{"blocks":[{"key":"9q9th","text":"The focus for avalanche hazard shifts to the north of the region with an incoming storm. Above freezing temperatures remain a concern in the south of the region on Friday, where danger ratings are a full step lower (Considerable, Considerable, Moderate). ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":216,"length":36,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cr40u","text":"In the north of the region, 15-25 cm of snow is forecast to accumulate by midday on Friday. Strong south winds will contribute to rapid slab formation, making natural avalanches likely. The combination of wind and snow has the potential to weaken cornices, which can act as triggers on slopes below. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":28,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"amoqu","text":"The load from new snow and wind has the potential to wake up buried weak layers. A layer of facets from mid-February has shown reactivity on north aspects near treeline and is primarily a concern where it separates wind-stiffened snow above and below. A deeper persistent weak layer buried in late January composed of a crust, facets or surface hoar also has the potential to re-awaken with large triggers, such as an avalanche in motion, cornice fall, or intense loading from snow/ wind. The lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2ai0j","text":"In the south of the region, elevated freezing levels will continue melting, and potentially destabilizing, snow surfaces on Friday. Watch for pinwheels and roller balls, as they are a clear indication of wet loose avalanche activity. You can avoid them by staying off steep slopes when the snow becomes wet or slushy. The snowpack is generally well consolidated with no concerns of buried weak layers.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":0,"length":27,"style":"ITALIC"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}