layer varies so widely in depth due to the wind transport of snow as it fell over the last two storms. It seems to be bonding well with surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"25-40 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bids0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u7vd","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhd4f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"15-30 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"733u4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6crmh","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"About one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion may step-down to this layer resulting in very large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow has seen some redistribution by wind, resulting in good riding quality on lee aspects in the Coquihalla area, according to the great MIN reports we've received. (If you're going out in the Duffey, please share your observations on the MIN!) Below treeline, recent snow may be sitting over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":258,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers are most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"10-15 cm of new snow with light winds over the last couple days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3p7tj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3kcmo","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas between Blue River and Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fu132","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several critical layers of concern. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. It has recently been sensitive to remote triggering which is well illustrated in this MIN post from the Golden area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d1etc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfn0a","text":"Below, or near the surface hoar you may encounter a crust. This crust has been observed as high as 2400 m. in the south of the region and 1800 m. in the north.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e4g9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is 50 to 130 cm deep. This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/ff095867-f0e1-410a-925b-0517235acdb9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"25-40 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"733u4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6crmh","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"About one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion may step-down to this layer resulting in very large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Open terrain is heavily wind affected with potentially reactive wind slabs on steep slopes. 30-50 cm of settled snow sits above a mix of interfaces that were buried in early December. In some (but not all) terrain these interfaces may be composed of weak surface hoar or weak crusts and facet layers, creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. We do not see a clear pattern in which parts of the region or which types of terrain this problem is still a concern. Between Dec 18-20 there was compelling evidence of this problem around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and Tumbler Ridge. This problem has not been found at Renshaw, but has been found in the surrounding areas near McBride. There is no recent information from Kakwa. Overall, uncertainty about these layers make it difficult to have confidence in challenging or complex avalanche terrain without very careful terrain evaluation and an in-depth understanding of local snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4fqe","text":"Snow depths are in 150-250 cm around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 100-150 cm around Tumbler Ridge. In shallower areas along the eastern slopes there could be weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack that could be a concern in steep rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fu132","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several critical layers of concern. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. It has recently been sensitive to remote triggering which is well illustrated in this MIN post from the Golden area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d1etc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfn0a","text":"Below, or near the surface hoar you may encounter a crust. This crust has been observed as high as 2400 m. in the south of the region and 1800 m. in the north.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e4g9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is 50 to 130 cm deep. This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/ff095867-f0e1-410a-925b-0517235acdb9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"30-50 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bids0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u7vd","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhd4f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow sits over surface hoar in wind sheltered areas. Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9obnm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a8q40","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another, around 50 to 80 cm deep. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. Last week saw substantial avalanche activity on these layers from natural and human triggers. Although reports of such avalanches have been dwindling, these weak layers remain a concern, as they can produce large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"340jm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-70 cm of recent snow appears to be adhering well to old surfaces. At higher elevations where dry snow fell, strong winds are expected to have deposited deep pockets of storm slab into lee terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 50-100 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. This layer varies so widely in depth due to the wind transport of snow as it fell over the last two storms. It seems to be bonding well with surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow has seen some redistribution by wind, resulting in good riding quality on lee aspects in the Coquihalla area, according to the great MIN reports we've received. (If you're going out in the Duffey, please share your observations on the MIN!) Below treeline, recent snow may be sitting over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":258,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A hard melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have weak layers above it, consisting of feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains. These weak layers are most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. The snowpack should be treated as suspect anywhere you find either surface hoar or faceted grains above the crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with associated faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. Without evidence of recent avalanche activity, the layer appears to be dormant at this time.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submit"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"A frontal system will bring a moderate amount of snow with strong south wind on Tuesday. This will result in extensive wind slab formation in open terrain, especially on north-facing leeward terrain. The new snow will bury older wind slabs, which can be found on all aspects but have been unreactive over the weekend. A buried crust can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to this crust. The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, however there is potential for a weaker snowpack structure in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2h9qe","text":"10-20 cm overnight Tuesday followed by up to 30 cm on Wednesday will mean that storm slabs will be widespread, and easy to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3poa0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1vo1h","text":"This new snow will land on 30-70 cm recent storm snow which appears to be adhering well to old surfaces. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 80-130 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. This layer varies so widely in depth due to the wind transport of snow as it fell over the last two storms. It seems to be bonding well with surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled and hosts numerous other melt-freeze crusts which are well bonded to the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d6sq7","text":"Recent winds have re-worked snowpacks in exposed ridgecrests and alpine areas leading to scouring, cross-loading and widespread wind slabs in lee features.  Wind direction has been variable, but largely from the southwest loading north and east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"979uf","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ql3s","text":"Below 1800m, 15-25 cm of snow sits atop a buried melt-freeze crust.   Buried deeper are few weak layers of interest.  Buried 40-90 cm is a layer of surface hoar crystals and a crust from early December with facetted crystals.  These layers are showing signs of slowly gaining strength, but remains layers of concern. This MIN from the 27th near Mongolia Bowl reports a notable weak layer down 40cm.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":148,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":176,"length":4,"key":1},{"offset":207,"length":17,"key":2},{"offset":322,"length":3,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"4gf1b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f799k","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust / sugary facets from early-November. This potential avalanche problem remains on our radar.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#crusts"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/b7d8b4b5-5a3d-4331-b777-10b20a418379"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fu132","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several critical layers of concern. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. It has recently been sensitive to remote triggering which is well illustrated in this MIN post from the Golden area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d1etc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfn0a","text":"Below, or near the surface hoar you may encounter a crust. This crust has been observed as high as 2400 m. in the south of the region and 1800 m. in the north.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e4g9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is 50 to 130 cm deep. This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/ff095867-f0e1-410a-925b-0517235acdb9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eoa6v","text":"Recent winds have re-worked snowpacks in exposed ridgecrests and alpine areas leading to scouring, cross-loading and widespread wind slabs in lee features.  Wind direction has been variable, but largely from the southwest loading north and east aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9s6d9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eiluk","text":" A crust from early December is down 40-90 cm. This persistent weak layer, with facetted crystals and surface hoar crystals above and/or below is showing signs of slowly gaining strength, as reported in this MIN from Mear Lake.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":52,"length":21,"key":0},{"offset":80,"length":17,"key":1},{"offset":102,"length":12,"key":2},{"offset":208,"length":3,"key":3}],"data":{}},{"key":"68j2h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7up0i","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of a hard melt-freeze crust / sugary facets from early-November which remains on our radar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+laye#persistent-weak-layer"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#facetcrust-layer"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"3":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/694e2ebd-29eb-44f4-8183-50a7c5daa644"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"25-40 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"733u4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6crmh","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2f8dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6ae99","text":"About one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer has recently been sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"binu6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dd674","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion may step-down to this layer resulting in very large and destructive avalanches. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"30-50 cm. of new snow since Christmas day has buried yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was widespread at treeline and below. Expect this new snow to become increasingly reactive to human triggers as it settles into a cohesive slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bids0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4u7vd","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed last week may remain reactive on a variety of aspects due to shifting winds.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dhd4f","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fluvg","text":"Just under the new snow, down about one meter below the surface is the mid December surface hoar. This layer had been failing naturally and has been quite sensitive to human triggering throughout the storm cycle. Large avalanches have been running on this interface connecting big terrain features. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f19q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3dpar","text":"Below that lies the early December persistent weak layer, it's about 80 to 140 cm below the surface. This weak layer is a mixed bag that often presents as surface hoar and facets sitting on top of a supportive crust. This is a nasty weak layer, when avalanches fail on it, they have been large and destructive. Smaller avalanches in motion can step down to this one too.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Stormy weather on Wednesday will bring 5-10 cm of new snow and could form new wind slabs in leeward terrain. Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 50-80 cm deep around Nelson and 30-50 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overly a hard melt-freeze crust. There was substantial avalanche activity on these layers prior to Christmas from natural and human triggers. Although reports of such avalanches have been dwindling, these weak layers remain a concern, as they can produce large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"340jm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Wind from predominantly the southwest has redistributed last week's snow, resulting in wind slabs in exposed terrain features at and above treeline elevations. Wind-affected snow in exposed terrain and soft snow in sheltered terrain overly a hard melt-freeze crust below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arj91","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97jd6","text":"Weak layers of feather surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains may be found above a hard melt-freeze crust around 40 to 90 cm deep. Avalanches were reported on these layers on December 23 and 25.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjhsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b5q0","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November. The most recent activity on this layer was on December 23.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"15-25 cm of recent snow has seen some redistribution by wind, likely resulting in fresh wind slab formation. Below treeline, the recent snow may be sitting over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e5rmp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"73hbb","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":143,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled in the south of the region. In the north, another melt-freeze crust with faceted grains around it may be found near the ground. This layer has not produced any recent avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Around 10 to 15 cm of snow fell on Wednesday with moderate northeast wind that is forecast to shift to the southwest. Expect to find wind slabs in exposed terrain features. The snow may overly feathery surface hoar so it could slide easily and travel far. The surface hoar was reported as being widespread. There may be a melt-freeze crust directly beneath the surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgjb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmudv","text":"Another weak layer surface hoar may be found around 30 to 60 cm deep. The most likely places to find this layer would be in terrain features sheltered from wind effect. Around 100 to 200 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. These weak layers are likely the culprit of recent avalanche activity in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1vrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7167u","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust is over 200 cm deep and may have faceted grains above it in parts of the region, particularly in the north. The last reported avalanche activity was near Ningunsaw on December 11.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Stormy weather on Wednesday brought 5-10 cm of new snow and may have form new wind slabs in leeward terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 50-80 cm deep around Nelson and 30-50 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":208,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":232,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bruhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjeq4","text":"There was substantial avalanche activity on these layers prior to Christmas from natural and human triggers. Although reports of such avalanches have been dwindling, these weak layers remain a concern, as they can produce large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"340jm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by new snow. This will be another layer to watch when the next storm arrives this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"skl8","text":"30-50 cm. of new snow since Christmas day fell on a mixture of faceted old snow and small surface hoar. The recent snow has been slow to settle into a slab and made for some great riding in many areas. This recent snow is most likely to be reactive in wind affected areas where the snow has been stiffened into a slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":" Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 80 to 150 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer down around a metre has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on localized conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8pka0","text":"30-50 cm. of new snow since Christmas day fell on a mixture of faceted old snow and small surface hoar. The recent snow has been slow to settle into a slab and made for some great riding in many areas. This recent snow is most likely to be reactive in wind affected areas where the snow has been stiffened into a slab.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bm10n","text":" Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 80 to 150 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer down around a metre has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on localized conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Up to 5 cm of new snow overlies wind-affected terrain in the alpine and potentially a weak and feathery surface hoar layer, particularly in sheltered treeline terrain. This amount of snow in itself is not sufficient to form destructive avalanches, but thicker wind slabs may be found in exposed terrain features due to recent easterly wind that is forecast to switch to southwesterly.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aim4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee1oh","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was December 17 and 19.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tg42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57gug","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust may be found near the base of the snowpack and have weak faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity was near Smithers on December 22. The most likely terrain to trigger it would be in shallow and rocky alpine areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ee2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Open terrain is heavily wind affected with potentially reactive wind slabs on steep slopes. 30-50 cm of settled snow sits above a mix of interfaces that were buried in early December. In some (but not all) terrain these interfaces may be composed of weak surface hoar or weak crusts and facet layers, creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. We do not see a clear pattern in which parts of the region or which types of terrain this problem is still a concern. Between Dec 18-20 there was compelling evidence of this problem around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and Tumbler Ridge. This problem has not been found at Renshaw, but has been found in the surrounding areas near McBride. There is no recent information from Kakwa. Overall, uncertainty about these layers make it difficult to have confidence in challenging or complex avalanche terrain without very careful terrain evaluation and an in-depth understanding of local snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4fqe","text":"Snow depths are in 150-250 cm around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 100-150 cm around Tumbler Ridge. In shallower areas along the eastern slopes there could be weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack that could be a concern in steep rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"The South Coast received up to 60 cm of new snow with moderate to strong winds between Tuesday evening and Thursday morning. This new snow sits on a crust in many areas, and may also sit on surface hoar in some places. The new snow may take longer than usual to gain strength if these weak layers are present.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 100-150 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m. The depth of this layer varies greatly due to the wind transport of snow as it fell over the last two storms. It seems to be bonding well with the surrounding snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Winds blowing from a variety of directions last week formed wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fu132","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several critical layers of concern. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. It has recently been sensitive to remote triggering which is well illustrated in this MIN post from the Golden area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":195,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"d1etc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dfn0a","text":"Below, or near the surface hoar you may encounter a crust. This crust has been observed as high as 2400 m. in the south of the region and 1800 m. in the north.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8e4g9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is 50 to 130 cm deep. This crust is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/ff095867-f0e1-410a-925b-0517235acdb9"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"As per usual, you can find aging hard wind slabs in the alpine, but they seem to be confined to the bigger more extreme terrain features immediately lee of ridge crest.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crvkl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c8cu","text":"There are not any concerns of note in the upper snowpack aside from wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ejp0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fro44","text":"A buried crust can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust. The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, however there is potential for a weaker snowpack structure in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Around 5 to 10 cm is expected to accumulate by Thursday morning. This snow may slide easily, particularly in steep and committing terrain. The slabs may be a bit thicker and touchy in lee terrain features near ridges due to northwest to southwest wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmf6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gvd","text":"In the Lizard Range, a few reports indicate a potential weakness in the snow around 20 to 40 cm deep, potentially on sugary faceted grains around a melt-freeze crust up to an elevation of approximately 1800 m and hard surface above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cieoa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9i0a8","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains overly a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remains suspect, where it exists.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"A bit more snow and southwest wind are forecast for Friday. New wind slabs may form in exposed terrain, particularly in the alpine. In sheltered terrain, soft snow is likely found. You may find this recent snow overlying a hard melt-freeze crust below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"arj91","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97jd6","text":"Weak layers of feather surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains may be found above a hard melt-freeze crust around 40 to 90 cm deep. Avalanches were reported on these layers on December 23 and 25.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjhsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b5q0","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November. The most recent activity on this layer was on December 23.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"With 5-10 cm of new snow expected on Friday, new snow totals will be around 10-20 cm. This new snow may have been blown into fresh wind slabs in leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 50-80 cm deep around Nelson and 30-50 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":208,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":232,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"bruhl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjeq4","text":"There was substantial avalanche activity on these layers prior to Christmas from natural and human triggers. Although reports of such avalanches have been dwindling, these weak layers remain a concern, as they can produce large and destructive avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"340jm","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-10 cm of new snow on Thursday night will bring recent storm snow totals to about 20-35 cm, which may be sitting on surface hoar below treeline. Strong southwest winds Thursday night and during the day on Friday will likely be forming fresh wind slabs. More snow is expected to arrive on Friday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 40 to 120 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have feathery surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":143,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by new snow. This will be another layer to watch as snow piles up this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Depending on elevation, the region may see up to 90 cm of snow, or 90 mm of rain between Thursday night and Friday afternoon. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cqh31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c55ct","text":"This will bring recent fresh snow amounts to as much as 150 cm, and the new snow sits on a crust in many areas, and may also sit on surface hoar in some places. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":132,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"25aq0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"67sp1","text":"Around 100-200 cm of snow now overlies a hard melt-freeze crust up to around 1500 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"A storm is forecast to drop upwards of 30 cm of snow by Friday afternoon. Storm and wind slabs may form rapidly during the storm and they may overly a weak and feathery surface hoar layer, particularly in sheltered treeline and below treeline terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aim4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee1oh","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was December 17 and 19. The likelihood of triggering this layer may increase during the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tg42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57gug","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust may be found near the base of the snowpack and have weak faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity was near Smithers on December 22. The most likely terrain to trigger it would be in shallow and rocky alpine areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ee2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A hefty storm is forecast to impact the region for the coming days. Up to 40 cm of snow may accumulate by Friday afternoon, particularly along the western side of the region. The snow will come with strong southwest wind, which will rapidly form wind slabs in exposed terrain. All of this snow will load a layer of surface hoar that was buried 10 to 20 cm prior to this storm. The surface hoar was reported as being widespread prior to burial and it may sit on a melt-freeze crust from warm air on Boxing Day and/or from sunny skies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgjb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmudv","text":"Another weak layer surface hoar may be found around 30 to 60 cm deep. The most likely places to find this layer would be in terrain features sheltered from wind effect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"akj6h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31rn8","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. These weak layers are likely the culprit of recent avalanche activity in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1vrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7167u","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust is over 200 cm deep and may have faceted grains above it in parts of the region, particularly in the north. The last reported avalanche activity was near Ningunsaw on December 11.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Around 10 to 20 cm of recent snow remains soft in sheltered terrain but may have been blown into small wind slabs in exposed terrain from northeast switching to southwest wind. This snow may continue to slide easily, particularly in steep and committing terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bmf6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gvd","text":"In the Lizard Range, a few reports indicate a potential weakness in the snow around 20 to 40 cm deep, potentially on sugary faceted grains around a melt-freeze crust up to an elevation of approximately 1800 m. It remains to be seen if this layer will become an avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cieoa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9i0a8","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains may overly a hard melt-freeze crust. These layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remain suspect, where they exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Around 10 to 15 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by Saturday afternoon with associated strong southwest wind. New storm slabs may form in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba3n9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97jd6","text":"Weak layers of feather surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains may be found above a hard melt-freeze crust around 50 to 100 cm deep. The most recent avalanche activity on these layers were reported on December 23 and 25.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjhsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b5q0","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November. The most recent activity on this layer was on December 23.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by new snow. This will be another layer to watch as snow piles up this weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"37ide","text":"Widespread surface hoar has been growing on the surface in the region, it's not a problem right now, but it's something to consider for when it starts snowing again.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"671hh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvpru","text":"As per usual, you can find aging hard wind slabs in the alpine, but they seem to be confined to the bigger more extreme terrain features immediately lee of ridge crest.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crvkl","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6c8cu","text":"There are not any concerns of note in the upper snowpack aside from wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ejp0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fro44","text":"A buried crust formed in early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust. There was one observation this week where facets were found above the crust, but that appears to be an anomaly rather than the norm. The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, however there is potential for a weaker snowpack structure in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Depending on elevation, the region may see between 50-110 cm of snow, or 50-110 mm of rain between Friday night and Saturday afternoon. It is likely that this precipitation will fall as rain on all but the highest terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cqh31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c55ct","text":"This will bring recent fresh snow amounts at upper elevations to as much as 200-250 cm, and the new snow sits on a crust in many areas, and may also sit on surface hoar in some places. At lower elevations, the snowpack will be rain-soaked.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":156,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A hefty storm is impacting the region this weekend. 20 to 30 cm of snow has accumulated so far and upwards of 60 cm more snow may accumulate by the end of the weekend. Storm slabs are expected to be rapidly forming. The snow is falling with strong southwest wind, which is likely also rapidly forming wind slabs in exposed terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b73l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bnk0r","text":"All of this snow is loading two layers of weak and feathery surface hoar, found between 30 and 70 cm deep. The surface hoar was reported as being widespread prior to burial and the upper layer may sit on a melt-freeze crust from warm air on Boxing Day and/or from sunny skies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgjb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31rn8","text":"Around 100 to 200 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. These weak layers are likely the culprit of avalanche activity last weekend in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1vrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7167u","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust is over 200 cm deep and may have faceted grains above it in parts of the region, particularly in the north. The last reported avalanche activity was near Ningunsaw on December 11.