{"blocks":[{"key":"1r1g5","text":"There are recent reports of large to very large avalanches running on or near the ground in the Bear Pass area and around Smithers. We don't know how widespread this problem may be, or if both events even reflect the same avalanche problem, but we are definitely keeping an eye on it, and would be avoiding large features and areas with thin to thick snowpack transitions for now. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":337,"length":13,"key":0}],"data":{}},{"key":"7f64u","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"cgqel","text":"This snowpack summary is mostly speculative, as there is very little information in this region at the moment:) If you have been getting out in the backcountry, we'd love to see a photo or a quick story of your day posted to the Mountain Information Network. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":229,"length":28,"key":1}],"data":{}},{"key":"5epvu","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"6shkq","text":"Due to recent, variable winds, you may find wind slabs on many aspects, and on both sides of ridges. Some exposed areas may be stripped back to the Nov 30/Dec 1 Crust. This crust has been reported up to 1600 m in the south end of the region.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"2qiek","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"mnpv","text":"The mid snowpack may be in a state of confusion at the moment. There may be moist snow under the Nov 30/Dec 1 Crust. The snowpack was previously expected to be gaining strength with consistent new snow load and warm temperatures, but recent cold temperatures are likely promoting faceting, especially around crusts.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[{"offset":280,"length":8,"key":2}],"data":{}},{"key":"13dje","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}},{"key":"586j8","text":"Treeline snow depths are estimated to be 100-150 cm.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{"0":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#shallow-rocky-start-zone"}},"1":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/mountain-information-network#give-information"}},"2":{"type":"LINK","mutability":"MUTABLE","data":{"url":"https://www.avalanche.ca/glossary#facet-crust-layer"}}}}