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Around 20 cm of new snow is expected between Friday night and Saturday afternoon, bringing total recent snow amounts to 30-40 cm. Storm slabs will likely be building throughout the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9vo1n","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f7pco","text":"The new snow load expected over this weekend will likely increase the chances of large avalanches running on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"15-20 cm on Friday night with an additional 20-30 cm on Saturday will bring recent storm snow totals to around 50-80 cm. This snow may be sitting on surface hoar below treeline. Large snowfall amounts combined with strong southwest winds will most likely form widespread and reactive storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 60 to 150 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Around 20 cm of snow has accumulated in much of the region so far and the snow is forecast to continue to fall over the weekend. Storm totals could reach 40 cm by Saturday afternoon. Storm and wind slabs are likely forming rapidly and they may overly a weak and feathery surface hoar layer, particularly in sheltered treeline and below treeline terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aim4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee1oh","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was around December 21. The likelihood of triggering this layer is expected to increase during this stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tg42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57gug","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust may be found near the base of the snowpack and may have weak faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was near Smithers on December 22. The most likely terrain to trigger it would be in shallow and rocky alpine areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ee2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Previous to the new snow, 30 to 80 cm of settled snow was sitting above a mix of interfaces that were buried in early December. In some (but not all) terrain these interfaces may be composed of weak surface hoar or weak crusts and facet layers, creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b1fc","text":"We do not see a clear pattern in which parts of the region or which types of terrain this problem is still a concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe3r2","text":"Between Dec 18-20 there was compelling evidence of this problem around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and Tumbler Ridge. This problem has not been found at Renshaw, but has been found in the surrounding areas near McBride. There is no recent information from Kakwa. Overall, uncertainty about these layers make it difficult to have confidence in challenging or complex avalanche terrain without very careful terrain evaluation and an in-depth understanding of local snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4fqe","text":"Snow depths are in 150-250 cm around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 100-150 cm around Tumbler Ridge. In shallower areas along the eastern slopes there could be weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack that could be a concern in steep rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Upwards of 20 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate in the region by Saturday afternoon. The snow will be accompanied by a rise in freezing level and strong southwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to build in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12k8e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gvd","text":"In the Lizard Range, a melt-freeze crust has been reported around 20 to 40 cm deep and up to an elevation of 1900 m. A few reports suggest that sugary faceted grains may exist around the crust but others indicate no weakness. It remains to be seen if this layer will become an avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cieoa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9i0a8","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains may overly a hard melt-freeze crust. These layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remain suspect where they exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Around 20 cm of snow has accumulated in much of the region so far and the snow is forecast to continue to fall through Sunday. Storm totals could reach 35 cm or more by Sunday afternoon. Storm and wind slabs are likely forming rapidly and they may overly a weak and feathery surface hoar layer, particularly in sheltered treeline and below treeline terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aim4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee1oh","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was around December 21. The likelihood of triggering this layer is expected to increase during this stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tg42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57gug","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust may be found near the base of the snowpack and may have weak faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was near Smithers on December 22. The most likely terrain to trigger it would be in shallow and rocky alpine areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37ee2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dq62r","text":"Widespread surface hoar has been growing on the surface in the region, it's not a problem right now, but it's something to consider for when it starts snowing again.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dpgs7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9maj6","text":"Wind slabs have recently formed in alpine terrain features immediately lee of ridge crest which may remain sensitive to human triggering.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b935d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bi2nm","text":"There are not any concerns of note in the upper snowpack aside from wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f9p8s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bdo9a","text":"A buried crust formed in early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust. There was one observation this week where facets were found above the crust, but that appears to be an anomaly rather than the norm. The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, however there is potential for a weaker snowpack structure in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"15-30 cm of new snow overnight Saturday and over the day Sunday will bring recent storm snow totals to around 60-100 cm. This snow may be sitting on surface hoar below treeline. Large snowfall amounts combined with strong southwest winds will most likely form widespread and reactive storm slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A hefty storm is impacting the region this weekend. 35 to 50 cm of snow has accumulated so far and upwards of 40 cm more snow may accumulate by the end of the day on Sunday. Storm slabs are expected to be rapidly forming. The snow is falling with strong southwest wind, which is likely also rapidly forming wind slabs in exposed terrain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b73l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bnk0r","text":"All of this snow is loading two weak layers of feathery surface hoar, now an estimated 60-100 cm deep. The deeper surface hoar was reported as being widespread prior to burial and the upper layer may sit on a melt-freeze crust from warm air on Boxing Day and/or from sunny skies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fgjb0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31rn8","text":"Around 150 to 200 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. These weak layers are likely the culprit of avalanche activity last weekend in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b1vrq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7167u","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust is over 200 cm deep and may have faceted grains above it in parts of the region, particularly in the north. The last reported avalanche activity was near Ningunsaw on December 11.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-50 mm of precipitation is forecast to fall Saturday night and over the day Sunday. The snow line may rise as precipitation eases slightly Saturday evening, before dropping down below 800 m as a cold front comes through overnight.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cqh31","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c55ct","text":"This will bring recent snow amounts at upper elevations to as much as 200-300 cm. The new snow sits on a crust in many areas, and may also sit on surface hoar in some places. At lower elevations, the snowpack will be rain-soaked.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":146,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27vho","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di1qu","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/videos/444788933206605"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"The region has picked up 10 to 55 cm from the Friday/Saturday storm with the deeper amounts being found to the north. 40 to 120 cm of snow is now sitting above a mix of interfaces that were buried in early December. In some (but not all) terrain these interfaces may be composed of weak surface hoar or weak crusts and facet layers, creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b1fc","text":"We do not see a clear pattern in which parts of the region or which types of terrain this problem is still a concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe3r2","text":"Between Dec 18-20 there was compelling evidence of this problem around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and Tumbler Ridge. This problem has not been found at Renshaw, but has been found in the surrounding areas near McBride. There is no recent information from Kakwa. Overall, uncertainty about these layers make it difficult to have confidence in challenging or complex avalanche terrain without very careful terrain evaluation and an in-depth understanding of local snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4fqe","text":"Snow depths are in 150-250 cm around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 100-150 cm around Tumbler Ridge. In shallower areas along the eastern slopes there could be weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack that could be a concern in steep rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"New snow and strong southwest winds will build reactive wind slabs in lee features at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5nk0h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently two layers of concern in much of this region's snowpack. The early December surface hoar is down 30 to 80 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to human trigger where it is well preserved. There may also be a crust near or instead of this layer in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"10 to 30 cm of new snow is expected between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, bringing storm totals to 30-60 cm. As winds shift from southwest to northwest on Sunday, wind loading patterns will continue to change at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by new snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 30 to 70 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow, moderate to strong winds, and rising freezing levels on Saturday have created widespread storm slabs ripe for human triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvbfq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bm10n","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 80 to 150 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer down around a metre has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5ajr4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eenfk","text":"The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions. Forecast snowfall for the weekend may reignite avalanche activity at these deeply buried interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"There may be as much as 20-50 cm of new snow between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, forming widespread storm slabs. This brings recent storm totals to well over 100 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"The region has picked up 10 to 55 cm from the Friday/Saturday storm with the deeper amounts being found to the north. 40 to 120 cm of snow is now sitting above a mix of interfaces that were buried in early December. In some (but not all) terrain these interfaces may be composed of weak surface hoar or weak crusts and facet layers, creating a persistent slab avalanche problem. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9b1fc","text":"We do not see a clear pattern in which parts of the region or which types of terrain this problem is still a concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fe3r2","text":"Between Dec 18-20 there was compelling evidence of this problem around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and Tumbler Ridge. This problem has not been found at Renshaw, but has been found in the surrounding areas near McBride. There is no recent information from Kakwa. Overall, uncertainty about these layers make it difficult to have confidence in challenging or complex avalanche terrain without very careful terrain evaluation and an in-depth understanding of local snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e4fqe","text":"Snow depths are in 150-250 cm around Pine Pass, the McGregors, and McBride and closer to 100-150 cm around Tumbler Ridge. In shallower areas along the eastern slopes there could be weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack that could be a concern in steep rocky alpine terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1nrup","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Upwards of 30 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate in the region by Sunday afternoon. The snow will be accompanied by elevated freezing levels and strong southwest wind. Storm slabs are expected to build in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"12k8e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gvd","text":"In the Lizard Range, a melt-freeze crust has been reported around 20 to 40 cm deep and up to an elevation of 1900 m. A few reports suggest that sugary faceted grains may exist around the crust but others indicate no weakness. It remains to be seen if this layer will become an avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cieoa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9i0a8","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains may overly a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remains suspect where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Another 10 to 30 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by Sunday afternoon with associated strong southwest wind. New storm slabs are expected to form in sheltered terrain and wind slabs in exposed terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba3n9","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97jd6","text":"Weak layers of feather surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains may be found above a hard melt-freeze crust around 50 to 100 cm deep. The most recent avalanche activity on these layers were reported on December 23 and 25.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjhsb","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b5q0","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November. The most recent activity on this layer was on December 23. The likelihood of avalanche activity at these deeper layers will be heightened during and immediately after the storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow, moderate to strong winds, and rising freezing levels on Saturday have created widespread storm slabs ripe for human triggers. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 80 to 150 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer down around a metre has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4l8et","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eoufv","text":"The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions. Forecast snowfall for the weekend may reignite avalanche activity at these deeply buried interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Saturday night's storm brought 20-30 cm of heavy snow that should stabilize relatively quickly, but could still be a problem in steep and wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gvd","text":"In the Lizard Range, a melt-freeze crust has been reported around 20 to 50 cm deep and up to an elevation of 1900 m. A few reports suggest that sugary faceted grains may exist around the crust but others indicate no weakness. It remains to be seen if this layer will become an avalanche problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9i0a8","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains may overly a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remains suspect where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"20-40 cm of snow has accumulated since New Year's Day, potentially leaving storm slabs in areas with deeper accumulations and wind affect. In some terrain this new snow may overly a weak and feathery surface hoar layer, particularly in sheltered treeline and below treeline terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8aim4","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ee1oh","text":"Around 50 to 100 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was around Dec 21. The likelihood of triggering this layer may have increased in response to the load of new snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8tg42","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"57gug","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust may be found near the base of the snowpack and may have weak faceted grains around it. The last reported avalanche activity on this layer was near Smithers on Dec 22. The most likely terrain to trigger it would be in shallow and rocky alpine areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"15-25 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to around 50 cm. Strong southwesterly winds, and mild temps have formed widespread storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8delj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ankgv","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 110-160 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"15-25 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to around 50 cm. Strong southwesterly winds, and mild temps have formed widespread storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 110-160 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Flurries may bring another 5-10 cm of new snow, bringing storm totals to over 70 cm. Large recent snowfall amounts combined with ongoing strong southwest winds have been forming reactive storm slabs and growing cornices at ridgetop. In sheltered areas below treeline, recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":298,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Storm weather since New Year's has brought 50-100 cm of fresh snow and formed a widespread storm slab problem. Strong southwest wind has also formed thick reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain. Reports in the early stages of the storm suggest these slabs are very reactive and bonding poorly to crust and surface hoar layers. There are two weak layers of feathery surface hoar beneath recent storm snow, now an estimated 60-120 cm deep. The deeper surface hoar was reported as being widespread prior to burial and the upper layer may sit on a melt-freeze crust from warm air on Boxing Day and/or from sunny skies.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"31rn8","text":"Around 150 to 200 cm deep, a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may have weak and sugary faceted grains around it. These weak layers are likely the culprit of avalanche activity last weekend in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7167u","text":"The early-November melt-freeze crust is over 200 cm deep and may have faceted grains above it in parts of the region, particularly in the north. The last reported avalanche activity was near Ningunsaw on Dec 11.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"25-35 cm. of new snow, strong southwest winds and mild temperatures have formed widespread reactive storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6o2u7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several layers of concern in much of this region's snowpack. The recent 40-50 cm of snow has buried yet another layer weak layer of surface hoar that was reported in the golden area. The mid December surface hoar is down 90-130 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to human trigger where it is well preserved. There may also be a crust near or instead of this layer in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"30-60 cm of recent storm snow has seen significant wind affect at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, the recent snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-30 cm of new snow between Sunday night and Monday afternoon and strong southwest wind, continue to build widespread storm slabs. Recent storm totals are well over 100 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"30-50 mm of precipitation is forecast to fall Sunday night and over the day Monday. Recent storm totals at upper elevations are upwards of 200 cm. Recent snow sits on a crust in many areas, and may also sit on surface hoar in some places. At lower elevations, the snowpack will be rain-soaked.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":210,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"27vho","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di1qu","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/videos/444788933206605"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by 15-20 cm. of recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active weak layer is now down 40 to 80 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust; in others this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all.  Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":336,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"The weekend's storm brought 10-30 cm of heavy snow that should stabilize relatively quickly, but could still be a problem in steep and wind affected terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"97jd6","text":"Weak layers of feather surface hoar and/or sugary faceted grains may be found above a hard melt-freeze crust around 50 to 100 cm deep. The most recent avalanche activity on these layers were reported on Dec 23 and 25.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5b5q0","text":"The base of the snowpack consists of faceted grains and a hard melt-freeze crust from early-November. The most recent activity on this layer was on Dec 23, and it remains to be seen if the recent storm has increased the reactivity of this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"A brief storm crossing the region on Monday night will bring 10-20 cm of snow and southwest wind to create a new storm slab problem at upper elevations. This is falling on top of 30 cm of settled snow from a few days ago. A melt-freeze crust beneath this snow has been reported up to an elevation of 1900 m, but does not seem to be a problem at this point. Around 50 to 100 cm deep, weak layers of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains may overly a hard melt-freeze crust. This layer appears to be bonding in certain areas of the region but remains suspect where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong to extreme wind is moving around 30-50 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Thick wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain while sheltered terrain should have mostly low density snow with some isolated storm slabs potentially forming. Be cautious on steep rolls in sheltered areas where the recent snow may be sitting above weak surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aj7ub","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts that potentially have weak snow around them. One is 60-90 cm below the surface and the other is near the ground. These weak layers produce avalanches on Dec 21 and 22, but since then have been trending towards dormancy. We are uncertain about how likely it is to trigger avalanches on these deeper layers, but would be suspect of shallow rocky alpine slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms are building thick storm slabs. 50-100 cm of snow has fallen since New Year's Day and another 20-50 cm is expected on Tuesday. Given the intensity of the storm we expect a natural avalanche cycle in the newest snow, and are uncertain about whether the other 100 cm of recent snow has settled or is also going to produce avalanches. Reports from the Shames area suggest the storm snow has been reactive and bonding poorly to crust and surface hoar layers that are now an estimated 60-120 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8v2b5","text":"There were some deeper weak layers that were problematic around Christmas, including a surface hoar layer and a melt-freeze crust with weak facets around it. These layers were particularly problematic in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas. These layers are now 100-200 cm deep and could be stressed by the intense load of the new snow, but will likely be inactive once the storm ends.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"25-35 cm of recent snow with previous strong southwest winds have formed storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6o2u7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several layers of concern in much of the region's snowpack. 40-50 cm of snow sits on yet another weak layer of surface hoar that was reported in the Golden area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3h3d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i75d","text":"The mid-December surface hoar is now down 90-130 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to trigger where it is well preserved. There may also be a crust near, or instead of this layer in some areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is sitting near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":189,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Over 100 cm of recent storm snow has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"New snow and wind will form fresh slabs on Monday night. Up to 10 cm of new snow will add to the 10-30 cm from the weekend, creating the potential for reactive slabs on steep wind-loaded slopes. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. Some large avalanches were reported on these deeper layers on Dec 23 and 25, but for the most part they have not been reactive over the past few weeks.  However, this snowpack structure is always a concern on steep rocky slopes with variable snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"30-60 cm of recent storm snow has seen significant wind affect at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, the recent snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Recent storm totals at upper elevations are upwards of 200 cm. This snow has likely seen extensive wind effect but we have received no alpine observations. Recent snow may contain and/or sit on a crust. At lower elevations, the previously rain soaked mid to lower snowpack will be dense and refrozen, or still wet below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another layer of large surface hoar was reported in the areas surrounding Valemount and has now been buried by about 20-30 cm. of recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"An active persistent weak layer is now down 50 to 100 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas it's surface hoar and/or a crust. In other areas this layer may be difficult to find if it exists at all. Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"10-20 cm of new snow brings recent storm snow totals to around 60-70 cm. Recent strong southwesterly winds have formed widespread storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8delj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ankgv","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid Dec. are now 110-180 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"10-20 cm of new snow brings recent storm snow totals to around 50-70 cm. Recent strong southwesterly winds have formed widespread storm slabs at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now 110-180 cm below the surface. The form and distribution of these layers are HIGHLY VARIABLE and have created conditions that can differ significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. As a result, diligent investigation of the snowpack is required to get a handle on local conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Over 70 cm of recent snow has seen extensive wind affect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop. In sheltered areas below treeline, recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":235,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. Some large avalanches were reported on these deeper layers on Dec 23 and 25, but for the most part they have not been reactive over the past few weeks. However, this snowpack structure is always a concern on steep rocky slopes with variable snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong to extreme wind is moving around 30-50 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Thick wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain, sheltered terrain should have mostly low density snow. However, isolated storm slabs could be forming on steep rolls in sheltered areas where recent snow may be settling above surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aj7ub","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them. One is 60-90 cm below the surface and the other is near the ground. These layers produced avalanches on Dec 21 and 22, but since then have been trending towards dormancy. We are uncertain about how likely it is to trigger avalanches on these deeper layers, but would be most suspect of shallow rocky slopes in the alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-50 cm of recent fresh snow now reportedly sits on a weak layer of surface hoar in the areas near Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A persistent weak layer is now down about 50 to 100 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas, it's surface hoar and/or a crust. In other areas, this layer may be difficult to find, if it exists at all. Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a7u6n","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"30-60 cm of recent storm snow has seen significant wind affect at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, the recent snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":133,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms are building thick storm slabs. 75-125 cm of snow has fallen since New Year's Day and another 20-40 cm is expected on Wednesday. Given the intensity of the storm we expect a natural avalanche cycle in the newest snow, and are uncertain about whether the other metre of recent snow has settled or is still going to produce avalanches. Reports from the Shames area suggest the storm snow has been reactive and bonding poorly to crust and surface hoar layers that are now an estimated 60-120 cm deep.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8v2b5","text":"There were some deeper weak layers that were problematic around Christmas, including a surface hoar layer and a melt-freeze crust with weak facets around it. These layers were particularly problematic in the Nass Valley, Sterling, and Beaupre riding areas. These layers are now 100-200 cm deep and could be stressed by the intense load of the new snow, but will likely be inactive once the storm ends.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Over 100 cm of recent storm snow has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"27l8p","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7735","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"20-40 cm of recent fresh snow brings storm snow totals to around 40-80 cm. Strong southwest winds overnight have likely formed widespread storm slabs. In many areas, the storm snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer continues to be of concern, mainly at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8delj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ankgv","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and may vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern, primarily at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Over 70 cm of recent snow has seen extensive wind affect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop. In sheltered areas below treeline, recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":235,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"11q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"a3mct","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has likely left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. Roughly 30-40 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains over a hard melt-freeze crust found 50 to 100 cm deep. Reports suggest this layer is strong and bonded in most terrain, but remains suspect in the isolated areas where it is preserved. Unfortunately we do not have a clear picture of where this isolated areas exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Precipitation arriving Tuesday afternoon and evening was expected to arrive as snow at uppermost elevations. Recent storm totals for the last week at upper elevations are upwards of 200 cm. This snow has likely seen extensive wind effect but we have received no alpine observations. Recent snow may contain and/or sit on a crust. At lower elevations, the previously rain soaked mid to lower snowpack will be dense and refrozen, or still wet below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"20-40 cm of recent new snow brings storm snow totals to around 30-75 cm. Strong southwest winds overnight have likely formed widespread storm slabs. The storm snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer continues to be of concern, mainly at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":188,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern, primarily at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"40-70 cm of recent storm snow accumulating over the past week has seen wind affect at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, the recent snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":153,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"The recent stormy weather has brought around 30-75 cm of new snow to the region with some moderate to strong winds. Storm slabs are likely widespread. In many areas, the storm snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer continues to be of concern, mainly at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong wind is moving around 40-60 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Reactive wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain, while lower density snow can be found in sheltered terrain. In some parts of the region this snow could be sitting above a surface hoar layer and forming isolated storm slabs on steep rolls in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them.  Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 60-90 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The other crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and may be possible to trigger from shallow rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Over 70 cm of recent snow in the past week has seen extensive wind affect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop. In sheltered areas below treeline, recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":252,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has likely left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. Roughly 30-50 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains over a hard melt-freeze crust found 50 to 100 cm deep. Reports suggest this layer is strong and bonded in most terrain, but remains suspect in the isolated areas where it is preserved. Unfortunately we do not have a clear picture of where this isolated areas exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Over 150 cm of recent storm snow from the past week has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-50 cm of recent fresh snow now reportedly sits on a weak layer of surface hoar in the areas near Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A persistent weak layer is now down about 50-100 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas, it's surface hoar and/or a crust. In other areas, this layer may be difficult to find, if it exists at all. Recent human triggered avalanches have been reported on this layer and have been most numerous in the areas surrounding Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. In the Elk Valley a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 50-100 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack have been sporadic, mostly occurring during natural avalanche cycles. However, this snowpack structure is always a concern for human triggering on steep rocky slopes with variable snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms has deposited 75 to 150 cm of new snow since New Year's. The amount of snow, as well as the wind speed and direction, has been highly variable between different drainages over this period, so there is uncertainty about exactly what the upper snowpack will look like as we come out of this storm. However lingering storm and wind slabs will likely need a few days to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, this new snow has been bonding poorly to a surface hoar and crust layer that is now an estimated 75-125 cm deep. A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar and crust that is now roughly 150 cm deep. In the far north of the region there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack. At this point there is some uncertainty about whether these layers will still be reactive after such an intense stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Recent storm totals for the last week at upper elevations are upwards of 200 cm. This snow has likely seen extensive wind effect but we have received no alpine observations. Recent snow may contain and/or sit on a crust. At lower elevations, the previously rain soaked mid to lower snowpack will be dense and refrozen, or still wet below 1000 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"The recent stormy weather has brought around 40-80 cm of new snow to the region with moderate to strong winds. Storm slabs are likely widespread. In many areas, the storm snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer continues to be of concern, mainly at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":200,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8delj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ankgv","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and may vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dq62r","text":"Continued southwest wind has resulted in the formation of fresh wind slabs in exposed terrain at higher elevations. Terrain features immediately lee of ridgecrest should be especially suspect.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3l0l","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fn1i7","text":"A subtle and aspect-dependant new layer of surface was reported on the surface in the White Pass area on Sunday. This will be something to track as forecast flurries bury it this week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abkjt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"don1i","text":"A buried crust formed in early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust. There was one observation last week where facets were found above the crust, but that appears to be an anomaly rather than the norm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7crtv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmnjf","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. In the Elk Valley a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 50-100 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack have been sporadic, mostly occurring during natural avalanche cycles. However, this snowpack structure is always a concern for human triggering on steep rocky slopes with variable snowpack depths.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Snow at uppermost elevations from earlier this week has likely seen extensive wind effect but we have received no alpine observations. Recent snow may contain and/or sit on a crust. Below the 1300 m elevation band the snow surface is likely moist or wet. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Over 150 cm of recent storm snow from the past week has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms has deposited 75 to 150 cm of new snow since New Year's. The amount of snow, as well as the wind speed and direction, has been highly variable between different drainages over this period, so there is uncertainty about exactly what the upper snowpack will look like as we come out of this storm. However lingering storm and wind slabs will likely need a few days to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, this new snow has been bonding poorly to a surface hoar and crust layer that is now an estimated 75-125 cm deep. A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar and crust that is now roughly 150 cm deep. In the far north of the region there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack. At this point there is some uncertainty about whether these layers will still be reactive after such an intense stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Around 50-80 cm of recent fresh snow now sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and below treeline. Previous moderate to strong winds have likely redistributed the new snow, creating storm and wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":65,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-50 cm of recent fresh snow now reportedly sits on a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. It is suspected that his layer is most prevalent at treeline and below treeline. Recent strong winds have redistributed the storm snow and created wind slabs in lee terrain, especially at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A persistent weak layer is now down about 70-100 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas, it's surface hoar and/or a crust. In other areas, this layer may be difficult to find, if it exists at all. This layer has been reported as very prevalent in areas near Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Moderate snowfalls and strong southwest wind over the past few days has likely left hard surfaces and wind slabs in exposed terrain. Roughly 30-50 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of feathery surface hoar and/or faceted grains over a hard melt-freeze crust found 50 to 100 cm deep. Reports suggest this layer is strong and bonded in most terrain, but remains suspect in the isolated areas where it is preserved. Unfortunately, we do not yet have a clear picture of where these isolated areas exist.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Over 70 cm of recent snow in the past week has seen extensive wind affect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop. In sheltered areas below treeline, recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":252,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and found to a lesser extent in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1nl6a","text":"Around 40-80 cm of recent fresh snow now sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer is most prevalent at treeline and below treeline. Previous moderate to strong winds have likely redistributed the new snow, creating storm and wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":65,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8delj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ankgv","text":"Two persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are now down about 90-150 cm. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and may vary significantly from one valley to the next. The first layer has been primarily reported as small surface hoar. The next layer has been reported as a thin freezing rain crust, surface hoar, or thick rain crust depending on elevation and location. This layer also remains a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"40-70 cm of recent storm snow accumulating over the past week has seen wind affect at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, the recent snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":153,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong wind is moving around 40-60 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Reactive wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain, while lower density snow can be found in sheltered terrain. In some parts of the region this snow could be sitting above a surface hoar layer and forming isolated storm slabs on steep rolls in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them.  Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 60-90 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The other crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and may be possible to trigger from shallow rocky slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Snow at uppermost elevations from earlier this week has likely been wind affected. Recent snow may contain and/or sit on a crust. Below the 1300 m elevation band the snow surface is likely moist, wet or refrozen as a surface crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms has deposited 75 to 150 cm of new snow since New Year's. The amount of snow, as well as the wind speed and direction, has been highly variable between different drainages over this period, so there is uncertainty about exactly what the upper snowpack will look like as we come out of this storm. However lingering storm and wind slabs will likely need a few days to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, this new snow has been bonding poorly to a surface hoar and crust layer that is now an estimated 75-125 cm deep. A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar and crust that is now roughly 150 cm deep. In the far north of the region there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack. At this point there is some uncertainty about whether these layers will still be reactive after such an intense stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Recent new snow from earlier in the week has been redistributed by southwest wind at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, recent new snow may sit over surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Around 50-80 cm of recent snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer is most prevalent at and below treeline. Previous moderate to strong winds have redistributed surface snow, creating wind slabs at wind exposed elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":55,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are down about 90-150 cm. Generally, they can be found as a layer of surface hoar above in close proximity to a crust/surface hoar layer. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-50 cm of recent fresh snow reportedly sits on a weak layer of surface hoar in many areas. It is suspected that this layer is most prevalent at treeline and below treeline. Recent strong winds have redistributed the storm snow and created wind slabs in lee terrain, especially at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":65,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A persistent weak layer is now down about 70-100 cm. The distribution of this layer is variable. In some areas, it's surface hoar and/or a crust. In other areas, this layer may be difficult to find, if it exists at all. This layer has been reported as very prevalent in areas near Valemount.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick over a short distance.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dq62r","text":"Firm slabby snow can now be found in almost all wind exposed terrain. The predominant wind has been from the south but some north wind snuck in Thursday night meaning wind affected snow can be found on all aspects.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7auio","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kcjg","text":"In terrain around treeline there may be fresh wind slab sitting on surface hoar that is capable of producing large human triggered avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"abkjt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"don1i","text":"A buried crust formed in early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7crtv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmnjf","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Snow from last week has been redistributed at upper elevations. In sheltered areas below treeline, the most recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong wind is moving around 40-60 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Reactive wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain, while lower density snow can be found in sheltered terrain. In some parts of the region this snow could be sitting above a surface hoar layer and forming isolated persistent slabs on steep rolls in sheltered areas below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them.  Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 60-90 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The other crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, shallow, rocky slopes, with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed by recent snow and wind remain possible to human trigger in isolated areas. Roughly 30-50 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":" The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak facets(sugar snow) over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 100-150 cm down. Recent sporadic, large naturally triggered avalanches have occured on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slabs in motion or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed by recent snow and wind remain possible to human trigger in isolated areas. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. In the Elk Valley a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 50-100 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack have been sporadic, mostly occurring during natural avalanche cycles. However, this snowpack structure is always a concern for human triggering; especially on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Over 150 cm of recent storm snow from the past week has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and new snow loads as well as large loads from storm slab avalanches have potential to trigger these layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"Around 40-80 cm of recent snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer is most prevalent at and below treeline. Previous moderate to strong winds have redistributed surface snow, creating wind slabs at wind exposed elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":55,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2ntnt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drega","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are down about 90-150 cm. Generally, they can be found as a layer of surface hoar above in close proximity to a crust/surface hoar layer. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Recent snow with strong southerly wind has formed wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":64,"length":7,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o2u7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3c9ho","text":"There are currently several layers of concern in the regional snowpack. 40-60 cm of snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was reported in the Golden area. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":113,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3h3d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i75d","text":"The mid-December crust and/or surface hoar is now down 90-140 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to trigger where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":6,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=lee#leeward"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Recent new snow from earlier in the week has been redistributed by southwest wind at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, recent new snow may sit over surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":152,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4nqb1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6e72t","text":"Two weak layers are buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70-100 cm deep around Nelson and 50-80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region. The layers are composed of feathery surface hoar and sugary faceted grains and they overlie a hard melt-freeze crust. A crust with facets sitting above that formed in early November is upwards of 200 cm below the surface. This has been the suspected failure layer of a few very large avalanches that ran earlier in the week in the Rossland range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":209,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":233,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong wind is moving around 40-60 cm of snow that has fallen since New Year's Day. Reactive wind slabs can be found in exposed open terrain, while lower density snow can be found in sheltered terrain. In some parts of the region this snow could be sitting above a surface hoar layer and forming isolated persistent slabs on steep rolls in sheltered areas below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them.  Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 60-90 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The other crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A non-stop series of storms has deposited 75 to 150 cm of new snow since New Year's. The amount of snow, as well as the wind speed and direction, has been highly variable between different drainages over this period, so there is uncertainty about exactly what the upper snowpack will look like as we come out of this storm. However lingering storm and wind slabs will likely need a few days to stabilize.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, this new snow has been bonding poorly to a surface hoar and crust layer that is now an estimated 75-125 cm deep. A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar and crust that is now roughly 150 cm deep. In the far north of the region there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack. At this point there is some uncertainty about whether these layers will still be reactive after such an intense stormy period.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Snow from last week has been redistributed at upper elevations. In sheltered areas below treeline, the most recent snow may be sitting on surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":138,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":111,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fqrhh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed by recent snow and wind remain possible to human trigger in isolated areas. Roughly 30-50 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":" The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak facets(sugar snow) over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 100-150 cm down. Recent sporadic, large naturally triggered avalanches have occured on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slabs in motion or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"Around 40-80 cm of recent snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas. This layer is most prevalent at and below treeline. Previous moderate to strong winds have redistributed surface snow, creating wind slabs at wind exposed elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":55,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2ntnt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"drega","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are down about 90-150 cm. Generally, they can be found as a layer of surface hoar above in close proximity to a crust/surface hoar layer. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"46qer","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow falling on Friday at uppermost elevations has likely been wind affected. this snow snow sits on a crust. Below the 1200 m elevation band the snow surface is likely moist, wet or refrozen as a surface crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ffn0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"103vm","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Variably wind affected surfaces can be found at upper elevations. 40-60 cm of snow sits on facets in the alpine, and a spotty layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3h3d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i75d","text":"The mid-December crust and/or surface hoar is now down 90-140 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to trigger where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Variably wind affected surfaces can be found at upper elevations. Around 50-80 cm of recent snow sits on a weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas at and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53u2a","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"53ab2","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers buried in early/mid-December are buried 90-150 cm down. Generally, they can be found as a layer of surface hoar above in close proximity to a crust/surface hoar layer. The form and distribution of these layers are highly variable and conditions may differ significantly from one valley to the next. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Severely wind affected surfaces can be found at upper elevation and in northern parts of the region, all the way down to treeline. 20-50 cm of snow sits on a spotty weak layer of surface hoar in many areas treeline and below. Rising freezing levels may promote slab development in the overlying snow, activating this weak layer on Sunday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bjv9j","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A persistent weak layer is now buried 70-100 cm below the surface. The distribution of this layer is variable and it can present as surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick over a short distance.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dq62r","text":"Firm slabby snow can now be found in almost all wind exposed terrain. The predominant wind has been from the south but some north wind snuck in Thursday night meaning wind affected snow can be found on all aspects.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7auio","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9kcjg","text":"In terrain around treeline there may be fresh wind slab sitting on surface hoar that is capable of producing large human triggered avalanches. See this MIN report that has a snow profile that features surface hoar down 40 cm below the surface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":147,"length":15,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"abkjt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"don1i","text":"A buried crust formed in early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is quite well-bonded to this crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7crtv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fmnjf","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/8003f21a-764a-4b4d-baca-b2e27c068364"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Storm snow from the past week has seen extensive wind effect at upper elevations, with scoured windward aspects, wind slabs in lee features and growing cornices at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The layer of greatest concern is a melt-freeze crust from early December, found around 100-200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. There have been several recent large natural and human triggered avalanches on this layer and large loads have potential to trigger these layers. Near the base of the snowpack there are facets sitting on a crust from early November which have been identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed by recent snow and wind remain possible to human trigger in isolated areas. Roughly 30-50 cm of recent snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":" The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak facets(sugar snow) over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 150 cm down. Recent sporadic, large naturally triggered avalanches have occured on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slabs in motion or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Small amounts of new snow fall on surface hoar in many areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Severely wind affected surfaces can be found at upper elevations, and in northern parts of the region, wind effect extends all the way down to treeline. Cornices have been growing large at ridgetop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fpdu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack, down 20-60 cm and 70-100 cm. The distribution of these layers are variable, the upper layer spotty at treeline and below and the lower layer can present as surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. Avalanche activity on these layers have dwindled since the storm and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick over a short distance.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Intense wind and snow on Sunday night is expected to form widespread storm slabs reactive to human triggers at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 80-140 cm. This layer may become active as the new snow load overloads the weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":" A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 160 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r8ii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38eto","text":"Storms like the one arriving Sunday evening often awaken deeply buried dormant weak layers, resulting in very large natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"Small amounts of new snow fall on surface hoar in many areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Previous moderate to strong winds have created variable wind effect at wind exposed elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpgmi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7og4i","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5lplb","text":"The upper layer, found 40-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsn3","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3g0di","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fg9u9","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation. Incoming snowfall in the forecast for this week will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"New storm and wind slabs are expected to form during Monday's storm. The storm is expected to drop around 10 to 20 cm of snow. The storm will come with strong south wind so wind slabs are expected at higher elevations. In sheltered areas, this snow may overlie surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Recent extreme westerly winds continue to build larger and more fragile cornices which have recently triggered large avalanches when they fail.  Fresh wind slabs have also formed in open terrain at treeline and above that may be possible to human trigger. The upper snowpack consists of several layers of old wind slabs, while the lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 50-100 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack have been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab in motion or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Around 40 to 70 mm of precipitation is forecast to accumulate Sunday night into Monday, with it falling as snow above around 1400 m and rain below. Above the snow-rain line, storm and wind slabs are expected to rapidly form and be reactive to riders. Below the snow-rain line, wet loose avalanches could be triggered by riders in steep terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crrj3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"etl43","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Variably wind affected surfaces can be found at upper elevations. 40-60 cm of snow sits on facets in the alpine, and a spotty layer of surface hoar that was buried around Christmas treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f3h3d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6i75d","text":"The mid-December crust and/or surface hoar is now down 90-140 cm. Although there have been no new reports of avalanches on this layer in the last few days, it remains possible to trigger where it is well preserved.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4vi","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by more crusts, the most notable is a rain crust from early November that is near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It is most likely to be reactive to human triggers in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":181,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Strong to extreme winds are forming reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain at treeline and above. In the south of the region, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported down 50-70 cm. in isolated sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak snow around them.  Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-100 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The other crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"New storm and wind slabs will form during Sunday night into Monday's storm. The storm is expected to drop around 15 to 30 cm of snow, with the most in the west of the region. The storm will come with strong southwest wind so wind slabs are expected at higher elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. Numerous layers of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain in the top 100 to 150 cm. The area of greatest concern is around 100 to 200 cm deep, where surface hoar or sugary faceted grains may sit above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December. There have been several recent large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer, particularly around Whistler and Pemberton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":221,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3re3g","text":"Near the base of the snowpack there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"Small amounts of new snow fall on surface hoar in many areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Previous moderate to strong winds have created variable wind effect at wind exposed elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3u76d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ai7dm","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96rpc","text":"The upper layer, found 50-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9h3kl","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"e6orh","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i7c","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation. Incoming snowfall in the forecast for this week will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qsqq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"Small amounts of new snow fall on wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpgmi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7og4i","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5lplb","text":"The upper layer, found 40-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsn3","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3g0di","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fg9u9","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but not showing propagation. Incoming snowfall in the forecast for this week will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"New snow falls on wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3u76d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ai7dm","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96rpc","text":"The upper layer, found 50-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9h3kl","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i7c","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation. Incoming snowfall will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qsqq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"15-20 cm of snow is expected throughout the day on Tuesday, with moderate southwest winds. Fresh storm slabs will be forming, and will likely become increasingly reactive during the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Lingering wind slabs formed by recent snow and wind remain possible to human trigger in isolated areas. Roughly 30-50 cm of snow is settling above a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":267,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 150 cm down. Recent sporadic, large naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slabs in motion or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Fresh snow and moderate to strong southwest wind may create fresh and reactive wind slabs in open areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dg9ct","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8968u","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 50-100 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"Around 10 to 20 cm of snow accumulated over the weekend, along with light to moderate southwest wind. Reports indicate that the snow surface is generally soft, particularly in sheltered areas around treeline, with areas of wind-affected snow in exposed alpine. These conditions are expected to continue for the coming days, with small amounts of new snow and more light to moderate south to southwest wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 40 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity last week. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"New and reactive storm and wind slabs will continue to build Tuesday. The storm is expected to drop around 15 cm Monday night and another 20-30 cm Tuesday. The storm will come with strong southwest wind so wind slabs are expected at higher elevations. Treeline and below treeline elevations may see a loose wet avalanche cycle where the precipitation falls as rain. In sheltered areas, this snow may overlie surface hoar. The higher snow amounts mentioned above are forecast for the Coquihalla with less expected in the North (Duffy, Hurley).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":408,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7hqlt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9jmgt","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 80 to 180 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the north (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":134,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-10 cm of fresh snow and strong to extreme southwest winds have likely formed reactive wind slabs in exposed terrain in the alpine and at treeline. These new wind slabs may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at at treeline and below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":197,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-100 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"60-80 mm of precipitation is forecast to accumulate Monday night through to early Wednesday morning, with it falling as snow above around 1700 m and rain below. This means that only the highest peaks will receive snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gd0b","text":"Above the snow-rain line, storm and wind slabs are expected to rapidly form and be reactive. Below the snow-rain line, wet loose avalanches will likely occur on all aspects. This is a significant amount of precipitation that will dramatically weaken the snowpack creating avalanches on Tuesday. This is a good time to wait out the storm and let the snowpack adapt, adjust, and strengthen before heading out into the backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crrj3","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"etl43","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Small amounts of new snow fall on severely wind affected surfaces, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Strong winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fpdu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack, down 20-60 cm and 70-100 cm. The distribution of these layers are variable, the upper layer spotty at treeline and below and the lower layer can present as surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. Avalanche activity on these layers have dwindled since the storm and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ds4dj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bd82k","text":"There is a prominent crust near the base of the snowpack. This crust likely has weak facets above and/or below it. There have been no recent avalanches reported on this layer, but would be most likely to trigger in steep, shallow, rocky terrain, where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick over a short distance.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":6,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facets#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Continued snowfall through Monday night and into Tuesday is expected to form widespread storm slabs that will likely be reactive to human triggers at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 90-150 cm. This layer may become active as the new snow adds load to the weak layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 160 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4r8ii","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"38eto","text":"Big storms sometimes awaken deeply buried dormant weak layers, resulting in very large natural avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"New and reactive storm and wind slabs will continue to build Tuesday. The storm is expected to drop around 15 cm Monday night and another 20-30 cm Tuesday. The storm will come with strong southwest wind so wind slabs are expected at higher elevations. Treeline and below treeline elevations may see a loose wet avalanche cycle where the precipitation falls as rain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4oje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. Numerous layers of surface hoar may be found in sheltered terrain in the top 100 to 150 cm. The area of greatest concern is around 100 to 200 cm deep, where surface hoar or sugary faceted grains may sit above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December. There have been several recent large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer, particularly around Whistler and Pemberton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":221,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3re3g","text":"Near the base of the snowpack there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Tuesday brought upwards of 30 cm of new snow to the region, and another 30-45 cm with strong to extreme southwest wind is expected between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. Storm slabs are anticipated to be widespread and reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Roughly 50-80 cm of snow is now sitting on a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 90-150 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"With continued flurries Tuesday night and into Wednesday, storm slabs will likely continue to be reactive to human triggers at all elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"Aside from this new snow, the main concerns vary throughout the region. In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 100-160 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 160-180 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cusct","text":"New snow accumulating Monday through Tuesday night has fallen on wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3u76d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ai7dm","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"96rpc","text":"The upper layer, found 50-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9h3kl","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1i7c","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have generally indicated the weak layers are gaining strength. Incoming snowfall early this week will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"qsqq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Up to 20 cm of new snow accompanied by strong wind has fallen in the Northern part of the region with another 15-25 cm expected by Wednesday morning. At this point, most of the precipitation has fallen as rain on the Coquihalla. On Wednesday, new and reactive storm and wind slabs will likely exist at upper elevations, especially in sheltered areas where the new snow may overlie the recently buried surface hoar. Lower elevation terrain may see a firm crust as the temperatures drop. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":401,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2jcru","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 100 to 200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the North (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and large avalanches have failed on this interface in the past week. This interface doesn’t seem to be a concern in the South (Coquihalla) and little information is known for the North Cascades or far South in Manning Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"With 15-30 cm of new snow and strong to extreme southwest wind expected between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, storm slabs are anticipated to be widespread and reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hpdg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8968u","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"New snow accumulating Monday through Tuesday night has fallen on wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fpgmi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7og4i","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack:","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5lplb","text":"The upper layer, found 40-80 cm down, is a spotty layer of surface hoar at treeline and below. ","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vsn3","text":"The lower layer, found 90-150 cm down, is widespread and can present as surface hoar and/or a crust.","type":"unordered-list-item","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3g0di","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since last week and snowpack tests results have generally indicated the weak layers are gaining strength. Incoming snowfall early this week will add additional load to these layers and may shed some light on whether they will remain a concern.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5 cm of fresh snow overnight is likely sitting on widespread wind slabs in open terrain in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":163,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"New snow accumulating Monday through Tuesday night has fallen on wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. Winds are likely redistributing new snow into wind slabs and growing cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fpdu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack, down 20-60 cm and 70-100 cm. The distribution of these layers are variable, the upper layer spotty at treeline and below and the lower layer can present as surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. Avalanche activity on these layers have dwindled since the storm and snowpack tests results have been moderate to hard planar, but still showing some propagation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Up to 40 cm of new snow blanketed the region by mid-day Tuesday with more in the forecast by Wednesday morning. New and reactive storm and wind slabs will exist. Below treeline the upper snowpack may see a firm crust as freezing levels drop. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. The recent storm snow just buried yet another surface hoar layer down around 30-40 cm in the sheltered treeline and below treeline locations. Deeper in the snowpack numerous layers of surface hoar may be found down 100 to 200 cm. This is the depth of the greatest concern, where surface hoar or sugary faceted grains may sit above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December. Last weekend, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around Whistler and Pemberton.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":225,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":343,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3re3g","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"The recent storm could bring up to 100 mm of precipitation by early Wednesday morning, with it falling mostly as rain to the mountain tops. As the temperatures start to fall Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning the storm may leave snow in alpine locations. This means that only the highest peaks will receive snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gd0b","text":"Above the snow-rain line, reactive storm and wind slabs likely exist. Below the snow-rain line, a rain-soaked/ saturated snowpack will exist but form a firm crust as the temperatures drop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"etl43","text":"The remainder of the snowpack is well-consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"Snow has continued to accumulate over the past several days with several small snowfalls, along with moderate southwest wind. These conditions are expected to continue for the coming days, with small amounts of new snow and more  moderate south to southwest wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 40 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity last week. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"A few cm of recent fresh snow is likely sitting on widespread wind slabs in open terrain in the alpine and at treeline. These wind slabs may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack, and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fr4k7","text":"The region received over 50 cm of new snow between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon with strong to extreme westerly winds. Storm and wind slabs are likely widespread and reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 120-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"15-40 cm of new snow fell in the region during Tuesday's storm, with accumulations greatly favouring the south of the region. This buried wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, as well as surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84f69","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rn12","text":"The new snow will take time to form a bond with these previous surfaces, particularly in spots harbouring surface hoar or crust. In exposed areas, elevated winds have likely been redistributing new snow into reactive wind slabs and adding to cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fpdu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack, down 20-60 cm and 70-100 cm. The distribution of these layers are variable, the upper layer spotty at treeline and below and the lower layer may present as decomposing surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achju","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj5es","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers have dwindled since the last storm and recent snowpack tests results have been increasingly resistant, but still showing some propagation. Given their age (particularly the deeper layer) and the testing load brought by Tuesday's storm, the outlook is good for these layers to finally become dormant as our current surface instabilities diminish.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Up to 50 cm of recent storm snow blanketed the region and buried another surface hoar layer in wind-sheltered terrain. The new snow combined with strong to extreme wind by Wednesday morning has formed new and reactive storm and wind slabs. Below 1900 m the upper snowpack may see a firm melt-freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. Deeper in the snowpack numerous layers of surface hoar may be found down 100 to 200 cm. This is the depth of the greatest concern, where surface hoar or sugary faceted grains may sit above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December. Last weekend, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":83,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":201,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Up to 50 cm of new snow accompanied by strong wind fell throughout the region. Most of this came as snow in the North and rain in the South. New and reactive storm and wind slabs will likely exist at upper elevations, especially in sheltered areas where the new snow may overlie the recently buried surface hoar. Lower elevation terrain may see a firm crust as temperatures drop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":299,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2jcru","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 100 to 200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the North (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and large avalanches have failed on this interface in the past week. This interface doesn’t seem to be a concern in the South (Coquihalla) and little information is known for the North Cascades or far South in Manning Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"5-10 cm in the forecast for Thursday will bring recent storm snow totals to between 50-80 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 100-160 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":36,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 160-180 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"The region received 15-30 cm of new snow between Tuesday night and Wednesday, with strong to extreme westerly winds. Storm and wind slabs are likely widespread and reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hpdg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8968u","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"The recent storm saw 100 mm of precipitation by early Wednesday morning, with it falling mostly as rain to the mountain tops. As the temperatures rapidly dropped overnight Tuesday, some precipitation fell as snow in alpine locations. Only the highest peaks may have received snow possibly forming reactive storm/ wind slabs in those higher locations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gd0b","text":"At treeline and below a rain-soaked/ saturated snowpack will form a firm crust as the temperatures drop Wednesday. This crust may start to break down mid-day on Thursday due to rising freezing levels. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6g6ot","text":"At treeline elevations, the mid-pack consists of several buried crusts, and the remainder of the snowpack is well-consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"The region received over 50 cm of new snow between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 120-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"40-60 cm of recent storm snow accompanied by strong to extreme westerly wind has built reactive storm and wind slabs at upper elevations. These slabs may be extra sensitive where they overlie surface hoar in sheltered terrain or a crust on solar aspects. Warmer temperatures and a period of rain overnight Tuesday has formed a thin surface crust up to 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":192,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"emmui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. Layers of surface hoar as well as sugary faceted grains above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may be found down 100 to 200 cm. Last weekend, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":51,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":82,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"49kqo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic large avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-15 cm of new snow is expected between Thursday night and Friday afternoon with strong to extreme southwest winds. Fresh wind slabs will be forming in many areas, including at lower elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et207","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boap2","text":"20-30 cm of recent storm snow may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"10-20 mm of overnight rain falls on previously rain soaked surfaces at most elevations, and possibly dry snow in the high alpine. As freezing levels drop Friday, a crust will (re)form at elevations above 1300 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cvmnc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3gd0b","text":"The mid-pack consists of several buried crusts, and is well-consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"40-60 mm of recent precipitation fell as snow in the north and rain in the south. At latitudes and elevations that received snow, strong winds have formed reactive storm slabs. These slabs may be extra sensitive where they overlie surface hoar in sheltered terrain or a crust on solar aspects. Lower elevations and latitudes will see a firm surface crust as temperatures drop Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":231,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fq59b","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2jcru","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 100 to 200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have surface hoar or sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent in the North (e.g., Duffey Lake, Hurley) and large avalanches have failed on this interface recently. This interface doesn’t seem to be a concern in the South (Coquihalla) and little information is known for the North Cascades or far South in Manning Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"15-40 cm of new snow fell in the region during Tuesday's storm, with accumulations greatly favouring the south of the region. This buried wind affected surfaces at upper elevations, as well as surface hoar in wind sheltered areas and a thin crust on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"84f69","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3rn12","text":"The new snow will take time to form a bond with these previous surfaces, particularly in spots harbouring surface hoar or crust. In exposed areas, elevated winds have been redistributing new snow into reactive wind slabs and adding to cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1fpdu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bc6iq","text":"A couple of persistent weak layers exist in the upper to mid snowpack, down 20-60 cm and 70-100 cm. The distribution of these layers are variable, the upper layer spotty surface hoar at treeline and below and the lower layer may present as decomposing surface hoar and/or a crust. It has been reported as most prevalent in areas near Valemount. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"achju","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cj5es","text":"Avalanche activity on these layers has dwindled since the last storm and recent snowpack tests results have been increasingly resistant, but still showing some propagation. Given their age (particularly the deeper layer) and the testing load brought by Tuesday's storm, the outlook is good for these layers to finally become dormant as our current surface instabilities diminish.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"20-40 cm of snow is expected between Thursday night and Friday afternoon. This will bring recent storm snow totals to around 70-120 cm. Rising freezing levels on Thursday night will mean that much of this precipitation will likely fall as rain at treeline and below treeline in the south of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 100-160 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":36,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 160-180 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"The region received 15-30 cm of new snow between Tuesday night and Wednesday with strong to extreme wind.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9hpdg","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8968u","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Variable wind effect in the alpine includes scoured windward aspects, sastrugi, hard slab, wind pressed surfaces over lower density snow and isolated pockets of soft snow in sheltered areas above 2000 m. Wind slabs may remain sensitive where they overlie surface hoar in sheltered terrain or a crust on solar aspects. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":255,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"emmui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. Layers of surface hoar as well as sugary faceted grains above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may be found down 100 to 200 cm. Last weekend, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":51,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":82,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"49kqo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic avalanche releases. At this depth, avalanches are large and destructive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"15-30 cm of recent snow has been redistributed by strong winds at upper elevations, forming wind slabs in leeward terrain. The storm brought rain to lower elevations, resulting in a crust that is now on the surface up to about 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4p7f2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8968u","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"10-20 cm of snow is expected during the day on Saturday, bringing recent storm snow totals to around 80-140 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"brbn6","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h0ho","text":"The snow is likely wet up to treeline in the south of the region. Further north, the snow may be wet or moist below treeline towards Bear Pass, and to a lesser extent around Ningunsaw. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bh981","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 120-180 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":36,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 180-200 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Recent fresh snow has been redistributed by moderate to strong winds and formed wind slabs in many areas. The storm earlier in the week brought rain to lower elevations, resulting in a crust that is now on the surface up to around 1800 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 120-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is expected in the region on Saturday, though areas in the west, near the boundary with the Northwest Coastal region may see as much as 20 cm. Fresh wind slabs will likely be forming in many areas, including at lower elevations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"et207","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"boap2","text":"20-50 cm of recent storm snow may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"It's storm time now, as of Friday afternoon 32 cm of new snow has fallen at White Pass. This adds to the storm snow that has accumulated over the past several days which has been accompanied by moderate to strong south/southwest wind as observed in this MIN post. Continued snowfall is expected through the weekend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":249,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 70 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity during the week of Monday, January 4th. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 60-100 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/4bc777da-de62-44ef-b638-09635be17ceb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A thick block of icy rain crust may be bridging a weaker layer of dry, sugary faceted snow. Affecting this weak snow through the thick crust would be difficult and avalanches on it is unlikely but not impossible in unsupported terrain. Below, the snowpack is a multi tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow and is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":78,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9hhah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":61,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Flurries and snow continue to accumulate around the region. Fresh wind slabs are forming in many areas, including at lower elevations. 20-50 cm of recent storm snow may cover a weak layer of surface hoar that was recently buried at treeline and below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":191,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3i4rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"epm2b","text":"In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi, and stripped windward slopes. Treeline wind slabs are bonding to previous surfaces. The storm earlier in the week brought rain to lower elevations, a melt-freeze crust covers surfaces up to 1850 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5gc4t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8sqt1","text":"Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on a crust that extends up to 1900 m. In isolated areas below treeline, this recent snow may be sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 90-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi and stripped windward slopes. The storm earlier in the week brought rain to lower elevations, a melt-freeze crust covers surfaces up to 1850 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dig","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2mtrp","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Around 10 cm of new snow falls on a thick block of icy rain crust which may be bridging a weaker layer of dry, sugary faceted snow. Affecting this weak snow through the thick crust would be difficult and avalanches on it are unlikely but not impossible in unsupported terrain. Below, the snowpack is a multi tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow and is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9hhah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Another 10-20 cm will accumulate through Sunday. Storm snow totals range around 80-140 cm, with 30-50 cm recent loose snow over older, more settled storm snow. Southerly winds have formed deep deposits in lee terrain and mild temperatures have encouraged settlement. Below 800 m rain on snow produced a moist and upside down snowpack, a crust will form as temperatures cool. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d1bv","text":"In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 120-180 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":36,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 180-200 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7ip8m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5vul8","text":"In the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Variable wind effect in the alpine includes scoured windward aspects, sastrugi, hard slab, wind pressed surfaces over lower density snow and isolated pockets of soft snow in sheltered areas above 2000 m. Wind slabs may remain sensitive where they overlie surface hoar in sheltered terrain or a crust on solar aspects. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":255,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"emmui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. A layer of sugary faceted grains above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may be found down 100 to 200 cm. Last weekend, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":59,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"49kqo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in recent sporadic avalanche releases. At this depth, avalanches are large and destructive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Above 1200 m, around 10 cm of new snow sits on a thick block of icy rain crust which may be bridging a weaker layer of dry, sugary faceted snow. Affecting this weak snow through the thick crust would be difficult and avalanches on it are unlikely but not impossible in unsupported terrain. Below, the snowpack is a multi tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow and is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9hhah","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":5,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Ski quality in the extensively wind affected alpine has been widely referred to as chalky. Soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline and may overlie a spotty layer of surface hoar. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"emmui","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. A layer of sugary faceted grains above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may be found down 100 to 200 cm. Just over a week ago, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":59,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"49kqo","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373bd","text":"Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which was identified as the failure layer in sporadic avalanche releases. At this depth, avalanches are large and destructive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Storm snow totals range around 60-100 cm since January 13, with 20-50 cm fresh, lower-density snow over older, more settled storm snow. Southerly winds have formed deep deposits in lee terrain and mild temperatures have encouraged settlement. Below 800 m rain on snow produced a moist and upside down snowpack, a wet-loose problem will persist with warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d1bv","text":"In the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 120-180 cm. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":36,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7kv67","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7va4l","text":"A bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer overlying a crust that is now roughly 180-200 cm deep. And in the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi, and stripped windward slopes. A melt-freeze crust covers surfaces up to 1800 m. Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on (another) crust that extends up to 1900 m, a weak layer of surface hoar may persist in isolated areas at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":257,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 90-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls. Weak layers are best managed with conservative terrain selection and careful snowpack analysis. Dig down and investigate the deeper snowpack layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi and stripped windward slopes. A melt-freeze crust covers surfaces up to 1850 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dig","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2mtrp","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Ongoing flurries and incremental loading dropped 15-25 cm fresh snow in recent days. Gusty and variable winds have impacted loose snow and developed slabs in exposed areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64o4m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cooq3","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar, maybe be found under recent storm snow (now down 20-50 cm) at treeline and below treeline. In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":16,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south of the region, fluctuating freezing levels during the last storm have resulted in a crust to ridgecrest. At upper elevations, 5-10 cm of dry snow has been blown around by the wind, exposing the crust in some areas and building wind slabs on top of it in others. This MIN report from Nak Peak on Thursday depicts snow conditions changing with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":3,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"clhr0","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3maq","text":"In the north, upper elevations are extensively wind affected. A widespread surface crust exists below 1600 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3nipi","text":"A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent northwest of Pemberton where large avalanches have failed on this interface recently. This interface doesn’t seem to be a concern in the South (Coquihalla) and little information is known for the North Cascades or far south in Manning Park.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":112,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/86605448-4c89-4b4b-bea0-7b06f07973d6"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures cool on Tuesday and form a widespread surface crust. The exception may be higher elevation north-facing slopes, where there could be roughly 10 cm of snow sitting above crusts. There could be some weak faceted snow forming around these crusts, but avalanches on this layer are unlikely at this point. The lower snowpack is a well consolidated multi-tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":243,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":" Recent snow accumulations ranging from 10-25 cm are being redistributed by variable winds. Winds switched direction from the southwest to the northwest, creating a tricky wind-loading pattern at upper elevations. Winds are forecast to shift back to the southwest and to increase on Tuesday, keeping wind slabs on lee features as a primary concern. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"29hb2","text":"50-70 cm of snow from the past week has buried a weak of layer of surface hoar that is likely to be preserved in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Observers in the south of the region continue to report sudden results in the snowpack tests and shooting cracks on this layer.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1ggab","text":"A couple of older persistent weak layers exist in the mid to lower snowpack. The distribution of these layers is variable, but they follow a similar pattern to the layer discussed above. The upper layer from late December, down about 70-120 cm, consists of spotty surface hoar at shaded treeline and below treeline elevations. The lower layer from early December buried 120-190 cm deep consists of a combination of decomposing surface hoar with a crust and faceted snow. These lower layers are now largely unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":457,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"10-15 cm of recent snow sits over a crust that extends to 2000 m, hard wind slabs at higher elevations, and large surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas around treeline. The upper snowpack is composed of some elevation-dependent permutation of crust sandwich formed by fluctuating freezing levels during the last storm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar (and/or another crust) may be found 30-50 cm below the surface. Some recent avalanches are suspected to have run on this layer and where it has been found in snow profiles, it has been producing moderate to hard planar test results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"3ubss","text":"An older weak layer is buried 70 to 130 cm deep. It is composed of faceted grains over a crust. This MIN report observed from Rossland on Jan 13 shows a large natural slab avalanche failing on this layer during or post-storm. This suggests that it remains possible for riders to trigger this layer. Another layer of faceted grains above a melt-freeze crust that formed in early November is upwards of 200 cm below the surface. This has been the suspected failure layer of a few very large avalanches that released last week in the Rossland range.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":67,"length":7,"key":1},{"offset":101,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/111f5885-061c-4e7f-9d8e-f79d8d2df6bb"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Ongoing flurries and incremental loading dropped 15-25 cm fresh snow in recent days. Gusty and variable winds have impacted loose snow and developed slabs in exposed areas. Warm temperatures have produced a crust up to 800 m and higher on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64o4m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cooq3","text":"A weak layer of surface hoar, maybe be found under recent storm snow (now down 20-50 cm) at treeline and below treeline. In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":16,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"The region has picked up 20 to 50 cm of new snow in the last week with the weekend pulse coming in warm and wet.  Another 5 to 10 cm is expected Tuesday.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath the storm snow you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m.  You may also find buried surface hoar under the new snow which could make for touchy storm slabs. You are most likely to encounter it in terrain features sheltered from the wind, for example in openings below treeline. As the new snow continues to settle and forms slab properties, these layers could become reactive to human traffic. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3059q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atfg4","text":"Around 60 to 130 cm of snow rests above a weak layer buried in early-December. On Jan 14th our field team found it in the Holmes area. This setup has created a persistent slab avalanche problem and a low probability/high consequence scenario. Depending on location, the buried weak layer is composed of surface hoar and/or a crust/facet combination. Reports suggest that this layer has become dormant in much of the region except for perhaps the Pine Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":95,"length":38,"key":0},{"offset":200,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa506ad2-09cf-4539-9d15-a417f1af1a1f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/low-probability-high-consequence"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Storm snow in the last week totals upwards from 60-100+ cm, with 20-50 cm fresh, lower-density snow over older, more settled snow. Southerly winds reached into mature trees and mild temperatures have encouraged settlement. Below 800 m rain on snow produced a moist snowpack, a wet-loose problem will persist where the snowpack is moist or wet.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d1bv","text":"For the most part, the snowpack is well settled and deeper instabilities in the snow pack are of little concern. We're tracking a few uncertainties, in the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 120-180 cm. And a bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar overlying a crust that is now roughly 180-200 cm deep. And in the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":185,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south of the region, fluctuating freezing levels during the last storm have resulted in a crust to ridgecrest. At upper elevations, 5-10 cm of dry snow has been blown around by the wind, exposing the crust in some areas and building wind slabs on top of it in others. The lower snowpack is well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3maq","text":"In the north, upper elevations are extensively wind affected. A widespread surface crust exists below 1600 m. A melt-freeze crust from early December is found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. This crust may have sugary faceted grains sitting above it. This persistent weak layer is most prevalent northwest of Pemberton where large avalanches have failed on this interface recently.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[{"offset":222,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi, and stripped windward slopes and exposed the previous surface crust. Soft pockets of redistributed snow may hide in sheltered areas. A melt-freeze crust covers surfaces up to 1800 m. Roughly 80-120 cm of snow is now sitting on (another) crust that extends up to 1900 m, at weak layer of surface hoar may persist at this interface.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":361,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"The main feature we are monitoring in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 90-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls. Dig down and investigate the deeper snowpack layers before committing to big terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"The rather warm storm produced just over 45 cm of snow between Friday evening and Monday afternoon. This storm has been accompanied by plenty of southwest wind.  One last pulse of warm storm is expected Monday night.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":4,"length":11,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 70 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity during the week of Monday, January 4th. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 50-130 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/87c4dc46-77f5-4b21-99c9-77942cb55c9d"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Strong winds have polished and pressed snow into hard slabs and sastrugi and stripped windward slopes. A crust covers surfaces up to 1850 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6dig","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2mtrp","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Ski quality in the extensively wind affected alpine has been widely referred to as chalky. Soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline and may overlie a spotty layer of surface hoar. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m and on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":183,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"The snowpack is currently quite complex. A layer of sugary faceted grains above a hard melt-freeze crust from early December may be found down 100 to 200 cm. Just over a week ago, several large natural and human-triggered avalanches on this layer occurred, with the hot spots being around the Whistler backcountry. Near the base of the snowpack, there may be faceted grains above a crust from early-November, which has also been identified as the failure layer in sporadic avalanche releases.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":59,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south of the region, fluctuating freezing levels during the last storm have resulted in a crust to ridgecrest. At upper elevations, 5-10 cm of dry snow has been blown around by the wind, exposing the crust in some areas and building wind slabs on top of it in others. The lower snowpack is well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3maq","text":"In the north, upper elevations are extensively wind affected. A widespread surface crust exists below 1600 m. Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. It has been most prevalent northwest of Pemberton where large avalanches failed on this interface earlier this month. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Strong overnight wind has likely redistributed 10-15 cm of recent snow into wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations. This snow may sit over a widespread crust that extends up to around 2000 m, or large surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas above the crust elevation. In areas such as Rossland where the thick crust caps the snowpack to mountaintop, avalanches are unlikely but travel is difficult. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah9lq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar may be found 20-50 cm below the surface, particularly in areas around Nelson. Some recent avalanches  have run on this layer and where it has been found in snow profiles, it has been producing moderate to hard planar test results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8t528","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts with weak faceted grains overtop are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. A few large avalanches ran naturally on these layers last week near Rossland. More recently, some large cornice falls have have been good slope testers. Some triggered storm slabs but none stepped down to these deeper layers. While this is a good indicator for stability, the potential may linger for triggering a deep slab in steep, rocky, thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"A variety of wind affected surfaces covers upper tree line and alpine terrain. A polished crust is found up to 1800 m and higher on solar slopes. Soft pockets of redistributed snow may hide in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bacoi","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ar5ib","text":"A layers we have been tracking in the snowpack is a layer of weak faceted snow over a hard melt-freeze crust found around 90-200 cm down. Recent sporadic, large, naturally triggered avalanches have occurred on this layer on large alpine slopes and were triggered by either smaller wind slab avalanches, or cornice falls. This layer is trending towards dormancy, however the most likely place to find such conditions would be steep and rocky alpine start zones. The November crust is faceting near the ground. Dig down and investigate the deeper snowpack layers before committing to big terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Another 5-15 cm fresh accumulating around the region Tuesday adds to the recent incremental snow. Gusty and variable winds have impacted loose snow and developed slabs in exposed areas. Warm temperatures have produced a crust up to 800 m and higher on solar aspects.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64o4m","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cooq3","text":"A layer of surface hoar maybe be found under recent storm snow (now down 20-50 cm) around treeline. In the south of the region, another weak layer of surface hoar that was buried around the New Year has been reported down 50-70 cm in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1dvk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6jabj","text":"The lower snowpack has two crusts with potentially weak, faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep, rocky slopes, with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack. Recent avalanches failing on this basal layer were reported from the Ningunsaw area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":57,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A widespread crust caps the snow surface. The exception may be higher elevation north-facing slopes, where there could be roughly 10 cm of snow sitting above crusts. There could be some weak faceted snow forming around these crusts, but avalanches on this layer are unlikely at this point. The lower snowpack is a well consolidated multi-tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":191,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"The Tuesday moisture pulse dumped over 25 cm in 12 hours, and storm totals of 25-50 cm. South-southwest winds quickly impacted loose snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"tpth","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d754a","text":"This most recent storm snow overlies upwards of 150 cm of settling snow from January's successive storms. Below treeline (up to 1100 m) rain on snow produced a moist snowpack, a crust has now developed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bf7dq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5d1bv","text":"For the most part, the snowpack is well settled and deeper instabilities in the snow pack are of little concern. We're tracking a few uncertainties, in the Shames area, a weak layer of surface hoar has been reported in sheltered areas down around 120-180 cm. And a bit further north in the Nass/Sterling/Beaupre areas, there is potentially still concern about an older weak layer of surface hoar overlying a crust that is now roughly 180-200 cm deep. And in the far north of the region, there is concern about weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":185,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"A variety of wind affected surfaces covers upper tree line and alpine terrain. A polished crust is found up to 1800 m and higher on solar slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"42bco","text":"Soft pockets of redistributed snow may hide in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"99lmu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1cpm2","text":"The lower snowpack consists of decomposing crusts and weak, faceted snow. In the Elk Valley, a decomposing surface hoar layer can be found around one of these crusts 60-120 cm below the surface. Avalanche activity on these layers in the lower snowpack has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanche, or a cornice fall. These deeper weak layers are most likely to be human triggered on steep, rocky slopes with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Ski quality in the extensively wind affected alpine has been widely referred to as chalky. Soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m and on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. Several large natural and human triggered avalanches failed on this layer earlier this month. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that it is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Previous wind has likely redistributed 10-15 cm of recent snow into wind slabs in lee terrain features at upper elevations. This snow may sit over a widespread crust that extends up to around 2000 m, or large surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas above the crust elevation. In areas such as Rossland, the thick crust caps the snowpack to mountaintop, making travel difficult.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ah9lq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar may be found 20-50 cm below the surface, particularly in areas around Nelson. Some recent avalanches  have run on this layer and where it has been found in snow profiles, it has been producing moderate to hard planar test results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8t528","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts with weak faceted grains overtop are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. A few large avalanches ran naturally on these layers last week near Rossland. More recently, some large cornice falls have have been good slope testers. Some triggered storm slabs but none stepped down to these deeper layers. While this is a good indicator for stability, the potential may linger for triggering a deep slab in steep, rocky, thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south of the region, fluctuating freezing levels during the last storm have resulted in a crust to ridgecrest. At upper elevations, 5-10 cm of dry snow has been blown around by the wind, exposing the crust in some areas and building wind slabs on top of it in others. The lower snowpack is well settled.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3maq","text":"In the north, upper elevations are extensively wind affected. A widespread surface crust exists below 1600 m. Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. It has been most prevalent northwest of Pemberton where large avalanches failed on this interface earlier this month. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Extensive wind effect in the alpine includes scoured windward aspects and hard slabs in lee terrain. Soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m and on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. Several large natural and human triggered avalanches failed on this layer earlier this month. Although it still shows propagation and collapse to moderate to hard loading in the most recent snowpack tests, it has become well bridged by overlying snow and crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Another 5-20 cm of snow on Tuesday added to the recent incremental snowfalls. Gusty and variable winds have impacted loose snow and developed slabs in exposed areas. Warm temperatures have produced a crust up to 1000 m and higher on solar aspects. A few isolated surface hoar layers were observed forming over the past weeks and would now be 30-60 cm deep if preserved, but these layers have not been reported in recent snowpack and avalanche observations. The main snowpack feature we are tracking is two crusts in the lower snowpack that have some weak faceted snow around them. Reports from the Smithers area suggest the upper crust is 70-140 cm below the surface and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep rocky slopes (especially in thinner areas like the Babines).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":263,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":555,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"30-50 cm of recent snow and extreme southwest winds have created large, fragile cornices and widespread wind slabs in many locations, even open areas below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath the recent snow you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m.  You may also find a weak layer of buried surface hoar in isolated, sheltered locations below treeline. As the new snow continues to settle and form slab properties, these layers could become reactive to human traffic. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3059q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atfg4","text":"Around 60 to 130 cm of snow rests above another weak layer buried in early-December. On Jan 14th our field team found it in the Holmes area. This setup has created a persistent slab avalanche problem and a low probability/high consequence scenario. Depending on location, the buried weak layer is composed of surface hoar and/or a crust/facet combination. Reports suggest that this layer has become dormant in much of the region except for perhaps the Pine Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":101,"length":38,"key":0},{"offset":206,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa506ad2-09cf-4539-9d15-a417f1af1a1f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/low-probability-high-consequence"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"A variety of wind affected surfaces covers alpine and upper treeline terrain, while a hard crust is found up to 1800 m and higher on solar slopes. Soft pockets of redistributed snow may hide in sheltered areas. A solid mid-pack sits above some crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep). These deeper weaknesses have periodically produced large avalanches during intense storms (mostly in extreme alpine terrain), but have otherwise been unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A widespread crust caps the snow surface. The exception may be higher elevation north-facing slopes, where there could be roughly 10 cm of wind affected snow sitting above crusts. There could be some weak faceted snow forming around these crusts, but avalanches on this layer are unlikely at this point. The lower snowpack is a well consolidated multi-tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"Watch North Shore Rescue's weekly snowpack conditions update from Friday here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"A variety of wind affected surfaces covers alpine and upper treeline terrain, while a hard crust is found up to 1800 m and higher on solar slopes. A solid mid-pack sits above some decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack. Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic, mostly triggered by large loads such as a wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. These layers are likely unreactive under the current conditions, but steep rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"A final storm pulse on Tuesday dumped about 25 cm of snow with extra loading in lee terrain from strong southwest wind. Cooling temperatures has likely formed a surface crust below treeline (roughly 1100 m and below). A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has been helping various early season weak layers to settle and strengthen. In the southern part of the region it appears the early season layers have gone inactive, however there has been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack in the northern part of the region (e.g. around Bear Pass and Ningunsaw).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"40-60 cm recent snow and strong southwest, shifting to northerly winds have created widespread and reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The recent snow and wind have also created large and fragile cornices.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 70 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity during the week of Monday, January 4th. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 50-130 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Tuesday's storm dumped about 25 cm of snow with strong southwest wind. Since then temperatures have cooled leaving wind slabs in the alpine, unconsolidated powder in sheltered terrain, and a shallowly buried crust below 1000 m. A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has been helping early season weak layers settle and strengthen. Deeper layers have gone inactive in the southern part of the region, however in the northern part of the region (e.g. around Bear Pass and Ningunsaw) there has been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-20 cm of snow from earlier this week has been redistributed by strong southwest wind. Since then temperatures have cooled leaving wind slabs in the alpine, unconsolidated powder in sheltered terrain, and a shallowly buried crust below 1000 m. A few isolated surface hoar layers were observed forming in early January and would now be 30-60 cm deep if preserved, but these layers have not been reported in any recent snowpack or avalanche observations. The main snowpack feature we are tracking is two crusts with weak faceted snow in the lower snowpack. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and has shown signs of being possible to trigger from shallow areas. The deeper crust is near the bottom of the snowpack and is most likely to trigger from steep rocky slopes (especially in thinner ranges like the Babines).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":521,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"The upper snowpack is composed of an arrangement of one or more crusts, varying with elevation and between areas within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m, ie. ridgetop in areas such as Rossland. In higher terrain, 10-15 cm of wind affected snow may sit over crust or large surface hoar crystals in wind sheltered areas above the crust elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar may be found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the east of the region. There has been previous avalanche activity on this layer and where it has been found in the most recent snow profiles, it has been producing moderate to hard planar test results.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8t528","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. A few large avalanches ran naturally on these layers earlier this month near Rossland. More recently, some large cornice falls have have been good slope testers, some triggering storm slabs but none stepped down to these deeper layers. While this is a good indicator for stability, the potential may linger for triggering a deep slab in steep, rocky, thin snowpack areas. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Recent winds have scoured snow surfaces, loaded cornices, and formed stiff wind slabs in alpine and upper treeline areas. A new sun crust may be forming on steep solar aspects, and there here have been reports of surface hoar growing on the snow surface. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f78","text":"30-60 cm of snow buried a weak of layer of surface hoar from Jan 11th. This persistent weak layer is most suspect in sheltered, open slopes at treeline. This layer has produced sudden results in snowpack tests at treeline elevations in areas near KHMR and warrants careful evaluation if you're travelling in the north of the region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":43,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Two deeper layers of surface hoar from December 13th and December 7th may still be found down 100-150 cm. The Dec 7th weak layer consists of a combination of decomposing surface hoar with a crust and faceted snow. Avalanche activity on these persistent weak layers has dwindled in the last week, with snowpack tests results trending to resistant and unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":200,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"2246g","text":"The lower snowpack is characterized by a notable rain crust from early November that is surrounded by a weak layer of sugary facets. It may still be possible to trigger with large loads in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"A widespread crust caps the snow surface. The exception may be higher elevation north-facing slopes, where there could be roughly 10 cm of wind affected snow sitting above crusts. There could be some weak faceted snow forming around these crusts, but avalanches on this layer are unlikely at this point. The lower snowpack is a well consolidated multi-tiered sandwich of crusts and moist snow.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":205,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2rme0","text":"There has been little change since North Shore Rescue posted their weekly snowpack conditions update on Friday, watch it here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158628660211351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Extensive wind effect in the alpine includes scoured windward aspects and hard slabs in lee terrain. Soft snow may be found in sheltered areas around treeline. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m and on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. Several large natural and human triggered avalanches failed on this layer earlier this month. Although it still shows propagation and collapse to moderate to hard loading in the most recent snowpack tests, it has become well bridged by overlying snow and crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"A variety of wind affected surfaces covers alpine and upper treeline terrain, while a hard crust is found up to 1800 m and higher on solar slopes. Soft pockets of snow may hide in sheltered areas. A solid mid-pack sits above some crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep). These deeper weaknesses are currently unreactive, but have periodically produced large avalanches during intense storms (mostly in extreme alpine terrain).","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south extensively wind affected snow at upper elevations and a high-reaching surface crust sit on top of a well-settled snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":12,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c3maq","text":"In the north, upper elevations are extensively wind affected. A widespread surface crust exists below 1600 m. Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. It has been most prevalent northwest of Pemberton where large avalanches failed on this interface earlier this month. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":13,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Generally hard surface conditions are found throughout the region. Upper elevations are extensively wind affected and a surface crust exists below 1600 m. In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aqd65","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5hg29","text":"In the north, remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"40-60 cm recent snow and strong southwest, shifting to northerly winds have created widespread and reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The recent snow and wind have also created large and fragile new cornice growth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 70 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity during the first week of January. This layer has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 50-130 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley and even more so in the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":202,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Extensive wind effect in the alpine includes scoured windward aspects and hard slabs in lee terrain. As wind slabs facet and lose cohesion in the cold temperatures, they have become largely unreactive. A widespread surface crust exists below 1900 m and on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In thin rocky snowpack spots, it still shows some propagation and collapse to moderate to hard loading in the most recent snowpack tests. In thicker snowpack areas it has shown no results, and appears to be trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"30-50 cm of recent snow and extreme southwest winds have created large, fragile cornices and widespread wind slabs in many locations, even open areas below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath the recent snow you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m.  You may also find a weak layer of buried surface hoar in isolated, sheltered locations below treeline. As storm snow continues to settle and form slab properties, these layers could become reactive to human traffic, particularly where buried surface hoar exists. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3059q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atfg4","text":"Around 60 to 130 cm of snow rests above another weak layer buried in early-December. On Jan 14th our field team found it in the Holmes area. This setup has created a persistent slab avalanche problem and a low probability/high consequence scenario. Depending on location, the buried weak layer is composed of surface hoar and/or a crust/facet combination. Reports suggest that this layer has become dormant in much of the region except perhaps for the Pine Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":101,"length":38,"key":0},{"offset":206,"length":32,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa506ad2-09cf-4539-9d15-a417f1af1a1f"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/low-probability-high-consequence"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"10-20 cm of dry snow falls over a widespread crust which has begun to facet and form surface hoar crystals ontop, especially on north aspects. Due to these crystals and cold temperatures, new snow is not expected to bond well to the old surface. Under the frozen block, the remainder of the snowpack is still moist and well consolidated. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack conditions update including a great explanation of persistent weak layer formation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"30-50 cm of recent snow and extreme southwest winds have created large, fragile cornices and widespread wind effect in many locations, even open areas below treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath this snow you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m.  You may also find a weak layer of buried surface hoar in isolated, sheltered locations below treeline. There is some concern for slabs reacting to the weight of a person or machine on steep slopes where this buried surface hoar exists. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3059q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"atfg4","text":"Around 60 to 130 cm of snow rests above another weak layer buried in early-December. On Jan 14th our field team found it in the Holmes area. Depending on location, the buried weak layer is composed of surface hoar and/or a crust/facet combination. Reports suggest that this layer has become dormant in much of the region except perhaps for the Pine Pass area.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":101,"length":38,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/fa506ad2-09cf-4539-9d15-a417f1af1a1f"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"85lh1","text":"About 50 cm of recent snow and strong southwest, shifting to northerly winds have created widespread, potentially still reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The same conditions also created fragile new cornice growth.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4vll5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c0jra","text":"Around Log Cabin, around 70 cm of snow may overlie a layer of surface hoar. This layer was the culprit of avalanche activity during the first week of January but has not been reported elsewhere in the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ba319","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eog3s","text":"A buried crust from early December can be found 50-130 cm below the surface, but most reports suggest the snow is well-bonded to it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6kgt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2oce","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but there is potential for a generally thinner and weaker snowpack structure to exist in inland areas, such as the Wheaton Valley and even more so in the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":202,"length":14,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"One or more crusts may exist in the upper snowpack depending on elevation and area within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m, ie. ridgetop in areas such as Rossland. In higher terrain, 10-15 cm of wind affected snow may sit over crust and/or large surface hoar crystals.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the north and east of the region appears to be healing. It may still produce moderate to hard planar snowpack test results on rounding crystals, but has not had any associated avalanche activity in over a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8t528","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. These do not present a problem under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=rounding#rounded-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Alpine and upper treeline terrain is heavily wind affected with large regions of scoured surfaces, pockets of soft wind transported snow and pockets of hard wind slab in lee regions or ridge crests.  A  hard crust is found below 1900 m and increases in thickness with lower elevations. Surface hoar and near-surface faceting continues to develop with cold clear temperatures and is slowly softening these various hard surfaces and also weakening the bonds of cornices.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avb18","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1pk4","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep). These deeper weaknesses are currently unreactive, but have periodically produced large avalanches in alpine terrain during intense storms.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Forecast new snow Saturday night of 2-5 cm will bury surface hoar and soft faceted surfaces. Alpine terrain has lingering wind slabs and wind affect.  A crust exists near the surface below 1000 m.  Large cornices may becoming weak with cold temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1pea7","text":"The middle snowpack is overall well settled. Some isolated surface hoar layers were reported in early January and, if preserved, would now be 30-60 cm deep. However, these layers have not been reported in any recent snowpack or avalanche observations. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show hard sudden results in snow pits.  The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be  a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"A dusting of new snow falls on generally hard surfaces throughout the region; old stiff wind slab at upper elevations and a crust below 1900 m and on south aspects. In the recent cool, clear weather, crystals such as surface hoar and facets have formed ontop of these old surfaces. They are expected to become problematic as snow accumulates overtop.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky snowpack spots, it still shows some propagation and collapse to moderate to hard loading in the most recent snowpack tests. In thicker snowpack areas it has shown no results, and appears to be trending dormant... for now at least.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"e4gle","text":"Previous winds scoured snow surfaces, loaded cornices, and formed stiff wind slabs in the alpine and around treeline. A thin sun crust may be found on steep solar aspects. Clear skies and cold temperatures are encouraging surface hoar growth and surface faceting. Below 1700-1800 m, 20-30 cm of snow is settling above a decomposing melt freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1aiun","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4gih5","text":"Observers continue to find a preserved layer of surface hoar down 50-70 cm in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Recent snowpack tests have produced sudden results on this layer, other tests have found it unreactive, as such it continues to warrant slope-specific assessment. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":48,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dn3ob","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"crm9f","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable from late and early December, consisting of surface hoar and a crust with faceted snow and buried anywhere from 100-200 cm deep. Prolonged periods of inactivity and unreactive snowpack test results suggest that these layers have trended towards dormancy. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":165,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"One or more crusts may exist in the upper snowpack depending on elevation and area within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m, ie. ridgetop in areas such as Rossland. In higher terrain, 10-15 cm of wind affected snow may sit over crust and/or large surface hoar crystals.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the north and east of the region appears to be healing. It may still produce moderate to hard planar snowpack test results on rounding crystals, but has not had any associated avalanche activity in over a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":11,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8t528","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. These do not present a problem under the current conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=rounding#rounded-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"2-5 cm recent snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations.  Buried sun crust can be found on steep solar.  Widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and wind effect extending below treeline in open areas persist.  Large cornices may becoming weak with cold temperatures.A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m.  The middle snowpack is overall well settled. Some isolated surface hoar layers from mid-January, where preserved, are 20-60 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show hard sudden results in snow pits.  The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be  a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab.  A hard thick crust is found below 1800 m.  Surface hoar and near-surface faceting continues to slowly soften hard surfaces and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions,  steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"5-15 cm of new snow fell Saturday night and early Sunday with light to moderate south/southeasterly winds. New snow will be available for transport and fresh wind slabs may form in immediate lee of wind affected ridge crests treeline and above.  This new snow has buried surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline as well as older wind slabs and wind affect from previous strong west winds.  New snow also buries a crust below 1000 m.  Glide cracks are beginning to open in isolated below treeline locations and should be cautiously avoided. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":451,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"51k8m","text":"A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has helped strengthen early season weak layers. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region.   However in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#glide-crack"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"Previous winds scoured snow surfaces, loaded cornices, and formed stiff wind slabs in the alpine and around treeline. A thin sun crust may be found on steep solar aspects. Clear skies and cold temperatures are encouraging surface hoar growth and surface faceting. Below 1600 m, 20-30 cm of snow is settling above a decomposing melt freeze crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5vod","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tp3d","text":"Observers continue to find a preserved layer of surface hoar down 40-70 cm in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Recent snowpack tests have produced sudden results on this layer, other tests have found it unreactive, as such it continues to warrant slope-specific assessment. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":48,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable from late and early December, consisting of surface hoar and a crust with faceted snow and buried anywhere from 100-200 cm deep. Prolonged periods of inactivity and unreactive snowpack test results suggest that these layers have trended towards dormancy. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":165,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Light new snow amounts have begun to accumulate over generally hard surfaces throughout the region; old stiff wind slab at upper elevations and a crust below 1900 m and on south aspects. In the recent cool, clear weather, crystals such as surface hoar and facets have formed on top of these old surfaces. This setup will become problematic anywhere enough new snow accumulates to form fresh wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"Remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky snowpack spots, it still shows some propagation and collapse to moderate to hard loading in the most recent snowpack tests. In thicker snowpack areas it has shown no results and appears to be trending dormant, at least for now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"A dusting of new snow has begun to accumulate on generally hard surfaces throughout the region; old stiff wind slab at upper elevations and a crust below 1600 m and on south aspects. In the recent cool, clear weather, crystals such as surface hoar and facets have formed on top of these old surfaces. This setup will become problematic in places where enough new snow accumulates to form fresh wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, remnants of a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports and snow profiles suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending dormant, at least for now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-40 cm of dry snow is expected to accumulate in the region by the end of the day on Monday. The new snow has already buried a widespread crust which recently began to facet as well as form surface hoar crystals on top, especially on north aspects. New snow is not expected to bond well with this surface! ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":169,"length":5,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9naje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f56do","text":"Under the frozen block, the remainder of the snowpack is well consolidated.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's recent snowpack conditions update, which includes a great explanation of persistent weak layer formation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Recent light snow (2-5 cm) has buried surface hoar and other old surfaces.  Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slabs.  A hard crust is found below 1900 m. Continued cold temps promotes near-surface faceting that slowly soften hard surfaces, promotes facets at the crust interface and weakens the bonds of cornices.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avb18","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1pk4","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep). These deeper weaknesses are currently unreactive, but have periodically produced large avalanches in alpine terrain during intense storms.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-40 cm of new snow sits on a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar crystals on top of it in many areas, especially on north aspects. Strong wind on Tuesday is expected to form fresh slabs and the new snow is not expected to bond well with the snow below it.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":67,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's recent snowpack conditions update, which includes a great explanation of persistent weak layer formation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"In sheltered terrain, soft and consolidated snow may be found. In exposed terrain, a wind-affected snow surface prevails. Wind affected snow varies from wind-pressed snow to hard and thick wind slabs, which generally hardens with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3vk7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fu3g7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass, but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":150,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"A few centimeters of new snow sits on generally hard surfaces throughout the region; old stiff wind slab at upper elevations and a crust below 1600 m and at all elevations on south-facing slopes. The new snow may also sit on a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":241,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is decomposing and/or bonding to surrounding snow and trending unreactive, at least for now.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-15cm cm recent snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations.  Buried sun crust can be found on steep solar.  Widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and wind effect extending below treeline in open areas persist.  Large cornices may becoming weak with cold temperatures.A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m.  The middle snowpack is overall well settled. An older isolated surface hoar layer from early January, where preserved, is 20-60 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits.  The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"10-20 cm of new snow fell over the weekend.  If winds increase to moderate levels, anticipate fresh wind slabs may form in the immediate lee of wind affected ridge crests treeline and in the alpine.  This new snow has also buried surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline, which should be investigated anywhere snow fall deposits exceed 20 cm.   New snow also buries a crust below 1000 m.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51k8m","text":"A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has helped strengthen early season weak layers. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region.   However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab.  A hard thick crust is found below 1800 m.  Near-surface faceting continues to slowly soften hard surfaces and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions,  steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-15 cm of new snow sits on a variety of old surfaces. Generally speaking, the new snow sits on firm wind slabs at upper elevations, on a crust below 1900 m and at all elevations on south-facing slopes, and on surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":211,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Around 10 to 20 cm of soft, faceted snow may be found across the region. Light wind has prevailed, so any new wind slab formation is expected to be localized to immediate lee features near ridges and resulting slabs are expected to be small. Cornices remain large, so use caution when on or beneath ridges.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath the soft snow you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m and otherwise widespread wind effect.  You may find a spotty weak layer of surface hoar between 10 and 50 cm deep in sheltered terrain at and below treeline, but this layer has not produced any avalanches to date.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3059q","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ekd9","text":"The early-December weak layer may be found 60 to 130 cm deep and is currently dormant.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"One or more crusts may exist in the upper snowpack depending on elevation and area within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m (i.e. ridgetop in areas such as Rossland). In higher terrain, 10-15 cm of wind affected snow may sit over a crust and/or large surface hoar crystals.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":277,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"A layer of surface hoar found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the north and east of the region appears to be gaining strength. Recent test results suggest that it may be possible to trigger this layer in isolated areas, but it has not produced any avalanches in over a week.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7u8ff","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"In sheltered areas, 3-10 cm snow has buried surface hoar and other old surfaces, with accumulations of up to 15 cm in isolated or wind deposited zones.  Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slabs.  A hard crust is found below 1900 m and is buried by about 5 cm of soft snow. Cold temps continue to promote near-surface faceting that slowly softens hard surfaces, develop facets at the crust interface and weaken cornices.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"avb18","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1pk4","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep). These deeper weaknesses are currently unreactive, but have periodically produced large avalanches in alpine terrain during intense storms.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-20 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations.  Buried sun crust can be found on steep solar. Widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and wind effect extending below treeline in open areas persist.  A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m.  An older isolated surface hoar layer from early January, where preserved, is 20-60 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits.  The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7cgi","text":"Large cornices are weakening with cold temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-15 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"A few more cm off snow late in the day on Wednesday will add to the 5-15 cm recent low density snow that has buried surface hoar and other old surfaces.  In the alpine, new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured regions, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow.  A hard crust is found below 1700 m. Cold temps continue to promote near-surface faceting that slowly softens hard surfaces, develop facets at the crust interface and weaken cornices.   ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7fale","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2vubq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"5-10 cm of new snow is expected with moderate to strong southeast winds on Wednesday. Pockets of wind slab are expected to form throughout the day at upper elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di9jt","text":"One or more crusts may exist in the upper snowpack depending on elevation and area within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m. In higher terrain, 15-20 cm of snow may sit over a crust and/or large surface hoar crystals.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"Another layer of surface hoar found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the north and east of the region appears to be gaining strength but could become more reactive with some new snow in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2lgij","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-25 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent winds have redistributed much of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain, and stripping the new snow off of many windward slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":277,"length":7,"key":1},{"offset":333,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=windward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-60 cm of new snow sits on a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This weak layer may take more time to gain strength than what is often typical for the South Coast region following a storm. Flurries and moderate wind on Wednesday will likely continue to form fresh and reactive storm slabs.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":56,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":67,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 22 snowpack discussion, which includes a great explanation of how the recently buried weak layer was formed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"10-20 cm of new snow fell over the weekend, burying a crust below 1000m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline.  These layers should be investigated anywhere snow fall deposits approach or exceed 20 cm.  If reverse eastern wind increases to moderate levels, anticipate fresh wind slabs will form and low density snow will be easily transported into soft slabs or wind slabs.  Cold clear temps are perfect for ongoing surface hoar formation and near-surface faceting, which will continue to soften older hard surfaces, develop facets around buried crusts and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51k8m","text":"A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has helped strengthen early season weak layers. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region.   However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"A few centemeters of recent snow has buried surface hoar and old surfaces.   Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab.  A hard thick crust is found below 1800 m.  Near-surface faceting continues to slowly soften hard surfaces, promote facet growth at crust interfaces and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions,  steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"In sheltered terrain, soft and consolidated snow may be found. In exposed terrain, a wind-affected snow surface prevails from recent northerly wind that is forecast to switch to the south. Wind affected snow varies from wind-pressed snow to hard and thick wind slabs, which generally hardens with elevation.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f3vk7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fu3g7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-20 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. In some areas this new snow was redistributed by easterly winds  and formed isolated wind slabs or soft slaps. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects. The new snow sits on widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and open wind effected areas below treeline. A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. An older isolated surface hoar layer from early January, where preserved, is 20-60 cm deep. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7cgi","text":"Large cornices are weakening with cold temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 25 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar and other old surfaces. In the alpine, new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow.  A hard crust is found up to 1700 m.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":164,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7fale","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2vubq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-60 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This weak layer will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region. Flurries and moderate wind on Thursday may continue to form fresh and reactive storm slabs.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":65,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":76,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 22 snowpack discussion, which includes a great explanation of how the recently buried weak layer was formed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"20-30 cm of new snow is expected in the region between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, with moderate to strong south wind. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cf6e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"di9jt","text":"One or more crusts may exist in the upper snowpack depending on elevation and area within the region. The uppermost crust extends up to around 2000 m. In higher terrain, 15-20 cm of snow may sit over a crust and/or large surface hoar crystals.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":221,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"Another layer of surface hoar found 20-50 cm below the surface in isolated areas in the north and east of the region appears to be gaining strength but could become more reactive with some new snow in the coming days.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2lgij","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Around 10 to 20 cm of soft, faceted snow may be found across the region. Forecasted moderate wind speeds may start to move this snow around, forming wind slabs in exposed lee terrain features at higher elevations. Cornices remain large, so use caution when on or beneath ridges.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2v94t","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7apq8","text":"Underneath the soft snow and new wind slabs you are likely to find a hard melt-freeze crust that can be found up to about 1600 m, perhaps weak and feathery surface hoar crystals, and otherwise widespread wind effect.  You may find another spotty weak layer of surface hoar between 10 and 50 cm deep in sheltered terrain at and below treeline, but this layer has not produced any avalanches to date.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"66h2d","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qjfa","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-20 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent winds have redistributed much of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain, and stripping the new snow off of many windward slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":86,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":277,"length":7,"key":1},{"offset":333,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=windward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"A few centimeters of recent snow has buried surface hoar and old surfaces. A sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects. Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. Near-surface faceting continues to slowly soften hard surfaces, promote facet growth at crust interfaces and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-15 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent southeast winds may have redistributed some of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":295,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"The 10-20 cm of new snow which fell over the weekend might have been transported with reverse eastern wind on Wednesday and formed fresh soft slabs and wind slabs. This snow sits on a crust below 1000m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline. Cold clear temps are perfect for ongoing surface hoar formation and near-surface faceting, which will continue to soften older hard surfaces, develop facets around buried crusts and weaken cornices. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51k8m","text":"A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has helped strengthen early season weak layers. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-20 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. In some areas this new snow was redistributed by easterly winds on Wednesday and formed isolated wind slabs or soft slaps. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects. The new snow sits on widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and open wind effected areas below treeline. A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d7cgi","text":"Large cornices are weakening with cold temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"10-20 cm low density snow have added to the recent snow which has buried surface hoar and other old surfaces. In the alpine, new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow.  A hard crust is found up to 1800 m.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7fale","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2vubq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"25-50 cm of new snow sits on firm wind slabs in exposed areas, on a melt-freeze crust in many areas around treeline and below treeline, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and on large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":194,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 50-70 cm. This layer was buried in early January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2lgij","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower one is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"30-60 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This weak layer is widespread and will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":65,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":76,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 22 snowpack discussion, which includes a great explanation of how the recently buried weak layer was formed.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/posts/10158643998086351"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"10-20 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm, wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent winds have redistributed much of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain, and stripping the new snow off of some windward slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":87,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":278,"length":7,"key":1},{"offset":334,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=windward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"5-15 cm of recent snow has buried surface hoar and old surfaces as for example a sun crust on steep solar aspects. Alpine and upper treeline terrain remains heavily wind affected from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-15 cm of recent fresh snow sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent southeast winds may have redistributed some of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":85,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":295,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"The 10-20 cm of new snow which fell over the weekend was transported with reverse eastern wind on Wednesday and formed soft slabs and wind slabs. This snow sits on a crust below 1000 m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"51k8m","text":"A total of 100-150 cm of settled snow has fallen in January, which has helped strengthen early season weak layers. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"20-30 cm recent snow buried surface hoar and other old surfaces. In the alpine, the new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow.  A hard crust underneath the new snow is found up to 1800 m.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7fale","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2vubq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"10-15 cm of new snow, favouring the south of the region, is expected to accumulate by the end of the day on Saturday. This will add to 5-15 cm of recent snow which sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent southeast winds have already redistributed some of this new snow into new wind slabs in leeward terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":220,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":433,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"7v2l7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"Frigid temperatures are softening the surface snow, which consists of old wind slabs in open terrain and some soft pockets in sheltered terrain. Wind affect is widespread above 1200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"20-30 cm of recent snow sits on a crust below 1000 m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline.  The layers in the mid and base of the snowpack have gained strength with high snowfall amounts in January. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"About 10 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate by the end of the day on Saturday. This will add to 25-50 cm of snow from a midweek storm which sits on firm wind slabs in exposed areas, on a melt-freeze crust in many areas around treeline and below treeline, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and on large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":319,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"286k7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 50-70 cm. This layer was buried in early January.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2lgij","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f2lpm","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 80 to 130 cm deep and the lower one is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"5-20 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects. The new snow sits on widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and open wind effected areas below treeline. A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow buried surface hoar and old surfaces. On steep solar aspects the recent snow sits on a sun crust. In the alpine and upper treeline, the new snow buried heavily wind affected surfaces from last week's strong to extreme southwest winds with scouring, sastrugi, isolated pockets of soft snow and layers of hard wind slab. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Open terrain is likely being impacted by moderate wind, with wind slabs forming on lee terrain features. Sheltered areas have 10-20 cm of soft faceted snow. Underneath the soft snow and new wind slabs, you will likely find a hard melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m, perhaps weak and feathery surface hoar crystals, and otherwise wind packed snow. Wind slabs developing above surface hoar could be particularly reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4as6g","text":"There is a spotty weak layer of surface hoar 30 to 65 cm deep in sheltered treeline terrain. This layer has not produced any avalanches to date, but our field team reported some large whumpfs on this layer at Pine Pass on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qjfa","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"15-25 cm of new snow, favouring the south of the region, is expected to accumulate by the end of the day on Saturday. This will add to 10-20 cm of recent snow sitting on firm, wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes. Recent winds have redistributed much of this new snow, creating wind slabs in leeward terrain, and stripping the new snow off of some windward slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":410,"length":7,"key":1},{"offset":466,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"8eru2","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#leeward"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=windward#windward"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"25-35 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate in the region by the end of the day on Saturday. This adds to 30-60 cm of recent snow that already sits on a widespread crust. This crust also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This widespread weak layer will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":199,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":210,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9fg9i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8n17q","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates the current snowpack conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-30 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects underneath the new snow. The new snow sits on widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and open wind affected areas below treeline. A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"25-40 cm of new snow, favouring the south of the region, is expected to accumulate by the end of the day on Saturday. This will add to 10-20 cm of recent snow sitting on firm, wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":219,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"15-40 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate by the end of the day on Sunday. This will add to 5-15 cm of recent snow which sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":182,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"10-35 cm of recent snow sits on a crust below 1000 m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline.  The layers in the mid and base of the snowpack have gained strength with high snowfall amounts in January. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"New snow will rapidly accumulate between Saturday night and Tuesday, building thick reactive storm slabs. By Sunday afternoon expect 15-30 cm of new snow, adding to the 30-40 cm of snow from a midweek storm. The older storm snow has been reactive to human traffic the past few days, so there will likely be multiple storm slab weakness in play. The older storm snow sits above a melt-freeze crust in many areas around treeline and below treeline, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and on large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":505,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 50-100 cm. This layer was buried in early January. A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 100 to 150 cm deep and the lower one is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":207,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"10-20 cm of recent snow buried surface hoar and old surfaces. On steep solar aspects a sun crust can be found underneath the new snow. In the alpine and upper treeline, the new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dcc6d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Weekend snowfall totals should reach 40-60 cm by Sunday afternoon, with deeper deposits on wind loaded slopes. This adds to snow from a midweek storm siting on a widespread crust, which could be 60-100 cm deep by Sunday. This crust also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This widespread weak layer will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region. Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":246,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":257,"length":12,"key":1},{"offset":437,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Open terrain is likely being impacted by moderate wind, with wind slabs forming on lee terrain features. Sheltered areas have 10-20 cm of soft faceted snow. Underneath the soft snow and new wind slabs, you will likely find a hard melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m, perhaps weak and feathery surface hoar crystals, and otherwise wind packed snow. Wind slabs developing above surface hoar could be particularly reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4as6g","text":"There is a spotty weak layer of surface hoar 30 to 65 cm deep in sheltered treeline terrain. This layer has not produced any avalanches to date, but our field team reported some large whumpfs on this layer at Pine Pass on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qjfa","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"Frigid temperatures are softening the surface snow, which consists of old wind slabs in open terrain and some soft pockets in sheltered terrain. Wind affect is widespread above 1200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"15-45 cm of recent snow sits on a crust below 1000 m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline.  The layers in the mid and base of the snowpack have gained strength with high snowfall amounts in January. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-30 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects underneath the new snow. The new snow sits on widespread wind scoured surfaces, older wind slabs in alpine and exposed treeline locations and open wind affected areas below treeline. A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"Fresh snow accumulations between Sunday night and Monday afternoon are expected to be around 20-30 cm. There is now about 60-80 cm of total recent storm snow sitting above a melt-freeze crust in many areas around treeline and below treeline, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and on large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":300,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53mjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 60-120 cm. This layer was buried in early January. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uo1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b80j5","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 100 to 150 cm deep and the lower one is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"The Sea-to-Sky region has received between 30-60 cm since Saturday night, and it is expected to continue to pile up on Monday, with an additional 5-10 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1eo7e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkmmt","text":"There is now about 30-70 cm of recent snow sitting on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200 cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, recent test results suggest that it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas it has shown no recent results and appears to be unreactive in these areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"An additional 15-25 cm of snow is forecast overnight Sunday into Monday.  This adds to the highly variable previous snowfall amounts of 5-35 cm. It's all coming with warming temperatures and moderate south wind; and it buried a surface hoar layer on Friday night.  Expect very touchy avalanche conditions in heavier snowfall zones, particularly where buried surface hoar is present or where wind has transported snow into wind slabs.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"ct3rj","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8jsfq","text":"There are a series of surface hoar layers in the top meter of the snowpack that could result in surprisingly large avalanches. The first from Friday night (down 20-50 cm), a second more widespread and unstable layer from the long drought (down 30 - 70) and a much deeper layer from early January (down 40 - 130). This last layer was showing only isolated reactivity in shallow snowpacks in the Valhallas and southern Selkirk's.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4p0s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9afq5","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable.  The first is from December consisting of decomposing surface hoar and a crust (buried 100-15cm) and the second from early November consisting of a series of crusts with faceted snow (closer to the ground). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Weekend snowfall totals reached about 40-50 cm by Sunday afternoon, and there is another 15-25 cm in the forecast for Monday. At lower elevations, much of this precipitation fell as rain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tcod","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"71p8v","text":"With all of this new snow, there will be about 75-115 cm of snow sitting on a widespread crust by Monday afternoon. This crust also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This widespread weak layer will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":141,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":152,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"10-20 cm of new snow is expected to accumulate between Sunday night and Monday afternoon. This will bring total recent fresh snow amounts to 25-50 cm, which sits on firm wind affected snow at upper elevations, on surface hoar in some sheltered areas, on a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and on a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":213,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"20-30 cm of recent snow buried surface hoar and old surfaces. On steep solar aspects a sun crust can be found underneath the new snow. In the alpine and upper treeline, the new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Forecast snow overnight and into Monday contribute an additional 10-20 cm of dense snow with moderate to strong south west winds.  This adds to the 10 cm reported in southern areas by Sunday afternoon, with less reported to the north. Up to 40 cm will now cover a recent and widespread known weak surface hoar / crust layer from the drought. Below 1600 m, 40-65 cm of snow is settling above a decomposing melt freeze crust.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A weak of layer of surface hoar and crust from early January is 50-110 cm deep and tapers above 1700 m. This layer was last reactive almost 2 weeks ago (Jan 16) in the south of the region near Valemount. It is most suspect in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable from late and early December, consisting of surface hoar and a crust with faceted snow and buried anywhere from 70-150 cm deep. Deeper layers may wake up with heavy snow fall and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":19,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":437,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8jelp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"20-30 cm recent snow buried surface hoar and other old surfaces. In the alpine, the new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow.  A hard crust underneath the new snow is found up to 1800 m.    ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7fale","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"20-30 cm of recent snow buried surface hoar and old surfaces. On steep solar aspects a sun crust can be found underneath the new snow. In the alpine and upper treeline, the new snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow. A hard thick crust is found up to 1900 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9icoq","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (100-150 cm deep). Avalanche activity on these layers has been sporadic and mostly triggered by large loads such as wind slab avalanches and cornice falls. Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"The snow surface likely consists of a bit of new snow sitting on top of old wind slabs in open terrain and some soft pockets in sheltered terrain. Wind affect is reported to be widespread above 1200 m.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"10-15 cm of snow is expected on Monday night, with another 5 cm on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bo44h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"csv2","text":"There is now about 50-70 cm of recent storm snow sitting above a persistent weak layer that consists of a melt-freeze crust in many areas, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":194,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"53mjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 60-120 cm. This layer was buried in early January. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uo1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b80j5","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack. The upper layer is 150 to 200 cm deep and the lower one is near the ground. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"10-30 cm recent low density snow has buried surface hoar, which was reported as widespread below treeline and isolated at sheltered treeline and alpine locations. A buried sun crust can be found on steep solar aspects underneath the new snow. The new snow sits on widespread wind-pressed and scoured surfaces.  A thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"btref","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month, however no notables in the past 2-3 weeks. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers should be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"25-30 cm of new snow as of Monday afternoon brings recent snow totals up to 45 cm. Rising freezing levels throughout the storm has caused rapid slab formation. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar. The first being below the most recent snow, and the second down 50-60 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f5vod","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6tp3d","text":"Observers continue to find a third layer of surface hoar from earlier in January down 70-100 cm. in sheltered, open areas near treeline. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"25-30 cm of new snow as of Monday afternoon brings recent snow totals up to 40 cm. Touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily these storm slabs may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar and crust from early January is 50-110 cm deep and tapers above 1700 m. This layer was last reactive almost 2 weeks ago (Jan 16) in the south of the region near Valemount. It is most suspect in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable from late and early December, consisting of surface hoar and a crust with faceted snow and buried anywhere from 70-150 cm deep. Deeper layers may wake up with heavy snow fall and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":26,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":444,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8jelp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"25-30 cm of new snow as of Monday afternoon brings recent snow totals up to 60 cm. Rising freezing levels throughout the storm has caused rapid slab formation. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8jsfq","text":"There are a series of surface hoar layers in the top meter of the snowpack that could result in surprisingly large avalanches. The first from Friday night (down 25-50 cm), a second more widespread and unstable layer from the long drought (down 30 - 70) and a much deeper layer from early January (down 40 - 130). This last layer was showing only isolated reactivity in shallow snowpacks in the Valhallas and southern Selkirk's.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4p0s","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9afq5","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable.  The first is from December consisting of decomposing surface hoar and a crust (buried 100-15cm) and the second from early November consisting of a series of crusts with faceted snow (closer to the ground). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":262,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 45 cm of recent snow has formed a cohesive and reactive slab that sits above a weak interface of surface hoar and surface facets (weak sugar or feather-like snow crystals).  In the alpine the recent snow sits on top of layers of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi and isolated pockets of soft snow. A hard melt-freeze crust underneath the new snow is found up to 1800 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":266,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"a1p0d","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"Open terrain is likely being impacted by moderate wind, with wind slabs forming on lee terrain features. Sheltered areas have 10-20 cm of soft faceted snow. Underneath the soft snow and new wind slabs, you will likely find a hard melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m, perhaps weak and feathery surface hoar crystals, and otherwise wind packed snow. Wind slabs developing above surface hoar could be particularly reactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4as6g","text":"There is a spotty weak layer of surface hoar 30 to 65 cm deep in sheltered treeline terrain. This layer has not produced any avalanches to date, but our field team reported some large whumpfs on this layer at Pine Pass on Thursday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qjfa","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"15-45 cm of recent snow sits on a crust below 1000 m and surface hoar in sheltered locations at and below treeline. If the recent snow has enough cohesion the slab may be reactive where it sits above these weak layers. This MIN report shows just that.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":224,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7als9","text":"The layers in the mid and base of the snowpack have gained strength with high snowfall amounts in January. Deeper layers appear to have gone inactive in the southern part of the region. However, in the northern part of the region (e.g. Bear Pass, Ningunsaw) there has still been regular avalanche activity on weak snow at the bottom of the snowpack with large loads such as explosives or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2f242798-27aa-49dd-ba56-b62d10526ef7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"With 10-20 cm of new snow expected Monday night, recent storm snow totals are reaching 45-90 cm by Tuesday morning. With an additional 5-10 cm possible on Tuesday, those totals could be reaching 50-100 cm by the end of the day.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1eo7e","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dkmmt","text":"This 50-100 cm of fresh snow sits on a recently buried persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":94,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":122,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas, it appears to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"The region has seen 30-60 cm of new snow over the past few days, with another 5 cm expected during the day on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2j5ri","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cjakh","text":"This 30-60 cm of fresh snow sits on a recently buried persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in some sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":93,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":121,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"20-30 cm/mm of precipitation is expected for Monday night, with falling freezing levels bringing some snow back to lower elevations. Around 5-10 cm is expected on Tuesday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"3tcod","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cg9lk","text":"There is now about 125-175 cm of snow sitting on a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This layer will probably take more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":140,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":151,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow fell by Tuesday afternoon. The new snow accompanied by a strong southwest wind will likely redistribute some of this snow to leeward slopes and terrain features building fresh storm and wind slabs. The surface snow at lower elevations may be moist due to rain and higher freezing levels and likely form a crust by Wednesday. This additional snow brings up to 40 cm of storm snow (over the past week) that sits above a plethora of old snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried surfaces consist of stiff wind affected snow, surface facets, sastrugi, pockets of soft snow, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a sun crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":576,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sastrugi#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Up to 10 cm of recent snow fell by Tuesday bringing 25-55 cm of accumulative storm snow from the past week over a variety of older snow surfaces. These old surfaces, at upper elevations (upper treeline and the alpine), include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. At lower elevations (lower treeline and below treeline) 10-20 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust that is more predominant on solar aspects. Strong winds have stiffened the surface snow and have formed reactive wind slabs, especially in areas where they sit above the buried surface hoar. This recent MIN report is a great example of that. With forecast snow and wind Wednesday/ Thursday I suspect more reactivity will occur.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":656,"length":10,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkg2d","text":"The layers in the mid and base of the snowpack have gained strength with high snowfall amounts in January. Deep persistent layers appear to have mostly gone inactive with the exception of the Bear Pass area and the far reaches south of Kitimat that have seen some sporadic avalanche activity on weak snow near the base of the snowpack and triggered by large loads such as explosives, icefalls or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/2f242798-27aa-49dd-ba56-b62d10526ef7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"891ie","text":"There is now about 50-80 cm of recent storm snow sitting above a persistent weak layer that consists of facets in some areas, a melt-freeze crust in many areas, on a sun crust on steep south-facing slopes, and large surface hoar in sheltered areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":104,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":216,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"53mjk","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bv5j6","text":"There are potentially several more layers of surface hoar in the upper snowpack, with the most notable one down about 80-120 cm. This layer was buried in early January. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7uo1h","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"b80j5","text":"A couple of crusts surrounded by weak faceted grains are buried deep within the snowpack and appear to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":38,"length":7,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"15-25 cm. of new snow brings recent snow totals to 40-50 cm. The recent snow fell with warm temps and moderate southerly winds, both of which increased slab development and reactivity within the new snow.  This recent snow may be sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar which would greatly increase the reactivity of the newly formed slabs to human triggers, as well as the size of avalanches. However, the size and distribution of this layer is uncertain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbegc","text":"50-90 cm. down is an older surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January.  This layer was more prominent in the north Purcells in sheltered, open slopes at treeline and may become reactive with the recent snow load.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emvum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Two deeper layers persist, though they have been recently unreactive.  Down 100-150 cm lies the  December weak surface hoar / crust / facet layers.   Closer to the ground lies the early November crust facet complex.  Though unlikely to trigger, caution for these layers remains with large loads in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack or shallow areas below treeline.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"There is about 80-150 cm of snow sitting on a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This layer is taking more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":146,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"30-60 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow fell by Tuesday afternoon bringing 20-40 cm of accumulative storm snow from the past week over a variety of old snow surfaces. These old surfaces include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind at all elevations and was reported as widespread, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. Additional snow and wind through the forecast period may stress these potentially weak interfaces.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been causing a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month, however no notables in the past 2-3 weeks. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep in the Smithers area and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack continues to be a problem in shallow ranges like the Babines. These layers seem to be unreactive under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 45 cm of recent snow has formed a cohesive and reactive slab that sits above a weak interface of surface hoar and surface facets (weak sugar or feather-like snow crystals). In the alpine, this slab of recent snow sits on top of a plethora of old snow surfaces comprising of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi, and isolated pockets of soft snow. Below 1800 m a hard melt-freeze crust underneath the new snow is found. Moist surface snow now exists below 1600 m. Once the freezing levels drop Tuesday evening the surface snow at lower elevations will likely form a crust.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":311,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2q6jc","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"20-30 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 60-90 cm. Rising freezing levels throughout the storm and moderate, southerly winds have caused rapid slab formation. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 60-90 cm. down.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5c2p","text":"Observers continue to find a third layer of surface hoar from earlier in January down 90-120 cm. in sheltered, open areas near treeline. New snow loads have the potential to awaken these deeper persistent weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. There could be more than 100 cm on this layer in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":80,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas, it appears to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"20-30 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 50-80 cm. Rising freezing levels throughout the storm and moderate, southerly winds have caused rapid slab formation. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 50-80 cm. down.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"d4p0s","text":"The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"20-30 cm of new snow brings recent snow totals to 40-60 cm. The recent snow fell with warm temps and moderate southerly winds switching to strong northerly which has increased slab development and reactivity within the new snow. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily these storm slabs may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. However, the size and distribution of this layer is uncertain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar and crust from mid January is 50-110 cm deep and tapers above 1700 m. This layer was last reactive almost 2 weeks ago (Jan 16) in the south of the region near Valemount. It is most suspect in sheltered, open slopes at and below treeline. Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable from late and early December, consisting of surface hoar and a crust with faceted snow and buried anywhere from 70-150 cm deep. Deeper layers may wake up with heavy snow fall and warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":26,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":442,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8jelp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. There could be more than 100 cm on this layer in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":80,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":108,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas, it appears to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"The snow surface likely consists of 5-10 cm low density of new snow sitting on top of old wind slabs in open terrain and some soft pockets in sheltered terrain.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"There is about 80-150 cm of snow sitting on a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This layer has been taking more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":135,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":146,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"c4s7a","text":"In the southern part of the region from the (Torpy area south) there is likely 15-30 cm of new snow that fell Monday through Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"833pt","text":"Down 30-50 cm there is likely a hard melt-freeze crust up to roughly 1600 m, weak and feathery surface hoar crystals above 1600m to the lower alpine. Otherwise the new snow sits on wind packed snow in the upper alpine.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4as6g","text":"Additionally there may be a spotty weak layer of surface hoar 40 to 70 cm deep in sheltered treeline terrain in areas around Pine Pass. See this MIN post here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":154,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"77aqa","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1qjfa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/e725e95d-7e62-468c-9294-cd04bd583044"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"60-100 cm. of recent snow, warm temperatures, and moderate, southerly winds have formed touchy storm slabs. These storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 10-20 cm. deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5k5h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"5-10 cm of snow is expected throughout the day on Thursday, though some areas may see isolated enhanced snowfall amounts of 15-20 cm. Moderate to strong northwest winds will likely form reactive slabs in the alpine and open treeline areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fl04v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"469au","text":"30-60 cm of recent fresh snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":79,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":107,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Up to 15 cm of recent snow fell by Wednesday bringing 30-70 cm of accumulative storm snow from the past week over a variety of older snow surfaces. These old surfaces, at upper elevations (upper treeline and the alpine), include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. At lower elevations (lower treeline and below treeline) 10-20 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust that is more predominant on solar aspects. Strong winds have stiffened the surface snow and have formed reactive wind slabs, especially in areas where they sit above the buried surface hoar. This recent MIN report is a great example of that. Additional snow and wind combined with cohesion may stress these potentially weak interfaces, creating the persistent slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":229,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":280,"length":14,"key":1},{"offset":658,"length":10,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkg2d","text":"The mid-pack seems to be well settled. Deep persistent layers appear to have mostly gone inactive with the exception of the Bear Pass area and the far reaches south of Kitimat that have seen some sporadic avalanche activity on weak snow near the base of the snowpack and triggered by large loads such as explosives, icefalls or cornice collapses.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/2f242798-27aa-49dd-ba56-b62d10526ef7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Overnight flurries deposited up to 15 cm of new snow in the central portion of the region near Panorama. Recent snow totals are now 40-60 cm. The bulk of the snow on Sunday/Monday fell with warm temperatures and moderate southerly winds, both of which increased slab development and reactivity within the new snow.  This recent snow may be sitting on top of a layer of surface hoar which would greatly increase the reactivity of the newly formed slabs to human triggers, as well as the size of avalanches. However, the size and distribution of this layer is uncertain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbegc","text":"70-110 cm. down is an older surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January.  This layer was more prominent in the north Purcells in sheltered, open slopes at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emvum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Two deeper layers persist, though they have been recently unreactive.  Down 140-180 cm lies the  December weak surface hoar / crust / facet layers.   Closer to the ground lies the early November crust facet complex.  Though unlikely to trigger, caution for these layers remains with large loads in steep, shallow, rocky areas with a thin to thick snowpack.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 30 cm of new snow fell by Wednesday morning. The new snow accompanied by a strong west-northwest wind will likely redistribute some of this snow to leeward slopes and terrain features building fresh storm and wind slabs. The surface snow at lower elevations in the southern part of the region may see a surface crust from the higher freezing levels on Tuesday. This additional snow brings up to 60 cm of storm snow (over the past week) that sits above a plethora of old snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried surfaces consist of stiff wind affected snow, surface facets, sastrugi, pockets of soft snow, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a sun crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":594,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sastrugi#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Up to 10 cm of new snow fell by Tuesday afternoon bringing 20-40 cm of accumulative low-density storm snow from the past week over a variety of old snow surfaces. These old surfaces include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind at all elevations, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. Additional snow and wind combined with cohesion may stress these potentially weak interfaces, creating the persistent slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":190,"length":13,"key":0},{"offset":259,"length":15,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers that have been driving a deep persistent slab problem for most of the past month, however, no notables have been reported in the past 2-3 weeks. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack is more prevalent in shallow snowpack ranges. These layers seem to be dormant under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=faceted+snow#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"40-60 cm. of recent snow fell with warm temperatures and moderate southerly winds switching to strong northerly which has increased slab development and reactivity within the new snow. These touchy storm slabs are sitting on a weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily these storm slabs may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. However, the size and distribution of this layer is uncertain. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":241,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar from mid January is down around 50-110 cm. and is most prevalent on sheltered, open slopes at treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9n37i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eslc8","text":"Deeper in the snowpack, a couple of older persistent weak layers may still be identifiable. Deep persistent weak layers may wake up with heavy snow loading and/or warm temperatures.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8jelp","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"60-90 cm. of recent snow, warm temperatures, and moderate, southerly winds have formed touchy storm slabs. These storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 10-20 cm. deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5c2p","text":"A third layer of surface hoar can be found on wind sheltered open slopes at treeline and below down 90-120 cm. in some areas. Large triggers, new snow loads, and/or warm temperatures have the potential to awaken these deeper persistent weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 35 cm of new snow fell by Thursday morning. The new snow accompanied by a strong west-northwest wind will likely redistribute some of this snow to leeward slopes and terrain features building fresh storm and wind slabs. A surface crust may exist at lower elevations. This additional snow brings up to 60 cm of storm snow (over the past week) that sits above a plethora of old snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried surfaces consist of stiff wind affected snow, surface facets, sastrugi, pockets of soft snow, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a sun crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":500,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sastrugi#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"80-150 cm of snow sits over a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. This layer has been taking more time to gain strength than what is considered typical for the South Coast region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":119,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":130,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's January 29 snowpack discussion, which illustrates this concerning snowpack structure.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=967198324111980"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"50-100 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. There could be more than 100 cm on this layer in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":74,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":102,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas, it appears to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Overnight snowfall with moderate to strong northwest winds will likely form reactive slabs in the alpine and open treeline areas. The south of the region may see enhanced snowfall amounts as high as 30 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fl04v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"469au","text":"30-80 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"60-90 cm. of recent snow, warm temperatures, and moderate, southerly winds have formed touchy storm slabs. These storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 10-30 cm. deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"82q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5c2p","text":"A third layer of surface hoar can be found on wind sheltered open slopes at treeline and below down 90-120 cm. in some areas. Large triggers, new snow loads, and/or warm temperatures have the potential to awaken these deeper persistent weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70nip","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7l82p","text":"40-60 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbegc","text":"60-100 cm. down is an older surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January.  This layer was more prominent in the north Purcells in sheltered, open slopes at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emvum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"610ds","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gf92","text":"40-60 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very reactive weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar from mid January is down around 70-110 cm. and is most prevalent in sheltered, open slopes at treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9n37i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eslc8","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 60 cm of recent snow has formed a cohesive and reactive slab that sits above a weak interface of surface hoar and surface facets (weak sugar or feather-like snow crystals) and a crust that was buried late January. This slab of recent snow sits on top of a plethora of old snow surfaces comprising of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi, and isolated pockets of soft snow. Below 1800 m a hard melt-freeze crust underneath the new snow is found and a surface crust now exists up to 1700 m from the high freezing levels on Tuesday. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":337,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2q6jc","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Up to 15 cm of new snow fell by Thursday afternoon bringing 20-40 cm of accumulative storm snow from the past week over a variety of old snow surfaces. These old surfaces include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind at all elevations, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. Additional snow and wind combined with cohesion may stress these potentially weak interfaces, creating the persistent slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":179,"length":13,"key":0},{"offset":248,"length":15,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack is more prevalent in shallow snowpack ranges. These deep persistent layers seem to be dormant under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=faceted+snow#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"60 to 100 cm of recent snow, warm temperatures, and moderate southerly winds have formed touchy storm slabs. These storm slabs are sitting on multiple weak layers of surface hoar which have potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily they may be triggered and how wide the slabs propagate across slopes. The first sits below the recent snow and the second is around 10-30 cm. deeper.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5k5h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 35 cm of new snow fell over the past few days. The new snow accompanied by a strong west-northwest wind will likely redistribute some of this snow to leeward slopes and terrain features building fresh and reactive storm and wind slabs. This additional snow brings up to 60 cm of storm snow (over the past week) that sits above a plethora of old snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried surfaces consist of stiff wind affected snow, surface facets, sastrugi, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":469,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=sastrugi#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"Up to 30 cm of recent low-density snow fell by Friday bringing 40-80 cm of accumulative storm snow from the past week over a variety of older snow surfaces. These old surfaces, at upper elevations (upper treeline and the alpine), include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. At lower elevations (lower treeline and below treeline) 10-30 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust that is more predominant on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":238,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":289,"length":14,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"32gq3","text":"Additional snow and changing wind combined with cohesion may stress these potentially weak interfaces, creating the persistent slab problem. This MIN from last weekend is a good example: MIN Report.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":187,"length":11,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"fkg2d","text":"The mid-pack seems to be well settled. Deep persistent layers appear to have mostly gone inactive with the exception of the Bear Pass area and the far reaches south of Kitimat. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=facet#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/2f242798-27aa-49dd-ba56-b62d10526ef7"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70nip","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7l82p","text":"40-60 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":60,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bbegc","text":"60-100 cm. down is an older surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January.  This layer was more prominent in the north Purcells in sheltered, open slopes at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"emvum","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"610ds","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7gf92","text":"40-60 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very reactive weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":69,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"dp3f1","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fvic3","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar from mid January is down around 70-110 cm. and is most prevalent in sheltered, open slopes at treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"9n37i","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eslc8","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a cohesive and reactive slab that sits above a weak interface of surface hoar and surface facets (weak sugar or feather-like snow crystals) and a crust that was buried in late January. This slab of recent snow sits on top of a plethora of old snow surfaces comprising of hard wind slab, scoured areas, sastrugi, and isolated pockets of soft snow. Below 1800 m a hard melt-freeze crust underneath the new snow.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":340,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"2q6jc","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which are currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1pko","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"aj8qe","text":"70-120 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very reactive weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"detkd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1m0ba","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 80-130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"5k5h5","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"In wind sheltered locations you can find up to 10 cm of light snow that rests on top of unreactive slabs which are faceting away in the cold temperatures.  In wind exposed terrain wind effect is extensive and vast fields of sastrugi can be found.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":224,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/sastrugi"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"Up to 10-25 cm of new snow fell by Friday bringing 25-50 cm of accumulative low-density storm snow from the past week over a variety of old snow surfaces. These old surfaces include surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind at all elevations, surface facets, and stiff wind affected snow. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. Additional snow and changing wind combined with cohesion may stress these potentially weak interfaces, creating the persistent slab problem.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":182,"length":13,"key":0},{"offset":251,"length":15,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep and continues to show occasional hard sudden results in snow pits. The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack is more prevalent in shallow snowpack ranges. These deep persistent layers seem to be dormant under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=faceted+snow#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eqo45","text":"Since Wednesday the north has gotten 16 to 20 cm while the south half of the region has received 25 to 40 cm, with the Renshaw being the big winner.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"30vlb","text":"This means that there is now 40 to 80 cm of snow resting on buried surface hoar which is most prevalent above 1600 m, it likely reaches into the alpine too, we're just not sure how high it extends.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"Below 1600 m this snow is resting on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"54hh5","text":"There may also be a more deeply buried layer of surface hoar around Pine Pass. See this MIN post here.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":97,"length":4,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/e725e95d-7e62-468c-9294-cd04bd583044"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Westerly winds are likely redistributing surface snow into wind slabs in leeward terrain features at upper elevations. 50-100 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. There could be more than 100 cm on this layer in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":193,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":221,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. In shallow rocky areas, it may still be possible to trigger this layer. In deeper snowpack areas, it appears to be unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"Southwest switching to northwesterly winds may form reactive wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"acc0v","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"feoas","text":"60-100 cm. of recent snow is sitting on a very reactive weak layer of surface hoar which has potential to surprise backcountry users by how easily it may be triggered and how wide the persistent slabs propagate across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"82q56","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c5c2p","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 80-130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"f1drd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"100-150 cm of snow sits over a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a crust that also has weak facets and surface hoar on top of it in many areas. Although very much still present, low elevationsrain crusts and dense snow closer to the surface have a bridging effect over this layer, making it more difficult to trigger.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":120,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":131,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack conditions update from Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/videos/140053811287278"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"In the south, hot spots around Hope are forecast to receive as much as 20 cm of new snow over the day. In combination with westerly wind, this new snow is likely forming reactive storm slabs in the alpine and open treeline areas. In the north, localized wind slabs are forming over a crust on solar aspects as westerly winds redistribute recent snow into leeward terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cspti","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"469au","text":"30-80 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"dv31","text":"Wind slabs on a variety of aspects are likely beginning to facet and lose cohesion in the cold temperatures. 50-100 cm of snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1900 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. There could be more than 100 cm on this layer in wind loaded areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":176,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":204,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"4a6li","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"7h7b0","text":"A crust from early December may be found around 200+ cm deep in the snowpack. Under the current conditions, it has been unreactive.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"Up to 80 cm of recent snow has formed a reactive slab on top of a persistent weak layer that consists of surface hoar, facets, and a crust that was buried in late January. This slab of recent snow sits on top of a plethora of old snow surfaces: hard wind slab, wind-scoured areas, sastrugi, and isolated pockets of soft snow. Below 1800 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath the new snow.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":105,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":119,"length":6,"key":1},{"offset":281,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"bmtbd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q6jc","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which is currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"25-50 cm of recent, low-density storm snow from the past week sits on a persistent weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind at all elevations, facets, and stiff wind affected snow. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":13,"key":0},{"offset":187,"length":7,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1tcaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep and continues to show occasional hard, sudden results in snow pits. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"q1dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70gbl","text":"The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack is more prevalent in shallow snowpack ranges. These deep persistent layers seem to be dormant under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=faceted+snow#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 45 cm of new snow fell over the past few days. The new snow was accompanied by strong winds, which likely redistributed some of this snow to leeward slopes and terrain features, forming fresh and reactive storm and wind slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11b33","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bekop","text":"Up to 70 cm of recent new snow sits above a plethora of older snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried interface consists of stiff, wind affected snow, facets, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":167,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":175,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"e53jn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"Another 10-15cm overnight with strong winds from the northwest have formed fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. With up to 25 cm of low density snow from the past couple days, cohesion-less snow in sheltered areas may be prone to dry loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64duh","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried 80-120 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1m0ba","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 80-140 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-10 cm of new snow since Friday with moderate to strong northwest winds has formed fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less snow may be prone to dry loose sluffing.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":203,"length":8,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1ipll","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a very weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"Down 60-100 cm, an older layer surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January can be found. This layer was more prominent in the north of the region in sheltered, open slopes at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#sluff"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"akduc","text":"Recent wind has varied in direction, likely depositing snow into wind slabs in lee terain features on a variety of aspects at upper elevations. 100-150 cm of snow sits over a widespread persistent weak layer. This weak layer consists of a thick crust with weak facets and/or surface hoar on top of it in many areas. Most terrain features where this layer presented an avalanche problem have been cleaned out in a previous avalanche cycle. Where it remains buried, this layer is becoming more difficult to trigger due to bridging by overlying dense snow and crusts especially at lower elevations.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":261,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":275,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"6o5ue","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"37qii","text":"Click here to watch North Shore Rescue's snowpack conditions update from Friday.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":6,"length":4,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRescue/videos/140053811287278"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"Another 10-15cm overnight with strong winds from the northwest have formed fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. With up to 25 cm of low density snow from the past couple days, cohesion-less snow in sheltered areas may be prone to dry loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373dl","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-100 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"acc0v","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 80-130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"6dfvj","text":"Another 5 cm of snow overnight with strong winds from the northwest have formed fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. With up to 25 cm of low density snow from the past couple days, cohesion-less snow in sheltered areas may be prone to dry loose avalanches.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8ug98","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried 40-70 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"610ds","text":"A second weak of layer of surface hoar from mid January is down around 70-110 cm and is most prevalent in sheltered, open slopes at treeline and below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"eslc8","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cbigh","text":"In wind sheltered locations you can find up to 10 cm of light snow that rests on top of unreactive slabs which are faceting away in the cold temperatures.  In wind exposed terrain wind effect is extensive and vast fields of sastrugi can be found.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":224,"length":9,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"cv5js","text":"A buried weak layer of surface hoar may still be found around 90 cm deep. It was found around Log Cabin and also in Powder Valley (see here). Avalanche activity on this layer hasn't been reported since the first week of January and isn't expected to spike without a substantial snowfall or warming trend.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":131,"length":8,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"9epjp","text":"The lower snowpack is strong around White Pass but a thinner and weaker snowpack structure is expected inland, such as in the Wheaton Valley and the south Klondike.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":149,"length":14,"key":2}],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/terms/sastrugi"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/96ed8c32-d317-4347-badb-5911ef351201"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network/submissions/5d23654c-0afd-403e-85e6-f06809eedb8b"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Snowfall in the south of the region is forecast to conclude today with a nice even blanket of low density snow as temperatures drop and winds die down. In the north, localized areas of soft wind slab may sit over a crust on solar aspects. Recent variable wind directions have resulted in wind loading in atypical terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cspti","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"469au","text":"30-80 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"40-80 cm of recent storm snow from the past week sits on a persistent weak layer. This persistent weak layer consists of surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, facets, and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations (upper treeline and the alpine). At lower elevations, (lower treeline and below treeline), 10-30 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust that is more prominent on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":121,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":172,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"87p46","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkg2d","text":"The mid-pack seems to be well settled. Deep persistent layers appear to have mostly become unreactive, with the exception of the Bear Pass area and the far reaches south of Kitimat. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"eqo45","text":"Since Wednesday the north has gotten 16 to 20 cm while the south half of the region has received 25 to 40 cm, with the Renshaw being the big winner.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"30vlb","text":"This means that there is now 40 to 80 cm of snow resting on buried surface hoar which is most prevalent above 1600 m, it likely reaches into the alpine too, we're just not sure how high it extends.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"721t3","text":"Below 1600 m this snow is resting on a crust. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6qqcf","text":"There are presently no deeper concerns in the snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}
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{"blocks":[{"key":"1g0io","text":"30-70 cm of recent storm snow from the past week covered on a persistent weak layer which consists of surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, and  facets and stiff wind affected snow at upper elevations (upper treeline and the alpine). Winds are redistributing loose snow into slabs at upper elevations. At lower elevations, (lower treeline and below treeline), 10-30 cm of snow sits above isolated pockets of surface hoar and a crust that is more prominent on solar aspects. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":158,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"87p46","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fkg2d","text":"The mid-pack seems to be well settled. Deep persistent layers appear to have mostly become unreactive, with the exception of the Bear Pass area and the far reaches south of Kitimat. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=facet#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"d7nhc","text":"Another 10-15cm of snow and  moderate ridgetop winds from the northwest have continued to build wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. With up to 40 cm of low density snow from the past couple days, cohesion-less snow in sheltered areas may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in these cold, dry conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"64duh","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried 80-130 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below, with much of the notable activity coming from areas south in the region. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"1m0ba","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 100-160 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"63rva","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"cinip","text":"20-65 cm of recent snow has formed a reactive slab on top of a persistent weak layer that consists of surface hoar, facets, and a crust that was buried in late January. This sits on top of a plethora of old snow surfaces: hard wind slab, wind-scoured areas, sastrugi, and isolated pockets of soft snow. Below 1800 m a hard melt-freeze crust is underneath the new snow.  ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":102,"length":12,"key":0},{"offset":116,"length":6,"key":1},{"offset":258,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"bmtbd","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2q6jc","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above a deeply buried crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (150-200 cm deep), which is currently unreactive. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/#sastrugi"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"Snowfall in the south of the region is forecast to conclude Monday morning, after dropping 40-70 cm of snow over the last 72 hours. In the north, localized areas of soft wind slab may sit over a crust on solar aspects. Recent variable wind directions have resulted in wind loading in atypical terrain features.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cspti","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"469au","text":"30-80 cm of recent snow sits on a persistent weak layer that consists of facets at upper elevations, surface hoar in sheltered areas, a melt-freeze crust below 1600 m, and a sun crust on south-facing slopes. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":73,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":101,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"91aoc","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"4qh4b","text":"In the south, the underlying snowpack is well consolidated. In the north, a melt-freeze crust from early December may be found 100 to 200 cm deep. Recent reports suggest that this layer is gaining strength and it has been unreactive in recent weeks.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"ddqq6","text":"20-40 cm of recent, low-density storm snow from the past week sits on a persistent weak layer. This layer consists of surface hoar in locations sheltered from the wind, and facets and stiff wind affected snow in exposed terrain. On solar aspects, a buried sun crust can be found and a thick crust exists near the surface below 1000 m. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":118,"length":13,"key":0},{"offset":173,"length":6,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"1tcaa","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"8h2c2","text":"The lower snowpack has two decomposing crust layers. The upper crust is 70-140 cm deep and continues to show occasional hard, sudden results in snow pits. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"q1dt","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"70gbl","text":"The deeper crust at the bottom of the snowpack is more prevalent in shallow snowpack ranges. These deep persistent layers seem to be dormant under the current conditions, but shallow rocky slopes should still be carefully assessed and approached with caution. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=surface+hoar#surface-hoar"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary/?q=faceted+snow#faceted-snow"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"a3u6t","text":"5-15 cm of new snow since Friday with moderate to strong northwest winds has formed fresh wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. In sheltered areas, cohesion-less snow may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run far and fast in the cold, dry conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"1ipll","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a very weak layer of surface hoar buried 50-80 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Recent avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below in the northern half of the region. This layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":66,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"29fkv","text":"Down 60-100 cm, an older layer surface hoar and/or a thin melt crust from mid January can be found. This layer was more prominent in the north of the region in sheltered, open slopes at treeline.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"chm90","text":"Deep persistent weak layers can still be found in the lower snowpack. These weak layers are most likely to be triggered from rocky areas with a shallow or thin to thick snowpack.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"8uabu","text":"Another 10-15cm of snow and moderate ridgetop winds from the northwest have continued to build wind slabs in lee features at upper elevations. With up to  30 cm of low density snow from the past couple days, cohesion-less snow in sheltered areas may be prone to dry loose avalanches that can run fast and far in these cold, dry conditions.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"373dl","text":"The snow from the past week is settling over a reactive weak layer of surface hoar buried 60-100 cm deep. This persistent weak layer has potential to surprise backcountry users with how wide the fracture can travel across slopes. Avalanches on this layer have primarily been reported at treeline and below. Although avalanche activity appears to be decreasing, this persistent weak layer will be slow to gain strength and requires careful terrain selection.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":70,"length":12,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"acc0v","text":"A less reactive layer of surface hoar or facets buried in early January can be found down 80-130 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"fbf38","text":"The mid/lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"href":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar","target":"_blank","url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#surface-hoar"}}}}
{"blocks":[{"key":"fe7lt","text":"Up to 45 cm of new snow fell over the past few days. The new snow was accompanied by strong winds, which redistributed snow to leeward slopes and terrain features forming fresh and reactive slabs. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"11b33","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"bekop","text":"Up to 70 cm of recent new snow sits above a plethora of older snow surfaces. In the alpine and at treeline the buried interface consists of stiff, wind affected snow, facets, surface hoar in isolated areas sheltered by the wind, and a crust on steep solar aspects. Below 1900 m a thick crust can be found underneath the recent snow. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":167,"length":6,"key":0},{"offset":175,"length":12,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"e53jn","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"c9ail","text":"A solid mid-pack sits above deeply buried decomposing crust and facet layers near the bottom of the snowpack (80-150 cm deep). Though unreactive under the current conditions, steep rocky slopes and shallow snowpacks should still be approached with caution.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=crust#faceted-snow"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary?q=persistent+weak+layer#surface-hoar"}}}}